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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1962 volume:

Gift - Blake School Di n N€Apous PUOLIC LI OlliXClV THE CALL O’ PAN BOARD AND SENIOR CLASS Present. PROPOSED AmilTIOlV TO BLAKE SCHOOL HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 2 The CALL O’ TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY................. 11 SENIORS................. 29 UNDERCLASSMEN........... 75 JUNIOR SCHOOL........... 81 ORGANIZATIONS........... 89 ATHLETICS...............101 ADVERTISING.............135 PAN of 1962 Totton P. HcfTclfinger MHC Thomas M. Crosby CAMPAIGN LEADERS Albert R. Whitman Sheffield West John M. Hollcm Hadlai Hull John C. Savage BLUEPRINT for GREATNESS If we are to be one of the really great schools of the country, a school with lasting influence, we must create, here on these magnificent hills of ours, an atmosphere that breeds symmetry of development and fineness of character. We must develop the all-round man. The ideal Blake boy will be a thorough student, neither a grind nor a loafer. He will be physically fit, neither a professional athlete nor a weakling. He will be a sociable fellow, neither a slave to fashions fopperies or society's frivolities, nor a recluse — taciturn and disgruntled. He will be religious, not a pious and obnoxious observer of forms, but a man with reverence for God and his fellow men. These characteristics make for symmetry, for versatility, for manhood. To develop these characteristics is an ideal worthy of men and boys here at Blake. In these early years we are building our traditions, we are laying our foundations. Let's build wisely and dig deep. Then in the years to come, when school and college days are far in the background of our lives, Blake will be not merely a pleasant memory but a loving inspiration; not an incident but an epoch in the ultimate scheme of things. C. Bertram Newton Headmaster 1912-1919 When Mr. Newton wrote these lines, he set forth a guide and a mandate for Blake. Not only must our school continue to maintain her high standards, but she must also prepare for the future. This year the Board of Trustees has initiated a program for the expansion of Blake that calls for development in many fields. Our “Blueprint for Greatness encompasses the academic, athletic, and extra-curricular aspects of Blake. Among the immediate plans is a new addition, to be built this summer, housing an enlarged dining hall, kitchen area, and locker-room facilities. Other prospective projects include additional Upper School classrooms, improved language, art, and library facilities, and new athletic facilities. Among the latter arc an artificial hockey rink and indoor swimming pool. In addition to physical expansion, an enlarged endowment fund is desired to provide funds to hire new teachers, anil provide additional benefits for the present faculty. A wider pension program and chances for sabbatical leave and professional advancement, would help attract a continued high caliber of teachers. In order to allow talented boys from all income groups to attend Blake, some of the endowment increase will be used for scholarships, both for faculty sons and other boys. In order to finance this expansion a number of committees have been formed to solicit funds. Through the efforts of the campaign leaders pictured on the opposite page ami the generosity of her alumni, parents, and friends, Blake is continuing to move along the road towards greatness. 4 Bob Webb . Tod Johnson Don Heng Jay Kaplan John Baskin Jim Andrus Mr. S. K. Pollock Rick Morine Robbie Keith Pete Markle Bob Schoening Bill Johnson . Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Copy Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Faculty Adviser Photographer Muggs Thomas Jim Wilkie A1 Kremen John Winston STAFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Edward C. Brown. Jr. John M. Hollcrn Dr. Thomas Lowry Edwin W. Ritchie Totton P. Heffelfingex, President Thomas M. Crosby, Vice President Atherton Bean, Secretary Fredrick H. Chute Adrian M. Howard Lester A. Malkerson John C. Savage Albert R. Whitman Bruce B. Dayton Henry S. Kingman, Jr. Robert L. Nash Sheffield West FOUNDERS •James Ford Bell •Charles C. Bovcy •Elbert L. Carpenter •Frederic W. Clifford •George B. Clifford •Deceased •Charles M. Case •Franklin M. Crosby •John Crosby •William H. Dun woody •Edward C. Gale •Clive T. Jaffray •Charles S. Pillsbury •David D. Tenney •Charles D. Velic •Frederick B. Wells 6 7 DEDICATION CHUB BETTELS For some people, life holds no purpose. They see no real reason for living; they do things half-heartedly or not at all; their actions are slovenly, ungoverned by standards or goals. For others, however, life has meaning. These | eoplc do not move about aimlessly, because they have rules with which to govern their actions and goals to shape their days into meaningful accomplishment. Such a person is Chub Bettcls. The Blake student first learns Chub’s need when he trots down the hill as a fourth grader, dressed in unfamiliar football gear. Here Chub teaches him the bare fundamentals of football. Yet in reality he teaches much more. Anything done with half-hearted concentration or effort has not been done at all. Defeat because of cowardice and laziness is disgrace. The man who has given all he possesses of mental and physical capacity can be proud. This is the need of Chub Bettcls. As the Blake boy becomes older, Chub teaches him the same creed. His junior Varsity football teams were noted for their mental and physical toughness, but also for their complete fairness of play. Using these principles, they produced an imaging string of championships. The same fine record is true in track. First as co-coach and now as head coach, Chub has guided his teams to six conference titles in seven years. Yet these fine records do not represent the only victories of Chub Bettcls. They are only a part of the final result. The many hundreds of boys he has coached, who have emerged from contact with him endued with his creed of life — these arc the most lasting victories. The memories of the games may dim in time, but the creed he has given to his boys can never die. 8 TEACHER FACULTY SENIOR SCHOOL FACULTY James Henderson, Jr., B.S., Ed.M. - - Headmaster (Trinity, Boston University) Harold T. Lundholm, A.B., M.S. - - Principal, Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students, Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) S. Keller Pollock, A.B., A.M. - Head of the Middle School, English (Williams, University of Minnesota) John Edie, A.B., A.M. -(Princeton .Columbia, History University of Minnesota) Merwyn Earl Parks, B.S. - - Director of Athletics (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) Fridolf N. Lundholm, A.B., A.M. - Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa) Donald W. Butler, A.B. - History (University of Maine) Heinz J. Otto, A.B., A.M. ... German, Latin (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) Frederick J. Wigginton, A.B., S.T.D. Speech, Bible History (College of St. Thomas, Seabury Western Seminary, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) 14 Francis L. Johnson, B.S. - Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) 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) Wilbur S. Howarth, A.B., Ed.M. - English, Dramatics (Macalcster) William E. Fisher, Jr., A.B. - English, History, Speech (Millikin University, Long Beach State College) Harold S. Wonson, A.B. (Dartmouth) Mathematics Ronald E. Replocle, A.B., A.M. - - - Latin (University of Minnesota) C. Douglas Holcombe, A.B. (University of Minnesota) Stuart B. Gordon, A.B., Ed.M. - English, History (University of Minnesota, Macalester) Latin, Speech IK Cecilia Hiniker, B.S. - - Accountant (University of Minnesota School of Business) Mary Frances Neilson, A.B., Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) Charlaine G. Matteson (Minnesota School of Business) Assistant Secretary Harriet Stockwell, B.A., Lib. Sc. - - Librarian (Lake Forest, University of Minnesota) Virginia L. Redenbaugh - - - Assistant Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Jane H. Rogers, B.S. - Financial Assistant (University of Maryland) David D. Stricker, B.A. - - Administrative Assistant (Dartmouth) 20 JUNIOR SCHOOL FACULTY Robert L. Runklf., A.R., A.M. - Director of Junior (Cornell, University of Iowa) School, Speech Dorthy G. Lundholm, A.B., A.M. - - Mathematics (University of Missouri, University of Iowa). ibhi Rowland H. Bettels, A.B. - - Director of Junior (University of Minnesota) School Athletics, History William C. Miller, B.S. - General Science (University of Delaware, Springfield College) John M. Howard, A.B. -(Brown) Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.M. (MacPhail College of Music) Music - English, Glee Club 22 Robert T. Close, A.B., B.S., B.E., Ed.M. - Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota) Harold L. Rindal, B.S......................Fifth Grade (University of Minnesota) Franklin E. Jepson, B.E..............Sixth Grade (St. Cloud State Teachers College, Univ. of Minnesota) Delbert E. Bethel, Jr., B.S. - - - - Fifth Grade (University of Missouri) Jean M. Johnston - - - - - Fourth Grade (University of Minnesota) Virginia R. Riddiford, B.S. - Fourth Grade (University of Minnesota) Betty Jo Ogren, B.S........................Third Grade (University of Minnesota) Barbara G. Maxwell, B.S. .... Third Grade (University of Minnesota) 24 Back Row: Ethel Lucck, Hedvig Hansen, Ina Asplund. Front Row: Emma Enlund, Kan Olson, Helfried Johnson. DINING HALL STAFF Thf.on E. Conner ------- Dietitian Ethel Lueck.........................................Head Cook Hedvig Hansen...........................Assistant Cook Helfrid Johnson - - - Dining Hall Supervisor Nan Olson......................- Assistant Supervisor Emma Enlund.............................Pantry Assistant Ina Asplund.............................Pantry Assistant 25 Mathias Meyer, James Lange, Emil Pemrick, Louis Japs, Emil Bren. GROUNDS STAFF Francis J. Johnson -Mathias C. Meyer -Emil Pf.mrick -Louis Japs -James Lance -Emil F. Bren -Leota Sauer - - Grounds Superintendent - Supervisor of Grounds - Assistant Supervisor - Chief Engineer - Assistant Engineer - Junior School Custodian - Housekeeper 26 MATT MEYER 25 YEARS AT BLAKE Last Spring Mathias Meyer, or Matt as he is known to everyone at Blake, completed his twenty-fifth year at school. During this time he has kept the grounds in the beautiful shape they arc in. As Head Supervisor of Grounds, Matt is responsible for the athletic fields and the general landscape. This tiring and often unsung job has always been cheerfully performed by Matt. Also he always has a friendly word for any student. Mowing the grass, lining an athletic field, or flooding the hockey rinks. Matt is a well known fixture at Blake. We of the Call O' Pan congratulate Matt Meyer for his twenty-five years of service and hope he will continue for another twenty-five years. 27 SENIORS 29 Top Row: Wright. Whitmore, Widdess. Lindsay, Edie. Winston, Baskin, Noll. Hacklcv, Pierson, Campbell, Kuchn. Second Row: Mr. Martin. Higgins, Norris. Anderson. Webb. Seberhagen, Fricdlund. Platt, Hardenbergh, Andrus, Heng. Ncwhall. Norvillc. Front Row: Donaldson. Ankeny. Sukov. Morine, Kaplan. Kemercr. Mills. Malkcrson. Stevens, Ziai. Johnson. Pflaum. Absent: Rogers. J. Whitman. THE CLASS OF 1962... THE SENIOR SPECTACULAR The year, 1961; the month, September; the time, eight-thirty A.M.; the place, Blake’s senior room. Blake Country Day School has once again opened its famed portals to hundreds of knowledge-hungry young men, and the first few members of the class of '62 have already arrived. Their eyes are immediately attracted by the newly-painted book lockers which H. B. Platt’s color blind crew worked months on. The lockers were painted in various pastel colors, and Whitmore and Morine immediately begin arguing over who gets the pink box in the left hand corner. As time passes on, Mike Pflaum arrives and claims the lone black locker in the center of the room. At precisely 8:44.59 the famed Kenwood Carpool” rolls in. This close-knit group, consisting of Ben Wright, Bill Ankeny, Bill Stevens, and Phil Ncwhall, is in singular disagreement today. Steve claims the Yankees will win the pennant by fifteen games, while Wright insists the number will be closer to twenty. A bitter argument ensues, and the first day of a wild year is off to a start. Later in the day we once again enter the senior room. On the couch we find Mac Campbell and Rick Kuchn planning their weekend invasion of Washburn. Lopez is listening intently, trying to pick up the name of some dolly he will later say he “went out with.” Leaning against the coat rack, Tom Hacklcy, Lanny Norris, and Charlie Pierson, our future Pepsi salesmen, are planning their newest promotional efforts. Near the senior’s bulletin board Keith Donaldson and Sherm Malkcrson are checking their little black books against a list of eighth graders to see who their advisees will be. Bob Webb is already asking everybody how their first day of physics went. Innocent foreign exchange student “Susu is trying to break into Hackley’s conversation. He wants to show the boys a little of that continental style. Many lunches later the seniors slump into December. Tod Johnson enters the room with a printing press under his arm discussing his gct-rich-quick plan of printing ui old chemistry tests and selling them to the 30 juniors. Burr Friedlund, two year Blaking letterman, enters the room with his beloved congo drum under his arm. He is closely followed by Bob Widdess, who is trying to persuade Fried that the Blakings should spend their entire savings on a new banjo for the group.” Ankeny offers his ukclclc at a tremendous savings. Ted Noll comes in with a cast on his leg, vainly trying to explain to John Whitman how he hit the chalet at Telemark. Whit, disdainfully shaking his head, explains that he was on the big hill” at the time. Their conversation is abruptly brought to a halt by Jim Rogers. Jim has just run into the senior in sweat clothes, explaining that he ran to school today and beat the Kenwood Carpool” by four minutes. This was later explained by the fact that it was New’s day to drive. John Winston, crystaling into the room, is in a heated argument with John Baskin over who is the shorter. Winston loses by default when his face crashes through the window above the door. The ensuing oath is unprintable. Seber-hagen enters with a wide grin, and there is no doubt that he has his license back again. He is closely followed by John Edic and Truman Anderson, engaged in earnest conversation. Tru assures John, eager for some new weekend activity, that the Minnetonka crowd is unbeatable. Furthermore there will be a special party this weekend to celebrate the return of Sebe’s license. Now he need use his library card only to take out books. The scene shifts to the trophy room. Mills and Chop-per arc arguing bitterly near the senior table. After two months they still cannot decide who was responsible for the soccer team’s first win. Don Hcng runs through the hall yelling “I finally made it” as he flashes his brand new John Birch Society membership card. Sukov is try- ing to organize a bridge game at the senior table. Our original bridge table has been handily taken care of by Dan Lindsay and crew whom Norv claims was off his rocker.” Meanwhile, Jim Andrus has taken over the publications room, anti no one has ever found out just exactly what went on behind that closed door. As the day draws to a close, one lone student with a guitar can be found at the senior table. It is Rick Kcmcrcr strumming the finale to this year’s Senior Spectacular. In a more serious vein the Seniors would like to thank Mr. Martin for his wise aid and counsel to this year’s class. 31 TRUMAN EDGAR ANDERSON, JR. Entered Blake in 1956 Basketball VI; Track V, VI; B Club V, VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI. Everything is soothed by oil. The Elder” Tru, who entered Blake in the seventh grade, is probably best known around school for his great proficiency in the Spanish language. He spent two weeks in Mexico with Mr. Hilliard to increase his speaking ability, and was last year’s winner of the Spanish Medal. Andy also achieved the first place in the Minnesota State Spanish Contest. Known also among his classmates as a great moralizer on the virtues of the girls he knows, Tru has always been ready to fix anyone up with a date from his little, black book. In his school life, Tru contributes greatly to the debating team, having helped to bring several trophies to the school in the past two years. Scholastically, he has ranked in the top third of the class throughout his six years at Blake. Athletically, Andy likes to golf and to bowl, and was a member of the varsity basketball and track teams. This spring, Andy distinguished himself by being one quarter of the record breaking mile relay team. Out of school, Tru is president of the Deephaven Area Luther League, and was recently nominated for the vice- presidency of the state league. Tru is also the manager of a very busy group of musicians called “The Thunders. Andy travels with them whenever they go on one of their numerous jobs, and says that being with them enhances the prospect of his meeting more girls. As an individual, Andy calls himself a philosopher, and he admits that it is not difficult for anyone to engage him in a discussion on almost any subject dealing with life. If two things were to be picked to represent Tru, they would have to be his ever-present, yellow convertible and a rock and roll record. The reason for this last selection is obvious to anyone who has been out on Lake Minnetonka when Andy is engaged in his favorite form of relaxation — listening to records turned up at full volume. On a quiet night, one can truly hear his records across the lake. Tru plans to go cast to college to prepare for a career in politics or law. But whatever occupation he may choose, the senior class is sure that he will be at no disadvantage. TRU, ANDY 32 JAMES DYCKMAN ANDRUS Entered Blake in 1956 Swimming V, VI — manager VI; Track VI — manager VI; General Sports Manager VI; B Club VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Business Manager VI; Waiter VI; Dramatics V, VI; Forum Committee III; Medical Aide V. There is a star to light the humble way. Keats Although many people think that it is necessary to be noisy anti boisterous to be popular, Jim Andrus disproves this idea every day. “Andy is undoubtedly one of the quietest members of the class, and yet he enjoys the friendship and the respect of all his classmates. One just feels that Jim is the type of person who can be counted upon and trusted to accomplish a task when it has to be done. This feeling is justified by the fact that this year’s magazine campaign,which was organized by Jim, was the most prosperous in Blake School history. Jim’s hobbies and outside of school activities further confirm the respect that people place in him. He is treasurer of his church youth group and serves as a voluntary medical aide at a Twin Cities hospital. Dur- ing the first four weeks of last summer, he attended the National Science Institute Summer Science Program at St. Cloud to increase his knowledge in his major interests, hi-fidelity and related electronics. Jim has also studied acoustics. For the remainder of the summer Jim was a councilor at a ranch-camp in Tucson, Arizona, where he has worked for the past two summers. Jim’s interests are rounded out by his attraction for the piano, which he has played for thirteen years, and by other creative hobbies such as sketching. There can be little doubt by anyone who knows Jim that with the coming of June and the end of his high school career, he will discover more and more his quiet [ otcntial and will forge ahead in whatever he undertakes. 33 WILLIAM CLIFFORD ANKENY Whenever one hears laughter emanating from the Senior Room, there is a good chance that it has been caused by Bill Ankeny. To use a cliche, “Ank is always the life of the party.” Being a natural comedian, Ank always performs a task with a smile. Bill’s cheerfulness must influence the attitudes of all those around him for he seems to Ik able to make anyone smile. It would be false, though, to assume that Ank is afraid to voice his convictions, even if they do go against the popular consensus. Like any other strong person, Bill has his own views on certain issues and is willing to express these views openly. Bill is a person who has the ability to adjust to any environment. Two summers ago, Bill spent the entire summer working on a farm located near Chaska, Minnesota. This challenge offered Ank the opportunity to make many friends whose friendship Bill will value Entered Blake in 1954 Football VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Dramatics V, VI; Glee Club IV, V; Waiter VI. A dog is man's best friend. A. J. Burke for years to come. Bill has the ability to get along equally well with all people. No matter how uninteresting a person’s comments may be. Bill will extend the courtesy of listening with unwavering attention. Bill always attempts to exhibit a great interest in what a person is saying. When he became the first boy to ask our foreign exchange student to participate in a weekend activity, Bill further established his friendliness. Besides lettering in football and participating in school activities, Bill has a great interest in cars. Bill’s many other enjoyments include dancing, music, and sports. When Ank leaves school to attend college, Blake will be losing a very conscientious student who has discovered that one can study hard and still make the daily ordeal of attending classes enjoyable. It is certain that Ank will not forget Blake, and it is equally certain that Blake will not forget Ank. 34 JOHN EDWARD BASKIN Entered Blake in 1954 Basketball IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Baseball — manager VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI — Assistant Editor of Call O’Pan; Debate III, IV, V, VI; Union V. VI — treasurer V, secretary VI; Class Officer — treasurer V, president VI; Forum Committee V. CUM LAUDE W'it and wisdom are born willt a man. Selden Since John entered Blake in the fifth grade, he has contributed to many areas of Blake School life. An honor student, John excels at basketball, senior room debates, and locker room arguments. His willingness to work is shown by his management of the Junior refreshment stand and by his other endeavors to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom last year. During the academic day, “Matty can be seen cither studying or participating in some type of Senior Room activity; after school he either manages some team or contrives to slip into the gym to shoot a few buckets. John has many out-of-school interests, too. Besides the usual interests in girls, cars, and music, he enjoys strumming on his guitar, playing cards, or thinking of ways to become a millionaire. Last summer he traveled to Chicago and South Dakota to take in the sights. The summer before, he helped run a Dairy Treat. His personality can best be described as witty, for he is continually thinking up jokes and puns. As a debater last year, he tore apart opposing debaters’ cases with the use of humor. John is also responsible for one or two homecoming slogans and more than one humorous view of life. After his graduation from Blake, “Bat plans to attend a western college, preferably the University of California at Berkeley. There he will concentrate on business administration, a course which he feels will be most beneficial for him in future years. When John leaves Blake in June, he will long be remembered as an earnest, hard-working man. Good luck, John, from the class of 1962. 35 MALCOLM DUNCAN CAMPBELL Entered Blake in 1957 Basketball VI; Track V, VI; Publications V, VI — assistant business manager VI; Waiter V, VI; Special Waiter VI; Second Hand Bookstore— secretary V, treasurer VI; Union VI; B Club V, VI. CUM I.AUDE Mathematics possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty. Thomas Mac has always been one of the hardest working members of the class of 1962. Since he joined us in eighth grade, Mac has usually rated in the top five of a highly competitive class. His grades in math and science arc continually excellent. Although he leans to science and electronics, Mac can always be counted on for a valuable contribution to English and history discussions. As a member of the Union Mac has clearly demonstrated an analytic mind and natural ability to express ideas. However, Mac docs not restrict his industrious character to school work. Since he joined the Second Hand Bookstore as an officer in his junior year, Mac has always been ready to sell needed books. This year as treasurer he has been hard at work collecting bills and trying to balance the books. Besides this post Mac is also Assistant Business Manager for the Publications Board. Whenever there is some task to be done, Mac is available and willing. Whether it be getting a radio for the Senior Room or decorating for the Homecoming game, Mac is there working behind the scenes. In athletics Mac is known to be one of those boys who have 110 per cent desire. In track especially he has been one of Chub’s hardest workers. This year in basketball he came through for the team and won himself a starting position. Away from school Mac likes to tinker around with electronics. Besides being a subscriber to “Popular Electronics,” Mac is often busy repairing televisions or radios. In the summer and during vacations he works as an electrician for Muzak. Mac is also active in the youth group of Westminster Presbyterian Church. At this time he is president of the organization. His classmates all wish Mac the best of luck next year at Harvard and in his career in electrical engineering. 36 KEITH IRELAND DONALDSON Entered Blake in 1953 Football IV, V, VI — All-Conference VI; Hockey V, VI — co-captain VI — All-Conference VI; Tennis V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Dramatics IV; Union VI. I am a lover and have not found anything to love. Sherwood Anderson When Keith entered Blake in the fourth grade, the Class of '62 gained a good-natured and a contributivc individual. These two characteristics are obvious in every phase of school life in which Keith participates. Although he is not one of the leaders scholastically, Keith is a diligent student and manages by hard work to maintain a respectable average. Mathematics is his main academic interest. Keith is always ready and willing to assist a frustrated fellow student with a problem in the area of math or physics, and usually he proves successful in solving the problem. “Donny” plans to specialize in engineering at an eastern school, such as Dartmouth or Trinity. However, Keith tries not to limit his intellectual interest only to the sciences. Whenever Mr. Glenn asks if there are any boys who have read an extra credit book, Keith’s hand will almost always be one of those that arc raised. His desire for an all around education is the reason for his applying to liberal arts colleges. Keith’s friendliness and insistence have gained him many friends and many responsible positions at school. He was co-captain of this year’s hockey team, and has been an officer of the “B Club for the last two years. Keith’s persistence can easily be seen by the sizeable amount of yardage he ground out for the football team and by the winning goals that he scored even from his position of defense for the hockey team. Keith is also a rugged outdoorsman. He loves to go canoeing in Canada, and would think nothing of sitting in a freezing duck blind all day just to get one duck or of walking through miles of South Dakotan corn fields to get one shot at a pheasant. His other main interests lie in the fields of water skiing and girls. Keith is equally proficient in dealing with both. Keith’s friendliness has won him many friends at Blake, and the school will surely miss him when he graduates in June. 37 JOHN ASPINWALL EDIE Entered Blake in 1954 Football IV, V, VI — All Conference VI; Basketball IV, V, VI — co-captain VI, All Conference V, All Tournament V; Baseball III, IV, V, VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Publi-cations V, VI — Editor-in-Chief of Torch VI; Dramatics V; Union V, VI — treasurer VI; Glee Club II, III, IV, V, VI — librarian V; Student Council III, VI; Class Officer II — president; Waiter III, IV, V, VI—Special Waiter VI; Boys State V. CUM LAUDE you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others. T. Arnold Ability, leadership, friendliness —these three words sum up the personality of John Edic. Ever since he came to Blake School in the fifth grade, John has demonstrated these qualities in every facet of his school life; his ability and his leadership have been evident on the athletic field and in the classroom and his real friendliness has been evident at all times. After seeing him in action on the football, basketball, or baseball teams, one cannot deny John’s athletic ability. He was elected to the all-conference team in football; chosen co-captain in basketball; and lettered four times in baseball. But this is by no means the extent of his talents. It is very unusual when one docs not hear John’s name among the highest ranked boys of his class at the monthly reading of the honor roll. His musical talent is evident by the part which John plays in the Blake Kings. Whether it be in working a physics problem or in writing an English theme, John’s creative and analytical abilities show through. John has an acuteness of mind which enables him to solve almost any problem he encounters. Outside of the classroom or off the athletic field, John uses his abilities to help others or to lead his classmates. Certainly his willingness to lend a helping hand is one of John’s outstanding qualities. Whenever a classmate or friend has a problem, John is always ready to listen patiently and to assist him if possible. We all know that wherever he may journey, John need not fear a lack of friends. Looking back on our high school days, we shall all remember John as an able leader and a personal friend. 38 JOHN BURR FRIEDLUND Entered Blake in 1955 Basketball VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Publications III, IV, V, VI — Associate Editor of Torch VI; Dramatics IV, V, VI; Glee Club II, III, IV, V, VI; Waiter VI; Dance Chairman VI. In the life of a young man the most essential thing is happiness in the gift of friendship. Zayar Burr is noted for his enthusiasm, friendliness, and determination. These characteristics make him a valuable asset to any group. In the past five years Burr has participated in an almost countless number of extracurricular activities both in and out of school. His main interests in school range from his part as a shot putter on the track team to the all-important position of First Page Editor for the Torch. In spite of all of Burr’s extra-curricular activities, perhaps his most important characteristics arc his warmth and friendliness, as Burr always tries to make a new addition to the student body feel happy and comfortable. Outside of school, Burr has two major activities in which his determination and enthusiasm have made him an integral part. These arc his positions as a member of the Blake Kings and as president of the Minne- apolis Deanery of Episcopal Churches. With the Blake Kings, a singing group that is almost two years old, Burr is noted for his conga drum playing; while as president of the Deanery, he has the responsibility of organizing meetings among various Episcopal Youth Groups of the city. Nobody can say that Burr has led a dull life; this may be exemplified by the time that Burr sent the entire Junior School into utter chaos by unintentionally setting off the fire alarm, an experience he will never forget. Burr’s hobbies include water skiing and driving his big, red, Bonneville convertible around town. When Burr graduates he hopes to enter the field of journalism at college. Whether he docs so or not his enthusiasm and determination coupled with his friendliness should enable him to obtain whatever goal he sets for himself in life. 39 THOMAS LEE HACKLEY Entered Blake in 1960 Football VI; Basketball VI; Track V, VI; B Club V, VI. He did vault the hurdles of life’s road. W. Fang Tom Hackley came to Blake from Geneva, Illinois, during his junior year. For the first few months, Tom stayed at Jack Seed's house until his family purchased a house in Wayzata; this brought him into close contact with Blake School life. Tom is well known around school for his athletic ability. Last season, he tied the conference record in-thc high hurdles, and this year he hopes to be able to break this record. In football Tom is also renowned. This year he played various positions on the team, including defensive end, offensive end, defensive tackle, and defensive guard. He played all of these positions well, and proved himself to be one of the most steadfast members of the team. Until last summer, Tom spent most of his time at his family’s cabin in Michigan. His main recreation there was water skiing. However, last summer, Tom procured a job at the Torkawood Camp near Long Lake. There he taught seven-year-olds handicraft and swimming. Tom also did a great deal of water skiing last summer during his spare time. For the final ten days of the summer before the beginning of football practice, Tom went to Montana with Charlie Pierson. While there, they did everything from visiting “Newie at the ranch where he worked to fighting forest fires. Tom can often be seen huddled up in his green M. G. Upon seeing him, one might wonder how he manages to get in and out. He has developed quite an amazing technique. As yet, Tom is undecided regarding his career. But no matter what college or vocation he chooses, a fine future will follow from his consistent desire to obtain his individual goals. A( CHALMERS MORGAN HARDENBERGH Entered Blake in 1958 Soccer VI; Swimming V. VI; Golf VI; B Club V, VI; Publications VI; Forum Committee VI; Medical Aide V. The chopper’s garden is the forest. Phil Osophy Chalmers always seems to find time to do what he wants to do. Besides studying diligently, he also takes part in sports and in other activities outside of school. Chalmers possesses a wide interest in the field of sports. Although he played fullback on the Blake soccer team last fall and was a returning letterman on Mr. Otto’s swimming team during the winter, it was not until the spring that Chalmers was able to enjoy his favorite sport — golf. Chalmers is so interested and so enthusiastic about golfing that he spent most of last summer working in a pro golf shop in New York to learn all he could concerning the game. When he is not at school, “Chopper enjoys reading, especially science fiction. Chopper is loyal not only to Blake athletic teams, but also to our mighty Minnesota Gophers. Last fall he attended every home Gopher football game. Another activity at which he excels is playing bridge. When he docs not have a class, Chopper can often be fount! in the Senior Room successfully finessing his way to fulfilling a bridge contract. While these interests make Chalmers well rounded socially, he in no way neglects his studies. Chalmers spends the greater part of his study time on his favorite topic, American history. Here he utilizes his amazing memory with great success. Chopper is going to distinguish himself by being the only Senior who will not attend college next year. He plans to take a year off before college to attend a school in Switzerland. After returning from Europe, Chalmers plans to go to college in the East. Chalmers has contributed substantially to the success of the class of 1962, both tangibly and intangibly. Chalmers with his quiet and unobtrusive manner has had a great effect on the class, and he will certainly be remembered as a person whose friendliness and assistance could always be relied upon. 41 DONALD JAMES HENG Entered Blake in 1957 Publications IV, V, VI — Call O'Pan Copy Editor VI; Dramatics V, VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI — treasurer V, president VI; Waiter VI; Union VI — treasurer VI. The Rift of speech it the loot of persuasion. Evets Grebnief Anyone who has been in the same history class as Don knows that he has a phenomenal ability in this subject. From ancient to contemporary, Don always reveals a comprehensive understanding of the facts and their relationship to us now. However, his talents are not limited to history; indeed, since he entered Blake in the eighth grade, Don has established a fine scholastic record and has usually been among the top fifth of his class. This record was complemented by his being a semi-finalist on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. November 9, 1960, did not really mean too much to most of the students at Blake; however, to Don it meant the end of three months of effort as a Nixon-Lodgc volunteer. Even though he did not share the joys of victory, Don never regretted the experience for it had many rewards other than victory, such as meeting both Mr. Nixon and Mr. Lodge. Another experience Don will never regret nor forget was his trip to Italy as a member of the American Field Service’s summer program. He spent three months in the Italian Alps with an Italian family. When he returned, he had gained more than just delightful memories of a good time, for now he has a vivid understanding of the Italian people and their customs. In his senior year, he found time for many activities other than school work, the most predominant of these being his work on the debate team. As president, he and Mr. F.dic spent many hours after school setting up the Blake Tournament and working on the team’s cases. His superior achievements in debate, which include the John Edic trophy for the most improved debater, can be attributed to his interest in debate and his ability in logic. For the next four years, one of the nation’s better eastern colleges will have Don as one of its students. 42 JAMES ALAN HIGGINS Entered Blake in 1953 Football V, VI — All Conference V, VI; Hockey IV, V, VI —co-captain VI, All Conference V, VI; Track V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI; Dramatics V, VI; Torch Sports Editor VI; Waiter VI. Ask me no qualiont and I'll tell you no lies. M. R. Sanford Jim Higgins is a person with exceptionally diverse personality and abilities. In the classroom, on the athletic field, and in his famed blue jeep, “Hig” can often be seen displaying his unique individuality and aptitude. His ability in sports is shown by his excellent record in football, being an All-Conference defensive end in his junior year and an All-Conference halfback as a senior. In the winter, Jim places aside his football equipment, and as co-captain of the hockey team contributes much to its success. During the spring, he surpasses all others in his dashes on the cinder track. Athletic fields arc not the only fields important to Jim. In the academic field of his life, he is an open-minded person who likes to participate in class discussions. He plans to study journalism at Northwestern University after graduation. With his good scholastic record and his efficiency as sports editor of the Blake Torch, he should have no problem in achieving a fine record there. Outside of school, Jim is very active socially. He has spent many seasons participating in local league baseball and hockey. Every weekend Hig displays his generosity and friendship by carting around members of his class in his blue jeep that he prides so much. His many wild stories, although the credibility of many of them seems doubtful, provide interesting topics for discussion at the senior table. Actually, he likes to picture himself as a real connoisseur of the other sex, but this point is jokingly debated by his fellow classmates. Throughout Jim’s nine years at Blake he has established a much admired record in all realms of activity. His many talents and his unique gift of making friends have added much to Blake School and the Senior Class of 1962. 43 TOD STUART JOHNSON Entered Blake in 1958 Soccer VI; Swimming VI; B Club VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Call O'Pan Associate Editor VI; Dramatics V, VI; Debate III, V, VI; Forum Committee IV, V; Union VI. CUM LAUDE The wise carry I heir knowledge as they do their watch, not for display but for their own use. Brown Since he joined the Class of 1962 as a freshman, Tod has become well known and well liked throughout the school. His manner is quiet, until he has something on his mind which he feels should be known; then he doesn’t hesitate to speak up. Students and faculty alike usually listen to what he has to say, for Tod has established himself as one of the scholastic leaders of the class. Tod’s main scholastic interest is in the field of mathematics. In fact, he is so interested in this subject that he sacrificed part of his free time last summer to take a course in Statistics and Probability at the University of Minnesota. His ability in this area is greatly acknowledged; when a discussion arises over a Senior Math problem, the question, “Where’s Tod?” almost invariably follows. When he is not explaining a Smith Fagan problem to a classmate, Tod can often be found in Room 307 or in the library preparing his debate case. He started debating soon after he entered Blake, and has steadily improved until, in his senior year, he became a member of the first affirmative team. TOD Despite his academic talents. Tod is far from being concerned solely with studies. On the contrary, he is one of the leaders of the Senior Room Bridge Club. He can often be heard during sixth period asking Lindsay to cut down on the table talk or arguing with Susu about how a particular trick was played. In addition to his debating, Tod was also on the varsity swimming team during the winter. Tod’s summer activities fall into two main categories: water sports and printing. He spends much of his time in working in his father’s printing firm, learning all he can about the trade. When he is not working he can usually be found sailing or water-skiing on Lake Minnetonka. His future plans include four years of college and tentatively a position in the printing industry. His natural ability and his easy-going manner are sure to make him an asset to whatever profession he finally selects. 44 JAY MICHAEL KAPLAN Entered Blake in 1956 Wrestling VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Call O’Pan Assistant Editor VI; Dramatics V, VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI; Medical Aide V, VI. Beg a penny by and by. Conrad Aiker Of all Jay’s qualities, two arc perhaps the most outstanding. These arc his friendliness and his determination. There is little doubt that Jay is one of the friendliest members of his class because of his great desire to know well as many people as he can. Of Jay’s goals, the most important to him is the esteem of his fellow classmates and of all those who know him. This desire, accompanied by his basic friendliness, is the reason why Jay is such a likeable person. His other outstanding quality is his determination to do his very best in whatever he undertakes. In his studies Jay has ranked high consistently since he entered Blake in the seventh grade, and despite the fact that Jay is not a natural athlete, his spirit, determination, and hard work have been great assets to the teams to which he has belonged. Outside school. Jay’s interests arc principally in girls, in music, in cars, and again in girls. Jay’s interest in music is obvious, and he enjoys playing and singing it as much as he enjoys listening to it. His favorite instrument is the guitar, which he will play at any opportunity. Also, judging at least from his talk. Jay knows enough girls to fill up any normal size phone book several times over. Jay’s classmates all know that those qualities that he has shown them, friendliness and determination, will be great assets to him in the future; and it is with this knowledge that his classmates foresee a happy and a successful result for Jay in any profession that he undertakes. 45 LOPEZ, J.V., LOPER RICHARD WILSON KEMERER Entered Blake in 1954 Football V, VI; Track IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Publications IV, V; Dramatics V, VI; Glee Club IV, V, VI — president VI; Waiter VI; Medical Aide V. Who loves not wine, wontdn, and song. He is a fool his whole life long. Thackeray Whenever the cords of a hot” guitar arc heard from the senior room, you can be sure that Rick Kemercr is captivating some of his classmates with his proficiency at that instrument. The guitar has become the symbol with which many of the Blake students associate Rick. We will long remember his junior chapel speech on the guitar, which won the distinction of the best chapel speech of last year. Rick is also very prominent in school activities. He has been a waiter for several years, although some of those who sit at the head table feel that Rick docs an excellent job of being the last waiter to clear his tables. For the past two years he has been very active in the business matters of the publications board. Rick’s talents have also been utilized by Mr. Howarth in Dramatics. His role as the sheriff in Finian’s Rainbow” was a complete success. This year he was elected president of the Glee Club because of his active interest in this organization. He has been the mainstay of the tenors for three years, and a leader throughout the entire club. Rick has contributed greatly with his talents on the athletic fields of Blake. For two years he has been a fast running back on the varsity football team, and he was also a co-captain of the Junior Varsity squad. Track, however, is Rick’s greatest sport. His great ability as a sprinter and a broad jumper have gained him much recognition around the state. As a junior he held the conference record in the broad jump and also was a member of the record-holding 880 relay. He is one of the most devoted and resected members of the team and was elected co-captain for the team of 1962. Outside of school, Rick’s interests center around a quartet known as the Blake Kings. Once again Rick uses his guitar to great advantage. Rick loves to express himself by music, and his talent is quite unlimited. Rick Kcmcrer’s friendly and [xrrsonablc attitude has made him many friends at Blake. He always has a kind word and a smile for everybody. Wherever Rick travels away from Blake, he will never fade from the memories of his classmates. 46 KEMO, RICKEMERER RICHARD PAULSON KUEHN Entered Blake in 1952 Football V; Basketball VI; Baseball VI; B Club V, VI; Waiter V, VI — Headwaiter VI; Medical Aide VI. Great minds must be ready not only to take opportunity but to make it. J. Benthar When one secs a tall, lanky senior singing Roy Or-bison’s latest song to himself at the senior table, that is probably Rick Kuehn. Rick came to Blake way back in 1952, and since then has proved to be one of the hardest workers in the class, be it in academics or in athletics. While Rick is humming to himself at the senior table, he is really doing his physics homework with a few other budding physicists, while the rest of the class is usually in the Senior Room listening to Roy Orbison’s version of Roy Orbison. On the athletic field, Rick is known for his competitive spirit in football, basketball, and baseball. Besides contributing to his class as a consistent student and athlete, Rick also has been a member of Blake’s efficient waiter staff. Rick has always been well liked by those who have met him because of his friendly disposition and keen sense of humor. Rick gets a lot of good-natured kidding from his classmates, but he always takes it in stride. Beneath his jovial demeanor is a sense of seriousness and sincerity which will lead Rick to future success. Outside of school, Rick has many varied interests. Rick reclined in the soothing California climate as a cook in a drive-in for most of last summer. His other summer interests include water-skiing and swimming at his cabin in Minnesota. In the fall Rick likes hunting, and in the winter snow skiing is the thing. In the community Rick has done voluntary work at Northwestern Hospital and has taught Sunday School at his church. Like many others of his class, Rick has a keen interest in the fairer sex, with most of this interest being centered upon one girl in particular. Rick’s future is undecided, but wherever he goes he will find that his sense of humor plus his seriousness and sincerity will be great assets to him. Surely next fall Rick will have no trouble adapting himself to college life. 47 DANIEL THOMSON LINDSAY Anyone who has ever gotten into an argument with Dan Lindsay can testify to the fact that it was a very unwise act. Linds is one senior who has deeply-felt convictions on certain subjects; and if someone counters these ideas, Dan immediately launches such a barrage of arguments that the dissenter is quickly silenced. Dan has the ability to penetrate into the core of an argument, see its weaknesses, and present sound reasons for his own belief. Because of this talent, he has been a member of the debate team, where his logical thinking has helped win several tournaments during the last three years. Dan’s interests have branched out into many different fields. He became interested in the stock market and now he buys securities whenever the opportunity pre- Entcrcd Blake in 1957 Golf IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Debate IV, V, VI. The golf links lie so near the mill that almost every day the laboring children can look out and natch the men at play. C. Hanson sents itself; and one can be sure that Dan never loses money! He also has a wide knowledge of business economics and the various tax situations. In sports, Dan also has broad interests. He is a skillful golfer, a fact which is proved by his being on the varsity team for three years, and he enjoys playing hockey, tennis, and almost any type of water sport. Perhaps most of all, Linds likes the “ball games.” But Dan is most famous in the Senior Room for his satirical sense of humor. His bulletin board displays put the entire school into laughter. Hoping to attend a college in the West, Dan plans to prepare for a career in business. When Dan graduates in June, Blake will be losing a senior with a unique and a not-soon-forgotten personality. MO SHERMAN PHILLIP MALKERSON Entered Blake in 1954 Football VI; Wrestling VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Dramatics V, VI; Glee Club III, IV, V. God wished for a buttercup. Ponting As one passes by the Senior Room, his attention may be taken by bursts of laughter. More than likely, Shcrm Malkcrson has been giving one of his comical opinions on a certain topic. But, even though Shcrm is one of the humorous and fun-loving members of the Senior Class, he is also one of the hardest workers. Shcrm has always put forth all his effort, both academically and athletically. He makes good use of his time and he docs not allow fun to cut in on his important studies. During his study periods, he can usually be found in the library or at the senior table studying, taking part in the Senior Room discussions only when his work is finished. During the past two summers. Shcrm has developed himself physically by working cither on a farm or for a construction company. These jobs strengthened both his spirit of determination and his sense of responsibility. The sport and social worlds are certainly a large part of Shcrm’s world. At every Blake dance or social affair, Shcrm always shows up with a desirable date. For the last three years he has sung in the Glee Club. During the summer, Shcrm spends part of his time with his family on a lake in northern Minnesota. By skiing on this lake, he has become one of the finest skiers in the class. He has also taken trips to winter ski resorts. Shcrm played for two years on the Junior Varsity football team, and in his junior year he was a starting guard and co-captain. In his senior year he was on the varsity football team during the fall and the track squad during the spring. One of Shcrm’s outstanding assets is his hardworking attitude and spirit. Shcrm is known for putting his best into any task or sport that he is concerned with. When Shcrm leaves Blake, his persistent effort and spirit are sure to make him a success in anything which he tries. 49 WALTER HALL MILLS III Ever since Bayne joined Blake in his sophomore year, he has shown an aggressiveness which has gained the respect of his classmates. Whether it be a debate in the classroom, a senior room brawl, or a fight for a soccer ball, Tiny Mills is always in the midst of the struggle. Bayne’s desire to help people has won for him many friends, and his unfaltering aggressiveness to accomplish something is exemplified by the life he leads. In sports, Bayne has proved himself to be quite an athlete. Holding the position of a top member of Blake's first soccer team, lettering twice in swimming, and working hard on the track field arc examples of his athletic prowess. Bayne plays an important part in the teenage life of the Wayzata Country Club; he is a committee mem Entered Blake in 1959 Soccer VI; Swimming V, VI; Track VI; B Club V, VI. A capital tnimmer. O’Brien ber of the Country Club Teen Board and an assistant instructor for the club’s swimming team. Last summer Bayne worked at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, earning enough money to buy a car, in good running condition, which has been nicknamed “the green bomb. Grouse, pheasant, and duck hunting, fishing, and just “hacking around arc also some of Bayne’s favorite activities. Bayne is very interested in biology and hopes to major in Industrial Forestry at the University of Washington. No matter what field of endeavor he selects, Bayne is assured of accomplishment because of his irrepressible desire to attain any goals that he sets for himself. 50 RICHARD LINKE MORINE Entered Blake in 1957 Track VI — manager VI; Wrestling V, VI; B Club V, VI; Publications V, VI — Photography Editor VI; Take away God and religion and men live to no purpose. Tillotson On mosi days after lunch one could find Rick relaxing on the sofa in the Senior Room. However, after this short recuperation period, Rick would once again prove himself to be one of the more active members of the Senior Class. Being the photographer for the publications this past year, Rick was always on the go filling the requests for pictures by the various staff writers. His skill in this field has provided the school with a multitude of excellent pictures for both the Torch and Call O’Pan. However, photography is not Rick’s only interest. Athletically, Rick has worked diligently as track manager. During the winter, Rick wrestled and proved himself a valuable asset to Coach Messenga’s team. During his junior year, Rick seized an opportunity to serve his community as a Medical Aide at North- western Hospital. This provided him with a wealth of information in the medical area, which was valuable to him since Rick plans to be a medical doctor. Besides serving his community as a Medical Aide, Rick is very active in his church as a Sunday School teacher in the winter and a Bible School teacher during the summer. Boundless energy and unrelenting persistency arc two terms which describe Rick perfectly. Academically, he has always been eager to learn and determined to understand. He has never passed up an opportunity to expound on what lie knows or to ask about that which lie docs not understand. Also his energy contributed greatly to any team of which he was a part. Rick’s inherent desire to help others and his friendly personality will carry him far in the years ahead. To you, Rick, the Senior Class extends its sincere wish that good fortune will follow you in all your endeavors. 51 PHILLIP NORMAN NEWHALL Entered Blake in 1955 Hockey IV, V, Vi — co-captain VI; Track IV, V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Publications IV, V; Dramatics IV, V, VI; Glee Club III, IV, V; Waiter V, VI; Athletic Associa-tion — secretary VI; Junior Dance Chairman; Dance Committee VI. At looking for a needle in a haystack. Nathanial Phil Ncwhall entered Blake School in the seventh grade and since that time has been an integral part of both the school and his class. Phil is unquestionably the most humorous member of the class, having a knack for making people laugh. One need only watch Phil’s antics for a few minutes to be thrown into fits of laughter. But along with this ability for comedy, go a gentleness anti a genuine interest in his fellow classmates. These characteristics have made Phil one of the most popular and well-liked members of the Senior Class. Athletics arc “Newie’s” chief interest at Blake and are where his greatest ability is found. He has been a member of the varsity hockey and track teams since his sophomore year. Because of his avid interest for and his great ability in hockey, he was elected co-captain of the hockey team in his junior year. This year he was elected secretary of the Athletic Association. Outside of athletics, Phil was the Chairman of the Dance Committee, and it was mainly through his effort that the Junior-Senior Prom was such a success last year. Organizing the Prom is an enormous task, and Phil put in many long hours in making sure that everything was just right. Because of his love of the out-of-doors, Phil has worked on a cattle ranch in Montana for the past two summers in order to be out in the open after spending nine months in school. There, according to him, he does everything from roundup cattle to fight Indians. No matter where Phil goes when he leaves Blake, he is certain to find new friends because of his magnetic sense of humor and his honest friendliness. 52 WILLIAM THEODORE NOLL Entered Blake in 1956 Soccer VI — co-captain VI; Hockey IV, V, VI; Tennis VI; B Club IV. V, VI; Dramatics V, VI; Glee Club IV; Art Club V. VI. I saw in the distance the grassy knoll. F. White Ted Noll is one of ihc most highly thought of, congenial members of the graduating class of 1962. Ted entered Blake School in the seventh grade, and since that time, has built for himself the reputation of a conscientious student and a willing athlete. Scholastically, lie has been in the upper fourth of the class almost every marking period. Ted feels that when there is something to be done, it should be done immediately and not be put off. This philosophy of no procrastination has assisted him greatly in his studies and on the athletic field. Although Ted is not a naturally outstanding athlete, he has impressed many people by his “do or die” attitude towards sports. This is shown by his proficiency in soccer and in hockey. His goal tending in soccer saved the team many times from going down in defeat. However, Ted has his comical side too. He can always be counted on to Join in the fun in the senior room. Many arc the times when he cheers up a test weary classmate with his comments. Outside of school, Ted is a senior member of the youth group at Saint Mark’s Church. He loves to hunt ducks and to fish. During the summer he can usually be found playing tennis at the Woodhill Country Club, where he worked this past summer. He also did quite a bit of work around his grandmother's house. After graduation, Ted would like to attend Williams College, although he is not certain as to what profession he will pursue. Wherever he goes, Ted Noll will never be forgotten by his classmates. 53 LANNIE FOREST NORRIS, JR. Entered Blake in 1950 Football VI; Wrestling IV. V, VI; Track V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI. I am as sober as a judge. Henry Fielding Lannic is one of the few seniors who have spent all of their school life at Blake. F.vcr since the first grade, Lannic has been one of the most popular boys in his class because of his ability to make friends and because of his great sense of humor. His wide variety of friends include not only those at Blake, but also many students at the University of Minnesota. Although he hasn't ranked among the highest in his studies, Lannic does maintain a steady average. In athletics he has distinguished himself in football, wrestling, and track. Well-known for his muscular strength, Lannic has proved himself to be one of Blake’s most colorful wrestlers, pinning his opponents with seemingly impossible holds. Outside of school Lannic has many interests, ranging from girls to hot-rods. His most noted interest is in the field of chemistry. He has gained the respect of all those in his class for his tremendous knowledge in this field. It will come as little surprise to his fellow classmates to learn that he has blown his basement apart, for it would not be the first time that his chemical mixtures have produced an unexpected effect. During the summer, besides chemistry experimenting, Lannic spends most of his time cither golfing, tinkering with cars, or dating one girl in particular. He also has an interest in music and enjoys listening to Ray Coniff. It is said that outside interests are a valuable asset to anyone, not only as a supplement to education, but also as an assurance of future success. If this be true, Lannie’s future is bound to be a success. Whatever college Lannic attends, his interest in chemistry will certainly aid him in his desire to become a research chemist. When Lannic graduates, Blake will definitely be losing an outstanding member of this year’s senior class. 54 CRAIG HUBERT NORVILLE Entered Blake in 1952 Football V, VI — co-captain VI, All Conference VI; Hockey III, IV, V, VI — All Conference V; Baseball V, VI; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Publications III, IV, V, VI — Assistant Editor of Torch VI; Dramatics IV; Debate III, IV, V, VI; Waiter III, IV, V, VI — Head Waiter VI; Union IV, V, VI — parliamentarian VI, president VI; Student Council V; Class Officer — secretary-treasurer VI; Boys State V. CUM LAUDE Only the man of intellect and judgment knows how to eat. Savarin Sitting alone atop our hill in the summer months, Blake School is a cold shell, but with the coming of September its students give it something more: scholastic reputation, athletic renown, and personality. For these characteristics, the school is indebted to its students; and of them all, Craig Norville has been one of the most outstanding. Craig has a fine mind, and through the guidance of Blake he has become a scholastic leader. He has fluent thoughts and speech and a correspondingly fine use of the English language. For a person so able in this field, to him his work in math and science has seemed like a real struggle. But even here his desire to excel has made him a fine student. This desire to excel is an ingrained trait, and it is evidenced in his work on the athletic field — co-captain in football, All-Conference in football, varsity hockey player since the ninth grade, All-Conference goalie, and varsity catcher in baseball. Craig has worked hard in athletics, obviously contributing to every team, but his real love for sports has made it a most enjoyable experience for him. Again Craig’s good traits are not limited to a single field, and his love for sports is only an example of his over-all enthusiasm. In a serious vein, his fluent thoughts and expression lead him to a clear cut stand in any argument or discussion. But then there is Craig the joker; his constant antics arc well known and enjoyed by all. His enthusiastic sense of humor makes him a most amiable companion. With Craig, controversy is not uncommon, but his clear, sincere thinking and supple sense of humor tend to make such a “semi-conflict” a broadening experience for those involved. Scholastic success, athletic accomplishment, and a lively personality characterize Craig. With commencement, Blake just might seem a little more empty than ever before! 55 MICHAEL ARTHUR PFLAUM Entered Blake in 1950 Football V, VI; Baseball V, VI — captain VI; B Club V, VI — president VI; Publications VI, Union VI — secretary VI; Class Officer III — secretary-treasurer. CUM LAUDE Hour after hour the cards were fairly shuffled and fairly dealt, but still I got no hand. Ware When Mike walks into the Senior Room every morning, he seems to carry with him a feeling of fun. Minutes after he enters, the Senior Room is alive with laughter. Mike has a great sense of humor and an equally great ability for making up puns. In fact, a great deal of his spare moments arc spent in making up these puns. Mike’s three loves out of school consist of pool, poker, and fishing. He can be seen quite often in the Long Lake Pool Hall practicing his famous hook shots. Of course, when he is done making a shot, he always has some sarcastic comment to make. For those who have not.played a great deal of pool and poker, it is good advice to keep clear of Mike. The fish would give the same advice if they could for Mike has an uncanny ability to know exactly where the fish arc located. Mike also likes to travel, when he has the time. In the past he has made trips to northern lakes in search of good fishing. This summer he plans on a much greater trip; he is going to travel through Europe with Mr. Otto. Blended with Mike’s light side is a much more serious one. He has been a leader of his class for twelve years. Mike isn’t big, but his spirit is. With his desire and fight he is a great competitor on the football field, on the wrestling mat, and on the baseball diamond. In recognition of his leadership, the members of the class have elected him “B” Club president and captain of the baseball team. Mike has also added to his record as a leader by ranking high in his class and by being a member of the Union. With Mike this class has had a great person and a great leader in sports, studies, and spirit. Blake is going to miss Mike, but some college is going to gain a great man. CHARLES FREDRICK PIERSON Entered Blake in 1954 Football VI; Hockey VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI. A loaf of bread, a jug of nine, and thou. Omar Khayyam On any weekend Charlie can be found bouncing noisily down the road or across a field in his jeep, lending a strong hand in the work on his father’s farm, or tinkering with some piece of mechanical equipment. His interests, however, arc not limited to these areas. During the summer Char enjoys water skiing, motor boating, and sailing. He also travels often to Montana, where legend has it, he climbs mountains, fights forest fires, and participates actively in ranching. Next year he will spend the entire summer there on his father’s ranch. There is indeed joy in the Pierson household when the ponds freeze over and the snow falls. For this means that hockey and skiing will again be the order of the day. The annual trip to Aspen for skiing is one of the high points of the year for Charlie and his family. Skiing is probably Charlie’s favorite sport. In his several years at Blake, Charlie has come to be known as an athlete, a Glee Club singer, and a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky guy. “Char” has lettered in football, as a solid defensive guard and offensive tackle; in hockey, as a skillful defenseman; and in track, as one of our most powerful shot-putters. Having participated in the Glee Club for several years, he has contributed greatly to the success of the organization. Charlie’s friendly attitude toward everyone and his many contributions to our school make him one of the stalwarts in our class and classify him as a true representative of Blake School. Best wishes for the future from the Class of 1962, Charlie! 57 From his famed and feared center plunges in the fifth grade to his election as Head Boy, Ken Platt’s scholastic and athletic accomplishments have marked him as an outstanding member of the class of 1962. Ken’s athletic achievements have been outstanding. He began his football career as the Junior School’s “Big Daddy Lipscomb.’’ One of two freshmen on the Junior Varsity team in the ninth grade, he became a varsity player in his sophomore year and earned a total of three varsity football letters. In his senior year he was elected co-captain, chosen as an All-Conference defensive tackle, and awarded the Glcnn-Wonson trophy for the player who best represents his team and school. In the winter Ken turns to hockey. Here again he developed his talents at an early age through fierce play on the Kenwood rinks. He earned two varsity letters as a defehseman. Ken’s athletic successes arc the result of tremendous effort and dedication. Through his combination of outstanding ideas and KENNETH BOWMAN PLATT Entered Blake in 1954 Football IV, V, VI — co-captain VI; Hockey V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Waiter V; Union V, VI — vice-president VI; Student Council IV, V, VI — Head Boy; Class Officer II — secretary-treasurer. III — president; Forum Committee III. The final ten of a leader if that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the nill to carry on. Lippmann a warm, friendly personality, Ken was chosen Head Boy for 1961-62. Here again his determination presented itself. Projects such as a revised Brown and White system were the result of Ken’s efforts for an improved Blake School. Outside of school, Ken is president of his church youth group, one of the most outstanding organizations of its type in the city. In spite of his professed shy approach, he also enjoys the popularity of the opposite sex occasionally. Canoe trips arc another outside interest of Ken’s. Last summer he and a group of friends tripped alone into the Quctico region. He also took a tour of the Southwest deserts with the “Prairie Trek’’ organization. Perhaps his most resourceful actions on this trip were his undercover trips to the chuckwagon to provide himself with his usual “midnight snack.” Ken is an excellent companion because he is a combination of serious determination and jovial good humor. These qualities have led him to success at Blake, and will lead him to it in college and in later life. 58 JAMES WATT ROGERS Entered Blake in 1959 Track IV, V. VI — co-captain VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Athletic Association — president VI; Class Officer VI — vice-president VI; Waiter V, VI. Miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost Although the proverb “all work and no play seems to be applicable to Jim Rogers, this is actually far from the truth. From his constant studying and rare apj car-anccs in the Senior Room, it would appear to be so, but Jim’s character is certainly not one-sided. In those rare moments when he appears in the senior room, his friendly greetings illustrate his kindly anti likeable personality. During the school day, Jim devotes himself completely to study, a fact which is illustrated by his being one of the few seniors who have no problem with physics. But when school ends, he relaxes completely by doing, as he puts it, “nothing in particular.” This includes listening to his record collection, watching television, and reading. On the weekends, he finds further relaxation in touch football or in skating, until spring, that is. Jim’s complete sports interest is centered on track. During the fall, winter, and spring he docs nothing but run all afternoon. In the spring, he spends his weekends in running around Lake of the Isles, indicating his tremendous desire in anything he attempts. Because of his devotion to and ability in track, his teammates elected him co-captain of the 1962 track team. Jim’s specialty is the mile run, where he is constantly bettering his school record. This same devotion anil his friendly personality have earned him the vice presidency of the class. Jim’s quiet attitude and vigorous effort arc respected by all his classmates. Me was also elected president of the Athletic Association for this year. Although Jim’s future is somewhat uncertain at the moment, we of the class of 1962 feel that, because of his willingness to work, he will succeed wherever lie goes and in whatever he does. 59 LANCE WAHLGREN SEBERHAGEN Lance arrived in the Twin Cities area in the late summer of nineteen fifty-eight, having spent the rest of his life in Scarsdalc, New York. Since then he has made a great contribution to the area, both civically and scholastically. Lance, as many people soon found out, jjosscsscd perspicacity of thought and action, backed up by a tremendously strong will to achieve. He has proved these characteristics athletically, scholastically, and socially. As one of the strongest athletes of the senior class, Lance became a mainstay on the left half of Blake’s football line. He was equally proficient in basketball and baseball, where his desire to work and his will to win were ever apparent. Surely one of Lance’s greatest attributes is his personal capacity to make himself work and accomplish. On the extracurricular side of school life, besides athletics, Lance showed himself to be a deft light switcher as the head of the lighting crew for the Dramatic Association. In fact, Lance has always been LANCE. SEBE Entered Blake in 1958 Football V, VI — All Conference Honorable Mention VI; Baseball IV, V, VI; Publications VI; Dramatics V, VI; B Club IV, V, VI; Medical Aide V, VI. Gentlemen prefer blonds. Niksab fairly good on the lighter side. But Dramatics was not his only extracurricular activity, for his literary ability showed itself in various articles in every Torch. Outside school, Lance has been active as a cabinet member of the youth group of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a volunteer medical aide at Abbott Hospital, both of which have given him many hours of selfless pleasure in the service of his community. For the past two summers Lance has been one of three councilors at a small camp in northern New York. Through this counciling and camping, ‘‘Sebe has learned much not only about upper New York state but also about young adults and even about himself. As one can see, Lance’s interests and activities have been many and varied. In the future he plans to attend one of the East’s fine universities, with particular emphasis on Brown or Yale. He will find success wherever he goes because of his ready wit, his clearness of thought, and his driving desire to achieve. Blake will be forever proud of him, one of her best sons. 60 WILLIAM BRADLEY STEVENS Entered Blake in 1955 Football III; Track II, VI; B Club II, III, IV, V, VI; Union V, VI — vice-president V, president VI; Athletic Association — vice president V; Student Council VI; Class Officer — president IV, V; Boy’s State V. So much is a man north as he esteems himself. Hawthorne When Bill Stevens moved from the lower school to the upper school, he was hailed as potentially the finest athlete in the history of the school. He lived up to these expectations when as an eighth grader he lettered in track, and then as a freshman he started as a defensive end on Blake’s championship football team. It was a rude shock to everyone when doctors put an end to his athletic career because of a serious heart condition. His participation in sports would endanger his health. It would have been easy for Bill to lose interest in Blake activities, but his character would not allow him to do so. Instead of becoming lethargic, he accepted his fate and used his ability in other phases of school life. When Bill graduates this June, he will leave behind a record of school spirit which many students will look upon with envy for years to come. His presence in almost every class and every school function has singled him out as being outstandingly loyal and devoted. As class president every year throughout high school and finally as a Student Council member in his senior year, Bill has proved his leadership abilities many times over. But his accomplishments do not cease here. He was also president of the Union, an Athletic Association officer, and secretary of the “B Club. Outside of Blake, Bill spends much of his time collecting and listening to records of all types. He is an accomplished pianist with a fine ear for good music. Next fall Bill plans to enroll at the University of Minnesota and to specialize in a branch of medicine. With his drive and determination, his college years arc sure to be prosperous ones. 61 RICHARD JOEL SUKOV Entered Blake in 1958 Basketball VI — manager VI; B Club VI; Publications IV, V, VI — Feature Editor VI; Dramatics IV, V, VI — Business Manager VI; Forum Committee V, VI. Here lies a truly honett man. Crashaw One senior who enjoys participating in any activity and being with any person or group of people is Rick Sukov. Anyone who knows Rick cannot help liking him because he is interesting, easy going, and personable. He is the type of person who can joke, but also who docs not mind being joked about. Rick almost never takes offense. Rick partakes in many extracurricular activities here at Blake, his favorite being the Publications Association. He started in his sophomore year as a writer; this year his hard work and energy were rewarded when he was elected Feature Editor for the Torch. Another extracurricular activity which interests him is dramatics. For two years he was the Publicity Manager for the Dramatics Association. This year he became the Business Manager. After lunch, the first senior who bursts into the Senior Room is more often than not Rick Sukov. Im- mediately he sets up a game of bridge, one of the many card games which he enjoys and at which he excels. Some of “Suk’s” other interests include racing his sail boat on Lake Calhoun, teaching other boys how to ride at a summer day camp, and skiing. Last summer, Rick was selected to travel to Mexico with eleven other students under a program called The Experiment in International Living, which is similar to the American Field Service. He says that the trip was a very enjoyable experience, during which he learned a great deal about the Mexican people and attempted to improve his control of the Spanish language. Rick plans to travel west to college next year, and he aspires eventually to become a doctor. With his perseverance and friendly, out-going ways, Rick can look forward to achieving any goal he sets for himself and a full life marked by success. 62 ROBERT ALLEN WEBB Entered Blake in 1956 Football VI — manager; Basketball V — manager; Baseball VI — manager; B Club V, VI; Publications V, VI — Call O’Pan Editor-in-Chief VI; Debate III, IV, V, VI — secretary VI; Union V, VI. CUM LAUDE Yes and no, and maybe and maybe not. Westcott Robert Webb has been a student at Blake School since the seventh grade. In that time he has developed a personality unique to himself. Among his individual traits arc included an ability to do his own thinking, the courage to let his ideas be known, and the knowledge to give his ideas support. Bob is the editor of the Call-O-Pan for 1962. A brief comparison of this annual to those of previous years will well establish the fact that Bob has used his initiative in trying to produce a better book. One of the most significant changes was the replacing of the individual pictures of the football players with group pictures. Bob felt that the story of the football team could be illustrated better by team pictures than by the individual pictures. Throughout the year. Bob has spent a great deal of time in trying to present the school with an informative and a memorable yearbook, and it is obvious that he has succeeded. “Beev is best known for his love of talking. Whether it be at a debate, a Union meeting, or a plain “gab ses- sion, it could never be said that Bob became reticent. He always is ready with sonic apt comment. All Bob's oratorical comments have certain similar traits. Most often they arc long, but more important they contain an important idea. It is not surprising that “Beev has ideas, for he consistently ranks among the first three in his class. Bob’s ideas arc always supported by convincing facts and explanations. His clever announcements in chapel about Publications have more than once brought roars of laughter. “Bcvo is the common nickname of Bob Webb. Voted this years All-Conference Manager, Bcvo handed out the towels and was pushed into the showers by many teams. Football, basketball, hockey, and baseball have all benefited from Bcev’s organizational ability. As can be seen. Bob has received much kidding from his classmates. Undaunted Bob always takes things with good cheer. Most important. Bob was always a good friend, who was full of fun and sincerely devoted to his school and to his class. 63 JOHN EMERSON WHITMAN Entrred Blake in 1954 Football VI; Hockey V, VI; Baseball V, VI; B Club V, VI; Publications IV, V, VI; Dramatics VI; Glee Club III, V, VI — business manager VI; Medical Aide V. CUM LAUDE It pays well to advertise. Anonymous Many students arc gifted either with academic ability or with diligence to produce to their fullest capacity. Few, however, blend these characteristics to obtain a high degree of efficiency. John Whitman is one of these elite few. Throughout his years at Blake “Whit has consistently ranked scholastically with the top of the class. While many other students have minds comparable to Whit’s, few arc those who can compare favorably with his output. If ever perfection were a person’s goal, such is the case with John. However, John’s prowess is not limited to the field of study. Nobody can say that he has not been equally successful in the field of athletic endeavor. Short in stature but large in heart, Whit has earned five varsity letters during his Junior and Senior years. Intense loyalty, desire, and spirit have more than adequately offset his small size, and it can be said that John is an outstanding member of this graduating class for both his academic and his athletic ability. Outside of school, John has interests which arc much like what one would expect for one of his character. He is an avid sportsman, enjoying all spectator and participation athletics but particularly duck hunting and swimming. It cannot be said, however, that John is averse to indoor activities either. He is a skillful bowler, and he is quick to take on any adventurous visitor in a friendly game of pool. John has never been one to shun activities requiring rigorous training, and in his future life he intends to engage in a profession which requires perhaps more work and determination than any other. Hopeful of perhaps becoming a doctor, John has set his sights high on the field of science. If he exhibits the ability and determination by which we all know him, he is sure to succeed at any profession. Good luck, Whit! 64 JOHN RILEY WHITMORE Entered Blake in 1955 Football VI — manager; Hockey VI — manager; B Club VI; Dramatics IV; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Forum Committee III, IV; Medical Aide V, VI. In life at in chets, forethought wins. Buxton By waking at 8:30, yet always managing to be the first boy into chapel, John Whitmore begins another industrious day of study. Since entering Blake in the sixth grade, John has established himself as a boy with a broad personality. At one moment he appears to be one of the more reserved and serious members of the class; whereas at the next, he exhibits his imginativc sense of humor by clever witticisms. Yet, whichever side of his personality is being portrayed, “Whit is always exemplifying his philosophy of respect for the feelings of others. Always self-confident anil rarely swayed by conformity, John has become well respected by his classmates and has proved himself to be a spirited leader. Whit’s extra-curricular interests take the form of contributions to school life in a variety of ways. Being varsity manager of both football and hockey, a member of the Forum Committee, and a four-year singer in the Glee Club, John has shown a sense of cooperation, lead- ership, and responsibility. Outside of school, Whit’s interests arc just as varied as they arc in school. At home he is kept occupied in his greenhouse, in which he raised the fantastic number of one hundred and sixty tomato plants during the winter. Last summer, John held a steady job in a suburban drive-in. Besides these activities, Whit is seriously interested in the work of his community and of his church. For the past two years, he has served as a Volunteer Medical Aide at Northwestern Hospital. Last summer he taught Daily Vacation Bible School, and now is teaching Sunday School. John’s ambition is to become a minister. With his determination and superb abilities in public speaking, we, his classmates, know that he will succeed. The Class of ’62 wishes you the best of luck, John, and gives you its sincere thanks for the examples of fellowship you have given us! 65 ROBERT COMSTOCK WIDDESS As one enters the senior room during that part of the school day when there arc no classes, one often sees a large figure sprawled out on the couch. At a closer look, this figure is found to be none other than Bob Widdess. During his nine years at Blake, Weed has proved himself to be one of the friendliest and most easy-going members of the class. Through his school spirit, which he has shown by participating in numerous activities, he has helped his class greatly. In athletics, Bob is considered not only a determined worker by his teammates, but also a leader as well. Bob has lettered twice in football as a hard-hitting tackle, four times in swimming, and twice in track as a discus thrower. Bob’s main sport is swimming, and, because of his noteworthy accomplishments in this sport, he was elected captain of this year’s team. Even though Bob has been interested mainly in athletics, he has Entered Blake in 1953 Football V, VI; Swimming III, IV, V, VI — captain VI; Track V; B Club III, IV, V, VI; Dramatics V. VI; Glee Club III, V, VI. The poor little brain would swim, ’til the poor little head was tired. Henry Dobson been a member of various other extracurricular activities. For the past four years he has added his booming voice to the Glee Club and has also been on the stage crew for the Dramatics Association. Outside of school. Bob spends a great deal of his time playing the guitar and five-string banjo. He is a member of a folk singing quartet called the Blake Kings, which recently won the Aquatennial contest for popular singing. Incidentally, Bob insists that he was not the one who was off-key. Bob is also interested in horses, and he goes riding almost every Saturday. During the summer, Bob has worked as a councilor at Camp Tonkawood. Wherever Bob plans to attend college, he will, without doubt, succeed because of his determination and personality. When Bob graduates in June, Blake will lose a great friend and a fine student, but his college will be gaining an all-round fellow. 66 JOHN BROOKS WINSTON Entered Blake in 1956 Football V, VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Dramatics III; Glee Club III, IV, V, VI; Publications V, VI. Learn to dance, not to much for the sake of dancing, as for coming into a room and presenting yourself genteely and gracefully. A. H. Wells John Winston entered Blake School in the seventh grade. Since that time he has managed to participate in nearly every extracurricular activity at school and still keep up a very respectable scholastic average. “Winny has shown his great interest in sports by the many Blake athletic teams on which he has played. He has played football, hockey, and baseball at school; but his athletic interests definitely do not stop there. Nearly every Saturday afternoon that the weather permits, he can be found organizing a touch football or hockey game. John has, of course, that same feeling toward the opposite sex that any average boy has, but his extraordinary success in dating girls must be attributed at least in part to the famous “Winston Bop. The Winston Bop, an indescribable dance, has such a notorious reputation that whenever a song is played with the appropriate rhythm, John is swamped with requests to do his famous dance. One of John’s finest qualities is his quick wit. He possesses that rare ability to make nearly anyone laugh, and he has cheered up many a classmate returning from a “disastcrous test. John’s wit also shows up in the Torch, for he is one of the creators of Sound and Fury. During the summer following his junior year, Winny worked as a grounds keeper at a cemetery, and he can often be found telling a large group of laughing listeners all about the many humorous people that he met in this somewhat strange line of work. John’s ready wit has made him one of the most popular boys in the Senior Class, and certainly will contribute greatly to making his later life interesting and full of activity. 67 CHARLES BENJAMIN WRIGHT Entered Blake in 1956 Dramatics V, VI. Wt're gonna win Tnint. Anonymous Ben is a person whose loyalty cannot be denied and whose friendship is unswerving. Though not an extrovert, he has a close circle of cohorts who will heartily attest to his reliability. Slow to move at times and a bit of a procrastinator, Ben has still maintained a good scholastic record throughout his years at Blake. He is the type of person who has the ability to gain speed both physically and mentally in a hurry, when so moved. Ben is often so moved when he encounters a pretty member of the opposite sex. Athletically, Ben’s interests arc divided with the seasons of the year; hockey in the winter, track in the spring, and tennis in the summer and the fall. Music is Ben’s major hobby. He is also an enthusiastic sports fan, being a virtual encyclopedia of Yankee baseball and of Minnesota football lore. Ben also prides himself on being a connoisseur of foot!, quantity being his main speciality. In the academic field, Ben’s favorite subject is the Spanish language. He hopes to use this language cx-(xrricncc some day in a diplomatic position of some sort. Ben's gentle kindness and his firm character would do much to qualify him for this field of endeavor. Courage, gaiety, and quiet mind make Ben Wright an unusual person. His dependability and his strength of character give him a depth which will certainly carry him far in the future. BEN 68 HOSSEIN ZIAI Entered Blake in 1961 Wrestling VI; Tennis VI; B Club VI; Union VI. I came, I saw, Iran. Niksab “Susu was our American Field Service foreign exchange student this year from Tehran, Iran. Coming from a public school with an enrollment of over four thousand students, Susu adjusted to the life of a small, private school with great case. Added to the problem of adjustment to a small school was the difficulty of the courses which he chose. His schedule would have presented serious problems to any Blake senior without the added difficulty of studying these subjects in a foreign language, but by continued effort Susu overcame these obstacles without much trouble. Science is his chief interest, and Susu plans to make it his major study field in college. He hopes to return to the United States next year to resume his American education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or at Cornell University. Traveling also ranks very high on Susu’s list of interests. He has traveled throughout most of Europe, spending some time in Italy and England before he came to Blake, and he spent a year in Washington, D. C., nine years ago. Susu noticed that the United States seems to have a higher standard of living than most of Europe, and yet there arc ways in which the United States cannot compare with European countries. When Susu is not occupied with studies, he can be found in Mr. Gordon’s An Club. Art or impressionism is one of Susu’s favorite pastimes. He has exhibited his great ability in water colors, and often he can be found painting in his room at home. As if his outside interests were not enough to keep him busy, Susu has also elected to undertake two varsity sports. In Iran he had become quite a proficient tennis player, and he plans to join the tennis team in the spring. During the winter he is going to try out for the wrestling team. Besides these sports, he is an above average skier. Thus he hopes to take advantage of our winter ski areas. A scholar, a sportsman, an artist, a traveler, all of these qualities arc Susu’s. But above and beyond these he has become a friend of both students and faculty alike. His willingness to help and his eagerness to learn will always be remembered by all who know him. 69 CLAUS JUERGEN JOENS Claus joined our class during the Spring term this year. Although he is a graduate of secondary school in Germany, Claus wanted to gain some practice in speaking English prior to his entrance into the University of Minnesota next fall. In addition, he wanted to learn some of the English technical terms that might be used at the University. Claus is from the city of Dusscldorf in northwestern Germany. He has attended a seven year boarding school in his country which is the equivalent of our Junior and Senior High School. Claus has a great love of science and mathematics and hopes for an engineering degree. At the University he hopes to study either chemistry or chemical engineering. At Blake he has taken both Physics and Chemistry along with Senior Math and American History. Most of his classmates were interested, and quite astonished, to learn that Claus has had seven years of study in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In addition, he carried enough other courses in Germany to make a total of fifteen different courses each week. Claus feels there are great differences between education in Germany and that in the United States. He has much to get used to concerning our type of schooling in this country, but he believes he will get a lot out of his sojourn here. Besides the benefit of our fine university, Claus hopes to gain much from his contacts with the American people and their customs. Although we of the Senior class have not had a long time in which to get to know Claus, his acute friendliness has made his acquaintance a memorable experience. In spite of the fact that he is a high school graduate and twenty-one years of age, Claus readily fits into our class and is a welcome addition to our ranks. Wherever he goes and whatever he does, Claus Joens will haVc the best wishes and sincere friendship of the class of 1962. 70 CLASS OF 1962 AWARDS Truman E. Anderson, Jr- - Spanish Medal Keith Donaldson - Dartmouth Alumni Hockey Award John E. Edic - Harvard Prize Book Medal of the National Society of Colonial Daughters Donald Heng - - - Strieker Cup James Higgins - - - Williams Football Trophy Richard Kemerer - - Chapel Speaking Prize Craig Norville - - - AATF French Medal Michael Pflaum - - Williams Alumni Essay Contest Kenneth Platt - - Glenn-Wonson Football Trophy Robert Widdcss - - Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy CLASS OF 1961 AWARDS Samuel A. Cote...............John Grafton Burgess Memorial Award Barry I. Forman..............AATF French Medal Dayton Scholastic Attainment Trophy Princeton Trophy Scholarship Book Prize Williams Alumni Literary Prize William A. Jacobs - - Chapel Speaking Prize Malcolm R. Pfundcr - - - - Amherst Trophy Dayton Scholastic Attainment Trophy Strieker Cup Scholarship Book Prize John C. Seed.................Minneapolis Star and Tribune- Leadership and Service Award Williams Alumni Literary Prize Yale Trophy Michael W. Steffes - Bradshaw Mintcncr Baseball Trophy John R. Hartmann Trophy Harvard Trophy- 71 SENIOR FOREBODINGS Anderson........................Become a French interpreter at the U.N. Andrus..........................Play left guard for the Colts. Ankeny..........................Be the world’s greatest dog catcher. Baskin ------- Work for somebody else. Campbell........................Sell ball bearings and oil to physics teachers for experiments. Donaldson.......................Have long wavy hair. Edie............................Be a bat boy for the Milwaukee Braves. Fricdlund.......................Become a prize fighter. Hackley.........................Become a professional figure skater. Hardenbergh.....................Be the summer replacement for Bob Richards. Heng............................Send a peace petition to the U.N. Higgins.........................See the first Robin come in the Spring. Johnson.........................Be head score keeper for the Skippers. Kaplan..........................Change senior room into a dormitory. Kcmcrcr.........................Shorten his name to Ric Kemererp. Kuehn...........................Be Peter Pan. Lindsay.........................Go into business with Blaire. Malkerson.......................Sing bass at the Metropolitan Opera. Mills...........................Star in Sea Hunt as Charlie the Tuna. Morinc..........................Track coach for the Sister Kenny Foundation. Ncwhall.........................Drive a Bambi truck. Noll............................Turn into a pencil. Norris..........................Sell Pcpsi-Cola to Pierson. Norvillc........................Marry Betty Crocker. Pflaum..........................Be a bigamist. Pierson.........................Sell something else to Norris. Platt...........................Be a thug Rogers..........................Become the world’s greatest high jumper. Seberhagen......................Speak with a deep southern drawl. Stevens.........................Be the man in the Marlboro ads. Sukov...........................Become a surgeon. Webb............................Be a renowned physicist. Whitman.........................Become a professional skier. Whitmore........................Take over Jack Labile T.V. series. Widdess.........................Play the clarient for the Kingston Trio. Winston.........................Be a monk. Wright..........................Become the Twin’s owner. SuSu............................Change his name to Mary Mary. OVERHEARD IN THE SENIOR ROOM Anderson........................“Yo no hablo ingles.” Andrus..........................“(silence)” Ankeny..........................“If you didn’t notice that.” Baskin..........................“You’ll all Ik working for me in ten years.” Cambell.........................“I can fix the television. Donaldson.......................“They ALL love me.” Edie............................“But the Giants came in a STRONG fourth.” Fricdlund.......................“Rick is gonna let me sing solo next week. Hackley......................... Hey, Charlie ami Lannic, let’s study Bio at my house Saturday night.” Hardenbcrgh.....................“The U. of Alaska has a very high scholastic rating.” Heng............................“When it comes to debating, I’m top dog.” Higgins.........................“And then there was the time I ...” Johnson.........................“I got my jeep out of first last night.” Kaplan.......................... Hey, I went out with her (once) and . . Kcmcrer.........................“Sorry, Lopez, but we already have a tenor in the group.” Kuchn...........................“Anyone sec the Washburn game last week?” Lindsay.........................“What tfid you want that old rocker for anyway, Norvillc?” Malkcrson....................... Did you sec that cool guy advertising used cars on T.V. last night?” Mills...........................“My green bomb has a real powerhouse six under the hood.” Morine..........................“Who’s been using my camera ?” Newhall.........................“Hey guys, what do you say we do a little moonin’ tonight.” Noll............................“Uh,uh,uh,uh,uh,uh,uh,uh.” Norris..........................“I’m going to the health bar to get some carrot juice.” Norvillc........................“The lunch today was so bad I left the table after my third helping. Pflaum..........................“Does a pair beat a straight ?” Pierson.........................“This Falcon will go through anything, even telephone poles.” Platt...........................“But we did discuss coats and tics.” Rogers ------- “Snell’s not as fast as he looks.” Scberhagen......................“What do you mean Kuehn Rick took her away from me?” Stevens.........................“Turn the radio to W.D.G.Y., I want to twist.” Sukov...........................“But Navajo blankets arc so interesting.” Webb............................“The relativity of the situation is ephemerous. Only a thoratic pearl among the swine could possibly comprehend the in-sigation of an inordinate body floating in a forstamatic pool of calumnous orastcncs. However.. Whitman.........................“Do you mean to tell me that your father doesn’t advertise?” Whitmore........................“Would you endeavor to explain the word ‘obtuse’.” Widdcss.........................“What do you mean, they don’t allow banjos at Claremont?” Winston......................... Gosh darn it, gee whiz, golly, no kidding, heck baloney___” Wright..........................“Wait ’till Killcbrcw gets in shape; He’ll break Maris’ record by five homers.” SuSu............................“I’ve got eight girls in my harem at home.” UNDERCLASSMEN 75 Tor Row: Bowen, Andrews. Abv. Black, Lowry, Nash, Albrecht, Moos, Flinch, C. Brooks. Ritchie, Hamilton. Third Row: McGoldrick, Karatz, Humphrey, Taylor. Willcox, Mead . Burns, R. Johnson. Wilkie, Van Duscn, Bchrends, Thomas, Mr. Van Santvoord. Second Row: Pickier, Lack, Marking, Karalis, Hawkinson, Fulton, Baker, Lewin, Hickok, Skramstad, Quest. Clarke. Front Row: Fowler. Arnold. Bean. Evans, Punch. J. Brooks. Sheldon. Berman. Hanold. Reid. Absent: Melamed, McLeod. Obemdorf. FIFTH FORM The junior year is always a very busy one, for it is the year during which money must be raised to cover the cost of the Junior-Senior Prom. The Class of ’63 has accepted this responsibility with great enthusiasm, but this enthusiasm extends beyond the desire to earn enough money for the J. S. alone. The juniors this year have set their goal higher than that of any previous junior class at Blake, and with the money they earn they plan next year to give the school a gift which will be of lasting value to Blake. Four new boys entered the Class of '63 this year, and within a few weeks they were as much a part of the class as anyone else. These boys arc Steve Clarke, Mike Fulton, Bill McGoldrick, and Ted Meads. Early in the year class officers were elected, and the results were as follows: Steve Bowen, president; Mark Burns, vice-president; and Bruce Bean, secretary-treasurer. The class chose Mr. VanSantvoord as adviser, and he has done an extremely fine job. Our representatives to the student council, who were elected last spring, arc Greg Hickok and John Baker. The junior class is well represented in virtually all sports at Blake. Among the top performers of the various sports arc Mark Burns, Dave Nash, John Brooks, Bruce Bean, John Quest, Steve McLeod, Conley Brooks, Steve Clarke, Doug Hawkinson, Bart Taylor, Tom Skramstad, and Wint Ritchie. 1 am sure that I speak for the entire class when I sincerely thank Mr. VanSantvoord for the tremendous job he has done as class adviser, and the faculty as a whole for their patience and helpfulness throughout the year. 76 Top Row: Anderson. Fosscen. Bertram. Stephens. Ginkel. W. Johnson. Christopherson. Gray. Von Kuster. DeHaven, Kelly. Cousins, Wonson. Third Row: Vilett. Salisbury, Schoening, Holzcr. Funk, Marks, West, Deans, Oglansky. Cross. Green. Ankeny. Aslcscn. C- Jenson. Mr. Mezzenga. Second Row: Mair, Knoblauch. Mahonv. Judd Kutcher. Rchm. Marklc. Schmidt. Keith. Jim Kutcher. Raudenhush. D. Doerr. Pollock. Fish. Fisher. Front Row: Baker, Malkcrson. Inpalls. Dawes, Whitman, Brooks. Kcwhall. Else. J. McDonald. Humphrey, Harder. Davant, Baskcrvillc. Caswell. Kremen. Absent: B. Peterson. Phillippi. FOURTH FORM This year over last, several members of the class participated in extra-curricular activities. The sophomore debaters were very successful. Some boys sang in the Glee Club, and others worked for the Torch. Tom Deans, Warren Malkerson, John MacDonald, Steve Raudenhush, Dobby West, Dave Doerr, Pete Wonson, and A1 Pollock were regular waiters. The class greatly improved its scholastic ranking from its freshman year. It consistently ranked first, second, or third in the school. Boys who helped keep the average up were: Stan Rchm, Bill Johnson, Bill Kelly, A1 Kremen, and John Fosscen. The sophomores also aided many varsity teams this year. Pete Wonson is a member of the football and baseball teams. Pete Marklc, Jeff Schmidt, Dave Doerr, and Phil Harder were varsity hockey players. Robbie Keith lettered in both hockey and tennis. Jim and Judd Kutcher were returning swimming lettermen, and John Ankeny, Jack Davant, A1 Kremen, and George Anderson were members of the wrestling squad. Bob Schoc-ning was a guard on the basketball team. Other members of the class were assets to the Junior Varsity teams. The chief project of the sophomores this year was to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. They did this by having a car-wash last fall. Nearly all members of the class participated. The student council member from the class of ’64 was Greg Stephens. At the beginning of the year the class elected Norm Newhall as president, Bill Whitman as vice president, and Stan Rchm as secretary-treasurer. The entire sophomore class would like to thank Mr. Mezzenga, who guided us in our projects, and also the other members of the faculty who helped and advised us throughout the year. 77 To Row: Tim Harri . Bean. McDonald, Hanscomb. Hcffclfingcr. Ebin, Jim Johnwn. Warner, Hunter. Edmonds, Daniels, Trach, Finn. N'adler. Third Row: Peterson, R. Edie. Homs. Behrends. Grinlcy. I.undholm, Dunsheath. Dayton, Canton. Glirkman. Lindstrnm, Florey. Rol rts, R. Berman, Anderson. Second Row: Keating, Knoblauch. Tarbox, Wilenskv, Malile, Rees, Bagley, Crane, Tom Harris, Gmitro. Goetz, Heaver, Cbristophcrson. K. Johnson, Mr. Won son. Adviser. Front Row: Cornelius, Dawes. Doerr, Walling, Ringer. Cox. Erickson, Ratner, Baxter, D. Edie. Cooper, Sidenberg, Brown, Driscoll. Randolph. Absent : Bowen. Dunkerley, J. Hull. THIRD FORM When the ’61-’62 school year opened in the fall, the III Form welcomed five new- boys and the return of Steve Rees. The new boys arc John Cooper, Emery Cox, Jim Ebin, Bob Glickman, and Charles Erickson. These new boys quickly adjusted to their surroundings and became staunch members of the class which now numbers 61. The Freshman class has maintained a monthly rank of third or fourth scholastically in the school and won the honor plaque for having the highest average for the first term of school. Our academic standouts arc Rick Berman, Jim Bowen, Dave Christophcrson, Craig Dunkerley, and Rick Edmonds. Ninth grade athletes and athletic teams have done very well this year. The football team finished with a 4-2 record. The outstanding players were B. Edie, Bean, Roberts, Dayton, and Gmitro. Jim Johnson and Jim Ebin played on the JV football team. The basketball team finished the season with a highly successful 8-1 record. The starting lineup was chosen from Bean, Roberts, Hunter, Lindstrom, Lundholm, and B. Edie High scorers were Hunter, B. Edie, and Roberts. Five Freshmen were on the JV hockey team. They were Dayton, Crane, Warner, and the Harris twins. Because of this heavy loss of good material, the ninth grade hockey team had just a fair season. Several III Formers participated in Varsity swimming. They arc Horns, Hcffclfinger, Keating, and Berman. Several boys wrestled. Jim Johnson was the number one heavyweight. The class of '65 has shown a great interest in extracurricular activities. Several boys are waiters and some write for the Torch. There are a great number of boys debating and singing in the Glee Club. The III Form is always well represented at athletic contests. During the first week of school the 111 Form chose its class officers. They were Tom Lundholm, president; Mark Dayton, vice-president; and Dave Edie, treasurer. Bob Sidenberg was chosen Student Council representative, and he has done an outstanding and commendable job. The members of the class of '65 would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Wonson, our class advisor, and to the faculty for their understanding, time and patience, inspiration, and guidance. 78 Top Row: Erickwin. Turnquist. Roc. Rich. McCarthy. Bcrpcrtid. Barnes. Bush. Harding, Winslow. Peterson. McFarland. Heffelfingcr, Morris. Evans. Third Row: Brackett. Weed, Hallstcin, Woodrich. Purdum. Kuehn. Haynes. Resch, Stinchficld, Glacfkc. Roberts. Pratt. Hawkinson. Aldrich, R. West. Mr. Wigginton. Second Row: Wunsch, William . Goldsmith. Nor by. Hitch. V. Malkcrson, Hull. Lc -y. Shronts. Katrman. Fischer. Jimmerson. Schnell. Lund. Front Row: Andreas. Kronen, Zalk, Mowry. Laidlaw, Dalrvmnlc. Miller. Hunt, Wonson. Otto, Webber. Reichel. Adstst: D. Johason. S. Ritchie, Robb. SECOND FORM This year, the Second Form greeted eleven new boys. They were Jon Harris, Bruce Haynes, Dexter Katzman, Robert Kuehn, Bob Lund, Steve Miller, Ralph Purdum, Steve Ritchie, Robert Schnell, Richard Shronts, and John Wunsch. The Second Form did not rank high scholastically this year, but we did have some high honor students. Bob Schnell, Bob Harding, Bruce Laidlaw, Jack Dal-rymplc. Bob Levy, and quite a few others ranked high in our form. Our class officers were Don Roberts, president, Tom Hcffclfingcr, vice-president, and Richard Webber, treasurer. Our athletic teams showed future varsity stars in the making. The football team proved to be a very good squad. The basketball team improved steadily throughout the year, and soon became an excellent team. The hockey squad was undefeated and played well under bad weather conditions. Some of our better athletes were Morgic Aldrich, Roddy West, John Stinchficld, Bruce Laidlaw, and Dave Bush. The entire class of '66 wishes to thank Mr. Wigging-ton, our class advisor, for his help in getting us organized in the upper school. We would also like to thank all the faculty and senior advisors who acted as guiding hands this year. Our class hopes to improve each year and be worthy of the title The Class of 1966. 79 JUNIOR SCHOOL 81 THE JUNIOR SCHOOL The 1961-62 year was in many respects the most successful year the Blake Junior School has ever hail. The Parents' Room was converted during the summer into another classroom. That change made a second third grade room possible. Each grade now has two sections, with the exception of grade seven which has three. The total enrollment of 193 is the largest number of boys possible with the present facilities. We have three new members of the faculty this year. Miss Jean Johnston came to us from the Deephaven School system. Mrs. David Riddiford (whose husband and brother, James Rankin, arc Blake Alumni), came from Edina. They both teach fourth grade. Mrs. Thomas Maxwell taught the second section of grade three in the converted Parents’ Room. A five year schedule was worked out with the Educational Department of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts whereby each grade would go to the Institute three times each year. A lecture tour of some phase of art is given and none of the fifteen tours arc duplicated. When a boy now starts at the third grade level, he gets a very complete picture of the scope of the Institute of Arts, as well as a better appreciation of the various types of art down through the centuries. Some of the topics covered are Egyptian. Roman, Grecian. Dutch, Chinese, and English Art. Also included, arc 20th Century An. Impressionism, and Art in Architecture. Every boy in the Junior School is in some type of program given for the entire Junior School, parents, and friends, at least three times each year. Tl� e annual Christmas Pageant, given in the Bovey Memorial Chapel, is for many parents, the traditional start of the Christmas Season. In addition, this year the boys of the fifth an l sixth grades presented a Christmas Program at the party given at the American Hardware Mutual Building for the children of Minneapolis afflicted with cystic fibrosis. This winter the thin! grade presented the operetta, Hansel and Grctel” and the fourth grade gave the operetta, “Treasure Island. The boys in grade seven each give a speech before the entire student body that they have prepared in public speaking class. An honors award assembly will be presented the day before school is out this year, and on June 5 the Junior School will have their Spring Pageant in the Field House. This is written anil directed by Miss Jean Dewey, Music director, by the women faculty members, ami by the boys of the seventh grade. 82 Physical fitness has been stressed throughout the year in the Junior School Athletic Program. The recommendations of President Kennedy’s Physical Fitness Committee have been carefully followed and results of this program arc showing in the physical fitness tests which the boys take from time to time. The seventh annual “Junior School Olympic Track and Field Day is held the last week of school. No boy is allowed to enter more than two events and since there arc ten events for each grade with first, second, and third ribbons given in each event, it is quite possible for a boy to earn a ribbon, if he really tries in the event for which he is best suited. Field trips arc taken after a comprehensive study of the place to be seen. The entire Junior School had a most educational tour of the new Minneapolis Public Library Museum, ami Planetarium. The third grade have taken trips to the Hennepin County Historical building, the Como Park Zoo, and the Munsingwear factory. The fourth grade have gone to the Zoo and the Star-Tribune. The fifth grade have been to the Zoo, the Natural History and Minnesota Historical buildings in St. Paul, and the University of Minnesota Science Museum. From May 24 through the 27th, the sixth grade took an Educational Tour to the Black Hills and vicinity by-bus. The quarries at Pipestone, the fossils in the Badlands, Mount Rushmorc, the buffalo herd at Custer, the Wind Cave, the Homestake Mine, the Dcadwood Museum. and the Terry Peak chair lift were some of the highlights of the trip. ANNUAL BOXING TOURNAMENT The ninth annual Blake Junior School Boxing Tournament was held Wednesday, March 14, in the Field House. One hundred and thirty-four boys boxed thirty-second rounds under the watchful eye of their coach, “Mr. B. as Mr. Bcttcls is affectionately called by the l)oys. The motto of the boxers — “A real tiger in the ring — A real gentleman out of the ring”—was carried out by each boy. They made a tremendous impression on the Russian delegation which were guests at the tournament. The proceeds of the event were given to the Junior Red Cross. Third Grade — Trophy — Dana Johnson Ribbon — Dan Kucchlc Fourth Grade — Trophy—John Simensen Ribbon — Matt Hinz Fifth Grade — Trophy — Hal Stinchficld Ribbon — Burt Oglansky Sixth Grade — Trophy — Keith Simmerson Ribbon — Lewis Baskcrvillc Seventh Grade —Trophy — Robbie Stewart Ribbon — Pete Garskc Keating versus Constantine Hensel trades blows with J. Kieffer Bob Sivanich and Friedman Keith clobbers Oglansky 84 SEVENTH GRADE Fourth Row, left to right: T. Ingalls, Scroggins, P. McCarthy. Newell, Donaldson. D. Feidt, VanSantvoord, Sturm, Gustafson, Marks, B. Dayton. M. Hawley, Whitney, J. Atkinson, Watson, S. Harder. Third Row: Mr. Rowland Bettcls. R. Kelley, G. Anderson, Witcher. S. LaBounta, Haskell, Benson. L. Taylor. Kallestad, T. Turnquist, D. Pierson, Shank. Plimpton, B. Steiner, P. vonKuster, H. Plant. C. Thompson. S. Walker. Mr. William Miller. Second Row: Connolly. Campagna. McBride. L. Smiley, Mr. John Howard. Mr. Robert Runkle. P. Garske, Tobin, Christianson. T. Hanold, Greenfield. First Row: J. Hanscom. R. Neils, J. Miller, F. Chute, R. Brown. Murphy, Kaplan. Stewart, J. Ahern, T. Kingman, R. Sturgis. Absent: G. PiUsbury. SIXTH GRADE Fourth Row. left to right: B. Peterson, Elwell, Nash. Adams. J. Feidt. Mullen, Savage. R. Kingman, Faegre, Shaver, L. Strong. THIRD Row: Sheldon, McCartney. S. Ringer. Bellows. Reed. S. Anderson, W. Thompson. J. MacMillan. D. Strong. I. MacDonald. G. Steiner. Second Row: Worthing. C. Doerr, M. Levv. R. Weed. K Smith. Mr. Robert Close. Mr. Franklin Jepson, Kollins, Klass, K. Jimmcrson. C. Malkerson. P. Driscoll. First Row: L. Baskcrvillc, D. Else, R. Doerr, Parton. Hollinbcek, Cordingley. M. Plant, G. Peterson. D. Hitch. Absent: J. Moore. FIFTH GRADE Third Row, left to right: C. Chase. T. Keating. Bull. Hensel, C. Evans, Stafne, K. Bruce. Saunders, Tucker, J. Kicffer, Preus. Second Row: F. Stinchficld. E. Johnson, P. Garskc. Constantine. Borman, P. Ahern, S. Walker. Waples. Searlc . S. Sturgis. Callahan. Harrison. First Row: Friedman. B. Oglansky, Eastman, Buryan, Mr. Delbert Bethel. Mr. Harold Rindal, Wheeler, D. Keith, Plank. R. Sivanich. Absent : Conn. King, G. Vanstrum. 86 Third Row, left to right: D. Doerr. Dorsey, Meech, J. Hawley, Jensen, Buckholtz. E. Ringer, Morrison, Badenoch, Wyer, Simcnscn. Second Row: E. Chute, G. McDonald. Hintz. Robbins, D. Win ton, ('. Chase, Hollern, Monnig. J. Kuechle, Cheston, Leslie. Smiley. First Row: T. Driscoll, Gould, B. Denver, M. Cornelius, G. Sivanich. Miss lean Johnston, Mrs. David Riddiford, Tearse, Clarke, C. Jones. I. Bean, O'Keefe. Absent : Glenn Van strum. THIRD GRADE Third Row, left to right: W. MacMillan, D. Kuechle, Reid, Fullerton, Spencer, Shedd, Brooks, E. Hcffelfingcr, D. Johnson. Moos, Thorpe Second Row: Bond, R. Kieffer, J. Atkinson, Bolton. Bennett. J. MacMillan, S. LaBounta, Slcizer. H. Thompson. J. Johnson. First Row: T. Warner, Finch, H. Aldrich. T. Weed, Geiger, Mrs. Thomas Maxwell, Mrs. Robert Ogrcn, McCann, Fink. H. Piper, Lowe, Cole. Absent: H. Neils. 87 ORGANIZATIONS B 89 Standing: Hickok. Raker, Stephen . SidenberR. Laid law. Skated: Edie, Platt. Steven . Mr. Henderson. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTS SCHOOL On May 23, Ken Platt was elected Head Boy to preside over the Blake Student Council for the year 1961-62. Other members of the Council were Bill Stevens, senior class representative; John Edie senior member-at-large; John Baker, junior class representative; Greg Hickok, junior class member-at-large; Greg Stephens, sophomore class representative and secretary; and Bob Siden-berg the freshman class representative. Ken Platt again emphasized that the Council is not a secret organization since students have the privilege of attending meetings. Another method of informing students of Council activity was posting the minutes of each meeting on the bulletin board. This informative procedure will be continued in the future. To give complete student participation this year’s Council agreed that the eighth grade should have a representative, and Bruce Laidlaw was elected by his class to fill this position. Mrs. Elliot Roosevelt attended one of our regular Council meetings to explain plans for a Christmas party to entertain children with cystic fibrosis. Blake boys were glad for the opportunity to do their part in making the party a big success. Two more accomplishments were the publishing of the student roster and presenting the school with a new P.A. system. There was an open Student Council meeting in November to discuss a proposed revision of the Brown and White program. The students were apparently dissatisfied with the plan anti decisively voted it down. The Council handled the traditional responsibilities for the charity drive, homecoming, and dance activities. We are very grateful to the dance chairman. Burr Fried-lund, and his committee for the success of the school dances. One objective for next year is developing a program whereby a committee composed of upper classmen will help to indoctrinate new boys into Blake. The Student Council wants to take this opportunity to express their gratitude to Mr. Henderson for his help and encouragement and to the student body for their support. 90 UNION CONTINUES TO BOOST BLAKE This year’s Union has been characterized by its breadth in all matters. Rarely has a Union, or any similar body, been so objective in its election of members. The sincere and well-fulfilled conviction was always to include as broad a perspective, as many points of view as possible. This membership policy was supplementary to the Union’s most noticeable achievement this year: discussion, all ideas and all things were discussed. From the radical to the reactionary, from the atheist to the Puritan, from the bibliophile to the athlete — all the small pieces were added and tossed about and rearranged to try to form a picture mosaic for these students called Life. And in working on this mosaic, in participating, these boys became more than what they were; they became artisans of Life; they became men. The Union’s activities directly effecting the school have been somewhat more limited this year than in the past. A suggestion about the new school dress ruling contained in a more general statement about student participation created great controversy. A further suggestion caused a reconsideration of the policy of giving gifts to athletic team coaches and managers. Other suggestions were considered pertaining to Tap Day proceedings, the Athletic Association, inter-mural athletics, teaching programs and even the parking problem. The traditional occasions were observed: the Form IV speaking medal was awarded; the year-end, faculty-attended senior-paper dinner was held. The possibility of direct influence on the school by the Union is limited, however. Not being elected at large, the members have no special authority. As a group they can do nothing but make suggestions, as they have done. The Union docs benefit the school, however, in intangible ways. The members have been chosen because of their loyalty to Blake and activity and maturity in dealing with school affairs. As members they arc receiving the benefits of group discussion of a wide range of concepts and arc being broadened and made the better for it. The impact of these discussions proceeds far beyond the doors of the library or the minds of these people, however, because in all their personal affairs they will be employing the features of broad-mindedness and free spirit which characterized the Union meetings. In this way, the Union is building men and building Blake. The Union members realize that much of the value of the Union is due to our faculty adviser, Mr. H. Lund-holm, and for his efforts we arc all thankful. The Union Officers: First Half of Year Second Half of Year President: Bill Stevens.........................Craig Norvillc Vice-President:.......................Morgan Thomas Secretary: John Baskin................Michael Pflaum Treasurer:...............................Donald Heng Parliamentarium: Craig Norvillc - - - Robert Webb Standing: Hens, Hickok. Campbell, Ritchie. Edit. Johmon, Ziai. Donaldson. McLeod. Seated: Platt. Thomas. Steven . Mr. Lund holm. Xorville, Webb, Bukin. 91 Standi Nr.: Kaplan, Hcng, Higgins, Fricdlund, Johnson, Sukov. Thorna . Skated: Mr. Pollock. Campbell. Andrus. Edie, Webb, Norvillc, Baskin. PUBLICATIONS BORED For those of you who have read this far in the Call O’ Pan, do you really think it was worth the five bucks? As the premier year of coats and ties comes to an end, we, the neatly clad members of the publications staff, would like to present our yearly subscribers with a space filler. This space was supposed to be filled by an article about our editor-valedictorian Bob Webb; however, when the final count came in, Editor Webb found out he had lost part of his dual title. John Edie headed the colorful Torch board of Jim Higgins, Rick Sukov, Burr Fricdlund, and Craig Norvillc. The Torch's editorial page contained throughout the year many bitterly satirical articles on school affairs. Who can ever forget the cynicism of that famous March editorial “Let’s Revamp The Lunchroom Seating,” or that bombshell they dared publish in February entitled There Should Be Another Wastebasket In The Study ? The sports page too had its golden moments, containing such original, eye-catching headlines as Blake Beats Brcck or “Blake Doesn’t Beat Breck. The rest of the paper was right up to its usual creative self, and credit should be given to John Edie who showed up at the last Torch meeting (which was at his house). Rick Morinc, alias the photographer, took many pictures this year. Way to go, Rick—keep up the good work! Our business mangier, Jim Andrus, handled the dollars senselessly. For those of you who arc interested in hard cash facts we would like to refer you to the expenditure list elsewhere in this periodical. Andrus’ magazine campaign announcements were so emotion-packed that a record amount of money was available for the Torch and Call O’ Pan to squander. Business affairs ran smoothly as assistant business manager Mac Campbell stayed home. The Call O’ Pan’s editor. Bob Webb, Ipana’s Man of the Year, gained an added distinction when he was asked to be the stand in for Bucky Beaver. Bob’s uncanny administrative ability spread to his staff as they proceeded to miss the paste up deadline by three weeks. The staff this year was composed of Heng, Johnson, Kaplan, and me. In the mature male and the mature female . . . All of the articles have been seriously prepared for your reading enjoyment, and we sincerely hope that this year’s C.O.P. seems as great to you as it surely is. The hours of toil put in by our world traveled staff reflect the hopes and trials of our coming generation. Last year’s Call O' Pan was a success, and believe me it is very difficult to produce two in a row. HEY BOB, here is the article c 92 ready to go to the presses! DEBATERS HAVE SUCCESSFUL YEAR The Blake Debate team had what it considered to be a successful season this year. The A team participated in 75 debates, winning 50 of them for a percentage of .667. The “B” teams took part in 96 contests, winning 60 of them and compiling a win average of .620. The Freshman, much to the chagrin of their elders, took 35 out of 45 debates for an astonishing percentage of .780. This year’s topic read: Resolve, that the Federal Government should provide additional aid for public school facilities. The contentions of need and plans for Federal aid included everything from federally operated educational television stations to plans to raise teachers’ salaries by increasing the cigarette tax (a rather ineffectual proposal since teachers pay most of the cigarette tax anyway). This year voluntary debate classes were held once a week to help debaters in speaking techniques and information gathering. Mr. Edic worked with the older debaters with the assistance of Mr. Crosby while Mr. Fisher coached the Freshman. The first team varied throughout the year. Greg Hickok, Dan Lindsay, Truman Anderson, Craig Nor-villc, Bob Webb, Tod Johnson, John Baskin, anil Don Heng all worked in the A division. The final team consisted of Tod Johnson and Don Heng on the affirmative and Dan Lindsay and Bob Webb on the negative. The second team consisted of Doug Melamed, Bruce Karat ., Morgan Thomas, Neil Hamilton, Bob Aby, George Karalis, Steve Else, John Fosseen, Ed Ingalls, Paul Christopherson, Stan Rchm, Bill Kelly, Al Kre- mcn, and Steve Fisher. The high point of this team’s season was a First Place finish at Hutchinson. The Freshmen had a very successful season. Besides debating other schools, the Freshmen this year held their first Blake tournament. Being host proved to be a good thing for the Freshmen took first place in this tourney. Earlier, at a Hopkins tournament the Freshmen gained second place. The Freshmen debaters this year included Bob Sidenberg, Rick Edmonds, Craig Dunkerly, Chuck Nadler, Mark Dayton, Dave Edic, John Hull, Al Wilensky, Rick Berman, Mark Anderson, Jim Bowen, Harvey Daniels, and Elliott Trach. The annual Strieker Cup debate was held before a packed (and captive) audience in the Chapel. In the course of this debate Don Heng showed a fabulous amount of forensic skill. Tod Johnson showed a fabulous amount of skill in hedging in cross questioning. Dan Lindsay slung a fabulous amount of bull. Bob Webb showed a fabulous amount of teeth. The Strieker Cup was awarded to Don Heng. The John Edic Cup was awarded to Bill Kelly as this year’s most improved debater. Officers on this year’s squad included Don Heng, president; Bob Webb, secretary; and Greg Hickok, recording secretary. The entire team realizes that any success we may have had this year is due to the able coaching of Mr. Eilie, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Crosby. For this reason we all want to express our most sincere thanks to these men. Back Row: Christopherson. Ingalls, Villct, Else. Fosseen. Daniels. Aby. P. Christopherson, Edmonds, J. Bowen. Kelly, Berman, Trach, Rehm. Second Row: Mr. Crosby, Mr. Edie, Sidenberg. Wilensky. M. Anderson, Nadler, Dayton, D. Edie. Dtinkerley. Hull, Kremen, Fisher. Mr. Fisher. Front Row: Thomas, Lindsay, Heng. T. Johnson, Webb, Melamed, Karatz, Norvillc. 93 Back Row: Andrus, Pollock. Roper� , VanDusen, Humphrey, Campbell, Black, Ritchie, Heng, Won son, Heffclfinger, Bean, Lumlholm. Second Row: Raudcnlmsh, Bertram, Baker, Behrends. Kuchn, Norville, Fricdlund, West. Deans, Hickok. Front Row: D. Edic, MacDonald. Kemerer, Stevens, Ankeny, Malkcrson, Schmidt, Deaver, Cox. WAITERS CONTINUE TRADITION Waiting has long been a tradition at Blake — one which few of us at Blake give much thought to. Waiting, however, is one of the things which distinguish Blake from other schools. Almost all other schools in the Twin City area have a cafeteria-type lunch system. Our system is not only unique, but also helpful in sending students through Blake, since the cost of meals for one year — of which each regular waiter is alleviated — is quite high. Waiting is also good experience for those who take part, not to speak of the time and effort it saves the rest of the school. Think of standing in line for five minutes or more every day waiting for lunch. Besides taking the monotony out of the day, waiting is interesting because it gives the waiters the privilege of earning extra money at special dinners at Blake, not to speak of the free meal they receive. Waiting is not all work and no play, since a “veteran waiter can often relax and watch the nervous rookie as he “sweats out a lunch, sometimes even dropping something — giving immeasurable pleasure to the regular. Some of the veteran waiters even have systems to eliminate all wasteful time. Bill Ankeny had a system whereby the boys at his table would casually pass their plates up to him, keeping walking to a minimum. This year the headwaiters were John Edic, Craig Norville, and Rick Kuchn. John was forced to quit the second lunch head waiter job after the first term because of lack of time, so Rick Kuchn took over. Three other boys who arc rarely seen by the masses at lunch time arc Fred Humphrey, Bill Black, and Mac Campbell — kitchen helpers who go by the incorrect name of special waiters. All in all this has been a very good year for the waiters with relatively few breakages. 94 GLEE CLUB PRESENTS CONCERTS After three weeks of singing together, the Glee Club elected its officers. Rick Kcmcrer, who has been a member of the Glee Club for four years, was voted to the head of the club as its president. |ohn Whitman was elected Business Manager to work with Mr. Howard and Mr. Hilliard in making the necessary arrangements for all the concerts. The Glee Club chose Bill Black to be the Personnel Director. His job consisted of taking the attendance of the club on rehearsal days. Fortunately for Bill, there were a sufficient number of Glee Clubbers who wanted to take the attendance. The net result was that Bill fulfilled the duties of his position every so often. Good work, William! The posts of Librarian and Assistant Librarian were given to John Brooks and Warren Malkcrson, respectively. This was Warren’s first year at this job, but the work was carried out well under the guiding hand of John Brooks who lettered at this position last year. Every year, the Glee Club has the task of preparing for the annual M.I.S.L. concert; however, this year the club had the added responsibility of being hosts. Since Blake docs not have the space to accommodate the large crowds that come to listen to the concert, the program was held this year at the Edina-Morningside High School. Blake’s Glee Club started the concert with The Colorado Trail, F.cce I am Noctis, and Waltzing Matilda. The clubs from the other schools followed, and during the intermission, the Blake Kings sang two songs from their mammoth repertoire. For the conclusion of the concert, all the clubs joined together to sing One World and The Winter Song. During the winter term, the Glee Club had its best selection of numbers ready to sing for its own spring concert and for a program at a St. Louis Park rest home. Among the best were Got Plenty o' Nothin', and Little Liza fane. The season’s singing was brought to a close at Vespers where the Glee Club became very religious in tone and keeping with the atmosphere of this annual program. All in all, despite the endless 40 minute periods of work, this year’s Glee Club action was great. Back Row: D. Edic. Lundholm, J. Whitman. I. Brooks Morine, Ritchie. Widdess, Pierson. J. Edie. Fricdlund, Black, Whitmore. Kaplan. B. Johnson, B. Edic. Evarts. Second Row: Dtinkerlcy, Schmidt. Pickier. Kcmcrer, Taylor, Baker, Behrends, Ebin, J. Bowen, S. Bowen, Wonson. Marks, Behrends, I. Bean, B. Bean. Front Row: Mr. Howard, Caswell, Malkcrson, Ingalls. Harder, Fish, Hanscomb, Marking, Gray, Pollock. Horns, Crane, Mr. Hilliard. 95 Campbell, McLeod, Baker, Mr. Butler, Hickok. SECOND HAND BOOK STORE MAKES MONEY The Second Hand Bookstore has passed its eighteenth year as a model corporation, whose purpose is to make good used books available to the student body during the year. It still remains the only school activity in which the participants may earn money. Each spring the store sells stock, with a limit of ten shares to each member of the student body and faculty at one dollar per share. Directors may purchase twenty shares. The stockholder, who has one vote per share, receives dividends annually and a ten percent return on his investment when he surrenders his stock at graduation. At the 1961 stockholders’ meeting it was decided to provide a book scholarship for Blake’s A.F.S. student. This annual scholarship was awarded for the first time this year. The Board of Directors of the Bookstore consists of a faculty adviser, two seniors, and two juniors. As in the past, the faculty adviser was Mr. Butler. The directors serving their second term, the President and Treasurer, were Steve McLeod and Mac Campbell. The Vice-president Greg Hickok, and the Secretary, John Baker, will automatically take over the duties of the President and the Treasurer next year. Each spring the stockholders elect two sophomores to fill the vacant offices of Vice-president and Secretary. The officers buy used books in the spring and price them during the summer for resale throughout the coming year. They periodically send out bills for purchased books. The Treasurer keeps the accounts and prepares the annual financial statement. Book Store officers work closely with the faculty to avoid stocking unwanted or obsolete books. 96 FORUM COMMITTEE PLANS PROGRAMS Every year the five faculty advisers and ten students of the Forum Committee set out upon the arduous task of planning programs of education and interest for the students of Blake. During their frequent meetings, the student representatives of each form and the five faculty advisers, Messers. Edie, Butler, Fisher, Otto, and Holcombe, offer their suggestions of program formats which, they believe, would be of interest to the entire student hotly. When the topic and speaker have been chosen, a member of the Committee contacts the prospective speaker and clears with him the details of the engagement. Often a student is in charge of contacting the candidate and making all the arrangements, thereby training himself in public relations. During the preceding year, the programs arranged by the Forum Committee have been of exceptional interest. For the annual Strickland Memorial Forum, the committee secured Dr. Howell to speak on Radio Moscow ami the Russian propaganda. He told the students of some startling facts about the Russians concentrated effort to spread their ideology throughout the world. For the newly undertaken Albert Cobb Martin Memorial Forum, Mr. John Scott gave a very interesting talk on the Economic Offensive of the Russian Government. One morning a man from the National Conference of Christians and Jews came to speak to the students about racial prejudice. Through the use of a single picture he illustrated that as facts arc passed from person to person, they often become distorted and untrue. The students also learned from a professor at the University of Minnesota the origin and history of time. This man used many examples of time indicators such as sundials and star fixers to enhance the interest of his talk. In April Mrs. Harry Lewin gave an illustrated lecture on the people of the Orient. She had recently returned from an extensive trip in that region and was good enough to share her experiences with the students. As is evident, the forums of this past school year have been varied in topics, but not in interest; each one proved to be of the utmost enjoyment to all the students. It is the hope of all those who attended these forums that the Committees of the years to follow will continue to do such an outstanding job. Standing: Mr. Butler. Flinsch. Whitmore, Sukov, Mr. Edie. Skattd: Taylor. Hardcnl erg. Ratner. Christopherson. Else. 97 In Tree: J. Whitman. Pflaum. Baskin, Edic, Campbell. On Ground: T. Johnson. Webb, Norville. TREE OF KNOWLEDGE BEARS FRUIT The Cum Laudc Society is a national honorary organization founded in 1906 for the purpose of rewarding boys who have been consistently high scholastically. In 1927 Blake became one of the many preparatory schools that arc members. The society corresponds to the Phi Beta Kappa faternity in college in that members are chosen on the basis of scholarship and character. The class of 1962 has elected eight members to this organization. They arc Craig Norville, John Edic, Mike Pflaum, John Baskin, Bob Webb, John Whitman, Tod Johnson, and Mac Campbell. These members were admitted at the annual Cum Laudc dinner on May 16. The guest speaker at this time was Dr. Charles Shane of Carlcton College. 98 B CLUB ADDS WINTER BANQUET This year the B Club has tried to expand its role at Blake. Rather than being a mere body of lettermen with no purpose, the B Club has tried to diversify and serve both its members anti the school. This year's president Mike Pflaum, with able assistance from Mr. Bcttcls and Mr. Mazenga, our Faculty advisors, has started this expansion program. This winter the lettermen held a banquet for fathers and sons at which Mr. Ray Scott, the prominent broadcaster of Twins and Viking games, was the guest speaker. The club was both entertained and edified by Mr. Scott’s interesting talk. In addition to the new' winter banquet, the lettermen plan a bcttcr-than-cvcr version of the annual B club picnic this Spring. But this year the B Club has tried to serve the interests of the school as well as those of its members. In Chapel on game days under-classmen arc exhorted to support the athletic teams by various B club members. Letter-men try to stimulate school spirit by attending games and cheering the squads. At one basketball game this year several lettermen took the place of the vacationing Northrop cheer leaders and led a spirited, if somewhat flat, rendition of school cheers. Whether or not this particular effort helped, attendance at games this year was larger than ever. In addition there is considerable spirit in the ranks of spectators. The B club hopes that it may have had something to do with this. For their interest in the B Club and for their aid in achieving its aims, the lettermen would like to thank Mr. Bettcls and Mr. Mazenga. They have helped make this year a more successful one for this organization. Back Row: Wilke, Whitmore. Anderson, Campbell, Ankeny, Winston. Mills. Kaplan. Punch. Hardenbergh, Taylor. Van Dusen. Sixth Row: Ztai, Pierson, Norris, Donaldson. Lindsay. Hacklcy, (A.U.), Sukov, Andrews. Albrecht. Evarts, Hanold, Skramstad. Fifth Row: J. Johnson. Davant. Kutcher, J. Ankeny, Keith, Wonson. Markle. Schoening. Kremen, other Kutchcr, Caswell, Funk. Fourth Row: M. Heffclfinger, Crane, Ritchie, Noll, Lack, Nash, Bermen. Horns. Third Row: Hickok, Aby. Bean. Lewin, Burns, Friedlund. Hawkinson, C. Brooks, Stevens. Higgins. Second Row: Reid. Bowen, T. Johnson, Platt, Black. Norville, McLeod. Malkerson. Seberhagen. Whitman. First Row: Webb, Rogers, Kemerer, Pflaum. Mr. Mezrenga. Mr. Bettels. Quest, J. Brooks. Edie. Widdess, Kuehn. 99 ATHLETICS 101 Back Row: Mr. Wonnon— coach. Andrew . Ritchie. Dona1d� on. Winston, Hipsins. Black. Burns. Haddejr. Webb — manager. Second Row : Quest. Hawkinson. S. Malkcrson, Won ton, Lewin. Norris. McLeod. Widdess, Kcmerer. Pierson, Whitmore—manager. Front Row: J. Edie, J. Whitman. J. Brooks. Platt — co-captain. Norville — co-captain, B. Ankeny. Pflaum. VARSITY TAKES SECOND IN M. I. S. L. This year's team did not suddenly appear last August as a close-knit unit. The team members started playing football years ago, and many of them learned to work together as far back as the Lower School. Fundamentals were learned, bodies were developed, and, most important, the individual team members learned to play and win together. As the team assembled in August, then, with its 13 lettermen and many of last year's J. V.’s much preparation had already been done. Now there were just two weeks in which to condition and jell as a team before the first game. Years had passed in preparation, and now a full effort must be made, lest success should slip by. Every detail—blocking, tackling, kicking, passing, running, and precision must be developed. All of this had been worked on before, but for part of the team this was their first experience on the varsity level, and for the Seniors, it was their last. Much had to be done, but through many drills and scrimmages, a close-knit squad developed. Through the two weeks the team scrimmaged Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Mound. It virtually tied Edina and Hopkins, beat Minnetonka, and lost only to a strong, versatile Mound team. This last scrimmage was not outstanding by any means, but the team had come a long way and would soon play its first game. Going into the season, our potential was cut considerably through the loss of three capable football players — Jim Wilkcnson, Rick Kuchn, and Tony Phillippi. At the annual fall sports banquet, 26 letters were awarded along with several special distinctions. Jim Higgins, Keith Donaldson, Craig Norville, Ken Platt, and John Edie were members of the all-Conferencc team. Jim Higgins received the Williams Trophy as the outstanding football player on the squad, and Ken Platt received the Glenn-Wonson Trophy as the player who had developed his natural ability to the greatest degree. As a climax to the evening, John Brooks and Steve McLeod were named as next year’s co-captains. The whole team would like to express its sincere appreciation to the coaches, of course, but also to Mr. Parks; Doug Holcombe and John Crosby, our scouts; Mr. Horton, our statistician; Bob Webb, our manager; and to the Northrop cheerleaders. They all played a great part in whatever success we might have had. 102 FOOTBALL PROSPECTS The football squad for 1962 faces the serious problem of replacing many key grid stars who will be lost this year through graduation. The starting backficld has only one returning lettcrman in fullback John Rrooks (23). The positions vacated by quarterback John Edic and halfbacks Keith Donaldson and Jim Higgins need to be filled. Sophomore -Pete Wonson who played a great deal at quarterback near the end of the season seems a logical replacement. Lctterman Bob Andrews and Doug Hawkinson may fill in the halfback spots. This year’s championship Junior Varsity squad should help to ease the loss of this year’s seniors. Graduation will cut sharply into the line, also, this year. Cocaptains Craig Norvillc, center, and Ken Platt, tackle, will both be gone. Each received All-Conference honors this past season. The additional loss of such linemen as Lance Scbcrhagcn, Lannic Norris, Mike Pflaum, and Tom Hacklcy leaves a considerable gap up front. Returning linemen who indicated much promise and should help fill in the vacancies include Steve McLeod, Bill Black, Mark Burns, Tony Phillippi, and John Quest. This year’s squad left a record of 5 wins and 2 losses and a second place finish in the M.I.S.L. With ten returning lettermen the football team for 1962 has a strong nucleus returning. Many gaps must be filled before the next season begins. With help from the J.V. and a united effort under co-captains John Brooks and Steve McLeod next year’s squad stands a good chance for a shot at the title. First back field in Short Punt Left to right: Donaldson, Brooks, Higgins, Edie Left to right: Coach Chief Wonson, Co-captains Ken Platt and Craig Norville, and Coach Bill Glenn 103 Cambridge 7 • Blake 0 Blake traveled to Cambridge, Minnesota, to open its season. This game was a hard defensive battle, as neither team was able to gain consistently; however, Cambridge managed to combine an extremely accurate passing attack with two long gains on inside reverses to score a touchdown near the end of the first half. This proved to be the only score of the game, as the ineffective Blake offense could not penetrate Cambridge’s large, aggressive defense. This game revealed a promising defense, but also an offense which needed a vast amount of work. Pacelli 21 - Blake 0 Played under the lights at Hopkins field, this was the most discouraging game of the season. Except for a brief period at the beginning of the game, Blake could not move die ball. Again outmanned, Blake’s line could not move the larger Pacelli forwards. The defense let Pacelli score three touchdowns in long scoring plays. This was a disheartening game — the most decisive loss of the season —but better things were ahead. Blake 50 - Concordia 0 Blake broke its two game losing streak with a onesided victory over Concordia. Back Jim Higgins led the offense, gaining 129 yards in seven carries for an average of seventeen yards per carry! This game also revealed the beginning of Blake’s passing attack. The defensive line held Concordia to almost no gain. In this game, reserve players such as Bill Ankeny and Sherm Malkcrson showed the results of hard work with their good play. Blake 41 • Minnehaha 0 Blake took to the air to defeat Minnehaha and even its season’s record at 2-2. With John Edic, Pete Won-son, and Jim Higgins doing the throwing. Blake hit for five touchdowns on passes. Leading a consistent Blake defense was outside backer Bob Andrews, who played his best game of the season. Halfback Keith Donaldson gave rushing balance to the attack. This game showed that Blake had real promise for the remainder of the year. Blake 39 - Winona Cotter 6 In this last non-conference game, after a long bus ride, the team came on the field and played a rather satisfying game. Keith and Hig each scored two touchdowns apiece, but the reserves had plenty of action, too. With their experience from the Concordia and Minnehaha games, they showed that they could handle themselves capably. Each member works and adds to the team, but it is most important and satisfying to have everyone participate in the games. 104 Blake 26 - Breck 13 The Breck game was that low point of a season which you try to prevent, but is hard to control. Fortunately Blake hit quickly, scoring on its first long drive, and took advantage of its new found pass attack. In the second half, Blake’s defense was not strong, but it managed to protect a 20 - 0 half-time lead. The game could have gone cither way, and so we had to be satisfied with a 26-13 win. This had been a low point, but we all felt that better days were ahead. We all knew that we had to make many improvements, for Shattuck and S.P.A. waited on succeeding weeks. Blake 14 - Shattuck 19 This next game was one of the greatest challenges of the season. Shattuck had a big, rugged team, and we had both been undefeated in the conference. In the first half, we seemed to rise to the occasion. The defense held Shattuck to six points while Jim Higgins ran back a punt and threw a perfect 21R-X to John Edic for 14 points. Blake’s determination was overpowered, however, in the second half as Shattuck powered its way down the field in the third quarter, and then scored the winning touchdown with 90 seconds remaining. The game ended with Blake pushing futilely through Shattuck territory. Blake 14 - S.P.A. 7 We had lost our Homecoming and conference championship, but S.P.A. was an appropriate consolation. Going into this game Blake had not defeated S.P.A. for five years, but that losing streak was soon to be history. Blake scored twice in the first quarter on a run by Keith Donaldson and a long pass to Keith from Pete Wonson. After this S.P.A. revealed itself as a real threat, but the sturdy Blake defense held them to one touchdown and ensured this cherished victory. As the team carried Mr. Glenn off the field, wc were not conference champions, but the team of ’61 had put Blake football back in the winning circle where it had been for so many years. There were deep regrets for the goal that had slipped by, but there was also real confidence that the future would sec Blake on the top of the league. 105 Back Row: Ritchie, Malkerson, Wonson Front Row: Quest, Black, Norris, Ankeny, Pierson, Lewin 106 HOMECOMING 1961 BLAKE VS. SHATTUCK Junior Attendant Debbie Dyar Sophomore Attendant Lee Ann Vizier 107 ALL-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL CRAIG NORVILLE — All-Confcrcncc Offensive Center KEN PLATT — All-Conference Defensive Tackle JIM HIGGINS — All-Conference Offensive Halfback KEITH DONALDSON-All-Conference Defensive Linebacker JOHN EDIE — All-Conference Defensive Halfback 108 Back Row, left to right: Mr. Rcploglc — Coach, Mr. Campeau — Coach, D. Doerr. Karatz, T. Johnson, Melamed, C. Brooks. Hardenhergh, Sheldon, Pickier, Aslesen — Manager. Front Row: Katzman. Crane, D. Ncwhall, Noll, Harold. Mills, Baskcrville, Brooks, Cross, C. Johnson. SOCCER DEBUTS AT BLAKE For the first time in the history of Blake School athletics, a soccer team was established to compete in the M.l.S.L. during the fall term. Having learned the fundamental skills and rules of the sport and having practiced hard, this same team battled its way to second place in the conference with a 1-1-2 record. The area located inside the track became the soccer field (at present considered the best in the league) and was the site of Blake’s first game against another new team, Minnehaha. Minnehaha’s score early in the game was avenged by Tom Cross soon after, and the contest ended a 1-1 tie. For its second game, the soccer team traveled to Brcck to meet their strongest opponent of the season. Blake bravely held off the strong Brcck attack but was unable to prevent one shot from slipping through the goal, leaving the decision to Breck 1-0. At this point in the season the team realized its chances for first place were unlikely, but second place was close at hand — all Blake had to do was to prove it was better than Minnehaha. Blake, as in the past, did just this in its finest game of the season. John Sheldon scored the only goal, as the team out-kicked and out-passed Minnehaha to blank them 1-0. With this victory to spur it on, the soccer team met Brcck with almost the same spirit and drive. Again Blake’s hopes were dim, as Brcck scored on- the first shot of the game. Blake, however, struggled back, and Todd Johnson finally scored on a well-placed free shot. The team then fought off the Breck offense till the end of the game and succeeded in spoiling Brcck’s perfect record with a 1-1 tie. Unfortunately Blake was unable to schedule any games with Shattuck’s soccer team which succumbed twice to Brcck, thus assuring Blake of its second place position. Next year soccer will hopefully be put on a varsity level with all the M.l.S.L. schools competing. The soccer team unquestionably attributes its success to its two fine coaches, Mr. Campeau and Mr. Rcploglc, who will be working next year with the co-captains for 1962, Bob Hanold and Tom Cross. 109 Back Row: Mr. Holcombe — coach. D. West. Dean . Cousins. Von Kuster, Bertram. J. Johnson. Wilkie. B. Johnson. Stephens. Lowry, Ebin. Aby, Mr. Crosby — coach. Second Row: Green. Markle, Mair, B. Dawes. Judd Kutchcr. Holier. McGoldrick. Jim Kutcher. Taylor. Skramstad. Schocning. Front Row: Fisher — manager. Funk. B. Whitman. Reid. Punch — captain. Evarts, W. Malkerson. Kaplan, Arnold. J. V. MAKES IT FOUR CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS “Only if a player puts out 1000 per cent of his effort for his team can he feel he is doing his job.” — These words of Chub Bcttels sum up very well the idea which was instilled in the mind of each J. V. football player this year. The season began on August 17th with summer practice. At this time head coach Doug Holcombe, line coach John Crosby, and Pete “Big Bear Rickc found twenty-five boys ready to play J. V. football. The five pre-season scrimmages and extensive physical conditioning drills began to mold the players into a team. These scrimmages made apparent the great desire of the entire team, and also showed the team’s high potential. During the pre-season practice Tom Punch, a lineman, was elected captain for the 1961 season. The actual season began on September 7th with a scrimmage against Glen Lake. The highlight of this scrimmage came when Bob Aby picked up a fumble and scored a touchdown for Blake. The final score was Glen Lake 6 and Blake 20. However, this scrimmage indicated that the team needed a lot of work on its defense. 110 Coaches Holcombe and Crosby with Captain Tom Punch The following week of practice w-as one of hard work with concentrated efforts on improving the defense. A 7-2 formation was used this year, and proved, as it did last year, the hardest for opponents to move against. The result of this week was the “trouncing” of St. Paul Lutheran 61 to 0. The victory in its first game did not make the J. V. over-confident because the next week was the game with Bcnilde, a team which had beaten Blake in the three previous years.. The J. V.’s seemed to be on the way to its first loss as the first half ended Bcnilde 12 and Blake 0. In the second half, however, after a spirited “pep talk by coach Holcombe, the team came back to win 20 to 19. Peter Wonson threw two T.D. passes to Tom Skramstad, and Bart Taylor scored one touchdown and two extra points. The Junior Varsity’s only away game this year was with Minnehaha. By this time the starting offense was pretty well established, and the line consisting of Jim Johnson, Bob Aby, Bill Johnson, Mike Evarts, Jim Wilkie, Gregg Stephens, and Tom Punch opened up fine holes for backs Pete Marklc, Bart Taylor, Tom Skramstad, and Bob Schoening. The final score of this first conference game was Blake 20 and Minnehaha 0, with Judd Kutcher scoring on line plunges. With one conference shutout under its belt, the J. V.’s were back at Blake the next week to face Hopkins. The Junior Bears were ahead after the first half, but in the second, plagued by fumbles and penalties, lost 20 to 12. Against another tough Lake Conference team, Bloomington, the defense played the more important role. This team consisted of John Reid, Tom von Kustcr, Dobie West, Tom Dcas, Bill Bertram, Jim Ebin, and Bob Lowry. Injuries for Bloomington were common in this contest, and the final score was 0-0. “Wet” was the word to describe the game with Brcck. Soon after the game began there was a sudden downpour, which resulted in an inch and a half of w'atcr on the field. It soon became hard to tell the teams apart. Bart Taylor scored on the first play from scrimmage, and Tom Skramstad and Bob Schoening also scored during the game on plays called by Pete Markle. During the first half Blake sloshed for 255 yards as compared to four for Brcck, and scored thirty-nine points in all to shut out Brcck. During the following week the J. V. worked hard for the S.P.A. game. This was the title game since both teams were undefeated in conference play. Jimmy Johnson set up Blake’s winning T.D. when he intercepted a pass on the S.P.A. twenty-six yard line. The final score, H-7, made the Blake J. V. conference champions. The Little Bears averaged over twice as many yards per game as their opponents and were only scored on once in conference play. As a result of the great knowledge of football and the flair for leadership of the coaches, Doug Holcombe and John Crosby, along with the spirit and drive of everyone on the team, a championship football team emerged. Ill J.V. backs: Right halfback, Skramstad; fullback, Schoening; left halfback, Taylor; quarterback, Markle Top Row: Mr. Miller — coach, Erickson. Hcffclfingcr. B. Barrens. N'adler, Finn. Florey, Hanskum, Warner. Gmitro. Dayton. Lund holm. Berman. McDonald. Mr. Mczzenga— coach. Second Row: Roberts. B. Edie, M. Anderson. Cox. Lindstrum. Wilinskey, Ratner, Homs. Tim Harris. K. Johnson. Canton, Peterson. Keatinp. Fbost Row: Tom Harris. D. Christopherson. Rees. Deaver. Sidcnberg. Mathe, Randolph. Cornelius. Baxter. Ringer. Driscoll. NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL Thanks to the fine coaching of Mr. Mezzenga and Mr. Miller, the Freshmen were able to compile a respectable 4-2 record this fall. In the first game of the season, the Freshmen defeated a weak Concordia team 35-0. The highlight of the game came when Bob Edie ran back a punt 70 yards for a touchdown. The second game was with Edina. Blake played poorly and was unable to cope with the opponents’ fast back field, thereby falling to Edina 204). The Freshmen’s next game was with Benilde. Benilde jumped to an early 134) lead, but Bob Bchrcnds’ 55 yard touchdown run made the score 13-7. In the second half of the game, Blake controlled the ball letting Benilde score only once; however, Blake was unable to score and lost 20-7. The following week, the Freshmen played Breck. A pouring rain hampered Blake’s offense, but they managed to score two touchdowns while limiting Breck to one. St. Phillip provided the next opposition for the Freshmen, who didn’t seem to be up for the game and were lucky to win 7-6. Marc Roberts’ touchdown run with two minutes left to play provided the margin for victory. On the following day, the Freshmen worked on fundamentals which seemed to pay off in the final game with S.P.A. Blake turned in the best team effort of the season to crush the Academy 334). The starting line-up for the Freshmen was: Bob Bchrends and Tim Harris at ends; Mark Heffclfingcr and Al Wilcnsky at tackles; Tom Lundholm and cocaptain Rudy Gmitro, guards; and Marc Dayton at center. The backficld was quarterbacked by Dave Lind-strom with Bob Edie and Marc Roberts at halfbacks, and John Bean at the fullback position. Lee Warner, Walt Ringer, John Randolph, and Lynn Florey were the team’s defensive specialists. 112 Top Row: Mr. Butler (Coach), Miller. Peterson. Glacfke, Aldrich. Malkerson. Bush. Barnes, Rcsch, Hawkinson, Roe. Hardin . McCarthy, Roberts. Lund. Hull. Second Row: Evans, Woodrich, Brackett. West, Hunt. Hitch. Erickson. Haynes, Heffelfin er, Goldsmith. Tumquist. Stinchficld, Winslow. Ritchie. Front Row: W’eed, Wunich. Williams. W'onson. Johnson. Laidlaw, Robb. Webber. Dalrymplc, Andreas. Morris. Rcichel. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL This year’s eighth grade football squad was fortunate enough to have a large turnout of talented boys. In early September over forty boys reported to the lower field to learn the basic fundamentals under the able coaching of Mr. Butler. This year Ken Nelson, a Physical Education student at the University of Minnesota, helped Mr. Butler handle this record-sized team. Because of the large number of boys involved this year, Mr. Parks felt it best to emphasize intramural competition. As a consequence, there were no outside games for the eighth graders this year. However, scrimmages between the teams and with the Freshmen were frequent and hard-fought. Mr. Butler stressed the fundamental aspects of blocking and tackling in his coaching this year. In addition, the linemen worked on making holes for the runners, while the backficld put in a basic T formation. The starting lineup for the year included Haynes at center, Tom HcfTclfinger and Paul Goldsmith at guards, Richard E ickson and Rog Roc at tackles, and Dave Bush and Mike Wonson at ends. The first backficld in the T formation included Morgic Aldrich at quarterback, Roddy West and John Stinchficld at halfbacks, and Lcn Brackett at fullback. The alternate backficld included John Dalrymplc, Bruce Laidlaw, Steve Williams, and Ritchie. Thanks to the able leadership of Mr. Butler, it looks as though the varsity teams a few years from now will not have to look far for trained and experienced football players. Every boy on this year’s team has demonstrated that he is a hard-nosel competitor worthy of wearing the uniform of any Blake athletic team. 113 Tor Row: Mr. Martin — Coach. Whitmore — Manager. Lack. Noll, Platt. Pierson. Ritchie, Newhall, Markle, Webb — Manager. Mr. Van Santvoord—Coach. Front Row: Norville, Schmidt. Keith. Higgins. Donaldson. Doerr. Harder. Brooks. HOCKEY TAKES M. I. S. L. CO-CHAMPIONSHIP The 1961-62 Blake hockey team completed a highly successful league season with a 164 record, and a tic for the M.I.S.L. league championship. As in past years, the team began its practices in late November at the Minneapolis Arena. Moreover an early freeze aided the team by providing ice sooner than expected. Many boys turned out for the hockey squad, and Mr. Van Santvoord chose the best sixteen to form a championship club. During the winter vacation period, Blake slipped by St. Louis Park 1-0 and Cretin 3-2. On January 3, Blake beat Frog-Town Athletic Association 7-3 and two days later went on to defeat Lake Conference champs Richfield 4-3. Blake also beat St. Bernards 6-2 and Hopkins 1-0. In the final non-conference games before regular season league competition, the team clobbered De La Salle on the 17th and the Minnetonka Skippers on the 23rd of January. Blake started into league play by blasting all the teams in the first round. Minnehaha was the first team to fall under Blake’s powerful team. Then, in a hard fought battle, Blake defeated Brcck 2-1. On January 26 the team went on to monopolize on S.P.A.’s mistakes, and won 4-0. Soon afterwards, the team rolled over a weak Shattuck team 8-2. At this point in the season, the team started to let up a little. An improved Minnehaha team came close, but lost a 1-0 decision. On Feb. 7th the team received a demoralizing defeat of 3-2 at the hands of Brcck. Blake led, but eventually lost in an overtime. The next S.P.A. game showed that the Blake team did not give up when it was behind. S.P.A. led by three goals for much of the game, but Blake fired back to tic up the game. However, S.P.A. scored in the closing seconds, and Blake lost 7-6. Again Blake beat Shattuck, this time 6-2, to end its regular season. 114 On Feb. 19 the hockey tournament began, as a climax for the season. In the first game the team slipped by St. Thomas 1-0. St. Thomas was the only non-conference team that had beaten Blake during the season. Then Blake tamed Brcck 2-0. In the final game of the season, Blake was pounded 5-1 by S.P.A. A first place in the conference and second in the tour- I nament were very rewarding for the team and its coaches. At the end of the season Blake W3S awarded three all-conference positions. Craig Norville was goalie, Keith Donaldson, defense, and Sophomore Pete Marklc, center. Much of this season’s spirit and success were derived from the superb coaching and encouragement of coaches Van Santvoord and Martin. 115 Mr. Martin, Higgins. Donaldson, Mr. Van Santvoord Sukov— Manager, Kuehn. Raskin, Nash. Edie, Campbell, Mr. I.undholm — Coach. Anderson. Fricdlund. Hackley, Burn , Schooling, Bean. Absent: Mr. Holcombe — Coach. BASKETBALL HAS STRONG FINISH The score book for the 1961-62 basketball team reveals the following facts: a season record of 8 wins and 10 losses, a league record of 4 wins and 6 losses and a third place finish, first team All-Conference selection to John Edie, second team All-Conference selection to Dave Nash, and honorable mention to Mark Burns and John Baskin. The season began optimistically with four returning lettermcn who had played a major part in winning the MISL tournament the previous year. Returning with Co-captains John Edie and John Baskin were Juniors Mark Burns and Dave Nash. However, except for two wins over St. Mary’s of Wavcrly, the basketball team dropped an unexpected seven out of its first nine games. The first league victory came against Concordia on January 26. Completely dominating the game the Blake five walked off with an impressive 55-31 triumph. Although the early part of the season had been disappointing, the team rallied strongly at the close of the season winning five of their last six games, avenging previous defeats at the hands of SPA and Brcck. Among these victories were Brcck 61-37, S.P.A. 54-50, Cretin 48-47 (overtime), Mankato Lutheran 52-42, and Concordia 48-45. Individual highlights were numerous during the season. John Baskin hit for 20 points against St. Mary’s on December 6, 1961. Dave Nash led the team at the free throw line and scored half his team’s points in the final game. John Edie was second in scoring in the M.I.S.L. with a 17.4 points per game average. Mark Burns had a good day in the second S.P.A. game with a 16 point performance. Starting his first game against Concordia on January 26, Mac Campbell scored 11 points. Tru Anderson with his speed and quick hands played excellent defense in many games. Burr Friedlund came in for the closing seconds of the final game to spark a last second victory. Rick Kuehn and Tom Hackley, though seeing limited action, added strength during the last string of wins. Tom was outstanding in the first Brcck game. Two reserve guards Bob Schocning and Bruce Bean were used sparingly throughout the season, but each show promise for the future. Along with Bob and Bruce, center Dave Nash and Captain Mark Burns return next year in hopes of carving out a successful season. 116 Scoring in League Competition Games FG FT FTM FT% Fouli Pts. Average Per game Edic 10 69 36 39 48 22 174 17.4 Nash 10 47 32 18 64 36 126 12.6 Campbell 8 23 9 14 39 24 55 6.9 Burns 10 19 20 19 51 35 58 5.8 Baskin 10 14 6 19 24 25 34 3.4 Hacklcy 7 5 5 3 63 10 15 2.5 Fricdlund 5 3 2 1 68 2 8 1.6 Shocning 8 4 0 5 00 13 8 1.0 Bean 5 2 0 4 00 2 4 .8 Kuchn 3 0 2 2 50 2 2 .7 Anderson 6 1 0 8 00 7 2 3 117 Wilcox — Manager, Florey, Pollock, Canton, Salisbury, Grintey. Anderson, Murine. Kaplan. Ankenv. Punch. Ziai. Wilkie. Hawkinson. Funk. Skramstad. Bchrrnds. Bertram. Black. Humphrey, Johnson, McLeod — Captain. Ankeny, Quest. Mr. Mczrenjja — Coach, Mr. Replogle— Coach. Fisher, Dawes, Baxter, Ingalls, Humphrey, MacDonald, Davant, Malkerson, Reid. Caswell. Kremen, Randolph. WRESTLERS FINISH SECOND IN TOURNAMENT It is difficult to sum up the accomplishments of this 1962 wrestling team. From the very beginning of the season, the coaches Mr. Mczzanga and Mr. Replogle, recognized that the team had a great potential. Unfortunately, it was also a new and inexperienced team with only four returning lettermen. This lack of experience showed up in the team’s first dual meet in which they were thoroughly drubbed by a strong Benilde squad. The boys all took this lesson to heart, and gradually with hard work in several pre-season matches with Golden Valley, Chaska, and Marshall, the inexperience and lack of confidence seemed to be overcome. When the regular M.I.S.L. conference meets began, the matmen proved themselves to be strong contenders for the title by winning their first three matches. When the Hilltoppcrs met Concordia for the first time, both teams were contenders for the championship with undefeated records. There seemed to be a lack of spirit as Blake was decisively beaten by Concordia. Recovering from this disappointment, the grapplers went on to defeat three more conference foes including the powerful Shattuck squad. Again, when Concordia and Blake met, each team with hopes for the title remaining, Blake suffered a heartbreaking loss 24-26. The spirit of the early season was gone as Blake was defeated consecutively by S.P.A. and Shattuck to end the regular season with a 6-4 record. It must be noted that the loss of letterman Rick Morinc hurt the team in these final meets. Seeing a chance for regaining winning stride, the squad worked hard to enter the conference meet a strong contender for first place. The team had developed strength and balance with new men Shcrm Malkerson, Susu, and Jay Kaplan showing great improvement. Blake placed five men in the finals of the tournament, 118 four of whom went on to become conference champs. Captain Steve McLeod took second losing a hard fought match to a veteran Minnehaha man who dropped down from the 175 pound class for the tournament. Bob Funk and Jim Johnson both win third place in their divisions. The all-conference champs were A1 Kronen in the 95 pound class. Jack Davant of the 103 pound class, John Ankeny at 112, and John Quest at 175 pounds. It should be noted that John Quest wrestled the season in the 175 pound class while weighing no more than 168 pounds. The prospects for next year’s team are great in that only three lettermen arc graduating. The team will be headed by John Quest as captain, and will have as a principal part this year’s captain and winner of the Most Valuable Wrestler Award Steve McLeod. Thanks from the team of 1962 to Mr. Mezzanga and Mr. Rcploglc— two great coaches—and to managers Bob Aby and Ken Wilcox for a job well done. Mr. Mezzenga, Quest, McLeod, Mr. Replogle 119 Back Row: C. Brooks, Homs, Hardenbcrgh, Melamed, R. Johnson, Hickok. R. Berman, Keating. B. McDonald, M. Hcffelfinger, Peterson, Walling, Cross. Front Row: Dehaven. Ratner, T. Johnson, McGoldrick, Van Dusen, Mills, Judd Kutchcr, Taylor. Jim Kutchcr, Evarts, Widdess. Kneeling: Mr. Otto, Mr. Campeau. Andrus — Manager. SWIMMERS WORK HARD The Blake Swimming team, although handicapped by the loss of one-half of its previous year’s members, found new support from the Freshmen ranks and turned in a sharply improved season record of 6-7. In terms of point scoring. Coach Otto’s mermen hail an impressive season record of 622 total points to their opponents' 576. Bart Taylor was the team’s high point scorer with a season total of 112, followed by Art Van Dusen with 71, Captain Bob Widdess 65, Conley Brooks 53, and Mike Evarts with 44. Art Van Dusen, unsupported in his diving event, contributed significantly to the winning margins by his excellent form. Art nailed down 47 points on his diving prowess alone. The season saw some old Blake records fall by the wayside when the medley relay team of Evarts, Judd Kutchcr, Taylor and Widdess shattered the old record of 1:43.1 with a resounding 1:36.0. Captain Widdess set a new 400 yard Freestyle record of 5:18.2 against Minnehaha. Bart Taylor took 5.4 seconds off the 1958 100 yard Butterfly record of 1:09.4 set by Hoffman with a fast 1:04 for the event. Taylor also set a new individual medley record of 1:53.9 clipping 4.4 seconds off the record set by Agnew in 1960. Blake opened its season against University High by suffering a 58-37 defeat. Coach Otto’s mermen snapped back with a three meet winning streak against De LaSalle, Minnehaha and Hutchinson with the scores of 62-32, 65-30 and 56-38 respectively. Three Hilltoppcrs turned in their best season times at the Hutchinson meet. John DeHaven had a 1:19.6 for the 100 yard Breaststroke, Conley Brooks a 1:01.4 for the 100 yard Freestyle event and Art Van Dusen 47.2 jwints in diving. 120 Blake lost its next meet to Robbinsdalc by a score of 61-34; however, Bayne Mills turned in his best season time of 21.9 in the 40 yard Freestyle event. Bob Wid-dcss swam a 2:19 best season time in the 200 yard Freestyle event, and the 160 yard Freestyle Relay Team of Brooks, Widdess, Horns and Hardenberg turned in a near record time of 1:26.4 missing the old mark by only 12 seconds. The Mermen came back to win their meet with Sibley by a score of 49-27 only to lose its next meet to St. Cloud Tech by 49-37. Bart Taylor set a new St. Cloud pool record of 2:29.6 for the 200 yard Individual Medley Event. The Hilltoppers lost their next meet to Bcnilde by a score of 55-36. Mike Evarts showed his best season time of 1:14.4 for the 100 yard Backstroke event. Blake came back to win over Hutchinson by a point score of 56-36, only to lose its next three meets with St. Thomas, Dc La Salle, and Edina “B team by scores of 55-41, 57-36 and 52-41. In a repeat match with Minnehaha, the mermen ended their season on a happy note with a 69-23 victory. Mr. Campeau contributed greatly to the success of this team with his help in timing and assistant coaching. Jim Andrus, a capable manager, did a tremendous job in keeping the schedule running smoothly and the records in order. Looking to next season, the team will greatly miss the four Seniors: Captain Bob Widdess, Bayne Mills, Chopper Hardenberg and Tod Johnson; however, this year’s outstanding Freshmen swimmers such as Rick Horns, who scored 41 points in his first Blake season, Mark Hcffclfinger, Rick Berman, Steve Keating, Mark Peterson, Bob Ratner, Wright Walling and Doug Dun-sheath will give added strength to Captain Bart Taylor, Conley Brooks, Mike Evarts, Greg Hickok, Doug Melamed, Bill McGoldrick, Art Van Dusen, Tom Cross, John DeHaven, Judd and Jim Kutchcr to bring the mermen to new swimming acoladcs. 121 Coach Otto and Captain Bob Widdess Fossccn — Manager, Clark, Meads. Johnson, Hamilton, Von Kuster. Mr. Pollock — Coach. Bowen, Green, Marks, Won son, Raudenbush, OgUiuky. Stephens. J. V. BASKETBALL The J. V. basketball team overcame disappointments, illness, and injuries to end the season with a 7-1 conference record. This entitled them to half of the M.I.S.L. championship, the other half belonging to Minnehaha. The Jay Vccs, with only a week or two of practice, ventured down to Austin where they met a strong, experienced Pacelli squad. The height and strength of this team proved too much for the J. V. to handle, and the Erst game of the season ended in a sound defeat. However, the J. V. didn’t lose hope and with practice developed into a smooth-operating squad. They readily met Minnehaha in their first conference game and showed a convincing first half. Minnehaha, however, turned out a burst of speed at the end and turning a few Blake errors into quick baskets came on to win 33-29. The J. V. went back into practice and worked hard, at all times thinking of the next Minnehaha game. Games with S.P.A., Brcck, and Concordia prepared them, and when the Minnehaha game came, the J. V. was ready and in an impressive showing dealt the Indians a 37-31 defeat. The last game of the season was at Concordia with the J. V. soundly coming through to end the season with an 11-3 overall record. Because of illness and injuries the team kept shifting positions constantly. For the most part the positions were filled by “Gunner” Mike Green (high scorer on the team with an average of 14 points per game), Tom Von Kuster, Neil Hamilton, Phil Marks, and cocaptains Steve Clarke and Bill Johnson. Constant help was also received by the rest of the squad in all the games. The J. V. would again like to extend their thanks to Mr. Pollock for his patient coaching and work throughout the season and to John Fossecn, the manager; both played a large part in the successful 1961-62 season. 122 Mr. Crosby — Coach. West. Cousins. Warner, Hanold, Lowry. Hinkle. Holzrr. Johnson. Knoblauch, Arnold, Dawes. Crane, Harris, Harris, Newhall, Dayton, Brown, Brooks, Baskcmllc, Whitman. J. V. HOCKEY After a slow start, this year’s Junior Varsity hockey team realized its potential in the last half of the season, finishing with a record of three wins, five losses, and one tic. Injury and illness forced frequent changes in the playing lines during the year. Linemen included Bob Lowry, Craig Johnson, Bill Whitman, Tim and Tom Harris, Henry Brooks, Woody Baskcrville and Ken Brown. Tom Holzcr, Steve Arnold, Woody Ginkel, and Dave Knoblauch. Rotating on defense were Dobby West, John Cousins, Lee Warner, Bob Hanold, Bill Kelly, and Joh Baker. Mark Dayton and Leo Obcrn-dorf tended the nets. Lacking scoring punch, the team suffered successive defeats at the hands of Hopkins, 2-0, Edina, 6-1, and Brcck, 3-2, in a close game. The next game was at S.P.A. This proved to be the turning point of the season, as the J.V. won by a score of 3-2. A 1-0 loss to Minnetonka stirred up the team for its second game against undefeated Edina. Behind by 3-0 after two periods of play, the team looked doomed to defeat, but a three-goal output by Bob Lowry and a tremendous team effort produced a 3-3 tic. Then Blake won 12-0 over under-manned Glen Lake. As a tactical maneuver goalie Mark Dayton was put in at a line position, where he proceeded to score a goal. After suffering a 5-6 loss to Brcck, the team ended the season on a happy note by beating arch-rival S.P.A., 5-1. The J.V. team wishes to thank Mr. Crosby for his excellent coaching and Bob Dawes for his hard work as manager. 123 WINTER SPORTS JOHN ANKENY — Champ at 112 pounds JOHN QUEST - Champ at 177 pounds AL KREMEN — Champ at 95 pounds JACK DAVANT — Champ at 103 pounds STEVE McLEOD — Runner-up at 165 pounds 124 ALL-CONFERENCE JOHN EDIE — All-Conference Forward DAVE NASH — All-Confcrcncc Forward PETE MARKLE — Unanimous All-Conference Center CRAIG NORVILLE - All-Conference Goalie KEITH DONALDSON—All-Confcrcncc Defenseman 125 Back Row: Morinc — Mgr.. J. Johnson. Crane. Edin. Bean. Punch. Moos, Humphrey. Third Row: Norris, Arnold, Bchrrnds. Knoblauch, Judd Kutcher, Cousins, Jim Kutcher, Ankeny. Mills. Sukov. Second Row: Hanold, Levin, Van Dusen, Skramstad. Taylor, Andrews. Black. Quest. Evarts. Albrecht. Campbell. Hawkinson. Abv. Front Row: Wright, Malkerson. Hacklcy. Higgins. Rogers, Mr. Bcttels — coach, Kemerer. Pierson, Winston, Friedlund, Anderson. Stevens. TRACK LOOKS TO SEVENTH CONFERENCE TITLE Although this year’s track squad has had only one meet, it has proved itself to he one of the greatest teams in the history of Blake School. It not only has tremendous potential, depth, and desire, but also |x sscsscs the will to win. In the State Indoor Track Meet for private and Parochial schools, Blake scored an unprecedented victory, outdoing its nearest competitor by 9' 4 points. Co-captain |im Rogers won the mile in 4:383, crossing the finish line twenty yards ahead of the closest runner. Bill Stevens ran the fastest 60 yard dash ever run on the University Indoor Track with an unbelievable time of 63 seconds. The time not only broke a long established school record by 2 seconds, but also equalled the state record. Bill also anchored the 880 relay team making up a gap of ten yards to win by ten yards going away. This relay team composed of Co-captain Rick Kcrmcrer, Doug Hawkinson, Bart Taylor, and Bill Stevens hopes to be the fastest relay team in the state by the end of the season. In addition, Tom Hacklcy made a brilliant showing in the high hurdles, placing first in that event. In the 440 yard dash. Jim Higgins led all the way to within five yards of the finish line, where he was edged out anti beaten. Phil Newhall came in third in the pole vault. After this meet, Coach Chub Bettcls said he was determined to make this team the best in the state. Chub, in an effort to organize the team, uses a system wherein each event is headed by a group leader. This year’s leaders are Co-captain Jim Rogers in the mile. Co-captain Rick Kemerer in the broad jump and 880 relay, Jim Higgins in the 440, Bill Stevens in the sprints, Tom Hacklcy in both the hurdles, MacCamp-bcll in the half mile, Ken Platt in the discus, Phil Newhall in the pole vault, and Nlurr Fricdlund in the shot-put. This system not only makes a closer-knit team, but also enables a greater number of boys to get more 126 help in their various events. Expected point getters for the team this year outside of those already mentioned arc John Winston and Pete Albrecht in the high hurdles, Mike Evarts in the low hurdles, Boh Andrews in the 4-H), Truman Anderson and Tom Skramstad in the broad jump, Art Van dusen in the mile, Bill Black in the discus, Jim Johnson, Lanny Norris, and Boh Aby in the shot-up, and Steve Arnold and Stoddy Crane in the half-mile. The great coaching staff is one of the main reasons why Blake track teams have done so well in the past. This year Chub is assisted by Mr. Martin at the broad jump, Mr. VanSantvoord at the weights, anil Mr. Crosby coaching the J.V. team. Managers Rick Morinc and Jim Andrus are also assets to this team. With this coaching staff and Chub, needless to say, the 62 track team must be the greatest. Co-Captain Rick Kemercr, Coach Bcttcls, Co-Captain Jim Rogers 127 42f Back Row: Webb—Mir-. B. Edic, Kuchn, Marklc, Mr. Edic— coach. Mr. Woason— coach. B. Whitman. Raudenbush, Stephens Melamed - Mgr. Front Row: Seberhacen, J. Edie, Bum . Pflaum, SchoenitiK. J. Whitman. Wonson, NorviUe. BASEBALL LOOKS PROMISING Following extensive workouts in the gym during Spring vacation anil the period of cold weather, after returning to school, the baseball team, coached by Jack Edic and “Chief” Wonson, took the field against Ellen Prairie. In this game the Blake nine played flawless defensive ball while plummeting the opposition for thirteen runs. Three pitchers combined to allow only two hits in the contest which ended 13 to 1. In the game some new faces made impressive bids for starting positions. Bob Schoening, a sophomore, and Bob Edic, a freshman, contributed admirably to the attack and are probable starters at short-stop and second base, respectively. Pete Marklc, Greg Stephens, and Rick Kuehn arc other new faces who arc expected to sec action on this year’s team. With a large nucleus of returning lettermen, prospects ccm good for the coming season. John Edic, Craig Norvillc, John Whitman, Lance Seberhagen, Pete Wonson, Mark Burns, anil Captain Mike Pflaum all lettered last year, and will be called upon to lend their experience to this year’s team. The spectator this Spring can look forward to seeing the following probable starting line-up: catcher, Craig Norvillc; pitcher, Edie, Seberhagen, Wonson, or Marklc; first base, Greg Stephens; second base, Bob Edic; short. Bob Shocning; third base, John Whitman, Mark Burns. Mike Pflaum will play in left or center field, with the remainder of the outfield up for grabs. All the members of this year’s team have in mind the common goal of the conference championship. With some alert baseball and a lot of desire, this goal will be far from unattainable. 128 Captain Mike Pflautn and Coach Edie 129 Back Row: Nash, Noll. Meades, Lack. Donaldson, Lowry, Mr. Pollock — coach. Front Row: Ritchie, Ziai, Keith, Bean. Bowen. TENNIS TEAM DEFENDS CHAMPIONSHIP This year’s tennis team started the season with perhaps the most experienced team in history. Among the returning Icttcrmcn arc Captain Dave Nash, Wint Ritchie, Bruce Bean, Ernie Lack, Robbie Keith, Keith Donaldson, and Steve Bowen. Steve and Varsity hopefuls SuSu Ziai, Ted Meads, Bob Lowry, and Ted Noll had some trouble with their games but regained their strokes by mid-season. The three singles players are Nash, Bean, and Ernie Lack. The first doubles team of Wint Ritchie, and Robbie Keith is perhaps the best in the state. Donaldson, SuSu and Lowry each tried to gain a spot on the sccqnd doubles team. The teams first match was with a much improved Minnetonka team. Blakcs balance proved too much for the Skippers on this and the following match as Blake won both matches 5-0. We also had non-conference matches with Edina and Mound. It is very likely that the winner of the regular season play could walk off with the all-sports trophy. During the season we had matches with all MISL teams. As usual Blake, Shattuck, and S.P.A. seem to be the strongest teams. This year’s team set as it’s goal 4 victories over S.P.A. ami Shattuck, its two main rivals. Bruce Bean continued his amazing mastery over number two men in the league as he has lost only one match since ninth grade and he shouldn’t lose another throughout this and next year’s season. The team would like to thank Mr. Fisher and Mr. Gordon for their fine coaching of the younger players. We also arc very very proud to have Mr. Pollock as our coach. We consider him one of the best coaches in the state. Much of our success this past season is attributed to his fine coaching. 130 Lett to Right: Mr. Glenn — coach, Bermen, Hardenbergh. Reid, Pickier. Lindsay, Clarke GOLF FACES REBUILDING JOB The golf team this year was handicapped because of a late snowfall. Even in the face of this cause of delay, the golf squad hopes to he in shape for its first match which is with Saint Paul Academy. The varsity team, consisting of the seven best players out for golf, has the Minikahda Club as its home course, as has been the ease for the past nineteen years. The team this year is under the direction of Mr. Glenn. Mr. Holcombe and Mr. McCaull are coaching the junior varsity squad, which this year consists of about 25 boys. Woodhill, Wayzata, and Oak Ridge arc the courses the J.V. is using. The starting varsity members the beginning of the 1962 season arc captain Jack Pickier, Chalmers Hardenbergh, Steve Clarke, and Dan Lindsay. The alternates are John Reid and Mick Berman. About twelve matches arc planned for the team this year, not including one or two non-confercncc meets. The team is young but not inexperienced. If the team can work together as a whole, it could show a great improvement over last year’s 2nd place finish and win the championship. List year in the Flannery Cup competition, the Blake golf tournament, Frank Scidl won over Jack Pickier in the finals; in this year’s tournament, the favorites arc Jack Pickier and John Reid. As the season draws to a close, the entire varsity would like to thank Mr. Glenn. For a man with not many free hours, he has given much of his time to the team. The J.V. would like to express its appreciation to Mr. McCaull and Mr. Holcombe for their work with the J.V. team. Along with this, the coaches and the golfers would like to thank sincerely the four golf clubs for the use of their courses. 131 1961 SPRING SPORTS RESULTS TRACK State Indoor Meet - ----------- - Blake 7th out of 12 Blake — Dc La Salle — Cretin.......................Dc La Salle 62%; Blake 46%; Cretin 39% Blake — Bcnildc — Dc La Salle -........................Bcnildc 75; Dc La Salle 41; Blake 31 Blake — Shattuck ...................................-------- - Blake 60; Shattuck 58 Blake - S.P.A. - Brcck.................................Blake 57%; S.P.A. 57; Breck 33% St. John's Invitational Meet...........................- Blake 2nd out of 23 Blake —Richfield....................................................Blake 81; Richfield 37 Blake — Minnehaha — Concordia......................Blake 98; Minnehaha 26%; Concordia 20% Blake — Brcck - -- -- --...............................- Blake 85%; Brcck 52% M.I.S.L. Conference Meet Blake 54 5 6; S.P.A. 51 5 6; Shattuck 42%; Brcck 38; Minnehaha 18; Concordia 4 5 6 BASEBALL GOLF BLAKE OPPONENTS BLAKE OPPONENTS Blake vs. Minnetonka 10 9 Blake vs. S.P.A. 5 7 Blake vs. Mound 1 2 Blake vs. Minnehaha 9 3 Blake vs. Shattuck 8 3 Blake vs. Concordia 12 0 Blake vs. S.P.A. 5 4 Blake vs. Brcck 9 3 Blake vs. Minnehaha 2 3 Blake vs. Shattuck 3 9 Blake vs. Concordia 1 6 Blake vs. S.P.A. 3 9 Blake vs. Brcck 2 11 Blake vs. Minnehaha 6% 5% Blake vs. Shattuck 13 7 Blake vs. Shattuck 7% 5% Blake vs. S.P.A. 3 4 Blake vs. Breck 11% Vi Blake vs. Minnehaha 2 0 BLAKE OPPONENTS Blake vs. Brcck 4 8 TENNIS BLAKE OPPONENTS Blake vs. Edina 1 4 Blake vs. St. Louis Park 4 1 Blake vs. Hopkins 5 0 Blake vs. Shattuck 2 3 Blake vs. S.P.A. 5 0 Blake vs. Minnehaha 3 2 Blake vs. Minnetonka 4 1 Blake vs. Concordia 5 0 Blake vs. Brcck 5 0 Blake vs. Shattuck 3 2 Blake vs. S.P.A. 3 2 Blake vs. Minnehaha 4 1 Blake vs. Concordia 5 0 Blake vs. Brcck 5 0 132 Mr. Parks, Bums, P. Xcwhall, Rogers. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING The Blake Athletic Association is the largest organization in the school. Its membership is made up of the entire upper five forms. The money appropriated for the Athletic budget by the Association is drawn from a yearly $15 fee paid by each member. This budget is voted on by the Athletic Association officers, team captains and coaches, and the faculty adviser. The money appropriated covers the cost of uniforms, equipment maintenance and repair, transportation to and from athletic events, and officials salaries. In past years the Association has made it a practice to be in charge of sports functions and the sports banquets. To deal with athletic problems at Blake there is an Athletic Advisory Board composed of the Athletic Association, the Headmaster, the Director of Athletics, the coaches, captains, and managers of varsity teams. The Athletic Association offices are held this year by John Rogers, president; Mark Burns, vice president; Phil Ncwhall,secretary; Mr. Parks, treasurer. As always Mr. Parks has managed his post as treasurer excellently. His job of fluctuating the balanced budget is certainly not an easy one. The store, under the direction of Mr. F. Lundholm, has hcljxrtl steady the budget while providing equipment at the lowest possible price. Annually at the close of each year, the Association awards a trophy letter to each Senior. On the letter is embroidered an athletic record of his high school years. The Athletic Association runs Blake’s sports program which has produced so many outstanding teams. Through athletics every participant inherits the spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship which can be gained through no other program. 133 M nowledcjmenti This 54th edition of the Blake Call O' Pan would not have been produced without the conscientious effort of many people including: Mr. S. K. Pollock, our faculty adviser, who gently chided us for our procrastination and gave invaluable aid in every part of the book; Mr. John Colwell of Colwell Press Inc., who supervised all phases of our production this year; Mr. Fred Phelps of Andersen Typesetting Co., who helped select our type styles and provided rapid service for deadline-conscious editors; Mrs. Fran Harden of The Dayton Company, who took Senior and faculty portraits; Mr. Ken Bachcllcr of J.B.R. Photographers, who took all our sports and organization pictures this year; Mr. Bud Mjos of A. J. Dahl Company, who made our cover possible and arranged for binding; Jim Andrus, Jeff Lewin, and Chuck Moos, who handled our ads and made us enough money to pay for this book; Rick Morine, Chalmers Hardenbergh, and Kirk Mahlc for their photos of school events; Jim Wilkie, Bill Johnson, and Robbie Keith, who helped pastc-up; Muggs Thomas, who provided inspiration; Craig Norvillc, John Winston, Pete Marklc, and Bob Schocning, who helped goof-off; Mrs. David Johnson, who gave us a beautiful home and plenty of food; And last, but not least, those friends and graduates who supported us by buying ads in the 1962 Call O' Pan. Bob Webb Tod Johnson Don Heng John Baskin Jay Kaplan ADVERTISERS 135 Go piime JA CARGILL, INC. 200 Grain Exchange FE 8-8511 S t Your Sights on Tomorrow . . . plan for your future now, with the “Look-Ahead” bank, First National of Minneapolis. You’ll find full service barking at its finest, geared to your future and that of the dynamic Upper Midwest. We look orward to seeing you in the years ahead, and invite you to “Plan Your Future . . . With First!” FIRST NATIONAL BANK 120 South Sixth Street. Minneapolis Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation With the Compliments of the FULLER PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY 3108 West Lake Street Minneapolis 16, Minn. GRIFFEN PHARMACY Phone: WA. 6-1697 4412 FRANCE AVE. SO. Minneapolis FVJi EVERYA- TIME A SQUARE DEAL ★ CAll WEST 87631 USTUS LUMBER CO. HOPKINS...’«• Ivmb ' • Mldin. Hotrtoh • • T 4� • HonJwor. • aWyi «. JUSTUS lo� i u ■___I _ f _i VL • i-- - rhvvv'I ■ rye VH ■ i IV9T T.UpKo . WIST 1 7111 Compliments of HOWELLS BEN FRANKLIN HOPKINS - MINNEAPOLIS Compliment of the Elmo Ginkel Construction Company (Settaxra from Your Most Complete Supply House In the Entire Upper Midwest Everything You Need or Desire for the Preparation and Serving of Food, the Furnishing of Rooms, or Special Planning for HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, CLUBS, INSTITUTIONS, and CAFETERIAS also Aslesen's Own Famous Brands of Institutional-Size Packs of Canned Foods, Frozen Foods and Staples Quality and Service Since 1879 501-511 Washington Avenue A 1 C C C |Wl C Minneapolis FE. 8-8871 L C C 1 1 Minn. Edina COMPLIMENTS OF Mound EBERHARDT COMPANY MORTGAGE BANKERS REALTORS Minneapolis ' °VIa'a Sure he can, needles are made out of steel. Two star history students prepare for debate. ‘‘The man who can laugh at himself as well as at others is truly happy.” Head boy in rebellious mood. “Yes boys, the Forsyte Saga is a milestone in English Literature.” (Ya, it’s a mile long!) Haven't you ever seen a blackboard before? But. Mr. Park, it’s my leg that hurts! Therapy for a bad case of Barry-Barry. New administration takes over. OLDSMOBILE HOM Of THf FAMOUS ’ROCKETS Sfece 1913 Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Hopkins, Minn. WE. 5-4461 Compliments of OLSON BROS. PHARMACY Hiway 169 at Interlachen 1300 W. LAKE ST. (Near Hennepin) We. 9-4995 We. 9-3033 Compliments of BENSON OPTICIANS MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING SOUTHDALE MEDICAL BUILDING 4993 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD Just Eost of Miracle Mile COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of LINDAHL OLDS LINEN SHOP 539 EAST LAKE STREET Wayzata Oldest Oldsmobile Dealership in Minnesota Construction Know-How Is Important THE CONTRACTOR DISPLAYING THIS EMBLEM ... has the SKILL, RESPONSIBILITY and INTEGRITY to do the job according to the exacting specifications asked by the architect and the technical know-how demanded by the engineer. The owner, whether an individual, a private firm, or a local, atate or national public authority, can be assured that the investment in new construction is safe guarded by the skill, responsibility and integrity of the general contractor who is a member of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, Inc. (AGO). Coordination of all construction operations, including the work of the specialty contractors is vested in a centralized responsibility under the general contractor who accepts legal, financial and managerial obligations. FOWLER'S HOBBIES AND CRAFTS Interstate Route 35 North of Owatonna Compliments of 7 Tenth Ave. No. HOPKINS Jos. V. Edeskuty and Associates “At the Sign of the Red Rooster CONSULTING ENGINEERS HOBBIES, CRAFTS, AND ART SUPPLIES Classes and Demonstration! WE. 5-3113 2917 Hennepin TA. 5-2408 Minneapolis 8, Minn. i Compliments from Your Local Bank FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK 4100 West 50th Street WA. 7-7111 MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION DICKEY SHAVER, INC. DEPENDABLE FUa OIL SERVICE GR. 3-7391 WAYZATA THE BLAKE DRAMATICS ASSOCIATION Our comprehensive collection of fine furniture is available COMPLIMENTS OF to you through your favorite dealer and decorator.” Larson's Clothing M Mou0 0 -44 ku DECORATIVE FURNITURE SHOWROOM 26J1 NlCOllf f AVI., MINNMMUSi MtfUN. • fAUOft 4-0744 HOPKINS Compliments of Compliments from: TKilcayc Service BURCH PHARMACY 259 East Lake Street, Wayzata 24 Hour Towing 1942 HENNEPIN AVE. Phone Six Registered Pharmacists Day-GR. 3-7391 Night-GR. 3-6722 FR. 7-2802-1895 COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNSON PRINTING COMPANY, INC. 300 First Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota FE. 2-0473 Compliments and Best Wishes FAMOUS BRANDS, INC. 928 South 4th Street Higgins shows Ail-Conference form. Two of a kind. Junior executive. Robin's hood scales wall. Sebe sets sights on Kuehn. Young man going up young man with his eye on the executive suite realizes that a reputation for sound money handling is one of his most helpful assets. That’s why smart young men open checking accounts as soon as they’re on their first regular jobs. From then on, they pay bills by check. It’s efficient, businesslike. And they have receipts and records for everything they spend. How about your son? If you want him to start handling his finances in a businesslike way, send him in to see us about a checking account. Do it today. It’s all part of going up. We’re here to help you get what you want Northwestern Banks of the Minneapolis Area •MU IMMUCI (0l 9MT •• Compliments of YlcrtLLj Wd aJ See Cvu owipamj TA 3-7211 DAFFIN CORPORATION HOPKINS. MINNESOTA farmhand mCMIllto •oitvituui MAC«IMKv rJUjJ]J-r — 1 MUAUIt MOUIMO Baffin ptMtitifif •QW'pmtvit Compliments of THE ZERO-MAX COMPANY 2845 HARRIET AVE. SO. “What’s say we scrimmage today, boys?” “Let’s see, does 3x4 equal 11 or 13?” It’s hard because it’s physics. I am not a “silent butler. Craig, the pencil landed on your name. Frankly it’s not all Greek to me, boys. You have to be a Blaking to open your mouth around here. From High Protein Northern Wheat Comes the Secret Of the Baking Treat The purpose of the Citizens League of Minneapolis and Hennepin County is to help local government to serve you better. By your future membership in the League you can learn about and help to influence the solution of problems of county, city, village and metropolitan government. STANLEY K. PLATT — Inveitment Advi r Peavey 'SeUtcUay Service 660 Grain Exchange Building FE. 3-0177 Developers and Builders Edina — Hazcltinc — Minnetonka — New Hope Best Wishes to Our Friends at Blake Crown Iron Works Company 1229 TYLER STREET N.E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ST. 1-3101 c||| Edie strikes dogmatic pose. Kukia Fran Ollie David C. Bell Investment Co. An Institution in Minneapolis Real Estate Since 1880 Start Property Management - Real Estate Sales Mortgage Loans - Insurance Hennepin at Lake Street Minneapolis 250 Midland Bank Bldg., Zone 1 FE. 2-6381 REALTORS marsh Mclennan INCORPORATED INSURANCE BROKERS Consulting Actuaries - Average Adjusters 1515 Northwestern Bank Building, Minneapolis NEW YORK DETROIT •OSTON TORONTO PITTSSUROH MONTREAL INDIANAPOLIS •UFFALO WASHINGTON ATLANTA NEW ORLEANS CLEVELAND HAVANA LONDON CARACAS OAKLANO CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO MINNEAPOLIS LOS ANGELES SEATTLE ST. LOUIS VANCOUVER DULUTH ST. PAUL PORTLAND PHOENIX CALOARY MILWAUKEE TULSA SAN DIEGO WAYTONKA MARKET Fin Groceries and Meats Wayzata, Minnesota Call GR. 3-8871 Compliments of BACKGROUND MUSIC COMPANY 305 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, Minnesota d edt 'lAJidhed Paine, Webber, Jackson Curtis MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Pillsbury Building, Minneapolis 2, FEderal 3-5111 PIPER, JAFFRAY HOPWOOD Established 1895 MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Corporate and Municipal Securities MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL- ROCHESTER -FARGO- BILLINCS-CREAT FALLS J. M. Dain Co . Inc. Underwriter and Distributor ot Investment Securities Member of all Principal Stock Exchanges Minneapolis St. Paul South dai-e 110 South Sixth Street First National Building 1« Southdele Center Billinos • Casper • Duluth • Great Falls • Sioux Falls JOHNSON HIGGINS INCORPORATED Business Established A'York 1845 INSURANCE BROKERS — AVERAGE ADJUSTERS Employee Benefit Plan Consultants ROANOKE BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS 2 30 Offices throughout the World And there I was with the American flag wrapped five times around me . .. Watch out, girls, here comes J. V. Jay This class is not supposed to be a Roman Holiday. Some dog has this cat up a tree. Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of 1962 INTERNATIONAL MILLING COMPANY Manufacturers of ROBIN HOOD FLOUR and SUPERSWEET FEEDS GIFTS OF DISTINCTION BlaJ(e School Crest Available BALFOUR’S JEWELRY - CERAMICS - GLASS 1309'A Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis 14, Minn. FEderal 6-4889 Compliments of Baker Properties, Inc. wait m Beit lUiikej Of Hihlai 9imwick Ldmkmki COUNTRY CLUB OIL COMPANY H. G. Murfin Excelsior, Minn. GR. 4-8815 Nemo, where did you get those umpires? Faculty poses for group picture. Madam Curie Well, Phil, we got 15 seniors in study hall this month. 100 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis 2, Minn. FE. 2-1441 PHASE I COMPLETED . . . and it is understandable if “moon shoots” dominate Phase II of your personal countdown, but may we intrude with the reminder that such prosaic pursuits as Banking, Retailing, Advertising, Teaching, “Politicking, etc., continue to be of as prime importance as nuclear research? . . . and that they offer infinite opportunity for full service, full citizenship and a full life — right here at home! WAYZATA STATE BANK ZV THORPE BROS., INC. Real Estate Sales Rental - Property Management Mortgage Loans — Insurance LARGE EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE THORPE BROS., INC. 519 Marquette Avenue FEderal 3-2133 320 West 66th Street 866-3651 3940 Sunnyside Road WAlnut 6-2791 Wayzata (Colonial Square) GReenwood 3-8891 Compliments of HUMPHREY HARDENBERGH, INC. Gers-Speed DECORATING DEPARTMENT by Walker at Lake VERNE GAGNE Wayzata ARCHIE WALKER, JR. IMPORTED MOTORS, INC. CEDAR LAKE ROAD AND HIGHWAY 100 MINNEAPOLIS 16, MINNESOTA Volkswagen Service — Parts — Sales Porsche SINCE 1951 Compliments of PLIAM LINOLEUM STORES WHEN ONLY THE FINEST WILL DO . . . EWALD BROS. ask for GOLDEN GUERNSEY “World's Finest Milk at your favorite Restaurant, Club or Hotel CROWN MEATS MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA STEAKS PERFECTLY PORTIONED JUST FOR YOU FOR HOME DELIVERY Phone JAckson 2-3601 Put it in there sport.” Would you believe this boy was a Mafia member? WOODLAND HILLS Minnetonka Village Compliments of A Lovely Place to Live ECKLUND SWEDLUND WACO-PORTER MFG. CO. Registered Builder WE. 5-1708 Schiller Park, III. Compliments of Compliments of C0AST-T0-C0AST STORES THE BUILDING BLOCK 7500 Excelsior Blvd. 5503 West Broadway WE 5-1711 KE 7-3671 Compliments of Compliments KEAVENY'S NAVARRE DRUG of Lake Minnetonka Navarre, Minnesota TED'S PHARMACY LONG LAKE C om fimentd ’ CONTINENTAL MACHINES Savage, Minnesota TU. 1-5831 Best Wishes Class of '62 KENWOOD PHARMACY 2123 W. 21st Street COMPLIMENTS OF Hauenstein Burmeister, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE Compliments of Compliments of OEEPHAVEN HARDWARE RANDALL'S CHOWEN'S CORNER CONOCO SERVICE Wayzata, Minn. Compliments of Kaufman KNITTING CO, Minneapolis ART WORKS Best Wishes GALLERY • Sales and Rental Gallery • Custom Framing to ALL BLAKE SKIERS • Portraits • Art Classes — Children and Adults • Supplies TATRA SKI SHOP MINNETONKA’S CENTER 7331 Wayzata Blvd. FOR THE ARTIST Minneapolis 26, Minn. TONKA TERRACE - EXCELSIOR LI. 5-2581 GR 4-7551 and . . . WAYZATA get that PICTURE... 1 -vC7 W Compliments of J There's no better hobby than x photography ... no better place to get cameras, film, equipment, supplies and helpful advice than OAK KNOLL HARDWARE 11212 Wayzata Blvd. Leigh, Inc. So stop in . . . soon. Leigh, Inc. 123 s. 7th street Liberty 5-6776 Minneapolis 2, Minn. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY MALKERSON MOTORS... IN SHAKOPEE 1206 EAST FIRST AVENUE • SHAKOPEE: SK. 1-1497 (HIGHWAY 101) MINNEAPOLIS: FE. 9-7921 Get Sti6wi6ia'i 2W o( Ifceok CHEVROLET - PONTIAC - OLDSMOBILE Although no text I know of mentions this fact, it is none-the-less most important. Norv, after Metracal. l ough assignment in senior math tonight. Football captains, 1961 — all-conference center and all-conference tackle. Hodgie, Jr. Culture-loving Blake student admires artwork. Lindsay, our Rembrandt. The Call O' Pan looks almost the same this year as last. The size is no different, and we have not added any of those fancy trimmings which up the cost; as a matter of fact, the cost is just the same os last year; but the book is very different. We have changed and improved over 200 parts, but you wouldn't notice them unless you carefully inspected each page. The writing and craftsmanship is of higher quality than ever before, and all the improvements have made this year's Call O' Pan the best so far. So read your copy, and enjoy it, and think often of the hard working men on the publications staff. (Any timilarity to on odvertitement in a different publUation it obtolutely intentional) Compliments of OAK KNOLL DRUGS 11120 Wayxata Blvd. Liberty 5-3737 MORT GROSS, R.Ph. MINNEAPOLIS • FORT WAYNE • ATLANTA • DALLAS NORRIS DISPENSERS, INC. 2720 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis 8, Minnesota Cold, refreshing Milk at School, Office, or Factory INOOOR PORCH OR PATIO IRON—ANY COLOR - RIDWOOO - RATTAN STILL CANVAS • STRAP ■ CORO MISH Co� n In hr Oar SfMC al Planning Seme OtttcUOfU FOR CASUAL LIVING 378 Ook S«'Mt. E� c vor M,nn y o GR 4-9636 THE GoJ ijuh DIFFERENCE •Translation: Love me for what I am, Aavark, not the light that bumeth above. Electricity’s penny-cheap from NSP!” No mailer how you say it... Electricity is penny-cheap from NORTHERN STATES ROWER COMPANY This page has been paid for many times over by generous supporters of the Call O’ Pan, Masters, and friends of Blake. For various reasons which are understood and fully appreciated bv the Publications Board, these persons have wished to remain anonymous. In return for their goodwill it is our sincere hojK that these benefactors will in some way be repaid for their kind support. Qa. L