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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1963 volume:

The Call O’ Pan Staff of 1963 Presents Call O’ Pan—’63 FOUNDERS •James Ford Bell Charles C. Bovcy ‘Frederick W. Clifford •Elbert L. Carpenter •George B. Clifford •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. Vclie •Frederick B. Wells •Deceased 0-6 } 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty...................................... 10 Students......................................28 Underclassmen.................................34 Seniors.......................................39 Sports....................................... 88 Organizations................................116 Acknowledgments..............................141 3 Clark, Flinsch, Lowry, Brook , Lewin, W'illcox, Hickok, Bowen, Quest CUM LAUDE BUILDERS OF INTELLECT 7 COMMENCEMENT - 1963 B” CLUB THE LETTERMEN V - , 2W James Henderson, Jr., B.S., Ed.M. Headmaster (Trinity. Boston University) “In short, ‘ The Little Red Schoolhouse’ is not entirely the some as tin one you knew.” William James Glenn, A.B.. Ed.M. - Assistant Headmaster, English (Harvard) “ You've got to learn to handle yourself in the briar patch.” Harold Hodgkinson, A.B. Physics, Chemistry (Clark) “You look at me as though I had just uttered a sentence in Sanskirt S. Keller Pollock, A.B., A.M. English (Williams, University of Minnesota; The next time you’re out with Suzie Q. or Sally Jones ...” Harold T. I.undholm. A.B., M.S. Principal, Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students, Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) You compare what you’re got with what you want to get, and do what's necessary to get it. John l.die, A B.. A.M. History, Debate (Princeton, Columbia, University of Minnesota) “Be specific.” Menvyn Earl Parks, B.S. — Director of Athletics (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) We’ll put an Ace bandage on it.” Fridolf N. Lundholm, A.B., AM. — Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa) “7G504” Hein J. Otto. A.B., AM. (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) German. Latin “Laecheln!” Fredrick J. Wigginton, A.B., S.T.D. — Comparative Religions, Bible History, Speech (College of St. Francis, Seabury Western Semi-nan , Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) Tell your hot buddy over there ...” Richard .. Santvoord A.B. — Latin (Williams) “Decent Mala' Francis L. Johnson, B.S. — Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) “Aw, fellas! Philip L. Martin, A.B. Mathematics (Williams) “Oh, pididlc” Russell E. Hilliard, A.B., A.M. — Spanish, Organist. Glee Club (Harvard. University of New Hampshire. Columbia) “F.n Acapulco...” Harold S. VVonson, Jr., A.B. — Mathematics (Dartmouth) “Put her in there, sport” Frank S. Horton, B.S., A.M. — Mathematics (State Teacher's College, Wisconsin, University of W isconsin) “ don’t want to spoon-feed you.’’ William E. Fisher, Jr., A.B. — English, History, Speech (Millikin University, Long Beach State College) ‘Dig In!” Don Mezzenga, B.S. — Biology, General Science (St. Thomas College) “Do you want a size 9 in your epiglottis maxi- II Ronald E. Rcologle, A.B., A.M. Russian (University of Minnesota) “Et nisu est, et nisu cst, et nisu cst Latin. C. Douglas Holcombe, A.B. Speech (University of Minnesota) “Get serious!” Stuart B. Gordon, A.B., Ed.M. — English, History (University of Minnesota, Macalester) “Just call me Boots” Donald M. McCaull, A.B., A.M (Harvard) “I 'n morerau de papier” French John Crosby II, A.B. — U.S. History (Yale) '7 don't want to make Constitutional lawyers out of you.’ V. James Mcola, B.S., — French (Annapolis Naval Academy) Nous n avons pas encore commence a combattre ” Daniel Danielson, B.S. — Science (University of Minnesota) “How's your schmalz?” John M. Howard, A.B. — English, Glee Club (Broun) 1 Rodney Anderson, B.A English (Dartmouth) David Strieker, B.A. — Administration Assistant (Dartmouth) “Please do not park your car in the Headmaster's William A. West, B.S. Science, Mathematics (Dartmouth, West Point Military' Academy) “Work like West Point machines.” JUNIOR SCHOOL FACULTY Nancy Lane Secretary of the Junior School (Pine Manor) Rowland H. Betties, A.B. Director of Junior School Athletics, History (University of Minnesota) Dorothy G. Lundholm, A.B., A.M. Mathematics (University of Missouri. University of Franklin E. Jcpson, B.E. — Sixth Grade (St. Cloud State Teachers' College, University of Minnesota) Barbara Bush, B.S. — Fourth Grade (University of Minnesota ) Jean Lorraine Dewey, B.M. — Music (MacPhail College of Music) Virginia R. Riddiford, B.S. — Fourth Grade (University of Minnesota) Betty Jo Ogren, B.S. — Th Grade (University of Minnesota) Mary Francis Ncilson, A.B. — Secretary to the Headmaster (Wells College) Fhcon Conner, B.S. Dietitian (University of Minnesota) Charlainc G. Mattcson — Secretary' (Minnesota School of Business) Virginia L. Rcdenbaugh — Secretary (Minnesota School of Business) Phyllis Walsh, B.A. — Secretary to David Strieker (Marylhurst College) Ruth Strieker, B.A. to David Strieker (Macalester) — Secretary Jane H. Rogers, B.S. — Accountant (University of Maryland) Sarah Jane Parsons, B.S. - Librarian (Carlton. University of Minnesota) Thcon E. Conner— Dietitian Ethel Lucck — Head Cook Hedvig Hansen — Assistant Cook Hclfrichjohnson — Dining Hall Supervisor Nan Olson —Assistant Supervisor Emma Enluncl — Pantry Assistant Ina Asplund — Pantry Assistant kitchen staff 26 GROUNDS STAFF Francis J. Johnson Grounds Superintendent Mathias C. Meyer — Supervisor of Grounds Emil Pemrick — Assistant Supervisor Louis Japs — Chief Engineer James Lange — Assistant Engineer Emil F. Bren — Junior School Custodian Leota Sauer — Housekeeper Students UNDERCLASSMEN 30 TOP ROW: Bissell, Atkinson. Walter, White, Wyman, King, Fink Crawford. FIRST ROW: Traux, Hunt, Mrs. Wikstrom, Mi . Ogrrn, THIRD ROW: Aslesen, Jones, Finch, Reynold , Parnell, MacMillan. Chute, Hield. Curtin, Spencer. SECOND ROW: Bnx ks. Smiley, Famler, Weiner, THIRD GRADE TOP ROW: Johson, Spencer, Drill, Fullerton, Brook , Shedd. Hef- � on. SECOND ROW: Kieffer, Kole, Piper, Thomp� on, Slizer, Knut- felfinger. Moo , Reid. DeLaittre. THIRD ROW: MacMillan, Me- nn, Thorpe, MacMillan. FIRST ROW: Cole, See, Warner, Neil , Cann, Fink. Matsie, Kuechle, Bennett, Geiger, Aldrich, Weed, John- Mi� s Bush, Mn. Scott, Hall, LaBounta, Finch, Low. FOURTH GRADE TOP ROW: Meech, Chaw;. Simcnscn, Vanstrum, Ringer. Morrison, Jensen. King. Mix. Dorsey, Wyer. THIRD ROW: Clarke, I erse, Monnig. Owens, Weever, Badenoch, Johnston, DoerT, Hollern, Rob- bins, Kucchle, Cornelius. SF.COS'D ROW: Hintz, Cheston, Smiley, Leslie, Chute, YVinton, McDonald, Alt, Sivanich. FIRST ROW: Driscoll. Gould. Bean. Mr. Rindal. Mr. Bethel. Jones, Bates, Dea rr. SIXTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE TOP ROW: Chase. Hensel, Saunders, Conn, Batson, Mose, Evans, Bruce, Bolandcr, DeLaittre, Garske THIRD ROW: Keith, KicfFcr, Sturgis. Ahem. Tucker, Constantine, Keating, Preua, Walker, Herfurth, Wheer. SF.CO.XD ROW: Kreiser, Eastmen, Callahan, Johnson, Bor- man. Robinson, Searles, Nordstrom, Miller. Stinchfield FIRST ROW Oglansky, Dayton, Friedman, Sivanich, Mr. Jrpton, Mr. Close. Harrison, Vanstrum. Morgan, Plank, TOP ROW: Peterson. Gross, Shaver, Goldsmith, Nash, Savage. Feidt, Phillips, Reed, Elwell, Ringer, Kingman, Anderson, Adams, Anderson. THIRD ROW: Hannah, Doerr, Yaeger, Strong, Sheldon, Moore, Faegre, MacMillan, Strong, Jimmerson, Hollinbeek, Doerr, McCartney. Meads. SECOND ROW: Driscoll, Baskerville, Cording ley, MacDonald. Steiner, Rice, Klass, Weed, Thompson, Peterson. Smith, Levy, Parton, Else, Weiner. FIRST ROW: Hitch, Worthing, Simmons, Malkerson, Quayle. Mr. Irwin, Mr. Bettels, Mrs. Lund-holm, Mr. Bates. Kollins, Sharp, Cosgrove, Goetz, Plant, SEVENTH GRADE 33 FOURTH ROW: Donaldson, Ingalls, Benson, Atkinson, Marks, Haines, Rosenberg, Gustafson, Kallcstad, Pierson, Sturm, Kcidt, van Santvoord, Turnquist, Taylor, Bell, Hawley. THIRD ROW: Plimpton, Sturgis, Gustafson, Scroggins, Shank, Watson, Green, Pillsbury, Dayton, Whitney, LaBounta, Anderson, Mitchell, von Kustcr, Murphy, Ganke, Kaplan. SECOND ROW. Hanold, Tobin. Brown, Christian-son. Grots. Niles, Thompson, Newrll, Plant. Kelley. Hanscom, Smiley, Steiner, McBride, Harder, Witcher, Walker, Sukov, FIRST ROW: Stewart, Florey, Cosgrove, Ahem, Connolly, Greenfield, Mr. Wiggin-ton, Kingman, Compagna, Carpenter, Chute. FORM TWO 34 TOP ROW: Williams, Harding, Reach, Barnes, Winslow, Morris, Roe, Bush, Ritchie, Erickson, Rich, Evans, McFarland, Kuehn, Shearer. THIRD ROW: Wunsch, Malkerson, Goldsmith, Heffel-finger, Hawkinson, Bergerud, Peterson, Tumquist, Shronts, Bissell, Stinchfirld. West, Hallstein, Norby. SECOND ROW: Wonson, Schnell, Fischer, Harris. Weed, Levy, Woodrkh, Humphrey, Hull, Bartling, Lund, Hitch, Katzman, Laidlaw. FIRST ROW: Reichel, Webber, Zalk, Mowry, Otto, Jimmerson, Robb, Pollock, Johnson, K re men, Andreas FRESHMEN FOURTH ROW: Berman, Poindexter, MacDonald, Edmonds, Hunter, Sullivan, Bowen, Heskett, Johnson, Ebin, Lindstrom, Peterson, Heffle-finger, Keating, Edie B. THIRD ROW: Erickson, Wilensky, Gmitro, Finn, Curtis, Dunkerley, Dayton, Bean, Behrends, Roberts, Trarh, Follantbee, Lundhokn, Doerr, Homs. SECOND ROW: Johnson Mahle, Bagley, Cooper, Taibost, Christopherson, Nadler, Dunsheath, Glickman, Goetz, Edie D., Florey, Baxter, Walling, Cooney. FIRST ROW: Jones, Brown, Rees, Deaver, Crane Sidenbcrg, Mr. Holcombe, Dawes, Ringer, Cox, Cornelius, Hull, Randolph. SOPHOMORES 36 TOP ROW: Malkerson, Schoening. Cousins, B. Johnson, Kelly, Christophenon, Dehaven. Ginkel, Bertram, Anderson, Foaseen, Stephen!, Wonson. THIRD ROW: Green, Mair, Keith, Wen, Marks, Phillippi, Funk, Fish, Ankeny, Jd. Kutcher, C. Johnson, Deans. SECOND ROW: Fisher, Humphery, Markle, Raudenbush, Rehm, Watson, New hall, Schmidt, Pollock, Holzer, Vilett, Else, Harder. FRONT ROW. Caswell, Kremen, Baskerville, Davant, MacDonald, Mr. Mrzzenga, Whitman, Doerr, Brooks, Bloom, Dawes. Absent: Gray, VonKuster, Salisbury, Ingalls, Baker, Jm. Kutcher. JUNIORS 37 TOP ROW: Melamed. Burns, Bowen, Brooks. Andrews, Black. Me-Goldrick, Flinsch, Lowry, Nash, Albrecht, Moos, Aby, Ritchie, Van Dusen, Hamilton, Meads, Behrends, Karatz. MIDDLE ROW: Johnson, Humphrey, Willcox, Taylor, Wilkie, Fulton, Skramstad, Lack, Baker. Karalis. Thomas. Quest, Hawkinson, Pickier, Hickok, Lewin. FRONT ROW: Flat , Fowler, Punch. Evans, Meerdhoff, Clarke, Marking, Hanold, Bran, Berman, Brooks, Oberndorf, Arnold, Reid, Mr. Van Santvoord. SENIORS 38 Bob's sincerity and his honest regard for the ideas and feelings of others have marked his twelve years at Blake. Scholastic and athletic success have come to Bob because of his will to succeed and his quiet determination to complete to the best of his ability whatever he has begun. A few summers ago Bob borrowed a shot and practiced with it whenever he had some spare time. He worked hard with that shot and last year he placed fourth in the shot-put at the M.I.S.L. Conference Meet. This same kind of diligent work found Bob playing reserve center for the football team this fall. He specialized in the pressure job of centering for punts. Knowing that one bad pass from center could put the team in real trouble, Bob came through flawlessly on every single occasion. In his school work Bob is precise. Whatever he does, he docs well and works to understand completely. Bob’s ability to reason and his method of analyzing problems has helped him to attain consistently high averages in all subjects. In Chapel when “such-and-such” group is requested to meet in the Trophy Room immediately after Chapel for a picture, you can bet that Bob is behind it. You see, as Photography Editor for the Torch, it is Bob’s job to get the right people together at the right time for a picture. In his leisure time, Bob is an eager touch-football quarterback, golfer, tennis player, or a “sneakily smooth basket-bailer.” If none of these present themselves as opportunities. Bob has his extensive stamp collection to fall back on. A good natured victim of kidding, he enjoys doing almost anything. But whatever he does, you may be sure that he is giving it everything that he’s got. In his years at Carlcton and in the succeeding years, we know that he will be doing his best, and that will be more than enough. He scratched his ear, the infallible resource. Lord Byron ROBERT DAVIS ABT Football VI; Track IV,V,VI; Wrestling V,VI - Manager V,VI; B Club IV,V, VI; Publications V,VI — Photographer V,VI; Debating III,IV,V,VI; Medical Aide VI. Entered Blake in 1952 4 Track IV,V,VI; B Club IV,V,VI; Glee Club VI; Dramatics IV, VI; Blake Queens IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1953 HENRY PETER ALBRECHT If thou would’st have me sing and play Moore Since his entering Blake in the third grade, Pete Albrecht has established for himself a reputation of being not only funny but also fun-loving. In the Senior Room Pete is the center of attention — either he is laughing about one of his wild week ends or he is voicing his opinion on any subject, such as the attendance of students from other schools at our dances. But beneath his outer shell of being easy-going, one finds that Pete is a dedicated athlete, an expert guitar and banjo player, and a serious scholar. For three years Pete has dedicated himself — to being a contributing part of Chub’s track team. After the football team has retired for the day or the track squad has completed a work-out, one can often sec Pete still working diligently on the high hurdles. He puts out all his worth for one of the greatest coaches in the country, and his efforts arc one of the reasons Blake has such an outstanding track team year after year. At any small party or large social gathering Pete is sure to be found strumming either his guitar or his banjo. He was an outstanding performer in the Blake Queens and now his latest singing group, “The Pete Albrecht Quartet minus One.” An excellent snow skier, Pete uses his musical talent at ski resorts to court the opposite sex with a guitar rather than with a “snow” line. At school Pete has always been a serious student. Although he has procrastinated a great deal and has not “burned the midnight oil” studying, he is nevcrthless a coascientious student. He has brought his average up steadily, and now in senior year ranks in the top half of the class. Any college out east would be happy to have a boy with Pete’s attributes. To a dedicated athlete, a good musician, and a serious scholar, the Class of ’63 wishes the best. MAGOO is the most improbable name you would pick for him — if you did not know him well. To most of the school, Bob Andrews represents an image of comeliness, seriousness, and efficiency. He is best known as an athlete: barreling through a hole off-tackle, or streaking halfway 'round the track in the relays. As a student Bob made Merit Semi-finalist, and has earned respect for his knowledgeable performance in such “killer” courses as Chemistry and Senior History. He can atomic weights or names of governors with great precision, although, to tell the truth, he docs not give the impression of being very talkative. But those who arc in on the secret know that out of the classrooms of hallways, he is an entirely different person. The MAGOO comes to life. The withering sense of humor explodes with a sardonic blast against the “idiotic welfarc-statism of “The Toad” or JFK. A crusade takes place against some local injustice like coats-and-ties or early chapel. Magoo will long be remembered as co-founder of “The Confederates,” and he may yet carry out his threat to install his own personal sign in the parking lot in order to counterbalance the “excessive privilege” enjoyed there by the faculty. Another significant dimension to the Magoo wit is its inclination towards ingenious practical jokes. Magoo will never stop chuckling over his fabulous success with the “Barricade of Lover’s Lane” in the Cedar Lake railroad Hats. In his distinctly lighter moments, he has contributed a repertoire of automotive names like “The Dodo” and “The Igloo,” and members of his car pool are familiar with his enthusiasm for Bee-Bop and such strains as “Zip-c-dcc-doo-dah!!!” in harmony with Artie Van. Last, and most significant, comes the observation that in one activity Bob seems to combine the two varying sides of his personality: he is a polished, dedicated, indomitable, zany, and unpredictable girl-chaser extraordinaire. Always take the short cut Soamc ROBERT RUSSELL ANDREWS Football IV,V,VI — All-Conference VI; Track IV,V,VI; Dramatics IV; Service Committee V,VI; B Club IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1955 Track V,VI; Soccer VI; B Club V.VI; Glee Club III; Waiter VI; Publications VI. Entered Blake in 1957 STEPHEN Speak gently: let no harsh word mar the good we may do here. Bates Since Steve came to Blake in seventh grade, he has contributed in many ways to the class of ’63. As an athlete, Steve earned a letter in track as a junior on the team which became undefeated Minnesota prep champions. Besides this he broke the school record in the 880 yard run in the conference meet. Last fall he won a letter on the soccer team, as starting forward, in the first year he played soccer. Besides contributing athletically, Steve has contributed to the Class of ’63 in many other ways. As a junior, he helped in our money making activities. He often helped run the concession stands at both football and basketball games. Along with this Steve has also contributed much of his hard-earned cash to other juniors as a regular participant in most Blake dances. Steve has also helped improve our class’s high scholastic standing by becoming a Merit Scholarship Finalist. As you can see, Steve has been a well-liked member of our class, fitting into almost every aspect of our class life. No matter where he goes, Steve is sure to fit in well because of both his athletic and scholastic abilities. EDWARD 42 ARNOLD JOHN TA YLOR John is a noisy Volkswagen, a pipe, an old hat, a pair of sunglasses, and occasionally an outlandish overcoat. Boisterous and gay, Bakes can make friends easily, and once made, his friendship is long lasting and enjoyable because John is what other people want to be: sincere, helpful, appreciative, and frank. His ability to get along with people; his rightness, his round and Icvel-hcadcdness make him the gentleman with whom a friend can bull, a faculty man can converse, and to whom the student council will listen. Bakes is a fun-loving guy, but he never abuses others, and this universal respect for life makes others respect him. But he is no self-righteous and pious bore, rather he sparkles with happiness and engenders a spirit of conviviality in any group, whether a social event or an informal conclave. John’s storytelling ability is peerless among his friends, the main source of his talcs is some mysterious place in Michigan where he spends his summer leisure. If he undertakes a project, John will produce at the designated time; this punctuality, this steadfastedness and perseverance marks his actions. Baker is a skier, a sailor, a car enthusiast, and a real friend. He is the guy that everyone likes, and he is the noncommittal advisor and advice giver among friends. No one will say that John is nasty or mean or lazy — because no one can. John is a good guy. BAKER Track VI — Manager; B Club VI; Publications IV,V,VI; Glee Club III,IV,V, VI — President VI; Second Hand Book Store V,VT — Secretary V, Treasurer VI; Student Council III,IV,V,VI; Waiter V, VI; Service Committee V,VI. Entered Blake in 1956 Never let your studies interfere with your education. Knarf Basketball V,VI; Tennis III,IV,V,VI; B Club II 1,1 V,V,VI; Class Officer III,IV,V, VI — Secretary-Treasurer; Publications v,VI —Torch; Union VI; Glee Club III, IV,V,VI; Glee Club Business Manager VI; Service Committee V,VI — Co-chairman V,VI. BRUCE WILLIAM BEAN A pound of flesh Shakespeare There was a hushed conference going on in one comer of the senior room. If you listened closely, you could tell that it had something to do with dues not being paid and “that poor guy when Bean finds him. ’ Suddenly the room rocked with a tremendous growl. Seniors cringed everywhere, hoping that they were not the target of Bruce’s wrath. But unfortunately, one tardy duepaycr was, and he was quickly picked upside down and shaken until the money fell from his pockets. After counting it carefully and erasing one of the many black marks found on his list, Bruce Bean, class treasurer for the past five years, made his way from the room, growling lowly to himself with the satisfaction that only a successful class treasurer knows. This was but one of Bruce’s many activities at Blake. Each one of his positions typify either his friendliness or respected bearing. His conscientious attitude has made him a good student and a class officer for each of the twelve years he has spent at Blake. He is treasurer of his youth group and is a member of the Blake Union. The Service Committee recognized his warm personality and good sense of humor two years ago when it chose him to welcome all guests to the school as co-chairman of the committee. Under his direction this organization has made itself a prominent part of the school. Bruce is also a fine athlete. He has been a member of the varsity basketball tram for two years and a member of the tennis team for four years. He holds the school record of twenty-eight consecutive tennis victories without the loss of a single set. All that Bruce has accomplished has been a result of desire. As a Junior he took his class almost single-handed through the hectic concessions selling at the football games, and assumed almost all the duties of dance chairman simply because he felt that there was a lack of proper organization at this post. Yet Bruce has asked no recognition for his labor. It is improbable that many seniors now or ever will realize the full extent of Bruce’s contributions to the management of class affairs. We wish Bruce the best of everything. Ever since he entered Blake in the seventh grade, Fred has become one of the most respected members of the Class of 1963. Being in nature one of the quieter boys, he is always a good listener and is always considerate of others. On the athletic field Fred has demonstrated his ability in track; he earned a varsity letter in his junior year for sprinting. He enjoys, in addition, skiing, bowling, water skiing, and swimming. One can always find him on Lake Minnetonka during the summer indulging in his favorite water sports. Academically Fred is a hard worker. Always ranking in the upper third of the class, he is not infrequently listed on the honor roll. His favorite subjects would frighten the average student with their complexity, namely mathematics and physics. In college he intends to pursue these courses further. Fred’s hard work is not confined to schoolwork; his record of service to the school and the various activity groups is long and meritorious. For the past four years, he has served both on the waiter staff and in the Glee Club. Outside of school he is junior assistant scoutmaster of Wayzata Boy Scout Troop 283. Recently, he was elected vice president of his Explorer group. Last summer, he served as counselor at Camp Many Point near Lake Itasca, a job which proved invaluable to him in his study of nature. Inclining towards an eastern college, Fred is planning his future, a future which can encounter only success. Blake's loss of Fred will be a great gain to whatever college he chooses. We of the Class of '63 wish him the best of luck wherever he goes. FREDERICK GARDNER BEHRENDS Track V,VI; B Club V,VI; Glee Club III.IV.V.VI; Waiter III.IV.V.VI -Special Waiter VI. Thus use your frog Walton Entered Blake in 1957 Golf V,VI; B Club V,VI; Publications IV.V.VI — Torch; Dramatics IV. Entered Blake 1957 MICHAEL BARRY BERMAN The prowling mouse abhors the light Pearson Every spring one of the more darkly tanned Blake boys returning from vacation is Mick Berman. The golf links of Southern California provide Mick with ample practice for the Blake Varsity golf team of which he has been a member for two years. Mick’s experience as captain of the J.V. golf team in his sophomore year and his long familiarity with the game have assured him of a good, steady game. Mick continues his golf game in the summer, but to the loss of his game he frequently can be seen lolling at the pool-side with a certain young girl. Both the golf game and the young girl arc financed by Mick’s job as a carry-out boy at a grocery store. Summer week-ends find him at a Northern Wisconsin cabin where he enjoys water skiing. During the school year Mick has distinguished himself in academics where he has fairly consistently been on the honor roll. This year he has ranked with the best of the seniors. In fourth year French Mick has done outstanding work. Mike’s over all excellence in study has earned him admittance to Northwestern University where he intends to major in Business Administration. Northwestern interests Mick because of its program of study and its proximity to home and that same certain young lady. Some of Mick’s other outstanding characteristics in addition to his scholastic achievement are his discrimination in matters of the heart and wardrobe, his sense of humor, and his mastery of eraser ball. Mick has also been an officer in his temple youth group. All of these facets of Mick combine to produce a complete and interesting senior. With all these characteristics of achievement and potential, Mick is certain to be a success at college and in business later in his life. 46 A warm smile, a good sense of humor, and a sincere interest in all that is happening, arc characteristics of Bill Black. Though Bill did not enter Blake until his freshman year, he rose quickly in the esteem and admiration of his classmates. His determination in athletics, studies, and other school activities arc only a few of the reasons for Bill’s election as Head Boy. Besides his duties as Head Boy, Bill is the .Associate Editor of the Torch, and thus is responsible for the fine first page of the newspaper. As Head Waiter he has kept the lunchroom running orderly and efficiently. Along with these positions, Bill has found time (in spite of his knees) to become an all-conference football player, captain of the track team, maintain a respectable scholastic average, and make up the soprano section of the famous “Blake Queens.” Away from school Bill’s interests are directed toward all forms of sports, the guitar and five-string banjo, and, of course, members of the opposite sex. On winter weekends he can often be seen on the ski slopes, while in summer Bill spends much of his time sailing and water skiing. Bill is quick to say that the greatest experience of his life occurred last summer. He spent nine weeks in Brazil as Blake’s American Field Service representative. This experience impresses and pleased Bill so much that he is seriously considering some form of foreign service as his future vocation. In four short years Bill Black has risen from the ranks of a newcomer to the highest position a boy at Blake can reach. This took place because of a personality that will bring Bill success in college and in any field he decides to pursue. Make ducks and drakes with shillings Chapman WILLIAM DONALD BLACK Football V,VI — All Conference Foot-b.tll VI; Track Y.VI —Co-captain VI; B Club V-VI; Publications V,VI — Associate Editor of Torch VI; I nion V,VI - Treasurer VI; Glee Club IV,V Personnel Manager V; Student Council Y'l — Head Boy; Waiter IV,Y YI — Head Waiter VI; Dramatics IV; A.I S. 47 Tennis IV,VAT; B Club IV.V.VI; Class Officer — President III,IV,V; Publications IV,V — Torch; Glee Club III,IV,V, VI; Waiter VI; Debating III; Dramatics IV; Service Committee V,VI. STEPHEN CARL BOWEN Most women have no character at all Pope One of the most conscientious and hardworking boys in the graduating class is Steve Bowen. Steve spends long hours over his books every night because he dislikes to hand anything in until it is letter-perfect. In anything he docs at school, these qualities stand out. His articulate and well thought comments in English or History discussions show his comprehensive mind at its best. Steve works over his physics experiments until they arc faultless. As his consistently fine first honor grades show, Steve definitely has a strong will to succeed. Steve docs not confine his accomplishments to only school activities. He is now a member of the Air Rangers, a group of young pilots who fly around the Twin Cities area. Although Steve has been a member of this group for only a year, he has taken a number of flying lessons, and hopes to procure a pilot’s license as soon as possible. However, although he works hard most of the time, Steve also believes in the statement, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” and he does whenever he can. One of his favorite amusements is playing the guitar, because music is one of Steve’s big interests. Besides being a member of the Blake Glee Club for four years, he has sung in church choir for two years and is now taking vocal lessons. Besides being an amusement this is another area where Steve has a will to succeed. One of Steve’s most pleasant experiences was his trip to Europe last summer. He spent three months there traveling around, and visiting with relatives. He enjoyed the freedom of being alone a great deal. Steve’s determination will bring him success in whatever he decides to do. 48 If one of the more reluctant students of our class were to describe Conley Brooks’ academic pursuits this year, he might call them daring. In his Senior year, the period of a Blake education which seems to have the highest rate of academic casualties, he has apparently sought out the most difficult courses. He is one of a small group of Seniors to take Mr. Edic’s new Modem U.S. History course. In addition he is one of three Seniors entering the rather unsafe realm of chemistry which is not so simple as it seems. He has added to these during-school-hours duties as vice-president of the new Papcrbook Bookstore and as a Senior Room bridge player and tiddly-winker. These courses and activities, as all Seniors know, make a rather crowded schedule. His athletics have been ambitious as well. He has participated in swimming and soccer, and although these sports arc considered unimportant by football and basketball players, they require as much work and conditioning as the other sports Blake offers. Moreover the swimming team must go to the Minneapolis Club for practice every day, and Conley’s house in Long Lake, as many Seniors know, is about as far from the Minneapolis Club as one can get and still be in Minnesota. Even with these time and energy consuming activities, Conley has consistently been on the list of first honor students this year. Perhaps his success is due partly to his ability to leave it up to his weaker willed classmates to overdo with cars and girls. His influence is often felt in school activities. Conley’s summer vacations have been quite complete also. Last summer he traveled through Europe with Mr. Otto on a very slow motorbike, and rode through France, Italy, Austria, Germany, and several other countries with narrow-roads. Conley hopes to attend an eastern college next Fall, and as far as any Senior can tell, his wish will be fulfilled. Wherever he goes, however, he will be a success, so it is hardly important that we wish him the best of luck. Splashing and plunging like a devil through thick and thin Sterne CONLEY BROOKS, JR. Swimming III,IV,V,VI; Soccer VI; B Club III,IV,V,VI; Publications VI — Torch; Glee Club III; Paperback Book Store V,VI — Vice-president VI; Dramatics IV; Medical Aide IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1954 Football IV.V.VI — Captain VI, All Conference VI; Hockey IV.V.VI — All Conference VI; B Club iv.V.VI — Treasurer V; Publications V,VI; Glee Club 111, IV, V — Secretary IV,V; Forum Committee III; Dramatics IV. JOHN WRIGHT BROOKS God tempers the wind to the unshorn lamb Garrish John Brooks is one of the friendliest members of the senior class. Whether on the football field or in the senior room he is always willing to help a friend out. J.B.’s greatest achievements have come in the field of sports. For three years now he has been a member of the football team, and this year he captained the squad to a winning season. John did this simply by training and working hard and therefore putting himself up as an example for all the team members to follow. Mr. Glenn's truly deserved praise at the fall sports banquet sums up his achievement well: “John has been one of the best football captains Blake has ever had.” John’s summers have been filled with many varied experiences. For past summers he has been an important member of Mr. Fisher’s canoe trips. With the experience gained in this, he set out to plan and participate in a trip of his own the summer before last. Despite several soggy packs and other misadventures, the trip was a success. Last summer in between trips up to Bay Lake, John was one of two partners in a privately owned and operated tree pruning and hedge clipping service. John really enjoyed this worthwhile outdoor experience. John has no definite college plans at the moment, but he had thought tentatively of joining the Peace Corps. This corresponds to John’s interest in the history and foreign affairs classes at Blake. His interests for a college major seem to lie in these fields. Either experience would provide a good basis for a career in the foreign service and a firm structure for John’s undoubtedly promising future. 50 MARK Mark Bums is one of the most highly thought of members of the graduating class of 1963. Mark entered Blake in the seventh grade, and since that time has built for himself the reputation of a conscientious student and a willing and able athlete. Probably Mark Bums’ greatest attribute is his flair for leadership. This was best evidenced when his classmates elected him President of the class in his senior year. In athletics, Mark has distinguished himself as a leader. For three years Mark played on the varsity football team and in his senior year was rewarded with an all-conference selection as offensive center. Many boys who played on that team will remember the continuous spark that Mark gave which was responsible for the success of the offense. Basketball was much the same story. For three years Mark played varsity ball and in his senior year was elected captain of the team. Outside of school Mark's ability to lead is also apparent. Mark is vice president of the Hi-Lcague youth group, a group affiliated with his church. He is an avid canoeist and skier. During the summer, while he is canoeing, Mark can be found in the Warner Hardware Company selling nuts and bolts. After graduation from Blake, Mark would like to attend Dartmouth College where he wishes to study cither in the field of Biology or Psychology. Wherever he goes, Mark Bums will never be forgotten by his classmates. I have something more to do than feel Lamb WARREN BURNS Football IWY.Yl — All Conference VI; Basketball IV,Y.Vl; Captain YI — All Conference VI; B Club IV.V.VI; Athletic Association V — Vice President; Class Officer Y — Vice President. YI President; Service Committee VI. Basketball VI; Golf V,VI; Class Officer ’l — vice-president; Publications VI; B Club V.VI; Dramatics VI; Service Committee V.VI; Medical Aide VI; Forum Committee VI. Entered Blake in 1961 STEVEN AYRES A darn long road to hoe. Lowell “What do you mean Indiana can’t beat the U. of M. in football!” Docs this sound familiar? It is one of the favorite cliches of one of Blake’s best-liked Seniors, Steve Clarke. Hailing from the “Hoosicr State,” though previously from Minnesota, Steve joined the class of 1963 in his junior year. He immediately proved that a great deal of time was not necessary to win the friendship and respect of one’s classmates. This was evidenced by Steve’s being elected Vice-president of the Senior class. Academically, Steve has proved himself to be a class leader, constantly ranking very high on the honor roll. He also received a letter of commendation for his excellent showing on the Merit Scholarship Tests. This fine record will stand Steve in good stead for the rest of his life. Steve works extremely hard on his studies, but this does not seem to impair his social life at all. If people are having a really “swinging” time at a party, you can be sure the “frVsa” is in the group. With his sparkling personality, Steve seemed to find little difficulty in making the change socially from Indiana to Minnesota. Steve is a member of the school’s service committee and the Forum Committee. Athletically, Steve is very versatile. He is an excellent golfer and basketball player as well as a competitive tennis player and skier. Steve is also an active member of a church youth group and last year was chairman of the March of Dimes drive. On Saturdays he is a volunteer Medical Aide at Northwestern Hospital. Steve’s acute competitive spirit and his affable attitude mark his actions; he is friendly and resourceful, an example for his friends. 52 CLARKE MICHEAL Since entering Blake in the eighth grade, Mike Evarts has worked diligently both in athletics and in his school work. For four years, Mike has been a valuable member of the swimming squad, and for two years has been a letter-man on the Varsity track team. During his years at Blake, he has also played football; however, Mike’s non-athlctic interests extend beyond Blake. For two years, he has worked at the Y.M.C.A. and for a summer at Camp Dhdunapi, where he was a sailing and swimming instructor. This experience at Camp Bhduhapi was valuable, for he feels that he has learned a great deal by working with younger boys. The fact that he enjoys working with young people added greatly to the enjoyment of his work. On weekends, Mike can usually be found in the vicinity of Golden Valley High School, for he is one of the founders of the philosophy that certain “Valley” girls arc more valuable than the girls from other schools. Apart from this interest, Mike is a member of the Plymouth Congregational Youth Group. Mike’s vitality and sense of humor, along with his ability to attract girls make him the nice guy that lie is. ROBERT EVARTS Obstinacy is ne’er so stiff, as when it is in a wrong belief. _________________ ____________________________ Swimming III,IV,V,VI; Track V,VI; Bul|er Glee Club IV,V; B Club III,IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1958 Waiter VI. Entered Blake in 1962 JAMES MERTLN FLATZ Fly away, fly away, fly away all Erasmutesy Besides our A.F.S. student Ricardo Meerhof, Jim Flatz was the only new boy to enter the senior class last fall. Partly because the senior year at Blake is such a busy one for most boys, Jim has not become as well-known or as much a part of the class as the rest. This is an unfortunate situation, for when one gets to know Jim, he discovers that there is much more to his personality than meets the eye. To the person who doesn’t know him, Jim appears to be a quiet, average student who doesn't do much beyond what is required of him in his classes. He definitely seems to be a follower rather than a leader. He participates in very few extra-curricular activities, and he is not an athlete. The real Jim Flatz is quite different from the Jim Flatz most of us know. The real Jim Flatz is a consciencious student with a high power of concentration. In addition, he is intelligent and mentally alert, even though his grades sometimes tend to disprove this fact. The main reason, however, that he does not rank at the top of his class is that he spends practically all his free time on his one main interest in life: flying. Jim is an outstanding young pilot who has his heart set on going as far as he can in the field of aviation, and the evidence seems to indicate that he is capable of doing just that. Jim has already distinguished himself in several ways in his flying. He is the youngest pilot in this area ever granted a private pilot’s license. He received the highest score ever granted in this area on the F.A.A. written examination. Last summer in Bern, Switzerland, he was acclaimed as national championship material by his instructor at the Gliding Institute of Bern. Jim is luckier than most of us, for he knows exactly what he wants from life. How can a boy so determined and so dedicated have anything but the greatest success? 54 Jim’s intelligence, enthusiasm, and his varied interests make him a fascinating and integral part of the senior class. He has an unusual sense of humor, and his friendship is sincere. His early admittance to Harvard and his consistent rating in the top ten per cent of the class attest to his academic capabilities. He is the kind who uses his mind well and who works hard to improve it. When Jim accepts a task he becomes dedicated to it. In addition to academics, Jim’s work on the Torch, the Call O’ Pan, and the Soccer team show his devotion. Jim has many interests, and his innate curiosity has helped to make him familiar with many topics. He can talk with equal ease about English literature or guns, and one of his main interests is exposing himself to different kinds of people. He has a small collection of guns, he enjoys dismantling and reconstructing his yellow Jeepster, he is familiar with boating, he enjoys skiing, and he is very interested in Germany. He has a collection of such miscellaneous items as moos’ horns, knives, and old army helmets. Each thing in his treasury indicates one of his particular interests. Jim is missed if he is not at a party, for his hilarious approach to girls and his sense of humor, which ranges from subtle to slapstick, arc well known to all. He cherishes friendship and never abuses it. Jim never loses a friend, and he is always gaining more. Jim spends his summers on Madeline Island, doing anything from racing Chuck Moos’ Volkswagen to crow hunting and dock building. He enjoys it all. In fact, Jim enjoys anything that is going on around him, and he loves to take part in as many activities as possible. This attribute, coupled with his unique friendliness, will always make Jim deeply appreciated. Breathless, we flung us on. the windy hill, Laughed in the sun and kissed the lovely green. Brooke JAMES DORSET FLINSCH Soccer V,VI; Publications V,VI — Associate Editor of the Call O’ Pan VI; Paperback Book Store V,VI; Dramatics IY V,VI; Sen ice Committee V,VI; Medical Aide V,VI; Forum Committee 111,1 V,V, VI; B Club VI. Entered Blake in 1957 Football VI — Manager VI; Publica lions VI; Debate IV; B Club VI. Entered Blake in 1953 CHARLES THOMAS FOWLER Deck us all with Boston Charley. Kelly He hovers like the curve of a question mark over the dot of the world-our questioning, questionable friend and cherry orchard. To us he offers these two invaluable qualities: mystery and surprise, and now we wonder (as part of the mystery) what does he offer to himself? Charlie is the only perfect part of our class. Among the rest of us the friendly are sometimes solicitous, the intellectual, sometimes disappointing, the spirited, sometimes raucous. Only Charlie plays his role perfectly. And that role, although unique, is not undefinablc. He is the hermit in our midst, our image of self-containment. Thank God, though, he is no long-bearded recluse, for it is just his balance and good humor which make him never tedious and always welcome. We all imagine that he is a taxidermist or a philatelist in his endless moments alone, because he does come up with baffling bits of evidence (strange tape recordings and meticulously copied scraps of writing) at the proper moments. What we have discovered about him is a keen mind, an ability to state his ease, a fine sensitivity to the absurd. We hope the understanding of this will lead us closer to the center, for we suspect that Charlie’s soul involves more than a whimsical sense of humor — and if we can uncover the deeper part of his character our curiosity will be satisfied. Charlie’s internal being, his mind and spirit (for he is a heroic man), is an alchemist experimenting, within him, on experience from without. C. Jung spoke for C. Fowler when he said: “I can understand myself only in terms of inner happenings. It is these that make for the particular nature of my life.” We hope his alchemy will be made public some day. Or perhaps we are seeing its only expression — Charlie’s everyday life. Then we shouldn't undervalue our privileged membership in his select audience — or menagerie, as the ease may be. ROBERT MICHAEL Blake two years ago took on from Kansas City the goo natured and contributive Mike Fulton, valuable mcmlx of this class of ’63. The diligence he applies to all his work has given him good ranking in his class. He never complains about homework, and his willingness to work has brought him the respect of all his classmates. Because he feels the need of a well-rounded education, Mike does not limit his field of interests. He finds time to be a member of the Art and Glee Clubs, and is president of Blake’s Science Club. On week-ends Mike works at a gasoline station near his home on Lake Minnetonka. Through the seasons Mike divides his time between water skiing, snow skiing, and girls — at all which sports he is especially proficient. Mike wants to continue his education out East in the fields of politics and education, and by his determination he is certain to succeed. Mike’s cvcr-cheerful attitude has won him the friendship of the entire school, and Blake will surely miss him. Hitch your wagon to a star Tygre FULTON Publications Associate Editor VI; Glee Club VI; Paperback Book Store V; Waiter VI; Medical Aide V; Science Club VI. Basketball VI; Baseball VI; Publications IV,V,VI — Associate Fditor of the Torch VI; Debate III,IV,V,VI; B Club VI. Entered Blake in 1958 NEIL WALTON HAMILTON A fig for those who us good have done. Anonymous Since Neil joined Blake's Class of ’63 several years ago, he has gradually grown to be a contributing member of the class and is usually a pleasant person to know. Neil cannot be called an extrovert, for he tends to be rather quiet in classes and in the presence of people other than his close friends, yet he is not an introvert. He is engaged in many activities both in and out of school. He finds an outlet for his interest in journalism in the publications program at school, and his participation in debate is evidence of his interest in public speaking. Neil finds time to lead quite an active life outside school as well as in. For three years he has been president of his church youth group and the backbone of the church basketball team. In addition, Neil spends a good deal of his time as a member of the Junior Achievement program in Minneapolis. Through this program Neil has developed a great deal of interest in business administration. This terrific interest is evidenced by the fact that he has been elected president of his company for two years in a row. He would like to continue his work in business administration in college. Neil has never been an outstanding athlete, yet he has little trouble mastering the fundamentals of any sport and can compete effectively in a wide variety of athletic endeavors. Outside of his regular sports at school, Neil enjoys hockey and golf and does rather well, especially in the latter. In general, Neil is not a dynamic person nor one who excels to a great degree in one field, but rather a modest person with abilities in many fields. He has found the formula for a rich and happy life. 58 Bob Hanold is always eager to participate, be it on the soccer field or in the classroom. He has done a great deal of work for the Y.M.C.A. and for his church. He is president of his church group and attends all its retreats and other activities. Bob’s primary interest is bicycle racing. He has trained in this sport for two summers, and has entered team matches with cyclists of other cities. Bob is also an avid sailing enthusiast, and does much of his sailing on Lake Harriet. Through his years at Blake, Bob has participated in many sports. In his freshman year Bob lettered in wrestling. Since then, he has played hockey, track, and soccer. He has spent a great deal of time practicing soccer, and has contributed a number of soccer articles to the Torch. He is captain of the team. Bob's experience as a goalie in hockey naturally made him a very competent net tender on the soccer field. He entered dramatics at Blake in his freshman year. Bob’s college choices arc Rutgers, Middlcbury, and Clark. He plans to major in education. The class of '63 will miss Bob’s sparkling personality in the classroom and on the athletic field. I do desire that we gers. may be better stran- Shakespeare ROBERT EVARTS HANOLD wm Track VI; Wrestling III; Soccer V.YI; — Captain V,VI; Publications VI. Entered Blake in 1957 Football V,VI; Track IV.V,VI; Wrestling IV,V,VI; Dramatics IV; Medical Aide V.VI. Entered Blake in 1957 DOUGLAS JOEL HA WKINSON I know a fiawk from a handsaw. Shakespeare Doug usually enters the Senior Room quietly and without flourish, but the air of quiet intelligence about him is undeniable. Safely inside, he may make a comment on the foul weather or amiably assist a bewildered classmate in Senior Math or Physics. In school, Doug seems the epitome of diligence and good behavior, but his social attitude is infamous and he appears at frequent dances with “real lookers.’’ Doug has travelled widely and his stories of nefarious plans to eradicate the world’s art treasures in Europe give insight to his real personality. He will be a good Yalie — and probably a scientist of great ability if his inclination toward demolitions doesn’t get the best of him. Out of school, Doug is a ski enthusiast and is no chalet bum — more of a downhill Romeo, hustling to the tow lines among other things. Doug is a windy fellow, participating in two choirs; he is also a volunteer medical aide. Hawk is enlightened — his candid observations, with subtle humor, arc interesting and refreshing; he applies himself to any task, his scholastic prowess bears witness to that fact, but he is no boor, rather friendly frank, and not always the studious type he seems. The senior class appreciates Doug’s presence, a friend in fair and foul. 60 Seriousness of purpose is a phrase which well describes one of Greg’s motivating forces. This has developed in him an exceptionally mature sense of responsibility and ability to organize. Both of these attributes have helped Greg to maintain a very respectable rank in class and to excel in his activities. With regard to academic life at Blake, Greg has distinguished himself with high grades achieved in Spanish, history1, and English. His sharp, analytic mind and broad knowledge help him make strong contributions to class discussions. Greg also enjoys the math and science courses he has studied at Blake. A long list of extra-curricular activities must be included in any discussion of Greg. As one of Blake’s representatives to Boys’ State after his junior year, Greg added another credit to himself. Every summer on Lake Calhoun Greg is renowned for his skill and knowledge of competitive sailing. He travels to all available regattas with his boat. Greg’s contributions to school life are many. Here again, Greg’s sense of responsibility and his organizational ability have made him a leader. The facts that he is president of the debate society, president cf the Second Hand Book Store, and organizer of the American Field Service benefit attests to his ability. Greg has been a member of the Student Council, and is a member of the Union. Conservative and formal, Greg is mature enough to analyze well all that he undertakes. He is not likely to be carried away by a sudden fad or feeling, but manages to remain calm and reasoning. For these reasons Greg will easily meet with the same success at Princeton as he did at Blake. The price of greatness is responsibility. Winston Churchill m V f 1 61 U GREGORY CHARLES H1CK0K Swimming IV'A’.VI; Class officer vice president III; Publications V,VI; Union V,VI - Secretary VI; Second Hand Book Store: vice president V, president VI; Student Council V; Waiter V,VI — Head waiter VI; Debating III,IV,V,VI — secretary V, president VI; Service committee V.VI; B Club IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1957 Waiter III,IV,V,VI Special V.VI; Medical Aide IV,V. Entered Blake in 1959 What must be shall be. Shakespeare When results of the National Merit Scholarship Tests were returned, it was not surprising that Humph had received honors as a semi-finalist, for his is the devotion of a true student. Also to his credit is the scholarship he has held since the ninth grade. His course load, which this year included Calculus and Physics, has shown his strong interest in and aptitude for science and mathematics. But Fred’s activity goes beyond academic achievement. He is president of the Plymouth Church Youth Group. He belongs to a small theatrical group that produces its own plays. Reading, skiing, and West Tech sports events fill many of his hours. Humph, in his quiet, unblasting way, has a wonderful sense of humor (any one who is able to drive the “Igloo” this long must have a good sense of humor). His Hitler hairdo hides a mind of many interests and of great capability for high achievement. GEORGE FREDERICK HUMPHREY 62 Bob Johason is one of the few Blake seniors who seem to be happy nearly all the time. Academic set backs fail to disconcert “Buckwheat” for long, but rather result in his working harder for improvement in weak areas. This year he has made a sustained and successful effort to improve his grades. As a result of this effort Buck has achieved his highest average since 1958, the year in which he entered Blake. Athletics play a minor role in Bob’s school life, but he does participate in some sports. Although Bob has not actually played on any varsity teams, he has made sincere efforts to find in which area he can best benefit the various teams. This desire to help took the forms of officiating at soccer matches and managing the swimming team. Bob's interest in other extra-curricular activities at Blake has been overshadowed by the role he plays in activities away from Blake. For three years he has been a leader in The Greater Minneapolis Christian Youth Council. His sophomore and junior years during which he was an assistant chairman provided him with experience enough to be elected as President of the Council. Buck’s job involves the coordination of activities of this youth group for the entire Greater Minneapolis area. Bob also helps in coordinating teenager’s activities at Wayzata Country Club where he has served on the teenage Board of Directors for three years. Photography is Buck’s predominant hobby. He carries with him his “candid camera” to most of the activities in which he participates. His candid shots arc renowned among the groups of teens who provide the models for his camera. Bob plans to enter a midwestem college after his graduation from Blake. The school that admits him will gain a cheerful boy who works hard both in academic and in extra-curricular fields. A hope beyond a shadow of a dream. Dante ROBERT MeGRAW JOHNSON Swimming VI — Manager; Dramatics VI. Entered Blake in 1958 “Gcoooorgc,” is the familiar call usually heralding a charge on the senior-room window's. Yet from out the midst of chaos steps one collected individual, George Kar-alis. Since the seventh grade when he entered Blake, George has been well known and well liked by the members of his class. Usually quiet, he has a deep mind, and success in his studies show him to be a hard worker. Still he manages to find time for all the senior-room activities. George is an independent thinker and a person of many varied interests. A few of an imposing list include archaeology, cosmonogy, philosophy, and the physical art of karate. He spent last summer at a local sawmill where he learned directly the value of a good education. But summers are not all work for George. Swimming is his favorite sport, and he enjoys the many other water activities. George is not an easy person to get to know, but his friendship is highly respected by the others in his class. He has the ability to do well at whatever he undertakes, an asset which will serve him well when he goes West to school. George’s many talents arc sure to bring him success in the years to come, and we wish him the best of luck among many new friends in the college of his choice. GEORGE DEMETRIUS Debating III,IV,V; Medical Aide VI. Entered Blake in 1957 Oh, the Roman was a rogue. Ybarra KARALIS Grim and taut with determination, he lines up the putt and with a firm stroke sets the ball in motion towards the cup ... plunk! The twelve-footer had ended a very hard fought match which had gone into the second hole of a sudden death match. With this shot Bruce has culminated his transition from a J.V. golfer as a sophomore to becoming the winner of the most coveted golf trophy at Blake — the Henry Beebe Flannery Golf Trophy. This scene is only one of many in which Bruce’s strong character is evident. In debate, also, Bruce, through perseverance, has risen from the ranks and now in his senior year is on the first team. When Bruce starts something, he finishes it. Last year he and a friend decided to see a little of the world. Soon after school dismissed for the summer, they headed for the West Coast where they had an enjoyable and educational trip. Bruce is gregarious. In the senior room or in any of his sundry extra-curricular activities, Bruce’s constructive words distinguish him as the leader he is. This fall, as president of a city-wide youth group, one could hear his authoritative voice silencing the chaos of a meeting and getting something done. Accomplishment is a prerequisite of being a good president, and Bruce filled the position capably. Still active, he is presently serving as vice-president of the club. Bruce realizes the value of pleasure, but always keeps it in its place, and he will continue to find that ideal equilibrium between pleasure and work and, thus, truly enjoy life. He was the favorite of their crew. Luckncr BRUCE Golf V,VI; Soccer V.VI; An Club V; Publications V,VI; Call O’ Pan Photography Editor; Debating III,IV,V,VI — Vice-president VI; Medical Aide V,VI; B Club V,VI. Entered Blake in 1957 Hockey V.VI; Tennis IY V,VI; B Club IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1955 Earnestness and sport go well together. Dan Ernie Lack entered Blake School in the fifth grade, and since then he has been much a part of the school and one of the most friendly and outgoing students in his class. Although Ernie is not a scholastic leader, his average has been steadily in the upper half of the class. Athletically he has distinguished himself in hockey and tennis. A great forward on the hockey team, Ernie was a valuable member of the conference co-champion team in his junior year. For as long as he has been a net man, the tennis team has been conference champion. It is likely that Ernie, the winner of the Thomas Wallace Kingman Trophy in his junior year, will lead his team to the championship again. Again this summer Ernie will be assistant pro at Minne-kahda Country Club. Ernie had time enough to engage in competitive tennis last summer and took runner-up places in four tournaments. He is also an excellent table tennis player, placing second in the table tennis tournament last summer. Ernie would like very much to continue his education at the University of Pacific, but wherever he goes and whatever he docs in later life, his determination to excel and his humorous and friendly personality will draw other people to him. ERNEST ED ELBERT 66 LACK Vacations prove to be some of the most educational parts of the school year for “Jeffer.” This seemingly paradoxical statement is proved to be true by Jeff's great interest in independent travel. During this past summer Jeff had the opportunity to travel to both coasts of the United States where he participated in activities including selling shoes in a department store, dating an iaspiring and aspiring actress, spending one lonely night on a cold and desolate beach and spending another in the depths of the slums of a large metropolis, hitchhiking throughout California, and being penniless. During the latter part of the summer he drove through the Eastern portion of the United States looking at colleges and adventuring. The highlight of this trip was New York City where Jeff saw a mode of life quite different from the one to which he had been accustomed. When Jeff isn’t traveling or working at various jobs, he enjoys social sports such as sailing, skiing, tennis, and badminton. Community responsibility is also important to Jeff. He has spent two years as a volunteer medical aide at a local hospital and he has also spent a year as a Sunday School teacher. However, out-of-school activities do not hamper Jeff’s interest in school. His name has been on the honor roll, and Jeff hopes that steady improvement will allow him to enter an eastern college. Besides academic achievement Jeff has been a member of the varsity football and track teams for two years. When he isn’t actively participating, Jeff can be seen at most of Blake’s athletic and social events, often times with a fair young maid. He can sometimes be heard murmuring the motto, “Beauty is the essence of life,” and this motto is the essence of Jeff. JEFFREY DAVID LEW IN Football V,YI; Track V,VI: Publications V,VI; Dramatics IV; Medical Aide IV, V; B Club V,VI. Entered Blake in 1953 Football VI; Hockey VI; Tennis V.VI; Union VI; Paperback Book Store VI — President VI; Student Council VI; Debating III.IV’; Service Committee VI; B Club V,VI. Entered Blake in 1952 ROBERT GOODRICH LOWRY Always to call it please research. Lobeweski Today’s world strongly emphasizes the well-rounded man who offers quality in almost every field of endeavor, and yet has very special fields and interests of his own in which he excels. These attributes, when combined with natural ability, result in the exceptional person and the future leader. Anyone who knows Bob Ixnvry can testify that he undoubtedly is such a person. Perhaps the most remarkable of Bob’s many accomplishments at Blake is his scholastic record. Since entering Blake in the second grade, he has been, almost without exception, at the top of his class academically. Mathematics and the sciences are his main academic interests, and in these, as well as in his other courses, he is outstanding. His record in at least one course is the subject of recurrent wagers by unbelieving classmates; those betting on Bob rarely lose. Although generally recognized as the academic leader of his class, Bob does not devote all his time to scholastic pursuits. Like his scholastic record, his athletic record is surpassed by few; positions on the varsity football, hockey, and tennis teams are the culmination of many hours spent learning, practicing, and enjoying sports. Bob's outside interests arc many and varied: from winter skiing to summer activities on the Atlantic Coast. As a junior, he traveled to Europe with Mr. Otto, and for this summer he is planning an expedition of his own — a bicycle trip to Connecticut. Excellence, decisiveness, and an interest in all he does are but a few of Bob's characteristics. Perhaps more important than any of these attributes is one which will doubtlessly insure his future success — his capacity for friendship. GEORGE Jud Marking has been always friendly, quiet, and helpful. He says little, but has a helping hand or kind word for every’ one in his class. He has made many contributions to Blake in his six years here: member first tenor of the Glee Club for four years, in dramatics for two; general manager of the Athletic Department; and first man of the Blake bowling team of last yiar. He has shown high school spirit, attending games and cheering the teams in victory or in defeat. Outside school he is a volunteer medical aide in the Abbot Hospital emergency room, where he has gained a practical knowledge of medicine. For recreation, Jud bowls, plays tennis, and water-skis. For all his activities, he still maintains ranking in the upper third of his class. It is hard work and constant effort that have given him this standing. After graduation, Jud plans to attend pre-medical college. Blake loses this June a serious student and a true friend. Can we ever have too much of a good thing? Dubartas HENRY MARKING General Manager VI; Glee Club 111,1V, V,VI; Paperback Book Store VI; Dramatics IV, VI; Medical Aide VI. Swimming VI; Soccer VI; B Club VI; Publications Assistant Photographer VI; Service Committee VI. Entered Blake in 1961 I will not grieve that men do not know me; will grieve that I do not know them. Confucius Bill’s easy-going good nature and his independence have struck his classmates as his outstanding characteristics. Since he moved to Minneapolis and entered Blake he has taken part in many activities and gained many varied friends. At Blake he was a very important asset to the soccer and swimming teams. He has also more than once “saved the TORCH with his photography. Outside of Blake he has traveled a great deal. He has spent his spare time working, reading, and water skiing. In the winter his favorite activitcs arc skiing and swimming for the Blake team. When not participating in sports, he is usually found pursuing the opposite sex. Bill’s quiet humor and carefree way's make him well appreciated by the rest of his class. WILLIAM JAMES McGOLDRICK 70 When Ted entered Blake last year, he soon became one of the most popular members of our class. The primary ingredient of Ted's magnetic personality is his wonderful seasc of humor. A natural-bom comedian, he has brightened up many a day made melancholy by a Physics or Chemistry test. His ability to think “off the cuff,” as he would say, and his everpresent list of witty phrases have brought many a laugh during the year. A believer in putting as much as possible into a day, Ted shoulders a strenuous load of activities. He has engaged in more than his share of extracurricular activities in school. As President of the Science Club, singer in the Glee Club, willing worker for the Service Committee, and member of varsity basketball and tennis teams, Ted has demonstrated those qualities of leadership, compatibility, and responsibility so characteristic of his personality. Outside of school, Ted’s life becomes an even busier one. An active member of his community, he has worked weekends as a Volunteer Medical Aide at Northwestern Hospital. For the past two years he has helped in the Teens Against Polio (TAP) drive. In addition, Ted has worked actively in his church where he is Vice-president of its youth group. In this capacity he has represented his church at both state and national conferences. Ted’s favorite pastimes include listening to music, dancing (especially the Mashed Potatoes to some “classical’’ tunc on the senior-room radio), playing bridge (in which he adeptly follows his motto that “a peek is worth two finesses”), and always having a good time with his many friends. Indeed, when Ted graduates, he will be leaving behind a most enviable record. The class of ’63 joins in wishing Ted the best of luck in college and in his most certainly successful future. East is East, and West is West, and nc’re the twain shall meet. Kipling EDWARD GRANVILLE MEADS Basketball VI; Tennis V,VI; Publications V; B Club V,VI; Glee Club VI; Sen ice Committee V,VI; Medical Aide VI; Science Club VI — President. Entered Blake in 1961 Union VI. Entered Blake in 1962 Ask, and it shall be given you; Seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you. ____________________________ Matthew RICARDO RODOLPHO Ricardo Mccrhoff, this year’s AFS student from Uruguay, is known to the senior class as “Rick,” “Rich,” and “Ricky.” In the few months that Rick has attended Blake, he has developed many lasting friendships. His agreeable sense of humor and true sincerity leave a deep impression on all who know him. Rick comes from Montevideo, the largest city in Uruguay and lives with the Whitmans. Upon his return he will finish his secondary schooling, and after this he is going to study economics and perhaps philosophy. Rick displays a great dexterity with his feet as is indicated in his dancing and soccer playing. On occasions he runs into walls because of a Jerry Lee Lewis type of hair-cut. Poor fella! Rick has participated in both soccer and wrestling here at Blake. He finds that wrestling is quite different from the Judo he is used to at home. Despite the eccentricities of this year’s senior class, Rick considers Blake education excellent. Rick has demonstrated his academic ability in the daily Tiddlywink matches. He has found the subjects at Blake very interesting, and he has done very well in all his classes despite the handicap of working in a “foreign language. Perhaps, the word “handicap” is misleading, for Ricardo is an excellent linguist. He speaks German, French, English, and Spanish. Rick has been a welcome member of the class of '63. His ability to work in unusual surroundings and his willingness to meet new people will be a great asset to him wherever he goes. We all hope that Rick may someday return to the United States and sec again his many friends. 72 MEERHOFF ARTHUR “Well, I think—” “How do you know, Doug?” “Look at the facts — ” Doug. He talks, he screams, he argues with emphasis and maybe with humor. Humor — Doug has it; he laughs when others arc bewildered. He sleeps late but makes the deadline; he works late, hard and well. He is an organization man, no lie; he may extol the virtues of man, to a point; he may criticize others, but constructively. Doug talks, an extrovert, he argues with substantiation; a Doug — debate is a formidable undertaking. Above all, he appreciates the humor of little things. When he is punctually late, he can smile and say “I’m late,” and in truth that’s all — late, no more no less. He can laugh with any situation; the essence of life seems humorous. Doug laughs at Harvard: “Yeah, I sent my application in March,” at debate: “I only missed the first rebuttal,” at life: “May I make a suggestion ... ?” Doug is in earnest, serious, even in his humor; because he is, he wants to be, he will be, and those who know him recognize his will, arc satisfied with his humor if not a bit repulsed at times. Those few who know him are with him mostly, and know that he will make it, by his ability to recognize the absurd and at the same time fast-thinking and talking and then the maybe laughter at the ridiculousness of self. Mel — the I thinker — will, shall, and is. A man who walks in the middle of the road gets hit by trucks going both ways. Anonymous DOUGLAS MELAMED Baseball VI — Manager; Soccer V,VI; Publications IV,V,VI — Associate Editor of the Call O'Pan VI; Debating III,IV,V, VI; Dramatics IV,VI; Service Committee VI; Medical Aide V; Art Club VI; B Club VI. Entered Blake in 1951 Serv ice Committee VI; Union VI — Vice-president VI; Dramatics VI; Publicatioas IV.V.VI Business Manager VI; Track VI; B Club VI. Entered Blake in 1952 IVhat’s good for General Bullmoose is good for the world. Li’l Abner CHARLES MUNRO Chuck has been one of the best liked members of the class of ’63 since he entered Blake in the second grade. His friendliness has won him many friends both in and out of school. Although he is very serious in school, he never fails to have a good time on the weekend. Many of us will remember his successful New Year’s Eve party — successful despite the school code. He has shown his ability as a businessman and a leader in the best magazine campaign ever held at Blake. His new plan of advertising gave the Call O' Pan editor more capital to work with toward a better yearbook. Chuck has worked hard during his eleven years at Blake and has received a solid average. Although he has not excelled in varsity athletics he worked hard at track, and is very active in sports activities outside the school. During the summer he sails and water-skis. On his famous striped ski he takes a swath to send sailors and other skiers awash. In winter he takes to slopes from Aspen to Indian-head to show skiing good form. He is an avid hunter in the fall and bowls throughout the year, boasting a high three-game score of 660. Chuck plans to go East to college, and with his solid academic average and high college boards he should achieve his goal. Chuck's well-rounded personality and respect for his fellow man make him a valuable addition where he goes. 74 MOOS When Dave entered Blake in 1954, the school acquired one of the most easy-going students it has ever had. Dave’s congenial personality makes him a friend to all. Whether he is in the senior room taking part in a common bull session, or at some social gathering, he is often found the center of attention. His jokes and puns provide a happy atmosphere to any party. As a member of the Blake Service Committee and a student medical aide, Dave is very willing to sacrifice his time to help others. Among Dave’s many attributes arc his abilities as an athlete. His 6'4 frame gives him an advantage in both tennis and basketball. Of the five years Dave has been on the tennis team, he has been captain for three. Every year Dave has ranked among the top ten tennis players in the Northwest. On the basketball court Dave has been a standout for two years. The M.I.S.L., recognizing Dave’s talent, rated him All-conference center in his junior year. Dave is always doing something in the summer, whether it be playing tennis and golf at Woodhill, fishing, or, as of last summer, helping Mr. Mezzenga and Mr. Holcombe at Blake’s summer camp for boys. He also helped coach the ninth grade football team this fall. Of course Dave is never absent from an organized ball game.’’ In this case Dave is not so willing to help his fellow man; rather his sharp business-like mind gets the better of him, and the other ball players suffer misfortune. Dave hopes to go to Williams and major in some field of business. Having an aptitude for business affairs, he is sure to succeed in later life. When Dave graduates, Blake will lose an athlete, friend, and school supporter, but some college will gain a wonderful guy. DAVID MERFIELD NASH Tall oaks from little acorns grow. Everett Basketball IV,V,VI All-Conference V; Tennis II,II1,IV.Y VI — Captain IV,V, VI; Publications V,VI; Service Committee VI; Medical Aide VI; B Club 11,111, IV,V,VI. Entered Blake in 1954 75 Wrestling VI; Publications IV,V,VI — TORCH feature editor VI; B Club VI; Dramatics VI business manager VI; Medical Aide V,VI. Entered Blake in I960 LEO G. Only cowards insult dying majesty. The Sick Lion Leo Obemdorf often appears to be the personification of fun. His warm personality and broad sense of humor make him a frequent participant in the many Senior Room activities, ranging from card games to the great Tiddly Winks tournament. These same attributes enliven his wild weekends which encompass all those activities typical of high school seniors. Hunting is foremost among his special hobbies, and Leo spends much time each fall cleaning his guns or adjusting his bow in preparation for a weekend trek into the middle of nowhere looking for birds. All those who know Leo well have learned that his character far exceeds this light side. Perhaps more than anyone else in his class, Leo possesses a unique ability to manage his time well. When he is not simply enjoying himself, Leo is working or studying at home; but he never wastes his time. He takes great pride in his work and always tries to meet any challenge with the best of his ability. His homework is diligently completed, his hunting is nearly always successful, and his page in the Torch is prepared meticulously. Leo lives by one idea only: do all to the best of your ability and then be satisfied. Because of his great love of animals, Ixo aspires to a study of veterinary medicine in college. We indeed hope that his fun-loving nature, coupled with his conscientious attitude towards his work, will enable Leo to achieve his ambition: to be a veterinarian. 76 OBERNDORF Jack daily carries the infectious spirit of fun into his beloved Senior Room. An incurable optimist, Jack is always a source of witty comments, even when the future may look dark indeed. His nearly matchless ability to spread laughter is equalled only by his loyalty to Blake and her institutions. Jack’s greatest love appears to be working with children. During the summer he is a counselor at a YMCA camp, Camp Ihduhapi. Often he spends his weekends during school visiting his young campers. The summer after next, Jack plans to visit Europe with some friends. Pick is a strong competitor on the golf course, the basketball court, the soccer field, and the card table. This year the golf team again selected him as their captain. Jack has participated in several extra-curricular activities. When the class or a school project needed workers, he was ready to help. He has had various parts in Blake’s dramatic productions, and has become one of the strongest voices in the Glee Club. Perhaps his forte is singing and accompanying himself on the guitar. His success with the guitar as an instrument of romance is a closely guarded secret. Jack’s friendly attitude toward everyone, and his many contributions have brought him success and happiness at Blake. These characteristics will also benefit him in college. Silence is the virtue of a fool. Bacon JACK MICHAEL PICKLER Basketball VI; Golf IV,V,VI — Captain V,VI; Soccer VI; Glee Club III,IV,V; Dramatics IV,VI; Service Committee VI; Medical Aide V,VI; B Club IV V.VI. Entered Blake in 1959 Football VI; Wrestling V,VI; Track VI; Publications VI,VI; TORCH sports editor VI; Glee Club III.VI; Dance Committee Chairman VI; Medical Aide V,VI; Service Committee V,VI; B Club V,YI — President VI. Entered Blake in 1955 THOMAS BATES PUNCH Gentlemen prefer blondes. Unknown If on schussing down some wintry slope, you run across a handsome-looking young ski bum taking the moguls left and right, chances arc pretty good you’ve seen Thomas Punch. Chances arc just as good that somewhere near there's an attractive blonde side-slipping her way behind him. Since Tom entered Blake in 1955 he has demonstrated fine scholastic abilities by consistently ranking high in his class. His studies arc important to him, for he has always had the desire to be a doctor — preferably a pediatric surgeon. For two years Tom has been exposed to this type of work as a Voluntary Medical Aid at Northwestern Hospital. He has participated in many extra-curricular activitcs, and in each he has displayed great determination: in football, although he was one of the lightest varsity players, the whole team respected his “punch”: Tom captained the J.V. football team in his junior year; in wrestling, by fasting most of the winter. For the past two years, he has participated in a series of Punch-Rcid elimination matches. Tom’s agreeable sense of humor and easy going personality make him popular with boys and girls alike. Three years ago he struck up a relation that has somewhat limited his availability. According to recent reports, he spends most of his leisure time at the home of this certain namorada. Perhaps he stays in hiding only to perfect his dance styles for upcoming contests. When Tom graduates in June, he may look back upon his high school achievements with great pride. If they arc any indication of the forthcoming years, Tom’s future looks bright. 78 John Quest is one of the most respected boys in the senior class for his excellence in both scholastic and extra-curricular activities at Blake. Ever since he entered Blake in the sixth grade, John has ranked in the top ten of his class every month. John is not thought of as a quiz kid, though; for he has shown himself to be well-rounded by his interest in athletics. An all-conference player in football and wrestling, John is regarded by his coaches and his teammates to be the epitome of natural ability combined with a fierce desire to win. It took him only a year to master wrestling; only a year to leam skiing like an expert. By these great achievements in school and out, John has gained the true respect of everyone at Blake. As a citizen, John is one of those destined to lead. He is presently a volunteer medical aid at Abbott Hospital, and during his junior-senior summer he was one of Blake’s representatives to Minnesota Boys’ State. Captaincy of the wrestling team has shown John’s ability to lead while excelling in personal activities. In senior room bridge, John excels, for he can combine a serious interest with a good scase of humor. During the summer football practices John was always the first to find humor in any gruelling drill. The weekends for John arc usually filled by skiing and a certain beautiful blond skier. If his high school career is any indication, John should have an excellent college record at Harvard. Quit you like men, be strong. Corinthians. VIII JOHN EDWARD QUEST Football V,VI — All-Conference VI; Wrestling IV,V,VI — All-Conference IV, V'; Track V; Publications V,VI; Athletic .Association - Secretary VI; Service Committee V,VI; Medical Aide V.VI; Boys’ State Representative V; B Club IV,V,VI — Vice-president V. Entered Blake in 1956 Publications V,VI; Dramatics IV,VI; Golf IV,V,VI; Wrestling V,VI; Football VI; Glee Club III,IV,V,VI; B Club IV, V,VI. Entered Blake in 1955 A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke. The Bcthrothcd JOHN TOUNG When John Reid re-entered Blake in the ninth grade, his class regained a strong asset. In John, we can see academic and athletic skill, determination, and competitiveness — a combination not often found in one man. Academically, John has consistently ranked in the top fifth of his class. His determination is truly evident in both class and senior-room discussions, and his great competitive desire may be seen in his many athletic endeavors. At Blake, John has lettered in football, wrestling, and golf; outside Blake, he has enjoyed such diversified sports as squash, cricket, and skiing. John’s great spirit has made him a leader of his class both academically and athletically. John is also very active outside school. He is a member of the Saint David’s Youth Group, and he shows his deep interest in religion by attending the meetings of a Baptist Youth Group. Two summers ago, he was employed by the Campbcll-Mithun Advertising Agency where he ran offset print presses in the agency’s print shop. After graduation, J. R. will attend Yale where he plans to major in cither philosophy or psychology. With this background, he is planning on a future in law, psychology, or the ministry. Whatever his goal, the class of ’63 is sure that John will attain it. Through his desire, competitiveness, and sincerity, John can’t help but succeed. The best of luck to a real man from the class of ’63. REID, IV 80 EDWIN Weiner is one of the most well-rounded boys in the senior class. His interests run through school activities to the hillbilly music for which he has such great liking. His guitar and banjo shatter the Ritchie household as he works to perfect his playing hand, and two years in the Blake Glee Club show his keen interest in singing. Wint has been on the honor roll every month, while taking part in three varsity sports and various other activities. His athletic participation brought him election as Varsity Hockey captain. He has spent the last two summers helping Frank Voigt at the Woodhill Tennis Shop, where he has earned a good name for his firm but friendly hand with the younger boys. His devotion to the Dodgers brought him ridicule at the time of their poor finish, but in them and in the Packer games he has had perhaps his strongest athletic attachment. Two high honors remind us of the respect Wint has gained at Blake. Last year he received the Harvard Book Prize, as the most outstanding member of the junior class. As a senior, Wint was elected President of the Union. Now he has satisfied a life-long ambition, in his acceptance at Yale. That college will certainly gain an outstanding man when Blake loses Wint Ritchie. I've come from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee. Foster WINTER RITCHIE Football V,VI; Hockey IV,V,VI - Cap-tain VI; Tennis III,IV,V,VI; Union V, VI — President VI; Glee Club V.VI; Waiter IV.V.VI; B Club III,IV,V.VI. Entered Blake in 1951 Football VI; Swimming IV; Track V,VI; Wrestling V,VI; Glenn-Woason Trophy VI — All-Confcrcncc VI; Publications VI; B Club V,VI. Entered Blake in 1955 THOMAS BRYAN SKRAM ST AD Whenever we cry aloud from hunger — this can't continue. Brecht When Tom Skramstad graduates this spring, much of the spirit of the class of ’63 will leave the school. Never again will his sporty Alfa-Romeo tear into the parking lot; never again will his cheery laugh brighten up the senior room; and never again will his blond hair and pleasant smile be seen in Blake’s halls. Tom will always be remembered, though, as a person with outstanding athletic ability, personality, and sincerity. Year around, Skram is active in sports. In the fall, he plays football, and this year he started both ways — offensively as a halfback and defensively as an end. His efforts were rewarded when he received a berth on the All-Confcrcncc team as a halfback. In the winter, Tom wrestles and for the past two years has started. At the annual M.I.S.L. tournament, Tom finished in the top three of his weight class both years. In the spring, Tom dons his track shoes and becomes a broad-jumper. M.I.S.L. championships for the past two years were partly due to his efforts. Skram would not be Skram, though, if he did not water ski during the summer. His fabulous cutting the wake on a slalom ski is a beautiful sight to sec. Besides his ability to excel in sports, Tom possesses a friendly personality. He is always a willing fourth for bridge and is always ready to tell of his latest experience. His smile and laugh bring cheer to anyone depressed, and he is always willing to help others with their personal problems. Beneath Skram’s outer shell of pleasantness, lies a person of deep sincerity. Never once has he disappointed a teacher by cheating or cheated a coach by drinking and smoking. Never once has he let down a team by not putting out or his friends by spreading rumors. Tom’s sincerity, however, is most clearly shown by his remaining true to one Australian when he could date almost any girl he wanted to. Skram plans to attend college in the West, and if he docs, California will be gaining a wonderful person. Good luck always, Tom — Blake’s senior classes often lose outstanding members before graduation. Fortunate is this year’s senior class that Bart Taylor came to Blake in his sophomore year and has remained with the class. He has made great contributions to his school and been extremely helpful to his classmates. Scholastically, Bart has maintained a fine class ranking and has participated in many extra-curricular activites. Athletically, he was a member of the record-breaking relay team, and by his fine ability and true sportsmanship he was elected Track captain for 1963. He has been two years captain of the swimming team. It is a tremendous achievement for a senior to be captain of two varsity sports in the same year, but Ban is surely deserving of these positions of leadership. During the summer Bart works hard improving his swimming technique with the Amateur Athletic Union and has anchored several state and national record-breaking relay teams. Bart is also an avid skier and basketball player. Everyone is acquainted with the warm, eastern smile that measures Bart’s disposition. Bart’s vigorous leadership and desire to excel will insure him success at the college of his choice. Thou art to me a delicious torment. Saadi HERBERT E. TA TLOR Publications IIIJV.YWI Union IV.V.VI — Vice-president VI; Dramatics IV,VI; Debate V.VI. MORGAN EVAN THOMAS Not for philosophy does this rose give a damn. E. E. Cummings Not only am I not resigned to next November and the blackened leaves but not even April will satisfy me; only a year of May will do it. John L’Heurcux Peter Sellers gone ivy-league, And the back of his head looks like Oliver Hardys. I remember first that he grew into the second form after shadowy beginnings in the lower school, and once on our side of the road had his last class pictures taken with his mouth open. As any of the present class will be first and last to agree, he has since shown himself better by that piece of apparatus. Because he has pretty largely talked himself along the class ranks these last years. He seems otherwise a quiet, good-natured fellow, likeable enough, companionable enough, shuffling bcmusedly along, mostly unremarkable — he makes a good appearance, and what is there really to say of him? At least this: that what others have found here a chore and have profited if at all by strict application, he has multiplied over and taken to his advantage in perfect form and with seeming ease. In keen interest, ard by a very real and great awareness of all that has life, he goes always another way farther, far — the very — farthest, the mind and the spirit uppermost. 84 Art Van Dusen has been an indispensable part of the class of '63. Ever since Art entered Blake in the first grade, he has been known for his friendliness, his industry, and his raucous humor. Among An's many interests arc skiing on land and water, track, swimming, music, and girls. Art spent much of the summer before his senior year water-skiing on Lake Minnetonka, and as a result he is one of the classs’ finest skiers. When not occupied with skiing, Art was a lifeguard at the Lafayette Club where he had the opportunity to work on his swimming and diving. His ability in these two activites has made Art a letterman on Blake’s swimming team for three years. In the spring, Art devoted much of his time in training for long distance running on the Blake track team. Art has run the mile for two years, and his efforts rewarded him by a third place in the M.I.S.L. conference track meet in his Junior year. Art’s achievements in Blake sports attest to the fact that he is a loyal, determined, and hard-working athlete. One of Art’s predominant beliefs is that the local wine, women, and song center around his social life. Although this is not entirely true, Art is a notorious lover and one of the “really big bebops” of the senior class. Another of Art’s traits, and probably the most noticeable, is his ability to make people laugh. No one of the class can deny the numerous times that Art has been the cause of mild hysteria in chapel, in meetings of the class, and in senior discussions. After another summer of swimming and skiing on Lake Minnetonka, Art plans to attend college on the West coast. His friendliness, humor, and industry will certainly aid him at college. Demoniac frenzy, moping melancholy, and moonstruck madness. Milton ARTHUR RAND VAN DUSEN Swimming IV,V,VI; Track V.VI; Debate IV; Waiter IV.V.VI. Entered Blake 1951 A well mannered senior, who just joined us three years ago, has become the Hearst of high school Minneapolis. Better than Hearst, he has run his printing enterprises ever in good taste and has found time for the other sides of life. A part of his time goes to newspapers, a part to study, a part to socializing, and all of his time goes to being the sound, rounded young man named Ken Willcox. Still, Ken appears to most of us, most of the time, in the role of newspaper editor-extraordinaire, and we can see all of his various talents best displayed by examining him in that role. An ideal publishing group works like an ideal society, with the work divided according to talents among many and all functioning together to produce a workable whole. It seems, particularly in school publications, that this printing ideal is more difficult to attain than the social ideal. The Blake Torch is no exception. As editor, Ken must first plan the entire paper: stories, pictures and all — and then try to coordinate his workers to produce the creation and the various printing facilities to make it a reality. In the end, naturally, he winds up doing most of the planning, layout, censoring, proof-correcting, and even writing, himself. This all requires more than intelligence and stamina: it requires an ability to get along with people, to know what their tastes are, and it requires enormous patience. The success of these qualities in Ken has been confirmed by the praise given to his paper — which Mr. Henderson has called the best he’s ever seen. In addition to the Torch, other accomplishments lie in Ken's wake. Three years ago a canoe trip with Mr. Fisher instilled in Ken an interest in fishing. As if one newspaper were not enough, he has assumed editorship of the Minneapolis Junior Achievement paper in his first year on the job. His schoolwork reflects the same success as his other activities. Civility costs nothing and buys everything. Lady Mary Wortlcy Montagu KENNETH ALAN WILLCOX Wrestling VI; Baseball VI; Publications IV.V.VI, Editor-in-Chief Torch VI; B Club VI; Glee Club VI. Entered Blake 1959 Wrestling IV,VI; Dramatics, VI; Publications IV,V,VI; Art Club V,VI. Entered Blake 1949 LEIGHTON My eternal soul, Redeem your promise ... Rimbaud ... between the — and the — falls the shadow' ... He has got the idea. He has an absolute knack for making it work. Now we want to know, why does he never put it into play ... ? ... between the — and the — falls the shadow' ... He knows. He has our glad hand for being among the few who do. Now just where does he get for all his knowing? Nowhere. Now why is this? Because he is the come on, the why not try, the sure, why not. Because he wastes all his perfectly valuable time just being around. Having a round face, a square collar, a firm square hand on the world. But the face only smiles — we suspect that collar pre-forms every great aspiration - and the hand will not toss that ball and make it bounce. Because this is a nice guy, who smiles. Because this is an “excellent employee on an unemployed morning. Because this is one of the guys, whose collar and tie wear a nod, says yes. Why, Will, why not do that much for yourself? Why not forget us a while, and go out and roll that ball for your own? Tear up the green why don’cha!?!. Maybe it’s just as well he doesn’t. JAMES WILKIE Sports BACK ROW, L to R: Schooling, Aby. Johnson. Ritchie, Andrews, Fowler (manager) FRONT ROW: Phillippi, Taylor, Skramstad. Ebin, Burns, Lowry, Black. Stephens ROW 2: Fisher (assistant man- Brooks (captain), Wonson, Quest, Lewin. agrr), Hawkinson, Edie, Reid, Punch, Poindexter, West, Markle, VARSITY FINISHES FIFTH FROM LAST “We’re Greener Than a Cob This Tear, Boys!” No team can exist without players. But how good can a team be if it has players but no leadership? The answer is evident. The leadership that creates a good team from a group of boys comes from two sources. The primary- and most authoritative leadership must come from the coaching staff, and the “esprit dc corps and the personality of the team must come from the leaders of the boys — the captains. What is a coach? The coach is to the team more than the teacher is to the student, but the similarity is obvious. A coach’s primary job is to instruct his players. He must teach them the fundamentals of the sport. But teaching is just the first step. When the boys have sufficiently mastered the fundamentals, the coach must become an organizer. He must put together the best of the separate ingredients to produce the best whole unit. He must help the most accomplished players improve constantly and he must help those who have deficiencies to overcome them. When the team approaches a good performance, the coach must then work harder. He cannot let the team become self-satisfied. He must instill in them the desire to become even better. The coach must control the mental attitude of the team so that they can win without becoming complacent and “sure” and can lose without becoming dejected and stagnant in the quagmire of hopelessness. The job of the coach, in summary, involves education, organization, and psychology. The captain has both a similar and different job. He must be the natural leader of the team. He must show how the work is to be done by doing it well himself. He must be the first to undergo the unpleasant tasks, and he must pull the team 90 through them. By his example, he must make his team mates ready to work. The captain, as a representative of the team must form a liaison between the team and the coaching staff. His is the duty of keeping the team and the coaches close together and well informed. Perhaps the most difficult task of the captain is his formation, by volition or inadvertently, of the personality of the team. A team with a captain who doesn’t care also cares little. If a captain has no faith in his team, it probably will not amount to much. A team with a captain who has confidence and the desire to win will acquire that confidence and desire. A captain, then, shapes the personality of the team. A team cannot exist without players. But even if it has the necessary ingredients, it cannot become a good team unless it has the important leadership which excellent coaches and captains provide. Blake Won 6 Lost 2 Opponents 22 Cambridge 19 6 Pacclli 0 44 Concordia 0 42 Elk River 0 0 Shattuck 13 ! o Minnehaha 7 33 Brcck 13 13 S.P.A. 0 ! 160 Totals 52 91 Blake School has been a-building on top of the hill, and so has the Blake football team. Things have been fine on the gridiron, and they should continue that way in the foreseeable future. This year’s squad made a commendable 6—2 record for the full season, including a dignified tic for second in the conference. Next year, that elusive championship should be well within reach; this season, it very nearly yielded to us. The Hilltoppers exploded for four straight triumphs to open the season. Hard-won victories over Cambridge and Pacclli ended long winning streaks for those two rather dismayed institutions. Then Concordia “got conked,” 4 1—0, in an awesome display of diverse scoring style. Elk River, the pride of the Rum Valley conference, stepped forward next, with an almost identical result. So far, so good — but the league’s four windup games arc always the toughies that demand an almost unattainable maintaining of peak morale over a long stretch. Down to Shattuck we sped, and there the bubble burst. No particular events of that afternoon stand out in the memory. We simply lost a rugged battle, 13—0, to a physically big squad that was determined to rebound from its preceding loss to Brcck. The Shad’s spirit was high, and their size sufficed to cope with Blake’s running game, our only offensive weapon at that time. Captain John Brooks stiff-armed exhaustion in an inspiring display of competitiveness, but victory was just too much to ask on this particular day. Frustration of a different sort confounded the Bears the next week. For from the start of this game it was plain that the ‘Haha’s could be “Had.” This was the season’s most interesting contest. Three times during the first half Blake showed the power to move the ball — until Old Man Fumble stunted each promising drive. Meanwhile, ‘Haha had found little to laugh about on offense, except for the one play that made the day for them. Flanker-end Ed Nixon, 92 the six-foot-five hoop star, had indeed looked ominous as he ran his patterns. But defensive halfback Greg Stephens kept Nixon fairly well locked up. Nixon’s one opening came on a pass that was batted up and down — and here his basketball prowess served him well. He finally grabbed the tipped ball and made a brief run with it for the game’s only score. 7—0 should not have stood up through the second half, but it did. Blake’s running game, headed by Pete Markle, Tom Skramstad, and Captain Brooks, took the Bears far, but never quite to the goal. The final touch of heartbreak occurred when the final gun barely clipped our brilliantly successful drive of some sixty yards in three desperation plays, all side-line passes to Skramstad. This game matched last year’s defeat by Shattuck as the disappointment of the season. 93 But once again a happy ending ensued. “Let’s go out and have some fun with the big boys!” urged Chief Wonson and Bill Glenn. It was a tall order against a championship-bound club. But the boys obliged with a resounding 33—13 rumble. Here Blake’s budding passing attack perked up, as quarterback Pete Wonson pried the game open with a deft floater to captain-elect Tony Phillippi for a fast score. Whereupon Wonson and Bob Andrews joined the cast of runners and scampered right away with the Mustangs' title hopes. Coach Glenn has often been heard to say, in reference to the Blake schedule, “All football is divided into three parts. We have the non- 94 conference openers, the ordinary league games, and S.P.A.!” So we can imagine the happiness of coaches and school alike when the Academy fell once again in a 13—0 tusscl. Blake’s tough line, much of which will return next fall, knocked the props out from the Acads’ offense. The Hilltoppers themselves did not score until the second half, but eventually they did assemble a varied and effective attack. Wonson’s throwing accuracy paid well, and when a desperate but diabolical S.P.A. gambit of quick kick just missed getting them the ball in Blake territory, their hopes collapsed. Then reserve-back Bob Edie took up where his brother John had left off in ’61. He gave Blake its second touchdown late in the game on a fifteen-yard sweep of the left. This distinctly successful season culminated in the presentation of six all-conference positions to members of the Blake team. Offensive linemen John Quest, Bill Black, and Mark Bums joined backs Andrew's, Brooks, and Skramstad in this honor. Brooks’ gratifying response to the challenge of guiding the squad as sole captain won him Blake’s award as “Most Outstanding Player,” and the versatile Skramstad’s rise from J.V. to Varsity prominence in one year earned him the Glcnn-YVonson trophy for determination. 95 JV ADDICTED TO CHAMPIONSHIPS Summer football practice began on August 17 with the usual amount of moans and groans resulting from the first set of wind sprints and the strenuous physical contact. However, with the advice and effort of the head coaches, Mr. Holcombe and Mr. Mez- enga, and their assistants, Pete Reike and Sherm Malkerson, the J.V. soon found themselves in fine physical shape, ready to meet the coming season. During the pre-season scrimmages, the team progressed rapidly and showed themselves admirably against the opposition. At the last scrimmage the Cocaptains were announced: Warren Malkerson and Bob Dawes. The two able captains encouraged the team greatly, and after mediocre games against Glen Lake and Edina, led the team to a victorious season. The high points of the losing effort against Edina were marked by the two long touchdown passes from quarterback Dave Lindstrom to halfback Tom Von Kuster. Not discouraged by the previous week’s loss, the J.V. went to Benildc looking for a victory’. It was a complete team effort, and after Judd Kutchcr scored on a sweeping run, the defense went to work and held Benildc scoreless to defeat them 6 to 0. Encouraged by the victory, the team went on to defeat St. Louis Park in a game whose outstanding player was Marc Roberts, subbing in the halfback spot for Judd Kutchcr, who had been injured. The low point of the year was the game with Hopkins. Poor tackling mainly caused Blake’s loss. The first half was a rather atrocious display of football, but the J.V. rallied strongly and definitely dominated the second half. Still, as the gun marked the end of the game, they found themselves disappointed on the one yard line with the 13 to 12 score in Hopkins’ favor. The vigorous drills and scrimmages of the ensuing week paid off in the first conference game — the one with Minnehaha. With fine passing and running the team tallied 30 points and held the opponent scoreless. The second conference rival was Brcck and again the J.V. proved itself a fine team. In this game every halfback did his share of scoring: the outcome of this rout was Blake 42, Brcck, 12. Only SPA remained to fight it out with Blake for the championship. The J.V. put forth a great team effort and romped over their seasoned rivals 23 to 6 to retain the conference crown for the fifth year in a row. This championship team feels strongly indebted to coaches Holcombe and Mezzenga for the training which developed them to be worthy of their honor. BACK ROW. L to R: Holcombe, Humphrey, Everts, Hrfflrfinger, Funk, Homs, MacDonald, Berman. Mair, Bertram, Finn, DeHaven, Deans, Holier, Gmitro, Dayton, Lundholm, Watson, Anderson. Cousins, Bean FRONT ROW: Ringer. Florey, Schmidt, Kulchcr, Kutcher, Behrcnds, Roberts, Lindstrom, Malkerson, Dawes. Randolph, Newhall, Aldrich. Nadler, Denver, Jones. Mezzenga. Blake Won 5, Lost 2 Opponents 12 Edina 21 6 Bcnildc 0 25 St. Louis Park 7 12 Hopkins 13 30 Minnehaha 0 42 Brcck 12 23 SPA 6 150 Totals 59 97 Scores Blake won 4 lost 1 Opponents 0 Benilde 25 40 Edina 19 6 Glen Lake 0 20 Breck 0 12 S.P.A. 0 78 Total 44 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL BOASTS FINE RECORD This year’s Freshman team started the year with little experience and practice before the first game. But with the fine coaching of Mr. West and Mr. Strieker, the Freshmen were able to finish the season with a respectable 4 to 1 record. In the opening game, the Freshmen were unable to stop a strong Benilde team and lost 25 to 0. The second game of the year was with Edina, and it ended in a 40 to 19 decision for Blake. Each starting back except the quarterback scored two touchdowns in the game. The second team also got much-needed game experience. The Freshmen were then matched against a hardhitting Glen Lake team and managed to win 6 to 0. Tom Hcffelfingcr’s long drive for a touchdown was the climax of the game. Brcck was the next opponent for the Freshmen, and once again Blake was victorious this time by a score of 20 to 0. Roddy West, Steve Williams, and Dave Bush scored. The following week the Freshmen held spirited practices in preparation for the big game with S.P.A. and only through a fine team effort were they able to win by a score of 12 to 0. The scoring was the work of Bruce Laidlaw and Roddy-West. The Freshmen starting line-up included Spence Peterson and Dave Bush at the ends, Roger Roc and Richard Erickson at the tackles, Paul Goldsmith and Doug Donaldson at the guards, Rolf Tumquist at center; Bruce Laidlaw at quarterback; Captain Tom Hcffclfingcr and Roddy West at the halfbacks. Scott Jimmcrson was manager. 98 Soccer made an inglorious debut at Blake a year ago, but this year it became a second fall varsity sport by vote of the M.I.S.L. With many returning players already familiar with the fundamentals of the game, the team improved considerably from last year. Its record of five victories, two losses, and one tic was a marked improvement and earned the Bears a second place finish in the conference. The season began at Minnehaha with the Indians shooting forty times and winning, 2 to 0. A return to the home field brought a quick recovery as Blake overcame the defending champion Brcck to win 20 to 0. The home field continued to be beneficial as the Edina Soccer Club was beaten twice by scores of 1 to 0 and 4 to 0. The Bears continued their mastery' over Breck, this time at the Mustangs’ home field, by winning a close game 1 to 0. Now the team had become a confident, solid unit. However, the powerful Minnehaha players scored quickly and frequently to capture the conference title by defeating Blake 5 to 1. Shattuck traveled to Blake and, in the hardest fought game of the season, held the Bears to a scoreless tie. Blake hit a high point in the final game of the season with St. Thomas. The Cadets, who had been thought invincible, fielded a team which consisted of only one American among eleven players. With co-captain Tom Cross leading the offense and Bob Hanold, the other co-captain, playing his best game as goalie, the Bears were able to destroy the St. Thomas legend by accomplishing its sixth shutout of the season, 2 to 0. Only through the patience and effort of its three coaches, Mr. Campeau, Mr. Berg, and Mr. Rcplogle, was the team able to attain its great improvement. And it justifiably is hoped that another season’s experience will enable Blake to be even more successful next year. 99 EXPERIENCE PA TS OFF FOR BOB’S SOCCERETTES Starting from one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams ever, this year’s hockey team accomplished what only one other team has ever done, an undisputed MISL Championship with an overall record of 17 wins — 4 losses. During the Christmas vacation the green “six” gained valuable experience and conditioning with Mr. Anderson’s famous skating drills and with numerous non-conference games. Before league play started this team had compiled a 6—2 record with one of the two season highlights coming with an upset over an always strong Cretin team 8—7 (overtime). This was the impetus needed to start the team on its way to the championship. TOP ROW: Mr. Van Santvoord, Mr. Wen, Doerr H., Lack. West, Ritchie, Lowry, Keith, Schmidt, Aldrich, Dawes B. MIDDLE ROW: Having defeated Breck, Shattuck, Wayzata, and S.P.A., an overconfident team suffered its only league loss to Minnehaha. The second half of the league season the team approached with more caution. Because of the recently learned lesson, the Hilltoppcrs handily defeated Breck, Shattuck, Bcnildc, and S.P.A. In the deciding championship game w ith Minnehaha, an inspired team played its best game of the season beating Minnehaha 4—3 (overtime). In the MISL Invitational Hockey Tournament, Blake lost to S.P.A. 3—6 in the semifinals, but captured third place by defeating Benildc 4—3. VVint Ritchie Captain HOC Crane, Mnrkle, Boskrrvillc, Brooks, Dayton, Ncwhall, Bloom, Harder. SCORES KEY Blake vs. Opponent 3 .... . . Minnetonka 0 4 .... St. Thomas 0 1 .. .. . . St. Louis Park 0 5 . . St. Agnes I 2 .... St. Bernards 4 2 .... Edina 5 8 . . Cretin 7 4 . . Breck 1 9 . Shattuck 0 4 Wayzata 3 8 1 . . Minnehaha 2 6 Breck 1 10 .... . Shattuck 0 2 .... . Benilde 1 5 .... 4 .... . Minnehaha Won 15 Lost 3 3 103 WRESTLING TEAM TOP ROW: Mr. Mranfl, Mr. Rcploglc. Maikrnon W., Qunt. Ankeny. Andrraon, Bertram, Johnaon, J., Ebin, Hawkinion, Willccot, Skranutad, Poindexter, Dean . MIDDLE ROW: Dawn, HalUtein, Johnson, K. This year’s wrestling team had the best season in its history. Mr. Mezzenga and Mr. Replogle, refining the material from last year’s experience and talent, coached the team to a 9—1 conference record and the championship. Perhaps the most important part of the team this year was its great reserve strength. It was able to make up for last year’s losses with men to spare. Whenever an A squad man was sick or hurt there was always someone to take his place. This proved invaluable in some of the closer matches. The challenge matches before each intcrscholastic match and the practice scrimmages helped to keep the varsity on its toes. Each man knew if he let down he would lose his position. Mark Kremen, George Anderson, Leo Obemdorf, and Bill Bertram were a great help whether acting in reserve or on the varsity. Also again this year we had some first year men at varsity positions. These were Jim Ebin and Steve Poindexter, two Sophomores. The tournament was somewhat of an anticlimax to the season. This fact was shown by our fourth place and our two conference champs, A1 Kremen and John Quest. There were only two runners-up from Blake — John Randolph and John Ankeny. Despite this showing I will have to say that, in my opinion, this has been one of the best wrestling seasons at Blake. We had a hustling team and the record shows it. John Quest Captain Baxter, Fiih, Pollock, Turnquist, Funk, Barnes, Punch, Davant, MacDonald BOTTOM ROW: Hull. Cornelius, Krrroen M . Fisher, Humphrey T., Kremen A., Randolph, Caswell, Obemdorf, MccrhofF. SCORES Blake vs. Opponent 36 . . . St. Thomas 15 43 ... .. Central 9 39 . . . Chaska 8 30 .... . . Wayzata 18 38 .... .. St. Thomas 12 24 .... . Marshall 20 20 .... . . Bonildc 22 26 ... . . GoldenVallcy 25 19 . Marshall 23 41 .... . Breck 11 35 .... 11 30 .... . Concordia 11 33 .... SPA 14 29 .... Minnehaha 14 35 .... . Brcck 18 37 .... 11 30 . . . Concordia 11 28 SPA 14 26 . .. Minnehaha Won 16 Lost 3 17 TOP ROW: Mr Otto, Taylor, Berman R., Walling, DeHaven, Keating, William . Heffelfinger, Bean J. BOTTOM ROW: FttOlOO, Kutchcr. Johnton B., Horn , Hickok, Brook C., van Du en, Me- Dunihrath, Wunach, Shronts, Mair, Kutcher. Gold rick, Evartt. MIDDLE ROW: HrfTrlfinger M., MacDonald, SWIMMING This year the swimming teams record was seven wins and six losses; and although this record may not be outstanding, it has shown that over the past few years the team has become much stronger. For the past three years the team has not been able to post a winning season. This is partially due to the fact that other area swimming teams have acquired their own pools. However this year Blake turned the tide and posted a winning record. Another encouraging fact, or at least somewhat encouraging, was that Blake was badly beaten only once, this at the hands of Benildc. All the other losses were not decided until the last, or last few events of the meet. A third encouraging fact about this team was that it had the ability to rebound after a losing meet. Probably the most significant examples of this are the Hutchinson meets. Blake lost the first meet 49 to 46, but came back to win the second 53 to 43. This year the team was definitely sparked by its six Seniors; yet the unsung heroes were the Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, who provided the depth which is necessary for any winning team. I am confident that with the new pool Blake mermen will post a winning season next year. But this will happen only if the team shows the same desire and unity that it did this year. 106 Bart Taylor Captain TOP ROW: Mr. Crosby, Brackett, Johnson C., Cray, Knoblauch D., Ginkrl, Kelly, I anieU. Cousins, Knoblauch F., Whitman, Jones, Mr. Andenon. BOTTOM ROW: Ringer Brown, Erickson, Sidenber , Watson, Brooks H., Rees, West R., Doctt H JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY Raudenbush, Edie D., Sadler, Edmonds, Hunter, Mr. Pollock, Lindstrom, Johnson W., OgUnsky, Lundholm, Dcavrr. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 107 The 1963 season was filled with thrills and excitement, as the Blake Track Team again had a successful year winning the MISL championship for the eighth year out of the last nine. Blake entered the State Indoor Track Meet this year as defending champion. The team had only two men who scored in last year's meet; but the Hilltoppers came within 4 2 points of retaining the crown, losing to Benilde. Aby and Hawkinson were first place winners in the meet. The following week the Thinclads faced the Carlcton freshmen. Blake lost the meet, but gained invaluable experience on the Carlcton track. On a rainy afternoon Blake met Mound, Bloomington, and Wayzata. Bloomington won with depth the deciding factor. The first home meet proved disappointing as Blake lost to Richfield in a triangular meet, De LaSalle being the third team. Much improvement was evident in this meet, however. The 880 relay (Hawkinson, Judd and Jim Kutchcr, and Von Kustcr) won its first race, Johnson took the pole vault, and Albrecht defeated two men who had beaten him TOP ROW: Mr. Llambace, Mr. Dxnielion, Poindexter, J. Johnton, Dawes, Crane, Brackett. Randolph. Ebin, Jimmenon, Heffclfinger, Hawkinson, Hallstrin, Davant. SECOND ROW: C. Johnson, Deans, West, Kutchcr, Oglaraky, Green, B Johson. Mair, DcHavrn, Christo- TRA in the Indoor. The season’s nadir was the loss at the hands of Shattuck, the first in the history of Blake Track. A triangular conference meet with SPA and Breck was to be the cindcrmcn's first victory, as a result of a truly all-out team effort. For the first time in four years Blake was invited to the Rochester Relays. It soon became apparent that of the twenty schools competing Aquinas of La Cross had the most outstanding team; yet Blake did very well, placing second to Aquinas. Hawk was a standout in this meet as he won the low hurdles with a new Blake and meet record of 20:00, took second in the 100, took third in the broad jump, and anchored the 880 relay to a second place. Cocaptain Black was another winner for Blake. One sole consolation for this meet was that Blake beat Benilde, thus setting up the “rubber match against Benilde the following week. In having evened the score with Benilde at the Rochester Relays, Blake set out to prove definitely that it had the better team. Benilde was crushed 70 to 48 in one of Blake’s best performances. Hawk phenon, Ginkrl, Couura, Kutcher, Von Kiutrr, Knoblauch BOTTOM ROW: Arnold, Humphrey, F.vart , Albrecht, Van Duirn, Taylor. Mr. Bettrli, Black, Hawkinson, Skramitad, Behrend , McGoldrkk, Hanold. CK had a perfect day, winning his four events. Other winners for Blake were Albrecht in the highs; Black, discus; Aby, shot put; Johnson, pole vault; Kutcher, 220. The shot putters swept the first three places with Aby, Johnson, and Poindexter. The discus men took the first two places with Black and DeHaven. The sprinters finally began to come into their own, placing first and second in the 100 and first and third in the 220. In all Blake won twelve out of fourteen events. From this meet on, Blake was to go undefeated. Hill, ranked first in the Catholic Conference, was met and demolished in Blake’s next meet. Shattuck remained the only school barring Blake from the unofficial Private and Parochial title. All doubt of who was the superior team was quickly removed when Blake beat the Shads 68 to 60. The hurdlers were again superb — first, second, and third in the highs and first and second in the lows. John Randolph won the pole vault, going his highest (ten feet) and Johnson took second while participating on a ripped and swollen leg. Thus Blake revenged its earlier defeat to Shattuck and became clearly the best independent team in the state. Blake then culminated its regular meet season by scoring 101 points to 38 for Minnehaha and 13 for Concordia. Blake had an outstanding day in all events, and this excellent finish set the stage for the MISL Conference Meet. This meet, the climax of the season, was held at Carlcton College. Co-captain Taylor’s winning the 440 in a thrilling race set the tone for the meet. Blake’s depth proved to be too much for Shattuck, the closest contender. Chub Bettels’ excellent coaching was a big factor in the success of the team. His hard work helped develop the potential in each team member. Chub was assisted by Dan Danielson; George Llambacc, a new coach this year who came to us from Cuba; Richard Van Santvoord; Phil Martin; and John Crosby with the junior varsity. TOP ROW: Edie B., Whitman, Marklr. Schmidt, Stephen , Raudenbinh, Rohert . BOT- BAS EE The reawakening of spring marked the beginning of a new season of America’s National Pasttime. The fragrance of the gym witnessed Iron Mike pitching ball after ball — and n'er a batter could hit it. But the weather improved and the team moved to the fresh mud of outdoors. There the not-so-Iron Chief pitched — and was clobbered. This year’s team was marked by two predominate factors: inexperience and great potential — with an emphasis on the former. Only two seniors, one of whom had played on the JV last year, were on the squad. Youth was revealed in the choice of Junior Pete Wonson as Captain. After weeks of practice the team began its non-conference season. Slugger Greg Stephens, however, suffered an unfortunate injury when he stepped in a gopher hole warming up before the first game. Nevertheless, the team managed to beat Edina, Elk River, and Mound while losing to Southwest and Richfield. The preparation was finished and eager, expectant eyes nervously awaited the conference season. Breck, defending champions, with “Bonus Baby” Bob Williams (complete with major league scouts in attendance) was the first opponent. Both the “Baby” and Pete Wonson pitched solid 3-hittcrs, striking out eight, but the Hilltoppers lost 1 to 0 on a lousy, cheap, lucky first inning run. The team traveled to Shat tuck where a complete and disgraceful fielding collapse in the seventh inning allowed the Redmen to win 7 to 6 after having trailed 6 to 1 going into the inning. Pitcher Pete Marklc gave up only two hits and witnessed a passed ball by catcher Bob Schoening which let in the winning run. The home field saw a change of fortune (or was it a change of venue?). The Bears beat SPA and Minnehaha solidly and shocked Concordia, coming from three runs behind in the seventh inning to move into the first division. The “Baby” and Breck relumed — to state the result would be superfluous. But Shattuck journeyed to the hill and, in “Our Finest Hour,” the Red- TOM ROW: Mr. Edit, Docrr H„ Ringtr, Hamilton, Wornon P.. Bum., Bloom. Mr. Womon. ML men were humiliated at the hands of Wonson’s two-hitter. Second place was ours! Only Concordia, SPA, and Minnehaha remained. Weak pitching and sloppy fielding allowed a rapid deflation of Blake’s hopes. Concordia staved off a late rally to beat the Bears 8 to 7 in ten innings. SPA, greatly improved over their last game, nearly ruined the season for the collapsing nine. Only a slugging 9 to 5 victory over last place Minnehaha at the tuberculosis sanitorium of Veteran Field saved the year. The Hilltoppers took third in the conference despite a season of great expectations — and disillusionment. Coaches Chief Wonson and Jack Edic deplored the lack of hitting in the bottom half of the order and the loss of Greg Stephens and Bob Schocning, each for half the season. Pete Wonson, whose record speaks for itself, was awarded the Bradshaw-Mintener Trophy. Oh well, graduation losses will be slight and tomorrow is another day. BATTING T Iavcr AB R RBI Avc. Wonson 50 7 21 14 .420 Stephens 16 3 5 2 .312 Edic 46 13 14 3 .304 Bums 47 12 12 5 .255 Marklc 48 10 12 8 .250 Schocning 23 3 5 3 .217 Hamilton 24 4 5 8 .208 Schmidt 15 3 3 2 .200 Whitman 41 5 7 5 .173 Roberts 43 2 5 2 .116 Bloom 20 4 2 1 .100 Ringer 45 1 4 3 .089 Raudenbush 15 1 1 1 .067 Doerr 5 1 0 0 .000 PITCHING Plavcr G Inn. w L ERA. Wonson 10 47 3 4 0.89 Roberts 7 35 3 1 1.00 Marklc 6 29 2 2 2.90 Mead . Mr. Pollock, Harder, Nadi, Lack, Ritchie, Many people considered this year's tennis team the best in Blake’s history, if not in the history of the entire state. Starting the season with seven returning lettermcn from a championship, undefeated team, coach Pollock viewed the prospects as exceedingly bright. The team had already amassed a string of 24 straight wins over the last year’s undefeated season. The school record for consecutive victories stood at 37. Blake needed a clean sweep of everybody to pass this record. But pass it we did, but not without some anxious moments in both Shattuck matches. TENN The season opened with the seven top men playing against Edina and Minnetonka. They were: Captain Dave Nash, Bruce Bean, Ernie Lack, Robbie Keith, Wint Ritchie, Ted Meads, and Steve Bowen. Both teams fell easy prey to Blake’s hungry netmen. As usual we had to play Shattuck early in the season on their courts. By this time Phil Harder had replaced Steve Bowen at number two doubles. The automatic winners, Bean and Ritchic-Keith, came through as usual so that we needed one more match for the victory. Ernie Lack at third singles provided the margin as he played his finest tennis all year in i Keith, Gray, Bean B., Hunter, Bowen S. rallying from a 5—0 defeat in the first set. The final was 4—1 as Nash won at first singles while second doubles lost. Concordia, Minnehaha, Breck, and S.P.A. fell at the hands of Blake in the next three weeks. The second Shattuck match was perhaps the highlight of the season. The automatics won, but the other three matches had progressed to the final set. All we needed to win the championship was a win in one of the three remaining matches. Just as he did last year against Shattuck, Ted Meads won the leading set. Happiness exploded in the hearts of Blake as Phil and Ted walked off the court. Again the score was 4—1. The last four matches pushed us above the 37 mark and a new record was set. Much credit should be given to Steve Gray, Andy Hunter, and Steve Bowen, who practiced diligently for next year. The team also wishes to thank Mr. Pollock for his tremendous coaching and we hope that next year, with 4 lettermen including Captain Robbie Keith, that Blake can up that string to 52. Mr. Glenn, Reid, Berman M., Pickier, Dayton, Clarke, Karat . GOLF The golf team opened this season very optimistically. It was one of the earliest openings for golf ever at Blake and there were six returning lettermen to take advantage of this. They were Captain Jack Pickier, Steve Clarke, Bruce Karat , John Reid, Mick Berman, and Mark Dayton. The first two weeks were spent in practice for the ten game conference schedule and two non-conference matches. Blake opened its season on April 17 against a strong Edina team which finished third in the Lake Conference. The match went down to the final hole where Jack Pickier defeated Edina’s ace, a state high school tournament qualifier, to spur Blake on to an 8—4 victory. In the second match Blake trampled St. Thomas 11 a — a, in sub 40 degree weather, led by Steve Clarke’s 40. Most of the players were more interested in holding on to their clubs than playing golf, but the caliber of play still showed that the team could play winning golf in any type of weather. After battling the Spring showers which off and on haunted the team all season, Blake opened the con- ference schedule at Brcck. The match resulted in an easy 10 a — 1 a victory for Blake. The next match proved to be the highlight of the year. Blake traveled to Faribault to take on Shat-tuck who is always almost unbeatable at home. But there, Blake played excellent golf on a strange course and won the match which eventually meant the conference championship. This was followed by a 12—0 trouncing of Concordia to set up the first match with S.P.A. The golf team worked hard for this match and rose to a high key mentally. Unfortunately though, golf is very unpredictable. It is very difficult to keep golf games at their peaks. Thus Blake had an off-day against the Academy and were beaten 10—2 by S.P.A. by scores of 37,39,39,40. But Blake bounced back against Minnehaha and won 10—2. Starting the second round of conference play, Blake defeated Brcck, Shattuck, Concordia, and Minnehaha, to win the conference crown. 114 Taylor, Mr. Parks, Quest, Won son. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Blake Athletic Association is the largest organization in the school. Its members include those students in the upper five forms. The money appropriated for the athletic budget is drawn from a $15 fee paid by each student and subsequently covers the cost of uniforms, equipment maintenance, transportation to and from athletic events, and the fees for the officials. This year, as in years of the past, the Athletic .Association has made it a practice to lead any sport functions and sport banquets. To deal with any athletic problems there has been set up an Athletic Advisor)' Board composed of the Headmaster, Director of Athletics, the coaches, and the captains of varsity teams. This year’s officers arc Bart Taylor, president; Pete Wonson, vice president; John Quest, secretary; and Mr. Parks, treasurer. Much credit should be given to Mr. Parks, who as always has done an outstanding job of balancing the budget, and to Mr. I.und-holm, who has helped provide for a steady budget by offering sports equipment at a very low cost. It has been traditional that at the end of the year the Athletic Association perform one more function, the awarding of a trophy letter to each senior. On this letter is embroidered the athletic record of the student’s high school years. As in years of past, the Blake athletic program has again provided every participant with the spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship which can not be found through any other program. 115 SEATED: Lowry, Mr. Hendenon, Blark, Baker. STANDING: Plimpton, Rehm, Dayton, Laidlaw, Krcmcn STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Blake Student Council has focused most of its attention on creating new ways to improve the school. Thanks to the fine student body, faculty participation, and the genius of the council, many new procedures and devices have been installed which have already proved most beneficial to the school. The Student Council this year was composed of Bill Black, John Baker, Bob Lowry, Stan Rehm, Mark Dayton, Bruce Laidlaw, and Chuck Plimpton. The council began its year by sponsoring a New Boys' Picnic to be held annually in the latter part of August. It is a new tradition at Blake that the Council, with the help of the Service Committee spoasor a picnic to acquaint the new boys with the school. In September the Council listed several objectives for the rest of the year. Among these were: to provide better communication among the students the Council, and the faculty; to create a better sense of respect for personal property; to increase school spirit; and to create more inter-school activities among the MISL schools. Several open Council meetings and the reading of Council minutes in chapel helped to better the communications problem. A large meeting of the Student Councils of Northrop, St. Mary’s, and Summitt was held on March 4; it was deemed most successful by all participants. As a result, this type of meeting has been made an annual practice. Besides these new activities, the Council performed its normal duties of sponsoring dances, selling book covers, and distributing student rosters. The Student Council would like to thank Mr. Henderson and the entire school for the greater backing and patience for its activities during the year. 118 The school year proved near-catastrophic for the Union, or so it seemed, when a very influential opposing group, the Confederacy, gained growing support. However, it was soon evident that the Confederacy was not really planning to invade the Union’s meetings; soon both Unionists and Confederates were mingling happily at Confederate parties. Despite this friendly competition, the Union meetings were characterized by a great variety of opinions and ideas. The election of its members was quite objective, thus enabling this year's meetings to be very stimulating. Many Blake students do not have a good idea of what a Union meeting really accomplishes. On a typical Thursday evening the members meet for dinner at 5:30. After the meal, it is time to choose the extemp speaker; the choice is made by a simple lottery. A guest speaker, usually a faculty member, is also present. Surfeited, the members proceed to the library for the meeting. After roll-call, the prepared speaker gives his talk, which is followed by a lively discussion. The extemp speaker and guest speaker follow suit. After the talks, ideas from them arc discussed collectively. The meeting ends with the singing of the Alma Mater. The Union had several concrete contributions this year. The co-cducational seminar with Northrop was sponsored by the Union and proved very successful. However the significance of the Union lies not in the physical contributions, but in the character development of its members. Each member increases his speaking ability and opens his mind to views and personalities quite different from his own. Because of the character of the Union, it must remain small, but Blake benefits from its presence in many ways. The Union broadens the mind and spirit of its members and boosts Blake by enriching its students. The intangible ways in which Union members benefit extend beyond the doors of the library’; the atmosphere in which the athlete, bibliophile, suburbian, atheist, and puritan mingle to exchange ideas gives immeasurable benefits to the men of the Union. This year the Union extends deep appreciation to Mr. H. Lundholm, faculty adviser, for making this organization a success. UNION SEATED: Wat. Keith, Markle, Newhall, I.owry, Bran, Mr. Lund- INC: Ankeny, Taylor, Blark, Ritchie, Mcerhoff, Clarke, Hickok, holm, Thomaa, Moos, Kelly, Burns, Reid. Punch, Kremen. STAND- Humphrey. PUBLIC Vs 4 yf l i 1 Moo Mr. Campcau, Hamilton, Melamed Willcox Punch, Obemdorf ATI ON S Flinsch, Black, Mr. McCaull Thomas Fulton, Krvmcn DEBATE This year, as every year, found a rowdy group of compulsive arguers, known formally as debaters, sharpening their tongues and pacing off to test their verbosity against similar groups throughout the state. Led by the best talker of them all, Mr. Edic, the group began with high spirits as Doug Melamed proclaimed that this was the year to win the national championship— what folly. The varsity team of Greg Hickok and Bill Kelly, affirmative; and Doug Melamed and Bruce Karatz, negative; set out early to prepare the topic, “Resolved: that the Unites States should promote a common market for the Western Hemisphere.” Although politely labeled “inexperienced” by Mr. Eidc, the team was determined to bring home some trophies. Tensions mounted as the season approached! After a preliminary tournament at Worthington, the team journeyed to Hutchinson on November 10, where they finished third in a field of twenty-three to add fuel to their fires of glory. At Hamline, the following week, Doug Melamed received an individual speaking award as did Greg Hickok at St. Cloud in January. Winter vacation was broken by a weekend trip to Mankato. (What a way to spend a vacation!) Here was the biggest disappointment of the season: at the end of the first day the team led the tournament, but they then lost three out of the last four debates to fall behind. The cross-examination season, which differs from the Oregon or standard debate in that the contestants can question each other directly, began at Alexander Ramsey on January 20. Here Doug Melamed was given the award as best speaker of the tournament. FOURTH ROW: Keuhn. FUh, Humphrey, Levy, Rehm, Heffejfinger, Ed-mundi. Ebin, Daniels, Dayton, Trach, Malkerson, Hawkinson, Rauden-bush. THIRD ROW: Judd Kutrher, Norby, Otto, Zalk, Anderson Dunk-erly, Homs, Dave Christopherson, Finn, Nadler, Laidlaw, Wonson, Green, 122 TEAM At the National Forensic League Regional Tournament in February’ the team won three and lost three to finish a disappointing fifth. Nevertheless the team finished with a respectable forty and twenty-six record for the year; and, although they brought home no trophies, they tried. The climax of the season was the annual Strieker Cup debate held in Chapel on February 24. On one side was the distinct and scholarly Greg Hickok quietly discussing the merits of various contentions; on the other was Doug Melamed, at times screaming, at others, pleading with an emotion tinged voice, always flailing his arms about like a mad man. In the middle were Bruce Karat , and Bill Kelly, desperately trying to honestly debate without gimmicks. In the end, the Affirmative scored a smashing upset, halting the Negative’s winning streak at thirteen and bringing a massive hemmorhage to Karat ’ cerebral ego. The Strieker Cup itself was awarded to Doug Melamed as the outstanding debater. And so, alas, another year of debate has ended. Else. SECOND ROW: Schncll, Krrrncn, Hull, Sidenberg, Wilentky, Cooper, Dave Eide, Cox, Al Krcmcn. Weber, Harm, John MacDonald. FRONT ROW: Mr. Crosby, Thomas, Karaiz. Melamed, Hickok, Kelly, Mr. Eide, Mr. Fisher. 123 BACK ROW: Humphrey, Heffelfinger, Behrends, Bertram, Rit- Doerr, Raudenbuih. SECOND ROW: Ebe, MacDonald, Archie, Bowen, Wonaon, Baker, Bean, Schmidt. THIRD ROW: R. nold, Deaver, D. Eidc, Jone� , Wunach, Cox, Otto, M. Wonaon. Eide, West, Dean . Dayton Ingalls, Malkerton, Flat , I.undholm. SEATED: Black, Nan Oson, Hickok. WAITERS When lunch boll rings, many hungry students arc unaware of what goes on behind the doors of Connor’s Cook Hall. However, it is of no surprise to regular waiters to see Joe Senior push Charlie Fowler out of line so Joe senior can get his food served first. As the waiter deftly carries out his tray balanced in one hand and as he continues his job with awe-inspiring swiftness, he is confronted with many remarks. “You can have all the potatoes you want, Bob, but first you have to wiggle your cars.” “Hey, how come Marking gets meat and we get fish?” “I don't want Connie’s creamcd-egg sandwich; so take it back and get me a peanut butter.” “Gee, John, those strawberries sure look good spilled all over my sleeve.” Well, the humble waiter succumbs to all the insults and demands of the voracious eaters, and clears off the table rapidly, often missing one or two crumbs. His ordeal is almost over and he can now look forward to sitting down and enjoying his meal. By this time he has quite an appetite and his feet are tired. He sits down to a plate piled high with potatoes and gravy oozing over the side of the plate. When desserts finally arrive, there is utter chaos and some poor soul is always crying, “Who took my dessert?” Having devoured his meal and usually part of somebody clsc's, the waiter slowly picks himself up from the table and walks to his next class. In a more serious vein, waiting has long been a tradition at Blake. Each year boys have the opportunity to cam their meals. Also there arc occasions when a waiter can earn some extra money. All in all waiting is a profitable, fun activity. It is a unique tradition at Blake that helps make Blake the great school that it is. 124 GLEE CLUB This year the Glee Club has sung at more concerts, learned more songs, and had more fun than any other Glee Club in the history' of Blake School. The fall term was a time of learning the Club’s system. The only trouble was that along with the routine the boys had to learn songs. Sir. Howard just couldn’t understand how the Club would be able to sing in its three fall term concerts as well as the Brown Glee Club could sing. In spite of all his worrying, however, the Club did very well at the M.I.S.L. concert. Of course Minnehaha pulled ahead of us when she sang the “Nutcracker Suite,” but we managed to catch up to her a little by winning hockey and wrestling. After this first concert the Glee Club entertained the Mothers Association at their annual fall meeting. The mothers, of course, said they were delighted to be able to hear the Club sing. After this concert, the Club began to practice for the joint winter concert with Northrop. In spite of the riotous joint practice, the concert went very smoothly. The one joint number was one of those spectacular songs that are so impressive to listen to that the Club got away with more mistakes than usual without being detected. The single concert of the winter term was the first road trip the Blake Glee Club has ever made. The boys all combed their hair and put on their dark socks and boarded the bus for St. Mary’s. Even though Baker had tomato juice all over the front of his shirt and the Club was asked to sing a song it had never sung before, all the St. Marys girls were impressed. Just as the Club finished and was about to run out the door so they could prevent suffocation, the St. Marys teachers corralled about one half of the boys and informed them that they had been assigned dates. Most of the seniors found their dates to be freshmen, and most of the freshmen found theirs to be seniors. In spite of all the complaining that preceded the trip, it was a success. The spring term was the time when Mr. Howard’s hairline receded as far as Lewin’s. Within the first month of the term the Club gave two concerts. The first was at the Woman’s Club, and the second was the annual Blake Spring Concert. Mr. Howard was forced to let Albrecht and Ritchie sing four songs at these concerts because he had to bribe Albrecht to make posters to advertise the concerts, and he had to let Ritchie sing himself out alone, rather than ruin the bass section with his nasal twang. All in all it was the best year the Blake Glee Club has ever had. They sang at more concerts than ever before, and they went on a road trip. Besides all this, they sang pretty well. Baker, Kelly, Hickok, Mr. Butler. Abieni: Knoblauch. SECOND HAND BOOKSTORE The Second Hand Bookstore reached a new peak of success in the last twelve months. This corporation sold more books, paid more for them, and paid higher dividends than in any other year. In addition to putting good second hand books at the disposal of the students, the Bookstore again maintained a book scholarship for the American Field Service student. A record year was made possible by the slow accumulation of a capital reserve over the previous eighteen years. The corporation expanded the volume of its business nearly twenty percent. Despite losses on texts which went out of use, the stockholders received a forty per cent dividend. Understandably pleased with their return, the smiling shareholders urged a continuation of the same policies. With the earnings retained in the treasury and expected from the sale of stock, the prediction is for a still more active Bookstore next year. Since the holders of stock in the Bookstore arc found throughout the student body and faculty, concern for the success of the corporation is spread over a large part of the school. The stock has a value of one dollar a share, with a limit of ten shares per person. When he leaves Blake, the holder surrenders the stock to the Store, which pays $1.10 for each share. The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the business of the corporation. These officers serve for two years, and each may hold twenty shares of stock. The juniors who are the vice-president and the secretary become the president and treasurer respectively in their senior year. The juniors elected last spring arc David Knoblauch, vice-president, and Bill Kelly, secretary. They will replace Greg Hickok, president, and John Baker, treasurer. Mr. Butler is the faculty adviser on the Board. Each year at the spring stockholders meeting two sophomores arc elected to fill the vacant offices for the next year. The directors exercise the functions of any corporation board. Their executive experience is supplemented, however, by such practical problems as facing wave after wave of students, all eager to sell their books before the summer. The Bookstore works on close co-operation with the faculty to avoid buying unwanted books or overstocking some texts. During the summer the officers price the books for resale throughout the coming school terms. Periodically they mail statements to the parents for purchased books. Spring sees the preparation of the annual statement and its examination by the school treasurer. Raudcnbiuh, Dunkrrlcy, uiarkc, FlinKh, Taylor, Mr. Edit. FORUM COMMITTEE The Forum Committee attempted this year to make more and better presentations to the student body. In the past, forums had been something special and somewhat infrequent; this year however, thirteen forums were held. By this means, the Committee hoped to set a precedent in making these worthwhile gatherings a regular part of Blake curriculum. The Committee, headed by Mr. Edic, assembled a list ranging from athletes to advertising men in an attempt to awaken interest in the students. From all obvious standpoints, such interest was definitely aroused as many boys approached the platform for individual questions at the end of the formal meetings. This was, of course, the ostensible object of the members of the Committee and the objective was, through student, faculty, and speaker cooperation, readily achieved. Forums arc an added attraction at Blake, complementing the regular activities; from the good results of this past year it seems that the regular forum practice will become an accepted part of Blake’s academic schedule. The Committee extends its sincere thanks to Mr. Edie for his able leadership. 127 TOP ROW: Fulton, HrffplfinRer, Ebin, Mead . Rich. Mr West M1DDI£ ROW: Da van t, MacDonald, Berman R., Pickier, Fuh, Harder, Mr. Daniebon. BOTTOM ROW: Coroeliui, Norby, Cooper, Mahlc, Dawn, Mr. Mezzcnga. SCIENCE CLUB Under the faculty guidance of Mr. Mezzcnga, the Blake School Science Club was formed. Its main purpose was to help further any interest in science which certain boys might have. At the beginning of the year the group elected officers. The results were: Ted Meads, President; Mike Fulton, Vice President; and John Bean, Secretary-Treasurer. These three boys were to work in close harmony with Mr. Mezzcnga and act as a liaison between the faculty advisor and the students of the club. Late in the fall, the club heard lectures (one being from our own Mr. West). These proved quite interesting and were well accepted by the group. In the latter part of January, Mr. Mezzcnga brought in some mice which he had been working on over at the University of Minnesota. He had been doing cancerous traasplants and studying the results. These he brought in and showed to the group going through a thorough explanation of how the cancer develops and eventually kills the mouse. He described two types of cancer. This was probably one of the most interesting things done by the group during the year. It is hoped that the Science Club will be even more of a success in the coming years. And with this increasing success it is hoped that more boys interested in science will join the club. 128 “Give it more balance; look at it from all sides, suggested Mr. Gordon as Jack Vilett dripped more glue on his massive toothpick sculpture. Mr. Gordon’s imagination and enthusiasm for the Art Club sparked interest in all of its members. Toothpick sculpture was one of the projects in which the students were interested. The first meeting of the club was held at Mr. Gordon’s home. Woody Baskcrvillc created a modem masterpiece with house paint and a jugc brush. Although the main project for the evening was to be painting, Henry Brooks was diverted and began to draw cartoons with pen and ink. George Anderson was host at the next meeting. A blot of sticky clay was given to each student to fashion into a head. For many minutes the artists worked busily molding heads with Steve Else as a model. George became bored and began experimenting with spherical shapes only to find that his work portrayed Else better than anyone elsc’s. George then changed to conical shapes and soon discovered how to make a whistle. When he began to play musical notes on it, the rest of the half-finished heads turned into Shepards whistles. Concerned with their overweight problems, Jack and A1 ran around Lake of the Isles trying to lose weight. The club also went on a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. A guide gave an interesting lecture on Ancient Egyptian Art objects. A modem metal sculpture display attracted the club to Walker An Center. The highlight of the trip was a large room filled with fiber glass shapes extending from wall to wall. The purpose of the An Club has been to familiarize students with various an processes, an objects, as well as provide a good time. The club has fulfilled all of these. ART CLUB BACK ROW: Else, Thomas, Johnson, Wilkie. Flinsch, Willcox. Oglansky. MIDDLE ROW: Fish, Mcerhoff, Hawkinson, Pollock, Fulton, Mair, Mr. Gordon. FROST ROW: Baskcrvillc, Brooks, MacDonald, New hall, Davant, Kronen. BACK ROW: Wonion. Moos, Humphery, Krrmrn. FRONT ROW: Albrecht, Punch. Mr Campeau. Absent: MacDonald. DANCE COMMITTEE This year’s dance committee coupled the ultimate in organization with supreme planning to produce its dances. Two dances in the fall, a record hop in the winter term, and one more in the spring were held to fill the Junior’s bulging treasury with money. Pete Wonson, A1 Kremen, and John MacDonald formed the hierarchy of the committee. They used the wandering system in its organization; whenever a dance was being planned, whoever happened to wander by was enlisted as a committee member. Paul Christopherson, Tony Phillippi, and Bill Kelly were among the most consistent rovers. The year’s first Blake dance, the Fall Ball, exemplified the committee’s true spirit. A week before the scheduled date, the class was informed that they were to hold a dance. After eight days of high-pressure selling tactics and hurried dates, the dance was a success. Sadie Hawkins spread her influence over our next dance. Although Blake had a scarcity of girls to invite boys to this dance, dates were acquired, Herbert Hicks provided his version of wild music, and the hickiest costumes imaginable were worn. The winter term dance was a real snow ball. Mr. Mezzenga wrestled the records as disk jockey ... All this work will go to provide experience and capital to make the JS a fabulous success. iso DRAMATICS The year of 1963 saw many new things come to pass at Blake. The ground for the new building was broken; twelve Merit finalists were in study hall one month; the basketball team finished their season in second place. But by far the most remarkable happening at Blake was, after several years of absence, a rebirth of dramatics at Blake. The Blake Dramatics Association came out of hibernation, and under the direction of Mr. Doug Holcombe, assistant direction of Mr. John Crosby, and the vocal direction of Mr. John Howard, presented two hilarious productions. “Suburbia,” the first play, depicts the foibles of living in a typical American suburb. The second production, “Virtue is its own Reward,” is a melodrama featuring a new and lively extra; it is a musical. Work, time, and effort, arc the three main qualities that made the productions the success that they were. The actors and actresses, who were from Northrop and Edina Schools, practiced at 7:00 am on week days and at least once every weekend. Previous to the performances practice was scheduled for both the morning and again after school or in the evening. Of course along with the practicing there was an accompaniment of fun-making. Wonderful new games were invented, and it goes without saying that the co-cducational teams added to the merriment. A few of the Association’s private games arc the following: Red Paint Tag, Senior Room Activities, Down the Steep, Steep Hill Ran She to Check the Glove Compartment of the Prix, Moos Baseball or Baseball With Chuck’s B. M., G.A. in the Chapel, and quit Hollering She’s Showering. Yes, the times of merriment were several but it mast be remembered, “You get that way in an all-boys school. Financially the plays were a great success. Prior to the dates of the productions, Leo Obemdorf, the stage and business manager of the Dramatics Association, asked Mr. Holcombe what he planned to use for cash to pay off the bills which had already started to flow in. Mr. Holcombe calmly replied to Leo, “Leo,” he says, “Leo, next year you will be in an entire college situation. You must learn to play it by car this year as you will do next, and if the going gets tough, we can pay for it with company time.” When all the bills were tallied, the Association found itself close to $130 in the black. From the audience’s point of view too the plays were a success. From the opening overture by the talented choir of “Suburbia” through the closing song by the same singers the viewers enjoyed themselves. The same holds true for the following production of “Virtue is its own Reward.” As soon as the curtain rose and the hisses toward the villain started, until the final curtain call the audience enjoyed themselves immensely. DOUG HOLCOMBE - DIRECTOR LEO OBERNDORF - STAGE MANAGER 1S1 ''SUB URBIA” VIRTUE IS ITS OWN REWARD JACK TRUEGOOD....MIKE FULTON DIRK SNEA TH.... CRAIG DUNKERLET PRUDENCE PURELOVE........... LEANN VIZZ1ER WIDOW BROWN.....JOHN BROOKS THE CALL 0’ Or, the Making of PANDEMONIUM The Call O’ Pan, 1963 The story of the Call O Pan of 1963 began in 1962’s summer sun with clandestine meetings and the first arguments over such technological problems as snakeskin covers and circular bindings. Our spirits were heroic and inspired then. By the time 1963 had become a reality and we had managed, with great finesse, to meet our first deadline a month late, something had become of all the gold. Suffering primarily from a lack of willing and able personnel, and apparently feeling a lust for disorganization, a seething, uncertain mob became known as the Call O’ Pan staff and began trying to do business. From these deteriorated beginnings the set-up dissipated to a nomadic, dazed crowd travelling like Sky Masterson’s floating crap game from house to apartment to cellar. Dishevelled clothing and three-day beards became the valiant yearbook workers as their wanderings in space became wanderings in time. Our extraordinary lateness was impelled mostly by our highly developed sense of chaos, but also came as a result of temperamental photographers, itinerant young ladies, hundreds of bottles and sloppy ashtrays (coupled with one member's frenzied affinity for emptying same) and some non-sympathctic apartment dwellers who wanted to sleep at four o’clock in the morning. Although there is another page reserved in this book for acknowledgements, certain friends have been too valuable not to be mentioned in this story of the making of the book. The staff owes one of its greatest debts to the parents who allowed us most of the time the privileges of adults in spite of our abuse of them. Great gratitude must also be extended to Mr. Donald McCaull, a faculty advisor of extraordinary understanding and an inspiringly cool head; Doug Melamed, who was tireless in his work and in his criticism; Jim Flinsch, a troubleshooter, inspirationalist, and hard laborer of the first order; C. Fowler, who tackled the most unusual jobs always with originality and the highest quality; Bill Johnson and John MacDonald, who were able to offer a very gratifying amount of work to an older class’s publication; Chuck Moos, who risked the dungeons of debtors’ prison at the hands of a financially unaware group of artisans; and the David Z. Johnsoas, Harry Lewins, W. B. Thomases, Rowland Flinsches, Arthur C. Melameds, and Daniel Seymour, who gave us the use of their respective houses and apartment. These and many others contributed in large and small doses to this record of Blake School 1963. By literary and artistic means we tried to capture the evolving new dynamism of the school in its material and spiritual building program. At the bottom of our scrappy, misdirected efforts was the desire to break with outworn yearbook tradition. We can only hope whole-heartedly that the finished publication docs not show too much the scars of our mistakes and offers some of the fruits of our inspiration. ROD j cr TOM SHOW irMMvi. � a February 23-24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tot ton P. Hcffclfingcr, President Thomas M. Crosby, Vice President Atherton Bean, Secretary Edward C. Brown, Jr. John M. Hollern Dr. Thomas Lowry Edwin VV. Ritchie Frederick H. Chute Adrian M. Howard Lester A. Malkcrson John C. Savage Albert R. Whitman Bruce B. Dayton Henry S. Kingman, Jr. Robert L. Nash Sheffield West Editor-in-Chief. Associate Editor STAFF . . .Jim Flinsch Doug Melamed Muggs Thomas Layout Editor ASSISTANTS TYPERS CLARKE, MacDONALD JOHNSON; KARA LIS FULTON; FOWLER PHOTOGRAPHERS... THOMAS, WILKIE 141 McGOLDRICK, KARATZ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Northrop King Company Cargill Incorporated Continental Machines Incorporated First National Bank of Minneapolis International Milling Company Muzac Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis Peavey Company Archie D. Walker Jr. Imported Motors Wirt Wilson Company Paine, Webber, Jackson, Curtis Aslcson Company Baker Properties Famous Brands First Edina National Bank Northland Milk Ice Cream Company North Star Gasoline Piper, Jaffray, Hopwood Woodrich Construction Company Coast to Coast Stores J. M. Dain Ewald Brothers Federal Tool Manufacturing Fuller Pharmaceutical Company Hauenstcin Burmeister, Inc. N.I.L. Marsh McLennan Daffin Johnson Printing Company-Pioneer Rim Wheel Company Charles W. Sexton Company Wayzata State Bank The Building Block ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Crown Meats Eberhardt Company Elmo Ginkcl Construction Company Malkcrson Motors VVavtonka Market Zero-Max Crown Metal Works Jos. V. Edeskuty ASSOCIATES Kenwood Pharmacy Thorpe Bras. Inc. Matt John Baskin Benson Optical L. G. Balfour David C. Bell Investment Company Burch Pharmacies Inc. Country Club Oil Company Dickey Shaver Dcephaven Hardware Ecklund Swcdlund Construction Company Egon’s Mileage Service First National Bank of Hopkins Fowler’s Hobbies, Crafts, Gifts Ruth Herrick Humphrey Hardenbcrgh, Inc. Justus Lumber Company Keavcny’s Navarre Drug Leigh Inc. Manor House Inc. Olson Bros. Pharmacy Randall’s Conoco Service Sim’s Men’s Wear Ted’s Pharmacy Waco Porter pAJjl