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

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1964 volume:

I I ! � i i i t 1 I T i ! THE CALL O’ PAN BOARD AND SENIOR CLASS present. The CALL 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............. 7 0 FACULTY.................... 17 STUDENT BODY............... 33 ATHLETICS..................101 ORGANIZATIONS..............129 CANDIDS....................149 PATRON SECTION.............158 O’ PAN 1964 3 1 CL x ? � - Founders f James Ford Bell Charles C. Bovey Elbert L. Carpenter Frederic W. Clifford George B. Clifford Charles M. Case Franklin M. Crosby John Crosby William H. Dunwoody Edward C. Gale Clive T. Jaffray Charles S. Pillsbury David D. Tenney Charles D. Velie Frederick B. Wells 4 Board of Trustees Sheffield West, President Thomas M. Crosby, Vice President Atherton Bean, Secretary Edward C. Brown, Jr., Treasurer Ralph Bruce Fredrick H. Chute Bruce B. Dayton John M. Hollern Hadlai A. Hull Dr. Thomas Lowry Lester A. Malkerson Edwin W. Ritchie John C. Savage George R. Steiner Albert R. Whitman 5 6 Bill Johnson Editor John MacDonald . . Steve Raudenbush . Robbie Keith..... H. G. Bloom....... Ed Ingalls........ Dobby West....... Mr. Donald McCaull John Fosseen..... ..............Editor . . . . Associate Editor ........Sports Editor Organizations Editor .......Faculty Editor . .Business Manager ......Faculty Adviser .......Photographer STAFF Harvey Daniels Mark Anderson Mark Heffelfinger Tom Lundholm 7 For their years of devoted service to the school, in which time they have become the friends of those associated with Blake, and for their enthusiasm in promoting the blueprint for greatness, this 1964 Call O’Pan is respectfully dedicated to TOTTON P. HEFFELFINGER, 8 ADRIAN M. HOWARD, AND SHEFFIELD WEST 9 “high above the rolling countrywe stand proud, our old face and our new face looking out upon that rolling country. we? we are Blake, an institution which has grown and grown and grown some more; this year marks another growth, ostensibly physical, hopefully spiritual, obviously worthwhile and advantageous to those who in some way or other associate themseves with Blake ... 10 in the past year we have seen ourselves shoot up from the ground in the form of a new building, a modern structure, a symbolic link which has physically tied together two sections of Blake in common bond— that section to which we associate the idea of “junior school” and that section to which we associate the idea of school ... ” senior inn • we find involved in this expansion new opportunities for our athletes in the form of swimming pool and locker rooms, new opportunities or, rather, more conducive surroundings for our gourmets in the form of a new dining hall, more pride and joy for those who have made these opportunities possible in the form of M satisfaction ... disregarding what exists and what ought to be. where we could have best bettered ourselves by not completely and totally rebuilding, we have done this: we have improved our existing classrooms; we have expanded our existing offices; we have added laboratories— science, language, art; we have increased faculty and scholarship funds; we have rounded ourselves as a whole through emphasizing specific ideas; we have come nearer to that ideal 12 goal ... WE are � � i-. scholarsandathletesandd'batersandsingersandmusiciansandwritersandaTtistsandactorsand ■ es%rtm finoof-otlsane normal human beings . - . WE arc also faculty, family, friends. WE are all those who, directly or indirectly, closely or minutely, arc associated with Blake. WE are all part of this school, and it is WE who benefit from this growth . . . 13 must WE quit? must WE stop growing? must WE become satisfied and assume a plateau? so now what? 14 that is Blake must continue what we hare started and what is set before us. Through Blueprint for Greatness” we have made an important step in our expansion. but we cannot quit, whether we want to or not. until we reach a perfection, and we are, of necessity, talking in idealistic terms, our destiny is to grow and grow ... 15 m 16 FACULTY • JAMES HENDERSON, Jr.. B.S., Ed. M.— Headmaster (Trinity, Boston University) Would all interested juniors and seniors please come (o the Crosby Conference Room.” WILLIAM JAMES GLENN, A.B.. Ed.M.—Assistant Headmaster, English (Harvard) Where did this period go. boys! HAROLD HODGKINSON. Alt Physic . Chemistry (Clark) ''There will be a lest today.” 17 FRIDOLF N. LUND-HOLM, A.B., AM.— Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa) “405G7” S. KELLER POLLOCK. A.B., AM.—English (Williams, University of .Minnesota) “That's a possible interpretation but ... HAROLD T. LUND-HOLM, A B . M S - Principal. Director of Admissions, Counselor of Students, Mathematics (Augustana, University of Iowa, Columbia) “I rather suspect ...” JOHN EDIE, A.B., AM.— History, Debate (Princeton, Columbia, University of Minnesota) “You play ball with me and I'll play ball with you. RUSSELL E. HILLIARD, A.B., A.M.—Spanish, Organist, Glee Club (Harvard, University of New Hampshire, Columbia) “Nowsay it in Spanish. 18 HEINZ J. OTTO, A.B., A M.—German (University of Delaware, University of Indiana) OK guys, twenty more laps. DONALD W. BUTLER, A.B.—History (University of Maine) Down anil quiet” FREDERICK J. VVIGGINGTON, A.B., S.T.D.— Bible History, Speech (College of St. Thomas, Scabury Western Seminary, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin) My poor knuckles ” MERWYN EARL PARKS, B.S.—Director of Athletics (Iowa Wesleyan, University of Iowa) The game is at Brock?” PHILLIP L. MARTIN, A.B., B.S., A.M.—Mathematics, Couaselor of Students (Williams, University of Minnesota) “Why didn't they give me my own classroom?” FRANCIS L. JOHNSON, B.S.—Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) “I'm missing four hammers, three screw-drivers, six ... RICHARD . VAN SANTVOORD, A.B. —Latin (Williams) Caesar dixit ...” FRANK S. HORTON. B.S., A.M.—Mathematics (Wisconsin State Teachers’ College, University of Wisconsin) “Has anyone seen my sheet on the Breck game? HAROLD S. WONSON, Jr., A.B.—Mathematics, Study Skills (Dartmouth) “My Chapel speaker isn't here today” 20 C. DOUGLAS HOLCOMBE, A.B.—Latin, Dramatics, Speech (Gustavus Adolphus, University of Minnesota) “The next production will be 'Ben Hur ” WILLIAM E. I ISHKR, Jr., A.B.—English, History, Speech, Debate (Milikin University, Long Beach State College) “Hork! Werfle! Snurd!” RONALD E. REPLOGLE, A.B., AM. —Latin (University of Minnesota) “Henry Miller is too a good writer DON MEZZENCA, B.S.—Biolog)', General Science (St. Thomas College) “The cells proliferate so nicely here that it's just fantastic! y ' ) DONALD M. McCAULL, A.B., A.M.—English “Well, I got 800’s, on my college boards” V. JAMES MEOLA. B.S.— French (AnnapoMs Naval Academy “Strike out a piece of paper” DANIEL D. DANIELSON, B.S.-—Science (University of Minnesota) “Great!” ' JOHN CROSBY, II, A.B.—History, Debate (Yale) “I agree with Mr. Edie ” OLIVER C. CAMPEAU, A.B., A.M.—French (Kenyon, Middlcbury) “No, you cannot have t It e. T r ashmen at the dance” 22 JOHN M. HOWARD, A.B.—English, Glee Club (Brown) “Then we were arrested in Brussels” RODNEY R. ANDERSON. A.B.—English (Dartmouth) Like a big bird” DAVID D. STRICKER, A.B.—Administrative Assistant (Dartmouth) Would the class treasurers please meet in my office after lunch” WILLIAM A. WEST, B.S.—Mathematics (Dartmouth, Tufts, West Point Military Academy) “.Vo homework for Monday, If you know what I mean” JKRRy L CHAPPF.LLE, B.S.-Art “Thi?7 a'r, Un,vcrsi,y of Missouri) his class is Maeon a kiln in pottery!” WILLIAM L. BERGMAN, B.S. ( I niversity of Minnesota) ‘7 didn't turn on the chlorine” —Athletics SARA JANE PARSONS. B.S.—Librarian (University of Minnesota) “Let's see, not counting Sundays, you owe $2 92.69” ROBERT L. RUNKLE, A.B., A.M—Director of Junior School, Speech (Cornell (Iowa), University of Iowa) 24 ROBERT T. CLOSE, A.B.. B.S., Ecl.M.—Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota ) NANCY LANE—Secretary of the Junior School (Pine Manor) ROWLAND H. BETTELS, A.B.—Director of Junior Seventh Grade History (University of Minnesota) KARL U. IRWIN, B.S.—Seventh Grade General Science (University of Minnesota) WARD P. BATES, A.B., M.A.—English (Trinity College, George Washington University) BETTY JO OGREN. B.S.—Third Grade. (University of Minnesota) FRANKLIN E. J EPSON, B.E.—Sixth Grade. (St. Cloud State Teachers’ College, University of Minnesota ) JANE K. BATES, A.B.— Remedial Reading. (University of Toronto) DELBERT E. BETHEL. JR., B.S.—Fifth Grade. (University of Missouri) JEAN LORRAINE DEWEY, B.M.—Music. (MacPhail College of Music) 26 ROGF.R E. TALLE, B.S.—Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota) RICHARD L. HAGE, B.S.— Fifth Grade (University of Minnesota) BARBARA E. BUSH. B.S.—Fourth Grade (St. Olaf, University of Minnesota) MARY ALICE DAVIS, B.S.—Fourth Grade. (Kansas State University, Kansas State Teachers’ College, Colorado State, Columbia) MARY FRANCIS NEILSON. A B. —Secretary to the Headmaster. (Well College) CHARLAINE G. MATTESON— Secretary. (Minnesota School of Business) CATHERINE E. H. WICKSTROM. B.S.—Third Grade (University of Minnesota) RICHARD J. PETTIT, B.A., B.S.-Seventh Grade Mathematics. (Moorhead State Teachers College) VIRGINIA L. GUN-N ARSON—Secretary. (Minnesota School of Business) JANE H ROGERS, B S.— Accountant. (University of Maryland) SUSAN HOUSE—Secre-ury. (Minnesota School of Bus incss) MARGARET D. RINGSTROM— Dietician BACK ROW: Hedvie Ha turn. Ethel Lueck, Emma Enlund. Helen Scamp. Ina Atplund FROST ROW: Rotella Siumpf, Nan Olaon, Ixota Sauer. Kitchen Staff Margaret Ringstrom—Dietitian Ethel Lueck—Head Cook Hedvig Hansen—Pastry Cook an Olson—Dining Hall Supervisor Emma Enlund—Kitchen Assistant Ina Asplund—Kitchen Assistant Leota Sauer—Kitchen Assistant Rosella Stumpf—Housekeeper 30 Mathias C. Meyer, Louis Japs. Emil Pemriek, Eugene Brandenberg. James Lange. Emil F Bren, not pictured: Julius Szajko, Jerry- Japs. Building Staff Louis Japs—Superintendent of Buildings James Lange—Custodian Emil Bren—Custodian Gerald Japs—Custodian Eugene Brandenberg—Custodian Julius Szajko—Custodian Grounds Staff Mathias C. Meyer—Superintendent of Grounds Emil Pemriek—Grounds Assistant 31 the faculty room—place where they who are the structure of Blake congregate to build that structure, place of independent cogitation, but even more important, collective communication ... 32 STUDENTS FIRST ROll': Fisher, Bloom, Dawes, Harder, Mr. Mezzcnga, Doerr, Raudenbush, Kremen. Caswell. SECOND ROW: Baker. Mair. Funk, Green, Ankeny, Da van t, Newhall, Markle, Keith, Judd Kuicher, Pollock. Jim Kutcher, MacDonald, Whitman. THIRD ROW: Fish. Vilett, Stephens, Oglamky. Valenzuela, Ingalls, School- ing, West. Deans. Malkerson, Schmidt. C. Johnson, Rehm, Else. Brooks, Humphrey. FOURTH ROW: Watson, Salisbury, Wonson, Fosseen, Bertram, B. Johnson, Anderson. Christopherson, Ginkcl, Dellaven, Gray. Kelly, Phillippi, Cousin , Canfield. Marks. Sixth Form The senior class of 1964 was the largest in Blake’s history, and for this reason, one of the most diversified. Its athletic accomplishments were many, and, at times, almost stunning. It produced students and thinkers as well as pranksters and humorists of all types. The serious were a group of protesters, sometimes bitter, but more often constructive. The prevailing aspect of this class, however. despite its diversification, was a certain common bond, strengthened by common efforts and by individual struggles which were often detached from the school itself, but were understood by the other seniors because of common background or experience. In 1963-64, the state of Minnesota and particularly the Independent schools became aware of the amazing competitiveness of Blake teams. The unheralded football team gathered up all its fierce determination in the second half of the Shattuck game to “knock the pads” off the highly-rated Shads and take a share of the conference championship. With deadly ability and training the hockey and wrestling teams demolished strong opponents. The spring prospects look excellent in every sport and could make the year one of the greatest in Blake’s athletic history. Most important, though, with age came maturity, though the faculty may complain not enough maturity, and with maturity came independence, though the students may complain not enough independence. No one can deny, however, that the senior class as a whole grew emotionally and intellectually during the year. The class of ’64 was in some ways unique: it was the first senior class to enjoy the new senior room and all of the new athletic and other physical additions. Blake’s “Blueprint for Greatness” did not startle the class into submissive awe, however, and this seems to lx an indication of maturity, for the seniors retained and even strengthened the attitude of constructive criticism which prevents complacency. But above all. despite numerous shortcomings and failures, the seniors grew in their ability to discriminate between truth and falsehood. Perhaps this is their most important accomplishment .. . 33 SHOCK: The Senior Year!! Out of the fetid quagmire of mysticism and enlightenment came a group of hearty lads who approached the seemingly insurmountable battlement that straddled the Sildan hill with feelings ranging from a pessimistic apprehension to downright fear. T his motley crew, better known by such colorful ambiguities as “the Seniors” or “the class of ’64,” immediately dedicated themselves to carrying that noble torch which was passed to them only a few months before and so set a striking example of truth, justice, and the American way! This feat was accomplished only through complete and tenacious devotion to the noble art of learning. Our first leader is Ted Baker, who on this first fateful day in September leads our clan to the hallowed portals and permits our entrance by unlocking the doors. Alas, Ted leaves our midst when he secs an accident on Blake Road and courageously runs down to direct the heavy stream of traffic. Despite the invaluable loss, we make our way to the SENIOR ROOM! In one corner we find the last of the aristocrats, John MacDonald, in bitter harangue with humanitarian Steve Raudcnbush, friend to the worker, the poor, old mothers, and garbage men. Steve is so emphatic that cynical H.G. must periodically warn his friend Rad that his eyes arc bulging out of his head. Over in the other corner we see a huddled mass around Oger, Vilett, and Deans, all of whom are gyrating around the record player in an obvious snow dance. Across the way Dobby and Marklc are seen thumbing through the morning paper looking at what Ann Landers has to say about the evils of going steady. Rohm is busying himself with plans for the upcoming MISL Parchesi contest. All of a sudden a burst of applause is heard as dance chairman Pete Wonson announces that Harold 1930-Dancc-Tempo will appear at the next dance with his usual complement of cellos and violins and, as a special added attraction, a flute and some rhythm sticks. As manager Steve Fisher slides under the door, lover Mike Green in the black trunks enters to oppose scarfacc Judd Kutcher in a ten round bout refereed by athlete Bob Dawes. Brother Jim looks on meekly. Behold! George Anderson has just unveiled the south wall of the Senior Room, exhibiting a graphic mural depicting the latest in submarines and machine guns. Directly below him Ank is collecting five dollars a copy for his history notes. Above the din and confusion DeHaven can be heard giving his bass rendition of the soprano aria from “The Barber of Seville.” Warren is so impressed with John's singing that he decides to join him and give up his plans for robbing banks with his Land Rover. Caswell, Else, and Fish, meanwhile, arc seen damning bigamy laws in general. Suave Ingalls tells them not to worry. He says that they’ll easily make it with the women if they work hard. In other words, GOOD LUCK! A1 Polonious Brutus Kremcn, on the other hand, is amazed as Bill 34 Johnson, straight from the Guthrie, drives the ingt-Quatre Heures du Mans and performs all five acts of Hamlet before the start of chapel. Meanwhile, Keith and Stephens can be seen convincing Schocn and Schmidty that blondes DO have more fun. Their point is, furthermore, made more firm as colleague Steve Gray skies in and traverses School's left ear. But what is the Senior Room without a bridge game, and sure enough, we find one in the comer. Phil Marks is cautiously clutching a crumpled slip which his mother gave him that morning. On it is a warning to remind him to watch out so that the other boys don't renege on him. His partner, John Cousins, does not seem to have his mind on the game, but rather on the fact that meningocci tend to infect the cncephati during incubation. Despite their shortcomings they do not worry, for their opponents are newly arrived “cake-eater” Canfield and bow-tied (and fit to be tied) Chevy Doerr. Don Salisbury is instantly mobbed as he steps in the door with his mammoth Playboy collection which dates back ten years. After the ruckus has cleared up, we can see our boy Tony gleefully snickering at the intellectual (well, what else?) document which he has recovered from the mob. To our delight exchange student Jaime with wondering eyes is looking intently over Tony’s shoulder and with diplomatic charm and excitement utters “I thcenk I’m going to like America!” Whit can only look on disgustfully marveling at the degeneracy of today's youth. At this time Jack Davant makes a plea to fellow students that his sister “really is too young for you guys.” He is answered with a mild snicker from Henry. Bill Kelly on the other hand, upon seeing an opportunity for a debate, intraasigcntly takes the stand—Resolved: John Hamilton Davant’s sister is of perfect age to be considered for dating of, by, or for Blake seniors. Before Bill is able to define his terms, he is cut off by cheers for the morning coffee break, and maid Bill Bertram, with apron and falsetto voice, hurriedly runs around offering tea and crumpets to the other seniors. Woody Ginkcl and Craig Johnson arrive next— Woody benumbed from knocking over a record seventeen hurdles, Craig cynically amused at his friend’s misadventure. Appearing on the scene now arc Dodger Ncwhall and Christopherson. Chris relates that during a college interview he became bored and fell asleep. Newy can only giggle. AI Pollock at this point makes a preliminary an- nouncement that he has an “in” with the English department and that he will accept orders for copies of the fall term examination. Mair and Humphrey are extremely fast to shower Pollock with bills, an act to which Harder can only utter some unprintables about another example of Democratic collusion. Chuck Watson, to the dismay and anger of some, cheerfully says hello and cuts no one down, a miracle indeed. Meanw hile, John Fossecn has been running around madly flashing pictures of opening day ceremony. Alas, John! You loaded your camera with infra-red film. Pity. And last but not least, we see Bob Funk, still thinking of last Friday in Porky’s when, as he says, “I’ve never put a french-fried onion ring to better use ...” Finally our mirthful dream is cut short by the intrusion of our class adviser, Mr. Mezzenga (other MISL schools have started the rumor that his associates arc named Valachi and Anastasia) to inform us that amid clamor and confusion the chapel bell has rung. We thank him then as we do now for his past years of truly dedicated work. We think of the untiring, unrewarding, anti irreplaceable contribution which he made. We think and we realize that unreality has left us. We realize that we arc lucky indeed to be able to laugh at ourselves and such a fine institution in the way that we have done here. We’re seniors and WE'RE OFF. S3 we arc the seniors—a collage of diversity, likes, passions, cynicism, and last of all character; a kaleidoscope of ever changing personalities, emotions from laughter to tears, boys becoming men. we try to be open minded and view the world as it should be viewed ... 36 George Eli Anderson George is completing his twelfth year at Blake, a period which has been rewarding for both George and Blake. Ranking near the top of his class, and honored as a National Merit Finalist, George has excelled academically during these twelve years. George possesses a keen sense of humor which is evident in the words he drawls and in the pictures he draws. In fact, George’s amusing dance posters, fancy cars, and physics illustrations arc admired and loved by Blake dancers, car maniacs, and Mr. Hodgkinson. Outside of school, George has been raising the reputation of teenagers by working diligently in the Teens Against Polio campaign. Also, as a result of his continually outstanding grades in math and science, George was chosen to represent Blake in a tour of a highly technical Honeywell plant. Math and science naturally seem to be his forte; however he is not an egghead who is unapproachable by those people who scored higher on their verbal SAT than on their math. He can easily communicate with anybody concerning anything. George is determined, like many an ordinary young man, but his determination and humor combine to form a not-so-ordinary intellect. His dexterity with his hands and mind arc also what could be termed a little more than just ordinary. In short, he is quick to represent, quick to comprehend some of life’s questions and answers—some ordinary, some not so ordinary-. Entered Blake in 1952 Wrestling V,VI; Track V, T; B Club V, VI; Service Committee V,VI; Art Club V, VI. We arc here to add what we can to, not to get what we can from, life. Osier 37 John Adams Ankeny Entered Blake in 1955 For all the members of the wrestling team, Nemesis means cither being caught in Porky’s by Mr. Mezzenga or having John Ankeny lead calisthenics. The latter experience is by far the more traumatic because, whereas Mr. Mezzenga cannot legally mutilate a person, John feels duty-bound to wear the pants off the team in an effort to “get those wrestlers in shape. Because John is also in better shape than most of the other team members, each member soon discovers a new and slow form of death. This energetic approach is typical of John Ankeny. Whatever he does, he does well. In his studies his diligence, aside from giving him the aura of the “class grind,” has made his average soar, on occasion, to the top of the class. In athletics it has made him a successful wrestler for four years, the last of which he was unanimously elected captain. Some of this energy has spilled over into non-school activities also. The summer of ’63 found John mowing the lawns (he and his older brother, however, will intransigent ' claim that they did not mow lawns at all, but with dead sincerity they will tell of their experiences as grave diggers) at Lakewood Cemetery, a job which few of our generation would relish for long, and the summer before that he worked as a Volunteer Medical Aide at Northwestern Hospital. Diligence is by no means John’s only good characteristic. He also has all of the qualities desirable in a good friend and “Saturday-night companion. However, hard work is his trademark, and if we ever read of somebody who set out to climb the Matterhorn, toothbrush in hand, I think w'c’ll know who it is. Wrestling III,IV,V,VI—Captain VI—All-Conference IV,VI; B Club III,IV,V,VI; Union VI—Secretary VI; Glee Club II; Service Committee V,VI; Medical Aide IV; Class Officer VI—Vice President. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Tennyson 38 Morris Theodore Baker I Someone has said that an ideal person is composed of many qualities, one-third of which arc familiar, one-third unfamiliar, and one-third unknown. Ted comes remarkably close to having this combination. One-third of Ted is well known to everyone, his management of the expanding paperback book store, his endurance as Blake’s only fourth year Latin student, his forest green Bonneville, his position as general assistant manager of the athletic department, and his collection of James Bonds Ian Fleming mysteries. One-third of Ted is rather unfamiliar: his interest in electronics and short-wave radios, his activities at Northwestern bank, a formidable gun collection, and a remarkable perceptiveness and skill at chess and Monopoly. One-third of Ted is unknown; the discovery of previously hidden qualities keeps Ted fresh and new among his acquaintances. A passing interest of his will produce a noticeable change in his personality. Ted is the product of his own active imagination. Ted is our candidate for “businessman of the year.” Two years ago no one knew anything about the paperback bookstore except Mr. Replogle and its officers—luckily one of those officers was Ted. Almost singlchandedly he has nursed and pushed that organization so that today it has expanded to two racks and has a room of its own (not very big, but its something). Like any other wise businessman, Ted invests the store's profits in more books. Even if in the future the school should fail, the bookstore will live on, and Ted will become a successful corporation president! Ted—the familiar, the unfamiliar, the UNKNOWN. Entered Blake in 1953 Paperback Bookstore V,YI—Treasurer V, VI; General Sports Manager VI; Dramatics Y.YI. 39 Omar Khayyam William Wearne Bertram Bill is Blake’s answer to the United Order of Domestic Workers, and no one will forget his performance as the maid in Virtue is its Own Reword. Seriously, Bill should go on to even better things. His conservative, common sense combines with his remarkable sincerity to make him one of the most likeable seniors. Bert has a rather humorous side also. Some of his mannerisms are often quite amusing. Whether he is driving a car or playing football. Newton s first law of gravity applies with particular appropriateness, for Bill does not like to change his existing state of motion. If he is driving down highway seven at fifty miles an hour and there is a car ahead of him doing thirty, Bill believes with amazing conviction that it is the other driver’s duty to either speed up or change lanes. Only at the last moment will Bill disdainfully apply his brakes, hurtling those passengers forward who forgot to fasten their seat belts. Bill seems to try to maintain the pace of his life at as steady a pace as possible. He has found considerably more success at this than at keeping a steady pace at driving. Yet he has attempted much at Blake and accomplished much: as three-sport athlete, a page editor of the Torch, as head waiter, and in dramatics. Bill likes people; he enjoys doing things with people, and is as loyal a friend as can be found. Entered Blake in 1957 Wrestling V,VI; Football VI; Track VI; B Club Y,YI; Publications V,VI—Associate Editor of Torch VI; Debate III; Forum Committee V; Waiter IV,V,VI—Head Waiter VI; Dramatics V.YI; Service Committee—V,VI; Medical Aide V. 40 I love a broad margin to my life. Henry Thorcau Harrison Garfield Bloom H.G. cases the tedium of school life a little bit. His sarcastic commentary on all phases of school life usually reaches the point of hilarity. His caricatures often reveal the shams of society; yet his humor is so happily ridiculous that it seldom harms its object. The outspoken individualism of H. is an object of both amusement and misunderstanding. His outbursts of anger over physics or other subjects entertain onlookers, but one must know him well to become fond of these idiosyncracics. But it is not hard to learn to know H. As a matter of fact, he has an almost uncanny ability to become acquainted with total strangers—particularly girls. People arc H.G.’s chief interest. To him a vacation means meeting new people. As president of the XV Club, he reveals his outgoing personality and popularity. H.G. is a master arguer. as evidenced by his perfect record in debating (won four, lost zero). For this ability he relics partly on his sharp tongue, but mostly on his sharp mind, which has made him one of the most accomplished students in the class. H. knows how to have a good time, and despite his individuality, he seems to be a happy person—a significant accomplishment in itself. Concerned, but not obsessed with his studies, active in non-academic fields, possessing many-close friends, original and liberal-minded, with a generally happy nature, H.G. has a personality which is balanced enough for stability, and unbalanced enough for interest. Entered Blake in 1962 Hockey V; Swimming VI; Baseball—V,VI; B Club V.VI; Publications—VI. Maybe the erisis over cigarettes isn't so serious after all. You know, it wight be the answer to the population explosion. Intcrlandi ii Henry Flannery Brooks Entered Blake in 1956 Who is the most politically conservative member of the Senior class and, at the same time, the most liberal dresser? Why, of course, it’s Henry. And with this apparent inconsistency of tastes, Henry Brooks has made himself an outstanding figure in the class, particularly in his Modem Problems course. Yet, the great criticism which Henry’s strong political opinions arouse does not phase him. and he only fights back more savagely. Not afraid to disagree, Henry is one of the most outspoken members of the class. Of course, this assertiveness is not carried over into his relationships with les femmes. As his middle name (Flannery means “flirt” in French) implies, he is more soft and seductive with girls. In the same line of thought, one of Henry’s trademarks is a “steady” girl friend; yet he has had so many “steady” girl friends that it is obvious that he is destined to a life of many marriages, and equally as many divorces. However, also implicit in his many romances is a certain tenacity; in other words, Henry follows the “If at first you don't succeed, try, try again” motto. This characteristic follows over into his hockey playing: as a member of the often eclipsed third line, one might give up hope; yet, instead, Henry tries all the harder in the hope of playing more. Oddly enough, the above characteristics are over-shadowed by Henry’s most outstanding quality: an abundance of humor and wit. With a good-natured joke or a sharp quip, he not only affirms his presence among the crowd, but also enlivens the discussion. Furthermore, he uses his humor to brighten his political harangues for which he is so famous. It is this blend of humor with strong convictions which makes his presence felt. Soccer V; Hockey VI; B Club V,VI; Literary Club VI; Art Club ’, TI; Medical Aide IV. Ah, why Should life all labour be? Tennyson 42 David Cline Canfield For years Dave Canfield was a congenial person who jumped at the chance to befriend a newcomer, lost in the vast corridors of Ramsey Junior High School or Washburn High. Suddcnh Dave has found himself playing the role of the stranger in need of companions. The transition from a public to a private school is never easy, but when it is made in the senior year, it shows considerable courage. But Dave has faced up to his challenge remarkably. He has entered into all phases of school life, and lettered in two varsity sports, football and basketball, and sung in the Glee Club. It is amazing that Dave abandoned his security as a senior at public school for the better education he feels he can attain at Blake, where smaller classes can provide more individual attention. Any school should be proud of his type of independence, which is characterized by self-control and mature judgement. However, going to Blake has made Dave realize that he had taken girls for granted, and the lack of girls is therefore even more conspicuous to him than to other Blake students. But Dave feels that his future is more important than his social life, and he will undoubtedly keep working toward his goals as he has at Blake. Filtered Blake in 1963 Football VI; Basketball VI; B Club VI; Track VI; Glee Club VI; Waiter VI. 43 Fight the good fight. Timothy VI, 12 Michael McClure Caswell Entered Blake in 1958 Not very many people around school know Mike as he really is. Hr is not hard to get to know, but until one gets to know him well, Mike seems to be a different person from what he really is. Although he is not big, his ideas and goals arc. Mike likes to become involved with other people around him. and he is in the Glee Club, where his good singing has made him an alternate in the octet. In the Literary Club and outside school, Mike is again active with other people. Mike loves to ski; just mention the word to him and he will be after you trying to figure out a way to get up to Telemark for the weekend. In the summer, Mike trades in his snow skis for water skis and he is equally proficient at this variation of the sport. During the summer months, Mike has also worked hard to become a good sailer, and for the past two years, he has worked on a ranch in Colorado. Life is not all outside activities for Mike, however, for he studies hard and conscientiously, anti his grades this year have proven that he is completely qualified to continue his work in college. As Mike wants to go east to college, he will be as much at home on any ski slope there as in the classroom of his choice. Mike is the rascal of the senior class. His antics in the senior room, in the halls, or in class, can make him seem a pain in the neck, but everyone thinks fondly of Mike as the jester who keeps us from falling into the deadly routine of school life. Wrestling IV; B Club IV,V,VI; Glee Club III,IV,V,VI; Literary Club VI; Medical Aide V. I am no proud Jack, like Falstaff; but a Corinthian, a lad of mettle, a good boy. Shakespeare 44 Paul Conrad Christopherson Whenever a Blake student hears a scornful laugh ringing loudly through the halls, he can be sure that Paul Christopherson is somewhere nearby. Paul always seems to be in the midst of some sort of bull session in which he periodically destroys everybody’s peace of mind with some hilariously corny joke. His keen sense of humor is as indis-pcnsiblc to the class personality as his good grades are to the oftentimes lack-luster senior average. In addition to his “sick' but tremendous sense of humor, and his seemingly casual methods of achieving academic success, he is active in the many outside activities listed below. Last summer, moreover, he worked on a local program for the maintenance and supervision of playgrounds in underprivileged areas. The amount of work that Paul undertakes reflects his ability, as well as his generosity. In spite of his many activities, he has maintained a nearly perfect first-honors record at Blake. He is an obv iously bright student and hard worker. At any rate, the senior class remains confident that, if Paul will apply himself, he can easily rise above his usual status of week-end playground supervisor. But to end an article on Paul Christopherson without mentioning his relaxed sort of indifference, his candor, and his explanation of ideas through slang would be a grave omission. He is uncanny in that he can meet any crisis—serious or otherwise—with such indifference that it amazes other students. Tins indifference carries out into the classroom at any time. If Paul is bored, he will tell you that he is and fall back in the chair for the rest of the period. This exhibits his extreme and truthful frankness. He also has the, at times outrageous, habit of expressing himself in the worst available slang. What more can you say? Entered Blake in 1952 Wrestling VI; Track IV,V,VI; B Club IV, V,VI; Publications V.VI; Debate 111.IV. V; Forum Committee IV; Dramatics VI; Service Committee V; Dance Committee V; Medical Aide V. As cool as a cucumber. Beaumont and Fletcher 45 John Harrington Cousins Entered Blake in 1956 Soccer VI; Track VI; B Club VI; Debate III; Paperback Bookstore IV,V; Dramatics VI; Service Committee V. I am a part of all that I have met. Tennyson As the green ’54 Olds lumbers up the driveway, it brings with it one of the most diversely talented members of the Class of 1964. John Cousins, above all, is gifted with an apparently unlimited store of knowledge of things—the insignificant as well as the momentous. He knows the exact way to fix a broken transmission, build a computer, or develop an unrctumablc ping-pong serve. John’s talents and abilities include diverse and seemingly unrelated areas. All the subtle mysteries of the internal combustion engine have been revealed to him, and he may often be found making repairs on his “bomb” which baffle and amaze the other seniors. Throughout all his years at Blake, John has maintained a high honors average, and in his senior year was awarded a Letter of Commendation for his outstanding performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. John has physical abilities to match his mechanical and academic skills, and these arc well illustrated by his fine job on the soccer team this year. Anyone who has ever seen John perform on a slalom ski can also attest to his physical dexterity and co-ordination. But still the most noticeable thing about John is his bountiful knowledge. Do you know: The Territory of Oklahoma was founded on May 8, 1890? Hydrometer readings are greatly affected by the temperature of the electrolyte? Mcningocci tend to infect the encephalti if given a sufficient incubation period. The correct setting for a two-barrel carburetor is directly proportional to the ratio of second gear to the number of plys in the tires? John does. 46 John Hamilton Davant Where the boys are. Jack isn’t. He is with the girls being his usual, debonair self. While the other guys look on in cn-vy, Jack charms the girls with his natural friendliness. However, seeing him only as Don Jaun obscures his other attributes and contributions. During the winter that scowling, emaciated apparition which passes through our halls is Jack Davant; Jack is afflicted with that common disease known as Mezzengati-tus, synonymous with starvation. As the wrestling team's most dedicated dieter and one of its most successful wrestlers, Jack has lost nearly fifteen pounds each of his four years on the varsity squad. Jack is also interested in water and snow skiing. Moreover, his interest in the latter may lx attributed to the fact that “I’m going skiing” is an excellent excuse to get out of week-end wrestling practices. Next summer Jack's enthusiasm for water skiing will be replaced by his more rustic diversions, for he is going to work on a ranch in Montana. On account of wrestling, he should cut an excellent figure of the tall, thin cowboy. In the above interests, Jack’s desire to go west to college is implicit, for at a western college he may fulfill all of these interests. When playing the part of amateur psychoanalyst, one can become thoroughly confused by the case of Jack Davant. He seems to practice a unique type of non-conformity in which lie follows the crowd until the crowd does something which he opposes; then he docs not hesitate to assert his own opinion and thereby be different from the crowd. He is not a follower, but a leader; if no one follows him, he doesn’t care. Perhaps relative to his individuality is Jack's originality. In his tastes and interests, a certain flair for the unusual appears, a Hair emphasizing his fearlessness of being different. Considering these attributes, the people of the West Coast will find Jack a valuable addition to their clan of surfers. Entered Blake in 1956 Wrestling III,IV,V,VI; Track VI; B Club III,IV,V,VI; Art Club V.VI; Science Club V; Publications IV,V,VI; Dramatics V, VI; Medical Aide, V.VI. 1 laugh, for hope hath happy place with me. Channing 47 Robert Crowell Dawes Entered Blake in 1955 Bob Dawes is characterized by his mathematical approach to any problem—mathematical or otherwise— which confronts him. He has the rare ability to place all the facts in their logical order, carefully consider the situation, and almost invariably arrive at the correct solution. This talent has led Bob to select such courses as Senior Math and physics, where his analytical abilities can be put to their best use. He has distinguished himself in these areas not only with good grades but also with a full comprehension of principles and methods. Bob's interests certainly do not confine themselves to physics and math. For the last two years he has been a remarkably efficient manager for the hockey team. During the winter months, Bob's red Oldsmobile convertible may be seen parked above the hockey rink long before the team arrives for practice. At Arena games, Bob sometimes inadvertently enrages loyal Blake fans when, overcome by enthusiasm and team spirit, he forgets to change the score-board when Blake scores. Bob is known by everyone. He is known in the Senior Room as an excellent bridge player who plays an orderly, well-planned game. He is known as one who will discuss any subject, any time. But only a few people know the deeper parts of Bob's personality. ’Flic inner Bob Dawes is a true and unfailing friend—not in a minor situation, but in an important problem. His help, however, is known only to those who have benefited from it, for Bob would be the last man to pat himself on the back. He’s unselfish, though analytical; he’s self-sacrificing, though not a martyr. Football VI; Hockey VI—Manager; Track VI; B Club V,VI; Art Club VI; Medical Aide VI. Amor vincit omnia. Virgil Thomas Seymour Deans Tom Deans has been a member of the class of ’64 since first grade. During this time, he’s grown to be one of the most interesting, if not most important members of our group. From his first “hiya guys” in the morning to his parting ‘Tve got only three pages of ‘Inglish’ ” at night, Tom is friendly and enthusiastic. Perhaps Tom’s most apparent contributions to the school have been in regard to athletics. In the fall he is a tough footballer, having held his own at tackle since eighth grade. The winter sports season finds him capably managing the wrestling team. Last spring he put the shot on Chub’s conference champion track team and did so again this year. Athletics, however, arc by no means the extent of Tom’s accomplishments, for lie boasts an imposing list of extracurricular activities. His industriousness, keyed with humor, can best be seen by reading certain Sound and Fun ’s or by looking with awe at the Cecil B. De.Millc type decorations at the school dances. These many non-academic pursuits have not been allowed to overshadow Tom’s studies. He seems to have found the perfect balance between study and play on week nights. However, he is usually a serious, hard-working student as evidenced by his carly-decision acceptance at Northwes-tern. Outside of class, Tom’s activities lean to the fairer sex. He has missed few, if any school dances over the years, and lie is acknowledged as one of the class’s leading ladykillers. Winter’s weekends find him schuss-booming Telemark’s slopes, for Tom is a confirmed ski-bum. We all await the end of spring vacation each year to hear the wild tales of his fabulous Fort Lauderdale vacation. When Tom goes to college, we have hopes that, among other things, he will learn to pronounce English right! Entered Blake in 1952 Football VI; Wrestling—Manager VI; Track Y VI; B Club V,VI; Waiter II I.IV, V,VI: Dramatics VI; Dance Committee VI; Medical Aide VI. 49 Make my coffee strong. Charles Mackay John Robert Pray DeHaven As the Glee Club comes to the stunning finish of one of its songs, one note manages to linger on, a note so low that only one member of the class could sing it. “Yes, DeHaven, we know you have a beautiful bass voice, but keep it down, will ya?” An avid senior room bridge player (who incidentally bids three-card suits), a Spanish student of some fame (to Mr. Otto), a nature lover, and an ardent disbeliever in steady dating—this is John DeHaven. Seriously, though, John is one of the friendliest members of the class. He always has a smile and a jovial wisecrack for anyone. He rarely gets angry, but when he is in a bad mood, watch out! Chances arc any aggressor will soon find himself tied in a neat knot. Needless to say, John is also athletic. Not to be forgotten arc John’s extra-curricular activities. He is active inside and outside of school. John enjoys skiing —water and snow; playing the guitar, and helping the cheerleaders organize students into a cheering section at games. John usually spends his summers working at Scars and dating. If you arc ever looking for John, and he doesn’t seem to be around, chances arc he is out on a date, studying at home, working at his job, or up North searching for “Peace on Earth.” Entered Blake in 1956 Football VI; Swimming IV,V,VI; Track V, VI; B Club V,VI; Glee Club III,IV,VI; Waiter VI; Dramatics Y'.VI; Medical Aide V. Even lovers find their peace at last. James Flecker 50 David Warner Doerr The most outstanding characteristic of Chevy Doerr’s personality is his unfailing alacrity to meet and triumph over any confrontation. This quality is well illustrated by Chevy's successes on the hockey and soccer teams, where he has aways put out 100% effort. His teammates showed their respect for Dave’s determination and ability by electing him co-captain of the soccer team this year. Dave carries his determination and skill into his studies, and has worked diligently to maintain a steady average throughout his years at Blake. His interests arc, however, far from being confined to just academics and athletics. One sees him as a member of the newly-formed Glee Club octet, the school’s most proficient one-handed waiter, and an enthusiastic fan of all levels of hockey. Chev enters into the social side of life with no less zeal than he does in school life, and there is a certain young lady who seems to strongly attract his attentions. He has also earned a reputation in the Senior Room as one of the better bridge players, and when not with this certain young lady, he can often be found engaged in heated bridge activity over the weekends. Dave is a great outdoorsman and last summer took an extended Voyageurs Canoe Trip through Canada. Sailing, baseball, and water-skiing complete his interests. Seems like quite a lot. doesn’t it? You're right. He’s always busy: in the summer, in the winter, at home, at school. Entered Blake in 1957 Soccer V,VI—Co-Captain V I; Hockey IV, V,VI; Baseball V; Track VI; B Club IV,V, VI; Glee Club IV,V,VI; Waiter IV,V,VI; Service Committee V,VI; Medical Aide V. See the USA in your Chevrolet ... Dinah Shore 51 Stephen Arthur Else Steve Else has lived alone in the midst of the senior class. He has lived like a blotter, quietly absorbing the display of personalities and incidents which have drifted by. He has known well the senior class without being known himself. It is unfortunate that his personality and ideas have been out of reach. Tor Steve maintains many unusual ideas reflective of his intrigue with the romance of logic and reasoning. Steve is an excellent conversationalist, yet rarely docs he converse. He has collected a wide knowledge in many different subjects through reading and observation. Steve is very inconsistent. On one day he preaches the advantages of a monarchy; on the next he rallies members for a Thaddeus Stevens Fan Club. Some of his ideas are humorous, some are controversial, and most are cynical. This cynicism is coupled with an objective pessimism which makes his outlook realistic rather than idealistic. Steve's main interests include skiing and astronomy. The stars and distant galaxies fascinate him. The ski slopes provide excitement as well as social activities. Steve is a member of Blizzard Ski Club. Enough said. Entered Blake in 1957 Swimming VI; B Club VI; Debate 111.IV, V; Waiter V,VI; Forum Committee IV ; Art Club V,VI. One morn a peri at the gate of Eden stood disconsolate. 52 Thomas Moore Richard Merritt Fish A puzzle maze, a paradox, a super highway, a computer —these arc the things which interest Dick. He has a unique ability to think in abstract mathematical concepts. It is because of his interests and self-sufficient personality that Dick has been a mystery to many of his classmates. Dick is an avid skiier and can be seen almost every weekend whizzing down the slopes. He is a member of Blizzard Ski Club as well as a member of a more exclusive organization—the Order of the Crutch. When Dick was first learning to ski, he crashed on Theodore Wirth’s hcadwall and broke his leg and consequently became a member of the order. Last summer Dick worked at a camp. He enjoyed the all-night hearts tournaments and the company of others working there. When fall arrived Dick switched from hearts to the more challenging game of bridge. The Senior Room proved to be the ideal environment for the culturing of a strong game of bridge. Through study and observation Dick became one of the most able players. His quick mind and his ability with numbers made him a formidable opponent. Dick was one of three Seniors in the Senior Art Class and was able to display his art talent at the Art Show in the spring. Entered Blake in 1960 Glee Club III.IV,V,VI; Debate V; Art Club V,VI; Science Club IV. The spondee, dactyl, trochee, anapaest, Do not inflame my passions in the least. Sir Walter Raleigh 53 Steven Vogel Fisher Likeable enough, friendly enough, intelligent enough, what makes Steve the happy, vital little man he is? Certainly his total personality is more than the sum of his parts. But the tangible efforts that he has made at Blake arc in themselves indicative of his value. Probably the best example of Steve’s dedication is his sacrifices for wrestling. He has worked off weight for four years and gutted through practices and matches, often with no reward. Yet even in his senior year he is probably the most consistent weight loser. As manager of the championship football team this year, Steve felt the enthusiasm, the successes, the failures of each day as acutely as any player. He was even up on the strengths and weaknesses of the other teams in the league. Perhaps his complete involvement in activities which offer him no glory best describes his kind of humility. Not that Fisher is the pathetic martyr the previous paragraph portrays. He’s got a sense of humor, and at times a rather cynical one at that. “Potates” enters quite vehemently into the little “rap ’ sessions in which the members of his car pool cut each other to ribbons on the way home from school. Steve is actually a sincere, tenacious student in all he undertakes, but to limit him by this description is unfair. The only way to understand him is to know him. Entered Blake in 1955 Football VI Manager; Wrestling V,YI; B Club Y.YI; Debate IIFIX'; Dramatics III. Y VI; Science Club VI; Medical Aide V. Obliging and cheerful, industrious and kind. 54 George Dubourg John Blake Fosseen A group of juniors lias just jumped a straggling senior in a darkened corridor. As the terrified face of the senior shows for a moment among the tangled arms, FLASH ... a laugh is heard in the darkness. A rattled Raudenbush and a beaten Bloom team up and boldly enter the Senior Study. There is silence for a few minutes; then they reappear glassy-eyed, as if in shock. Bloom in his stunned condition walks into the chapel and off the balcony. He falls to the pews below clutching a Physic’s book. A basket-ball rolls into the pool. Seconds later there is a splash, a whirl of water, and then a fully clothed figure emerges triumphantly holding the prized basket-ball. As he dribbles back to the gym, one can observe that he plasters himself neatly into each post along the way as if something had temporarily destroyed his vision. Perhaps a few words of explanation concerning these talcs are in order. They represent three facets of the character and resulting school activities of John Fosseen. The first display’s his technique as photographer for the school newspaper and yearbook; the second, the fact that he is the master problem solver and consultant of Blake School in Physics and Senior Math; and the third, that he is one of the most willing and outgoing basketball managers that Blake has ever had. John has the ability and the generosity to take on these tasks as well as his normal work, and he docs so with cheerfulness and efficiency, a cheerfulness and efficiency which many perhaps outwardly mock but which all inwardly admire. Kntcrcd Blake in 1957 Basketball V,VI—Manager; B Club V.VI; Debate III,IV,V,VI; Publications V.VI— Photography Editor; Dramatics V.VI. Zounds! I was never so bet humped by words. 55 Shakespeare Robert Karl Funk, Jr Bob is a happy, carefree person who knows how to enjoy himself at any time—whether eating a “La-La Palooza after the wrestling team clinched the championship or tearing up his English vocab after the final exam in his junior year (Bob didn’t realize that he would need it the next year, too.) Nevertheless, he never loses an opportunity, particularly if it is likely to bring him pleasure: when there’s a job to be done, Bob doesn’t “blow it. Probably the best example of his non-conformist athletic ability is his wrestling prowess. Bob uses pinholds and take-downs that haven’t even been invented yet! Not regarding his unorthodoxy, his strength and amazing balance make Bob one of the most dangerous wrestlers in the conference. It was this same balance which enabled “Bee-jay to recover quickly after contact to make a tackle on the varsity football team. But Bob is more than a good athlete or a regular customer at Porky's. Bob is the “salt of the earth,” a companion whom it is fun to be with, one who can laugh and be laughed at. Like most Blake students, Bob must live with a certain amount of pressure. Yet, if the strain of life affects him. which is doubtful, he certainly doesn't show it. Carefree, colorful, unabashed, he is the “some kind of a nut that makes life interesting. Entered Blake in 1951 Football VI; Wrestling IV,V,Yl; B Club IV,V,VI. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! Stevenson Elwood Kent Ginkel When you enter a room and briefly glance around, you will know one of two things: Woody is in the room, or Woody is not in the room. This is to a large part because Woody's 6' 4 frame has little problem remaining above the ordinal )- bourgeois and becoming forcibly apparent. Woody, however, is not big only in size. One of the seemingly quieter, shyer, more modest and composed members of the class, he’s actually overt, friendly, humorous to a high degree (almost ridiculous at times), and much appreciated. Sit in on one of the weekly “Saturday night poker games,” and you will see this “shy” boy come to life. In school Wood is tied up in track. He devotes the fall and winter terms entirely to getting himself into top physical condition for the spring. One of the most potent triple threats in the history of the team, Wood broad jumps and runs the high and low hurdles with equal consistency. Other than track, he has given up countless hours towards bettering the Glee Club with his mellow bass voice. This summer Woody plans to go to Europe with Mr. Otto. Luckily for the group, the travelling will be done on motorcycle or on foot, for Woody is snickcringly proud of his reputation as Maniacal Driver of the Senior Class. The Elmo Ginkel Construction Co. station wagon which he drives to school shows the effects of our friend at the wheel. Bigness, a most ambiguous term, is the word for Woody —sheer size, athletic ability, dents in car, modcstncss, warmth of personality. Entered Blake in 1957 Track V,VI; B Club V,YI; Glee Club V. VI. I never met a man I didn't like. Will Rogers 57 Steven Entered Blake in 1959 Tennis I; B Club V.V I; Glee C.lub IV, V.VI; Dramatics VI; Service Committee VI. In the lift of a young man the most essential thing for happiness is the gift of friendship. immons Gray Take two tennis rackets, a pair of water skis, one new, white Volkswagen, a Chad Mitchell Trio record, four gallons of enthusiasm, seven quarts of happiness and mix thoroughly, adding pinches of spontaneity, recklessness, and creativity. Allow this to season for seventeen years. This is the recipe fora Steve Gray. It is difficult for some people to picture Steve without boards strapped to his feet, for he is the class’ most enthusiastic skier. There is real joy around the Gray household when December brings snow and favorable reports from local ski slopes and from Aspen. Some students look at a snowflake and see a snow holiday; Steve sees a 24 inch base with 4 inches of new snow . Surprisingly, the coming of summer brings a similar jov, and Steve industriously begins to refinish his water skis and overhaul the motor for his boat. His forte is trick skiing, and to sec him is to wonder. He has expressed disappointment at the water-ski potential of the school’s new swimming pool, but has hopes of making artificial snow for a slalom course in the Senior Room. During the summer Steve relaxes with his family and friends at a summer home on Lake Minnetonka; there he makes use of a new tennis court to concentrate on his game. Steve has a slashing serve w hich is highly respected by his opponents. Last year he and his father teamed together to capture the men’s doubles trophy in a tournament at the Lafayette Country Club. Steve loves competition in all fields and thus derives great pleasure out of Senior Room bridge. His competitive spirit has also given him a position on the Glee Club and a part in the dramatics presentation “No Time for Sergeants. Perhaps this competitive spirit best describes Steve. On skis he wants to conquer the mountain, survive the slalom course, and this is good. For more likely than not, he has this same attitude towards life itself. 58 Sir William Osier Michael Lloyd Green Of all the kibitzers, second-guesscrs, predictors, and spoils “experts” at Blake School, Mike is the most outspoken. He seems to have the inside line on every phase of athletics-local, state, or national. We’ve all read the Associated Press and United Press International ratings of football and basketball teams. But when we get to school, we hear the “Mike Green Ratings,” not only on football and basketball, but on most minor sports as well—even cross-country. “Blake’s number one in the state in tennis, number one in hockey, and in the top ten in football,” says Mike. Actually, Mike’s role as a sports expert is merely an example of what makes him an interesting person. “Gunner” is never at a loss for words, no matter what the subject; yet no matter how opinionated his comments may be, he never ceases to be colorful and amusing. Mike’s personality is somewhat of a contrast. Even with his outgoing manner he studies as much as any senior. His long hours of practicing basketball, both at regular practice and on his own, and his tremendous efforts for cross-country and track reveal his intense dedication to what he considers important. Thus Mike, with a satiric, critical, and entertaining exterior is actually sincere and affable—an odd combination which has brought him many friends, but made enemies of a few who arc too short-sighted to understand him. Entered Blake in 1960 Cross Country VI—Captain; Basketball V, VI; Track V,VI; B Club VAT; Debate V. .Vo matter how hard a man may labor, some woman is always in the background of his mind. 59 Shakespeare Philip Mandeville Harder, Jr Phil is Blake’s answer to the Mashv society’s playboy grown up under staunch Republican beliefs. His flashi-ness can be seen not only in his hockey and tennis, but also in his academic endeavors. Phil’s athletic ability is superb, and he is always ready to put in a little more effort and desire to accomplish more. One of Phil’s strong qualities is his desire and readiness to get into new projects. This can l e shown by his willingness to join the Paperback Book Store and the Glee Club. Both of these require a great deal of work, but Phil is always willing to work and help. He is also interested in new ideas. Last summer, for example, he and a friend joined together to make a summer job. They called their company KNI-TASK, and that is just what they did, any task. This company turned out to be a very profitable and rewarding endeavor for Phil. Two summers ago Phil worked at Abbot Hospital as a medical aide. His work and helpfulness quickly earned him a paying job in Physical Therapy. Such an achievement would seem odd for a person who is outwardly so seemingly nonchalant and pleasure-seeking. Actually, though, one finds quite a serious and mild-mannered person behind Phil's outward facade. His seriousness, moreover, makes him much more enjoyable to be with than the person who at all times treats life lightly. With Phil in command. ENITASK could grow into something big. Entered Blake in 1956 Hockey IV.WVI; Tennis VAT; B Club IV, Y.YI; Glee Club IV,V,VI; Paperback Bookstore Y.YI—N ice President YI; Dramatics Y.YI; Science Club Y; Medical Aide IV; Library Committee YI. Wc arc Republicans, and don’t propose to b are our party and identify ourselves with tin party whose antecedents have been Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion. Samuel Burchard 60 Thomas Beacom Humphrey, Jr In any class of any good school there are those students who, though neither overly colorful nor superhuman, lend body and meaning to the class as a whole. They are the ones who set the academic tone for the class, select its leaders, and support its many activities. In Blake's class of '64, Tom Humphrey is representative of the boys who supply this necessary “ingredient.” The more so, perhaps, because unlike the rest lorn has never been detrimental or of a negative opinion. Tom’s positive contributions have also been felt. In athletics he will be remembered for his participation in wrestling. Tom has also offered many rides to those wanting to attend athletic events. This in itself might seem rather small and subject to derision because it is considered a “contribution” on Tom’s part. Actually, it is a responsibility which all too many Seniors treat too lightly. Tom can rest assured that he has done his part in building and strengthening the body of Blake through growth of school spirit. His willingness to join in Senior Room activities has also enhanced some otherwise long hours. Outside of school, Tom’s biggest interest is in horses. He has become an expert at riding and working with horses, and this ability earned him a job at CIcarview Stables last summer. Should l orn take off about thirty pounds, he will undoubtedly win the Kentucky Derby in a few years. What is most admired in Tom, though, is his quiet seriousness of purpose. Hr always has his task clearly in mind. And as for the myriad frivolities of life, those ludicrous expressions of a restive nature—well, who needs it? Entered Blake in 1957 Soccer VI; Wrestling VI; Baseball VI; B Club VI; Paperback B x ksiorc V; Dramatics V,VI; Science Club V,VI. It hurteth not the toung to give faire words. John Hey wood si Edgar George Ingalls III Entered Blake in 1955 Ed is a very aware and intelligent young man. He is able to judge a situation and is gifted with the ability to solve almost any problem which confronts him. However, although he is so gifted, he has not often been numbered among those members of the class who extend themselves, perhaps overly, into many and various activities. The reason for this is simply that Ed is what he is— easy going, relaxed, and friendly. He lives life for himself and derives those necessary pleasures involved in so doing. He perhaps slights and staffs off things which to him don’t mean a great deal. Nevertheless, he is still quite able to fulfill well what he feels are his responsibilities. Although he has not participated in a great number of activities, those in which he chose to participate have benefited greatly be his presence. His chief interest was perhaps the Glee Club in w hich he sung for four years. Ed’s presence in the Glee Club was perhaps felt more strongly by his passive son of participation. He always supported his section, but in a way in which was not altogether apparent. He’s not the loud-mouthed wise guy; he purely and simply knows his parts. He doesn’t need recognition. Ed seems to know that what he is doing is right, and he just couldn’t care less if someone else recognized this accomplishment. This same sort of attitude is the mark of Ed’s intelligence as well. One at times doubts Ed’s intelligence, largely because grades don’t mean that much to Ed. He doesn’t have to impress anyone with high grades. Then one remembers that Ed is honored as a National Merit Finalist. During the summer Ed's family moves out to their house on Lake Minnetonka where Ed is able to enjoy his favorite activities, lazying around enjoying himself. This is the way he likes to live; this is the w ay he’s going to live. Glee Club III,IV,V,VI; Publications VI; Debate III,IV; Waiter V,VI; Medical Aide. Fate's a fiddler. Life's a dance. W. E. Henley 62 Craig Philip Johnson Around 8:30 every morning, a lonely figure may be seen walking across the track towards the school. When this bedoin wanderer ambles into the Senior Room, one can’t help noticing that every hair on his head is exactly in place —as always. Craig Johnson has established himself at Blake as an athlete of some repute, not through natural, automatic ability, but by sheer determination to be successful and an indomitable willingness to work hard. Craig has set his goals high, and labored diligently to reach them. His fellow students showed their respect for Craig’s determination and perseverance by electing him treasurer of the Athletic Association and Co-Captain of the track team. More than anywhere else, Craig’s determination has showed itself in his efforts on the hockey team where he practiced hard to overcome his weaknesses and became an integral part of this year’s successful team. He has made contributions to the track team as a fine polc-vaulter for four years and was one of Blake’s first soccer players. Craig’s determination to do a good job follows through to publications where Craig is a page editor for the Torch. He never showed any mercy to a student who turned in an article late, and always made his page one of real quality and balance. Craig’s most outstanding attribute is his unquenchable desire to get the job done. He did a good job on the Torch; he did a good job on the hockey, soccer, and track teams; he did a good job on his studies. When he can be, lie's dictatorial and determined, and when he can’t be absolute, he is 100% co-operation. Entered Blake in 1958 Soccer IYW.Y’I; Hockey VI; Track IV,V, VI—Co-captain VI; B Club IV,V,VI Treasurer VI; Publications V,YT—Associate Editor of Torch VI; Waiter VI; Dramatics VI. 1 live and love in Clod's peculiar light. Michelangelo 63 William Michael Johnson Entered Blake in 1959 Soccer VI; Basketball VI; B Club VI; Union VI; Clice Club III,IY V,VI; Publications IV,V,VI—Editor of Call O’Pan VI; Debate III; Paperback Bookstore IV; Dramatics Vj VI; Service Committee IV; Art Club V,VI. I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano, —A stage, where every man must play a part. Bill is an extremely intelligent young man, alert to art and beauty of life, and sensitive to ideas and sentiments. He has found success in the world of academics and pleasure in the world of art. To beauty and simplicity he is sensitive, sensitive and responsive . .. the flowing tenderness of a Modigliani face; the cry of a Giacometti sculpture; the dynamic volume behind the crystal voice of Joan Baez; The Snow Goose, by Paul Gallico; the piercing whine of a Ferrari engine; novels, works, other intangibles which transcend the ordinary and enter into the realm of pleasurable beauty. Bill is, in fact, to a certain extent torn between beauty and Hugh Heffner's “good time” existence. His hopes arc also a contrast between practicality and the excitement of freedom. He would like to enter an exciting and sound profession, but his secret desire is to race grand prix cars on the international European circuit, to live a recluse life of wandering, from a South Sea paradise to a northern European hamlet, substantial yet not extravagant. It is likely that he will somehow be able to fuse his contrasting desire and live a life of balanced happiness, for Bill is a stable person who usually can find what he wants. Bill is interesting because he is always interested. He loves music: he plays modern jazz on the guitar and enjoys the beauty of Joan Baez and Carlos Mantoya, but he also enjoys the fanaticism of The Beatles. Here is an indication of the open-mindedness with which he views the world. He appeals to his companions for an expression of their feelings on almost any subject. While some people view Bill's forthrightness with a certain twinge of embarrassment, his candor is actually a testimony to his frank honesty. Never afraid to express seemingly unpopular opinions or to question the uncertain, Bill will find many of life’s answers, if he has not done so already ... 64 Shakespeare Robert Johnstone Keith, Jr Robby Keith possesses one of the most different personalities in the Senior Class. He’s not a joke-teller or an ad lib comedian, but his mere presence of pleasantness makes coming to school on Monday morning a little easier (which is pretty much of a joke in itself). He is sincerely interested in his friends and their problems, and will always willingly help out a fellow student in need. Robbie’s contribution to Blake is not only his cheerful smile and unceasing wit, though. He is a truly fine athlete. Ever since he was old enough to hold a tennis racket, he was subjected to the rules and etiquette of the tennis court. He has practiced hard, won many tournaments, and earned a position on the varsity tennis team in the eighth grade. His hockey prowess is equally as impressive, and those who follow the hockey team closely will attest to the fact that Robby has been the unsung hero of the hockey team for the past two years. He is an extremely quick skater and has a tremendous desire, which often enables him to come up with clutch plays. Robby will also be remembered as the debonair entertainer who teamed up with suave Dobby West to throw the social event of the year, a formal party at Woodhill. Robby will be especially remembered, however, for his light, cheerful attitude, and pleasant, fresh sense of humor. Entered Blake in 1952 Hockey IV,V,VI—Co-Captain VI—All Conference V,VI; Tennis II,III,IV,V,VI— Captain VI; B Club II,III.IV.V,VI; Publications, IV,V,VI—Call ’O Pan Editor Union IV,V,VI; Medical Aide V. Question not, but live and labour till yon goal be won. Gordon 65 William Charles Kelly, Jr Entered Blake in 1959 Soccer Y’l; Baseball VI—Manager; B Club VI; Debate III,IY',Y VI—President Y’l; Union V,VI—Parliamentarian V, President Y’l; Publications IY'.Y’.Y’I; Second Hand Bookstore V, 'I—Secretary V, Treasurer Y’l; Service Committee Y’.Y’I; Boys’ State V; Class Officer—Secretary-Treasurer V, Y’l The noble lord is the Rupert of debate. Disraeli ITic sound practicality and organizational ability of Bill’s mind combine with its versatility and imagination to produce an amazing intellect. Bill’s logic is useful in debate, mathematics, and science; his common-sense approach lends itself also to the analysis of more general problems. Analysis is the key to his intellect, although it never takes a stilted, unnatural, or far-fetched form. Never pedantic, never verbose, never hypocritical. Bill is intellectual, refreshingly and simply. If analysis is the key to Bill’s intellect, then judgment is the key to his character. The fact is that his extraordinary balance enables him to consider all the factors of any situation with interest, but without emotional influence. Bill’s powerful mind and sound judgement seem to be an indication to any who know him that he could be a brilliant politician. Perhaps his experience of politicking at Boys’ State, his knowledge of government gained from debating and studying world problems, and his interest in politics in general lead to this one conclusion. But his practicality and common sense, along with his libcral-mindcdncss, remind one of the characteristics of some of our great politicians. Bill Kelly is not, however, imposing or unapproachable. Basically conversational. Bill is never afraid to express disagreement but is seldom disagreeable. His interests extend to skiing, guiding canoe trips, and fishing at Lake of the Woods. Y’crsatility, practicality, skill, interest—this is Bill Kelly. 66 Alan Frazier Kremen A1 Kremen is a relatively small, seemingly unobtrusive person. Yet, he has earned for himself both the honor and the responsibility that go along with the amazing success he has attained in ever phase of school life. The nature of ATs achievement is characterized by hard work, self-sacrifice, ability, and a kind of courage—that is, a disregard for his own popularity which has brought him both envious criticism and fond respect. To deny that A1 has courage is to deny that he has spent four winters sweating off weight and “gutting out all-conference honors. To deny that he has extraordinary ability is to disregard his outstanding work as Torch editor, Union president, and student. An interesting aspect of Al’s personality is his utter frankness. He has never been afraid to tell anyone, student or teacher, what he has believed, whether good or bad. For this reason A1 appeals to those who arc sensitive enough to enjoy complete honesty and broad-minded enough to withstand competition. To self-righteous hypocrites or “phonies,” to sore-headed losers, A1 is not a friend—nor would he want to be. Entered Blake in 1957 Wrestling III,IV,V,VI—All Conference IV, V,VI; Student Council V—Treasurer; B Club IIUY,V,VI; Union IV,'V.VI—President VI; Publications III,IV,V,VI—Torch Editor VI; Debate III,IV,V; Forum Committee III; Dramatics III,V,VI; Art Club V’; Dance Committee IV,V; Medical Aide V. Over the piano was printed a notice: Please do not shoot the pianist. He is doing his best. Oscar Wilde 67 James Allen Kutcher Entered Blake in 1959 “If you can't say anything good about anybody, don't say it at all.” Jim is a good guy, a nice guy. Why? Simple. One finds that he is always comfortable when in Jim’s company, for he can safely pocket the fear of being unmercilcsslv vociferated or cut down. Jim just wouldn’t do it. He isn’t that type of person. You find that you easily get to like Jim, probably for this same reason as stated above. Here’s the person you read about all the time, but never seem to meet. You can really, honestly, and truly put yourself at case when you’re with him. He’s not going to step on you; he’s not going to jump on you; he’s not going to lacerate your feelings and sadistically watch you walk away feeling like two cents. On the other hand, Jim is not unapproachable and is not a yes man. He’s friendly while staying in bounds. He has that innate ability of knowing just how friendly to be. He isn’t the person who buys his friends through his friendliness; on the other hand, he never loses friends through disdain. Jim makes good use of this quality. He has earned much respect from his classmates as can be evidenced by taking a glance at his school record below. Moreover, he carries this quality outside of school halls. On the weekends, he invariably alots at least one night to something other than staying home and studying. It would be a gross understatement to say that his friendliness pays off in pursuit of this something (let’s be reasonable ... someone). It’s funny. He just seems to have that perfect, undefinable intangibility, that perfect balance of friendliness. It’s too bad that more people don't have it. Football VI; Swimming III,IV,V,VI; Track V,VI—Co-Captain VI; B Club III,IV,V, VI—President VI; Dramatics VI; Medical Aide V. What wisdom ran you find that is greater than kindness? Rousseau 68 Judd David Kutcher Judd is not Jim. He has his own eccentricities, his own idiosyncrasies. He regards the clock but as an ornament, a worthless innovation of a modern age in which man’s actions arc predetermined by bells, a situation much like that of an experimental mouse in a cage. The worthlessness of this seemingly essential device becomes realized and logical when we sec that here is a man who wants to live his own life in his own slow, easy-going way. He can relax; he doesn’t have to care; he can take his time; he does take his time; he can hurry when and only when he wants to ... which is natural. He can exert himself; he can express his opinion ... dogmatically. When everyday matters precariously shift from Judd’s patterned vision of the true idea of life, he can let you know about it. He will let you know about it. This world without the clock lends itself well to Judd’s thoughts. It is the only possible way to approach that unattainable fantasy of wine, women, and song—that world which mast of us seek, but about which few of us do anything in terms of materialistic realizations. Judd docs not fall into this last apathetic group. A party is good, simple fun. No one’s in a hurry; we have all night. Judd is there. It has not taken our debonair friend (and he is debonair) long to display his outward and inward charms to that other half of the world which is not male. It’s only natural. Remember Judd’s purpose in life. With alacrity of feeling, he meets any circumstance, jovial or not. What other way is there? You know, he's right ... Judd—the free and easy, unencumbered mind. Entered Blake in 1959 Football VI; Swimming III,IV,V,VI—Captain VI; Track V.VI; B Club IIUV.Y.VI; Athletic Association VI—Secretary-Treasurer; Dramatics V,VI; Medical Aide V. Ascend above the restrictions and conventions of the World, but not so high as to lose sight of them. Garnett John Hall MacDonald John has been one of the mysterious individualists of this year’s senior class. To most of his classmates he seems an aloof teenager, addicted to dancing in the Senior Room. Superficially he is a jovial character with many friends and an easy going attitude. But digging through this surface coating, one sees in John a deeply thinking, mature individual. He is an empiri-calist: for him each action in life must have a reason; and life, an answer. John has built many friendships. Some of his companions give him diversion from the tedium of the world he sees about him, and others become sharers in his world of thought and emotion. However, those who have come to know Mac have come to be confidcrs in him. They have found a person, open-minded and sincere and jocund, with whom to share their problems. The realm of art’s expression and emotion has strongly attracted John. Here he has found an area in which he can achieve a self-expression and has discovered a success in it. Again as Co-editor of the Call O’ Pan John has been able to effectively utilize his artistic and organizational talents. Smiling, laughing, a little high Feeling, thinking, crying nigh That’s Mac. Fntcrcd Blake in 1959 Publications IV,V,VI—Call 'O Pan Editor VI; Debate V; Waiter IV,V,VI; Dramatics 111,V, VI; Service Committee V,VI; Art Club V,VI; Science Club V; Dance Committee V,VI; Medical Aide IV,V,VI; Union VI. Is life worth th ing? This if thou inquire, 'Tis probable that thou hast never lived, And palpable that thou hast never loved. Garnett 70 James Donaldson Mair Perhaps the most consistent member of the Senior class is Bu z Mair, consistent, that is, in his stableness. His con-servativeness leads him to be quietly social and unfailingly pleasant. Almost an Saturday evening w ill find Buzz entertaining a little-varied group of friends with a game of cards or pool. Anyone who challenges him at cards finds that Buzzv is unusually accomplished not only at bridge, but also at about every other conceiveable game. In a fierce card game Buz , shows tendencies towards hysteria, which do not, however, seem to hinder his proficiency. During the summer Buzz makes his annual exodus to his family’s northern lake home. It is here that he is surrounded by the environs to which he is best suited. Here he likes to hunt, play golf, and water ski. His harrowing adventures aboard his famous chair ski have been related on innumerable occasions. Buzz has made strong contributions to both the swimming and football teams. His strong spirit is comprised at a desire to win both psychologically and physically. Buzz, is the sort of person whose mere presence is strong)’ beneficial to the mental stability and confidence necessary to any athletic squad. Buzz’s traditional sort of character is one of quiet, conservative conduct and a friendly, appealing air. If for no other reason (but there are other reasons), he’s fun to just have around. Entered Blake in 1952 Football VI; Swimming V.VI; Track VI; B Club V,VI; Glee Club 111; Dramatics V, VI; Art Club V.VI; Medical Aide V.VI. F'way wuzzy was a bear. Anonymous 71 Warren Gold Malkerson Entered Blake in 1957 Life at Blake has been greatly enhanced for the Senior class this year because of “Mai’s” many-sided personality. For what would be the fun of lunch if it were not for this fun-loving waiter, gleefully sweeping crumbs into your lap? What would happen to the curtain call rehearsal if Mai were not there to fill in for Lee Ann? And finally, what would the Glee Club do for a bass? Warren is a good-natured, fun-loving senior. Watching his Land Rover in action will convince anyone of his effervescence. However, Mai also has a serious side. His industry and perseverance have won him positions on the varsity football and wrestling teams. Warren also devotes himself well to his studies. In the summer Mai is an avid water-skier and spends much time at his family’s lake place. Whatever the occasion, though, Warren dedicates his attention whole-heartedly to the people and happenings around him. He can always be counted on to be an eager listener or participant. Mai’s cheerful personality makes him a desired partner-in-crimc in any of the Senior Room activities. At the same time, his serious side will always recognize another's distress. and Mai will do what he can to help out. This equilibrium, this ability to adapt to the tone of the occasion seems to be the essence, the definition of Warren. For when we discuss this quality, we are discussing that fine line which expands into the personality and general make-up of Mai, that fine line which can at one time lead to his count-me-in-on-the-fun characteristics, while at another time can bring him to a sober sort of seriousness. A split personality? no. A balanced one? yes. Football VI; Wrestling Y.YI; Golf YI; B Club V,YI; Glee Club III.IV,V,VI; Waiter IY,Y.YI; Dramatics V,VI; Art Club IV. VI. And his big manly voice, turning again toward childish treble, pipes and whistles in his sound. 72 Shakespeare Peter Foss Markle The mere mention of Peter Markle’s name is enough to strike fear into the heart of any goalie who has ever faced him on the ice. Pete’s great hockey ability is well known. His successes have hardly been confined to hockey, however, and he has been an outstanding contributor to every endeavor he has undertaken. In the field of athletics, Pete's accomplishments speak for themselves. He was voted a unanimous all-conference halfback in football and is an outstanding baseball pitcher. But his other athletic achievements pale before his hockey prowess. Pete has been an all-conference center for three years, as a junior was accorded All-State honors, and is regarded by many as one of the finest pucksters the state has ever produced. Pete’s ability is not limited to athletics, however. He has steadily worked up to a point where he is in the top fifth of the class. He has been most outstanding in Spanish, and all his academic successes arc the result of extremely diligent study. Pete takes pan in the extra-curricular side of school life as the president of the Athletic Association and as Co-Editor of the sports page of the Torch. But showing through his many accomplishments is a truly distinctive personality. He is a very frank and honest person. He will always come straight to the point and shows no hesitancy in expressing his opinions. And above all. Pete is one of the few who are totally unaffected by great successes. He has never wavered from his frank and friendly attitude. In short, Pete has developed well both his athletic talents and his ability to study and reason effectively. Here is a person who has even- reason to be self-centered, disdainful, unbearably cocky. He’s not. Entered Blake in 1957 Football V,VI—All-Conference VI; Hockey III,IV,V,VI— Co-Captain VI—All-Conference IV,V,VI; Baseball IV.V.VI; B Club III,IV,V,VI; Publications VI; Union V.VI; Athletic Association VI—President. In skating over thin ice our safety is our speed. 73 Ralph Waldo Emerson Philip Stephen Marks Entered Blake in 1954 “Down one.” Phil says triumphantly, and he goes on to explain how you could have made the contract by sloughing the two of clubs on the sixth trick. You nod, try to look intelligent, and then change the subject. Phil Marks is a master of his favorite recreation and is, by popular acclaim, the best bridge player in the senior class. The thoroughness of his bridge playing is characteristic of all that he undertakes. Phil works faithfully, and he works methodically. Invariably his lecture notes are neat and complete, well-organized and then well studied. His notes are so neat and meticulously drawn, in fact, that rumor has it that Mr. Edic and Mr. Crosby are going to frame them at the end of the year! The consistent quality of the feature page in the 'Porch is a tribute to Phil’s efforts. Despite occasional bouts with the censor. Sound and Fury managed to maintain its position of esteem. Much of the credit here can be given to Phil for his insistence and constant perseverance. The headlines and organization of the page were the result of the hard work and planning which Phil put into them. During the summer, Phil combines a spectator’s interest in baseball and a job by working at Metropolitan Stadium. “Ice cold pop. chants Phil coldly as he marches up and down the aisles of the Met with his attention, for the most part, centered on the action on the field, not on his customers. Besides playing for school teams, lie enjoys informal sports, especially softball and touch football. Perhaps another word or two is due here. That is, Phil’s ability to work hard is paradoxically equalled by his ability to relax. Take it from there. Basketball V.VI; Golf VI; B Club V,VI; Publications IV.Y.VI, Glee Club III,IV,V, VI. Modi ration, the noblest gift of Heaven. Euripides 74 Norman Leslie Newhall III Perhaps more than any other Senior, “Dodger” possesses one of the most desirable qualities that Blake can give a boy —well-roundedness. Whatever the nature of the activity, whether scholastic, athletic, or social, Ncwy can always be found among the leaders of the group. The Union recognized this quality in him when they elected him a member in his junior year. As president of his class until his senior year, and then as a representative to the Student Council, Dodger further proved his leadership abilities. His good natured yet constructive ideas have always been of benefit to the class. His avid support was of great value, for instance, at the Blakc-Northrop field hockey game in which he led his team to a shocking victory. Scholastically, Newy has consistently been a recognized leader. In athletics he has best shown his talents in hockey, winning two varsity letters on conference championship teams. Socially, Dodger can usually be found with a sizeable group of friends, predominantly those of the Kenwood area. During the summer months, Newy enjoys such diversified activities as ranching, farming, and water-skiing. He is also an eager joiner in any game of “touch” or step-baseball, and the game is always made more fun by his presence. Dodger's well-rounded personality is his outstanding quality. However, he is not so well-rounded that he cannot be reached. Newy is perfectly stable in his attitudes towards others; he is not a dough-faced ball rolling up and down the hill of life. He is, rather, quite approachable without apprehension. Perhaps the most important factor in Newy’s quality of well-roundedness, though, is the fact that he is not selfish with it; it has already proven valuable to many of his colleagues as well as to himself, and as we all supposedly know, he who helps others helps himself. Entered Blake in 1957 Hockey V,VI; B Club V,VI; Student Council VI; Union V.VI—Treasurer VI; Waiter VI; Dramatics V.VI; Service Committee IV, V,VI; Medical Aide IV; Class Officer— President III,IV,V. Honesty rare as a man without self-pity, Kindness as large and plain as a prairie wind. 75 Stephen Vincent Benet Robert Allen Oglansky “Be sure 10 make it down to Camden this Friday; it’s really gonna be choice!” “Ah, his muddah smokes cigahs! “Swing while you can! These could only be the words of one member of the class of 1964. Bob Oglansky is the master of the biting remark, the king of sharp humor, and the undisputed champion of the quick retort. Bob's many, well-timed comments will echo in the Senior Room for years to come. When Bob entered Blake in 1957, the class gained one of the most unusual personalities ever to pass through the hallowed portals of Blake. Bob has the ability to make almost anyone laugh w ith some statement from his seemingly unbounded store of humor. While some of his humor is abstruse, it is for the most part simple and direct. In addition to his capacity for humor, Ogcr is one of the most accomplished members of the class on the social side of life. Whenever and wherever there is a good dance or a swinging party, you can be sure that the Oge will be there, accompanied by one of his female companions. Bob just seems to have the ability to know w here a teenager can find a good time over the weekend. It is not unusual for a great number of boys to consult him towards the end of the week. As can be surmised, Bob's major accomplishments at Blake arc not listed below. His achievements are more intangible than those: cheering up the seniors before a hard exam, providing the excitement at the Torch meetings by describing the events of the night before. Oger, “Everybody's heard about the bird... Entered Blake in 1957 Track V,YT; Football VI—Manager; B Club Y VI; Publications VI; Debate III; Art Club V,Y’I; Science Club Y’l; Medical Aide VI. He shall rise up at the sound of the bird. Ecclesiastes 9:4 76 Wendell Anthony Phillippi Tony is easily one of the most admired and respected members of the Senior Class. When he says something, people listen to him. The invariable reason for this is that when Tone has something humorous to say, it is always humorous, and people don’t want to miss it. On the other hand, when he has something serious to say, people listen for they know that what he is saying will be based on sound reasoning and judgement and that they will benefit from listening to it. Tony never talks for the mere sake of being the center of attention. When he talks, he talks for a purpose. His words and ideas are meaningful. Don't, however, get the idea that Tony is a big bag of intelligent wind which huffs and puffs but never does anything. On the contrary, he is a natural fighter and scrapper, and it should be mentioned that it has not been easy for him. In seventh grade, then not so well put together as he is now, he was told that perhaps tackle football was not the game for him. He refused to accept this only to have his leg broken in a football scrimmage three years later. Still he came back and on a much weakened leg played two years of varsity football. It was no surprise when Tone, captain of this year's team, was awarded the Glenn-Wonson Football Trophy and the Williams Football Trophy at the end of the season. This is just one of the many examples showing Tony's natural tenacity. He accepts—no, rather, invites challenge, and in some cases teases the idea of danger. He rides horses fast; he drives cars fast. However, he never accepts this challenge only to let it dwindle at the height of its intensity. Tony doesn't quit. Entered Blake in 1957 Football IV,V,VI—Captain VI—All-Conference VI; B Club IV.V.VI; Dramatics V, VI; Science Club V'; Publications VI. You way cherish him more in the soldier than in the scholar. 77 Shakespeare Alfred Cavitt Pollock A1 Pollock is a person who is not easy to know well; yet he is friendly to everyone who has ever met him. To someone who doesn't know A1 he would seem very quiet and shy, but to his closest colleagues he is interesting and companionable. Al is very easy to get along with regardless of what surroundings he is found in. He is always more than willing to make his friends comfortable regardless of what sacrifice he must make. Al spends his spare time in a number of different ways. He is both an avid water skier and snow skier. He spent last summer working as a carry-out boy at a super market in Nisswa. Minnesota. He has been a wrestler on the Varsity for two years and an enthusiastic golfer since ninth grade. During the fall Al spends nearly every weekend hunting pheasants or ducks. Next summer he plans to tour Europe with Mr. Otto. It would be a weak understatement to say that he makes only good use of his time. Al, at times, appears in class to be somewhat stupefied by what is going on around him. Actually, he is very much in control of his courses. As is true in so many cases, what Al seems to be and what he is arc quite different. Seemingly aloof but friendly, he is actually an extrovert in the company of those with whom he feels free, and at times appearing to be quite addlepated, he is actually quite clear minded. Entered Blake in 1952 Wrestling V,VI; Golf VI; B Club V,VI; (dec Club III,IV,V,VI; Publications IV,V, VI—Assistant Business Manager; Waiter II, IV,V,VI; Art Club V,VI. Only the game fish swims upstream. John Trotwood Moore 78 Stephen Webb Raudenbush Intelligence, for some, is a goal. For Steve it is merely a starting point. His mind is always searching, always questing for the best answer of interpretation of a problem. Steve’s evaluations are sought because they arc incisive and clear and because, more often than not, they are right. For this reason, he makes great contributions to discussions in the Senior Room, in class, at Union meetings, almost anywhere. Vet his ideas are not rigid; his mind is open. He is, perhaps more than any other Senior, constantly searching for a solution or answer, even though it, when found, may directly contradict a former statement of his. He has no fear of finding himself wrong, for he maturely realizes that his mistake will eventually lead to that solution. Scholastically he docs what few arc able to do: that is, he excels in both the mathematically-oriented fields and in the verbally-oriented fields. Consistently ranking at or near the top in the class, Steve became a National Merit Finalist. But he is not an obsessive “grade-grubber.” As a matter of fact, he is quite the opposite. He studies simply because he likes to learn. His grades arc the invariable product of the end, not the means to that end. Fhe summer provides Steve with a change of pace. He works at the stadium when the Twins arc at home, but perhaps his greatest interest is in fishing. In fact, he claims that bass can be caught by the “scientific method. Skiing enthusiast, touch football player, occasional bridge player, Steve has many interests and talents. These provide a background and a starting place for his dynamic and highly-interesting mind. Steve doesn't just know the facts. He uses them. F.ntered Blake in 1961 Wrestling VI; Baseball V,VI; B Club V, VI; Union V,YI—Vice-President VI; Publications VI—Associate Editor of Call O’ Pan VI; Debate V; Forum Committee V; Waiter IV,V, T; Service Committee VI Chairman. And pluck till time and times are dam The silver apples of the moon, 'he golden apples of the sun. William Butler Yeats 79 Stanley Russell Rehm Entered Blake in 1956 Golf VI; B Club VI; Student Council V, VI—Head Boy VI; Union V,VI; Publications VI; Debate III,IV,V,VI—Reading Secretary V, Secretary VI; Dramatics V. I have made a great discovery. What I love belongs to me. Not the chairs and tables in my house, but the masterpieces of the world. Elizabeth Bibesco In some ways Stan resembles a mosaic or musical composition. for his personality is composed of an almost infinite variety of seemingly unrelated subjects which somehow blend to make Stan the person he is. Anyone who spends much time with Stan soon discovers certain facets of his life. One of these is his well-defined taste in music. The “Steamer” has waged an undeclared war against the Beach Boys in the Senior Room, launching his attacks on the hi-fi at strategic times so as to receive as much support and as little protest as possible. After a successful foray, one can relax to the styling of Josh White or Ray Charles. Stan’s musical preferences arc centered in piano jazz—Brubeck, Monk, Previn, Ahmad Jamal. He himself plays the piano; last spring he acted as accompaniest for the dramatics presentation. A widely diversified general knowledge, a quick grasping of moods and concepts, and a pleasant speaking voice make Stan one of the class’ better orators. He loves to discuss ANYTHING, ranging from golf and modern movies to jazz and physics problems, from Steinbeck and girls to Harvard or Winnie the Pooh. Some of the tiles of this living mosaic arc not so well known. Few people know that Stan is an ardent and excellent chess player or that he is presently writing free verse poetry' in his free time. Few Blake students know that he is president of his church youth league or that he loves to read mystery novels and science fiction. Stan is a stfowball rolling down the endless mountain of life, gathering size and momentum as he progresses. He has made his impact felt at Blake not only by holding that esteemed position of Head Boy, but also showing himself as a down-to-earth friend. Now he speeds on to other adventures. 80 Donald Bruce Salisbury Since Don entered Blake, he has been an active contributor to the school. At dances and athletic events he is always present. Don is always glad to help in setting up school projects, and he is one of the first to volunteer for such school-sponsored programs as Volunteer Medical Aid which he entered two years ago. Many are the stories of gore and horror which Don relates about his experiences on the second floor at Northwestern Hospital. Don's favorite subjects in school have been those related to history. He has, in fact, taken all the history- courses that Blake has to offer. Out of school, Don’s main interests lie in guns, hunting, and skiing. He has an extensive collection of both old and new guns. He treats his guns as prize possessions and knows everything there is to know about them. Don is a crack shot with a rifle or a pistol, and his competition or game have little chance when faced with Don’s accuracy. For the last several years, Don has been a member of the Blizzard Ski Club. Besides skiing on the weekends, he usually goes skiing during spring vacation for a week or two. Don. as is true with his marksmanship, has become a good skier because of his tenacious interest in the sport. Besides snow skiing, Don also water skis a great deal on Lake Minnetonka, where he lives during the summer. Don at times tries to picture himself as the villainous devil, a fact which amuses his classmates to no end because he isn’t and under ordinary circumstances never could be. He simply knows what fun is... and how to have it. Entered Blake in 1960 Track VI; B Club VI; Medical Aide V,VI; Dramatics VI. It matters not how long we live, but how. Philip Bailey 81 Jeffrey Richard Schmidt Every morning at 8:39, the grumbling “grape comes groaning into the Senior grotto, and greets the group with a growl. Gradually, after grieving for an hour, he turns into his gleeful, grinning self. This brighter side of Jeff’s personality has made him a well-rounded person and student. Schmidty’s hard work at his studies has consistently placed him on the honor roll. Moreover, outside of school academic life, Jeff is interested in a possible career in medicine. The seriousness with which Jeff views the academic side of life is characteristic of his overall attitude. Perhaps the “Grape’s” most obvious contribution to the school has been in the field of athletics. This year, he captained the J.V. Football team, and through his excellent leadership, he aided the development of many underclassmen. Only the J.Y. coaches and team members truly realize Jeff’s contribution. In hockey, Jeff has excelled for three years. This year, he has developed into a graceful skater on the first line. His determination to excel has resulted in much success. As a junior, he was the second leading scorer in the MISL. In the spring, Jeff lends his talents to the baseball team as a second baseman or outfielder. Jeff is the type of person who docs not need universal reception to a job well done. To know himself that he has done it well is satisfaction enough ... Entered Blake in 1953 Hockey IV,V,VI; Baseball V,VI; B Club IV,V,VI; Union VI; Waiter IV,V,VI; Dramatics VI; Literary Club VI; Glee Club III,IV. Had I been present at the creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe. Alfonso the Learned 82 Robert Quinn Schoening “I tell you, every time he went up for a shot, Edic and I went straight up out of our scats. The guy behind us was going out of his mind.” This description of his best-loved Minnesota Gopher is typical of the hysterical devotion which Bob Schoening will give to anything which he thinks is worthwhile and deserves his support. When you think of Schoen, you think of the Three Stooges, an infectious laugh, a dedicated and talented athlete, and a guy with a knack for finding fun or making his own. All of these characteristics combine to form the personality that is one of the most fascinating nuts of the senior class. The Senior Room, the locker room, the bus to Austin, the baseball field—all arc victims of the raucous Schoening merriment. Wherever there is fun and laughter, there one can find Bob. Or possibly it would be better to say that wherever there is Bob. there one can find fun and laughter, for if things are dull when Schoen arrives, you can bet they won’t stay that way for long. Something is always happening around Bob, judging from all the stories of the all-night poker parties or the weekends up at the cabin. All of Bob Schoening is not levity, however. His serious side is best illustrated by his athletic accomplishments. In football Bob was an all-conference linebacker who improved every week because of a desire to excel at his particular position and a dedication to his school and his team. In basketball Bob earned the distinction of being named to the all-conference team while only a junior, and the respect his teammates felt for him is illustrated by his being elected captain of the basketball team this year. The next time you’re at a Minnesota game and sec someone who you feel perhaps displays a little too much overtness, openness of emotions, don’t mock him—it’s Schoen. iif 151 ' I J W i Entered Blake in 1955 Football V,YI—All-Conference VI; Basketball IV,Y VI—Captain VI—All-Conference V,VI; Baseball IYW.YI; B Club IV,V,VI; Dramatics V.VI. The curious crime, I he fine Felicity and flower of wickedness. Robert Browning 83 Greg Stephens Entered Blake in 1957 Football V,VI; Baseball IV,V,VI—Co-Captain VI; B Club IV,V,VI; Student Council III.IV—Secretary III; Debate III; Service Committee V,VI; Medical Aide V, VI. One of the most unusual sights one can witness around Blake School is Greg Stephens the day after the arrival in Minneapolis from a spring vacation in Florida. His snowy hair and flaming face present a humorous, almost startling contrast. But this contrast can be used as an analogy to the contrasting sides of this notorious Blake student Greg Stephens—a conscientious student, a dedicated athlete, a social go-getter. To some people Greg may seem to be a very serious person, and in the areas where one should be serious, Greg definitely is. In the scholastic area, he works very hard, and on any given month one might sec his name on the honor roll. He has also contributed heavily to Blake athletics. For two years Greg has been a starter both ways on the football team, and has been named to the honorable mention All Conference team both years as a defensive back. He has been a regular on the baseball team for three years, and the respect his teammates feel for him is illustrated by his being elected co-captain of the team in his senior year. However, Greg’s other side comes out on the weekends and in the Senior Room. He is always ready for a good joke, a good laugh, or a good time. He is filled with stories about the good times down at Lauderdale or the good times on the weekends. And because of the good-looking girls one can sec with Greg at any social function, his social prowess is evident. 84 Keep thy muscle trained. James Lowell Jaime Alsonso Valenzuela Scholz Jaime, Shultzy, rabbit—he answers to all of these names and others, and always with a smile and a friendly retort. The American Field Service student from Chile, Jaime was a great addition to the class of ‘64. In fact, to certain seniors in Spanish 3 and 4 he was almost indispensable. To the rest of us Jaime gave a new perspective into Latin America and an object lesson in gracious good humor. .As a soccer player, Jaime was modest, casual, and unbelievably effective. He was a very skillful dribbler and one of the leading scorers on the varsity team. 'Die only other games that Jaime played were at the card table where lie was unprcdictably imaginative when bidding and dangerously deceptive when dealing. As a student, Jaime overcame the language barrier, carried a full schedule, and ranked well in the class. On occasion, when the work load was heaviest or the tests a little tougher, he could be heard muttering about the fallacy of “AFS privilege. With his natural charm and diplomacy with faculty and students alike, he needed AFS privileges like a third leg. We know Jaime will do well in the years ahead of him. We, speaking for Blake, honestly hate to see him go. We only hope that some of his wonderfully cheerful outlook has rubbed off on us, we who have been privileged to be his friends this year. Entered Blake in 1963 Soccer VI; Union VI; Literary Club VI. He was a good fclawe. Chaucer Jack Martin Vilett, Jr Jack is one of the happiest and most jovial members of this year’s senior class. Every morning one can see a blue streak, “the battle’’ come whizzing up the driveway, and hear “Hey Buzzy” ring across the parking lot. When an underclassman walks past the senior room door and hears the tumultuous laugh emanating from inside, he can be sure of two things: Jack is inside, and it is before school. For after chapel, during his long study periods. Jack has become the most familiar sight in the upper study throughout the year. Jack’s extracurricular activities include being the manager of three varsity sports and a member of the dance committee. Who will ever be able to forget the Spirit of Spring or Raven announcements? Here Jack’s originality and daring overcome all because of his desire to participate in school events. Although not a great athlete himself. Jack stands Firmly behind every Blake team. He was the only one who could get into the school after the St. Michael’s game. One of Jack’s most amazing qualities is his sense of cleanliness. He has been renowned as the ex-senior room cleaning lady and Is an honorary member of the Carver County Cleanup Committee. Jack's future plans are uncertain. He tells us that he will either go to college, into the Air Force, or remain at Blake. He has already distinguished himself as the only student at Blake who is Hying without any previous flight training. Entered Blake in 1957 Hockey VI—Manager; Track IV—Manager; B Club VI; Debate II.IIUV; Art Club V,VI; Dance Committee V,VI. Laugh and be fat. John Taylor 86 Charles Hugh Watson Happy the man. and happy he alone, Who can call the day his own, He who, secure within, can say, Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived today. The happiest heart that ever beat. Lies in some quiet breast, Who lets the days come as they may. And leaves to heaven the rest. You hear that boy a-laughing, Not a lesser docs he shun. But the sage who know, they laugh too. At all the good he’s done. His ways they arc all pleasantness, His thoughts they arc all peace, He often makes a light remark, To give his friends release. A merry heart hath a cheerful countenance. He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. A merry heart docth good like a medicine. He that is slow to anger is mightier than the mighty; and he that rulcth his spirit than he who taketh a city. A happy soul that all the way To heaven hath a summer day. Entered Blake in 1962 Soccer VI; Hockey VI; B Club VI; Literary Club VI. Howe’er it be, it seems to toe Tis only noble to be good. Tennyson 87 John Dobson West Entered Blake in 1957 Blake has benefited in many ways from the talents of Dobby West. He has extended himself into every phase of school life. Dob has made valuable contributions to several athletic teams, many extracurricular activities, and student government. On the football field or the hockey rink, Dobby has distinguished himself as a fine athlete and sportsman. He has been indispensable as the “strong man ' on the hockey team for two years, and many times has spared Blake much grief with a well-timed check. In football, Dobb has worked hard and hit hard, and this has made him a very important member of the team. This year, as his position as Publications Business Manager requires, Dobby was in charge of the annual magazine campaign. His speeches were stirring and convincing, but, as usual, they fell on deaf early-morning cars. Dobb was, however, able to awaken students to the “cause” long enough to sell over $5,000 worth of magazines, which is quite an achievement in itself. This year Dobby was elected to serve on the student council, and many times at open meetings, he explained confused issues to more confused students with his customary good humor and straightforward approach. He also has held a position as a member of the Union for two years. So what? Aside from all the achievements and honors, Dobby is still Dobby. He is sincere and intelligent. He Is always able to tackle a tough job, be it on the hockey rink or the football field or in a student council meeting. But Dobby, above all, is a radiant, outgoing person—a happy person—and he makes everyone around him happy. Football V,VI; Hockey V,VI; B Club V, VI; Student Council VI; Union V,VI; Publications IV,V,VI—Business Manager VI; Waiter 111,1 V,V,VI—Head Waiter VI; Dramatics V,VI; Service Committee IV,V,VI. 88 Go west, young man. John Soule William Cushing Whitman Bill Whitman, in a few words, is quite highly thought of. Since he entered Blake in the fourth grade, he has built for himself the reputation of a conscientious student, an able athlete, and an outstanding leader. His greatest asset is his flair for leadership. He has been a class officer each year since he entered the senior school, and was elected president of the senior class this year. He has not, however, merely accepted these jobs. He has spent a great deal of his time working with students and advisors to help to find ways to better the class. Bill is very active in extracurricular activities at school. Besides sports, he has devoted his talents to working for the paperback bookstore and the Service Committee. He is also a member of the Union, a position to which he was elected in his senior year. He played what was probably the most controversial part in this year’s dramatics presentation, and was said to have even fooled his own mother with his convincing disguise. One of the greatest accomplishments to Bill’s credit was his nearly single-handed organization of the benefit hockey game to help support our foreign exchange student. The project was a great success, largely due to Bill’s untiring cfTorts. But there is far more to Bill than his many accomplishments. He is a responsible person w ho will always volunteer for an extra task. He is always willing to help someone out, whether by giving him a ride somewhere or helping him with a difficult French passage. Quite often it is little things which arc greatly appreciated but which most of us cannot seem to find time for. He is always friendly, always co-operative, always willing to assume leadership when it is requested of him. Entered Blake in 1955 .Soccer V,VI—Co-Captain VI; Hockcv VI; Baseball V,VI; B Club V,VI; Union VI; Publications VI; Forum Committee VI; Paperback Bookstore IV,V,VI—President VI; Dramatics V,VI; Service Committee IV,VI; Medical Aide V; Class Officer II, 111,IV,VI—Vice-President 11, President VI. Humility, that low, sweet root From whieh all heavenly virtues shoot. Thomas Moore 89 Peter Hamilton Wonson Entered Blake in 1958 Pete’s athletic ability, academic perseverance, outstanding leadership, and friendly personality have made him truly one of the most respected and well-liked students at Blake. This statement may sound a little dogmatic, but those who know Pete know that it is completely justified. Peter’s unusual athletic ability seems to come naturally (wonder where he got it?) but this is not to say that Pete does not work hard to develop his talents; on the other hand he is an extremely hard-working and dedicated athlete. The day basketball season ends, one is likely to see Pete outside playing catch, warming up for the baseball season. More to be emphasized than Pete’s outstanding performances and all-Confcrence selections is the fact that he is a great team leader. His last inning pep-talk to the baseball team at Shattuck last year will remain in the minds of those who heard it as a testament to Pete's ability for leadership and his fierce desire to win—always for the school, and never for his own satisfaction. Peter has participated in nearly every activity around school, from the Dance Committee to the Union, but all of his accomplishments in themselves arc not nearly so unique as his personality. He can be jovial and truly funny, or dish out and take kidding as well as anyone, but when the time is right, Peter becomes the most seriously dedicated and unflinchingly determined person in the entire Senior class. Football IV,V, T—All Conference VI; Basketball Y VI; Baseball 111,1V,V,VI— Most Valuable Player V, Captain V, Co-Captain NT; B Club III,IV,V,VI; Union V.VI; Glee Club 111,1V, V, VI—President NT; Publications NT; Debate III; Athletic Association—Vice-President V; Waiter III, IV.V.VI; Service Committee V.VI; Student Council Dance Committee IV,V,VT— Chairman NT. 90 I'll find a way, or make it! John Saxe Class of 1 963 Awards John T. Baker...............................AATSP Spanish Medal Bruce W. Bean......................................Amherst Trophy Star and Tribune Award William C. Black..................................Yale Trophy Gregory C. Hickok.............Sons of American Revolution Award Bruce E. Karat ............................Chapel Speaking Pri .c Robert E. Lowry....................................Harvard Trophy Princeton Trophy Ricardo Mcerhoff...........................Chapel Speaking Prize A. Douglas Melamed................................Strieker Cup Thorpe Cup Morgan E. Thomas..................Williams Alumni Literary Prize Class of 1 964 Awards Kenneth R. Aslcscn, Jr.........Junior Chapel Speaking Prize William C. Kelly, Jr................Boys’ State Representative Strieker Cup Alan F. Kremcn.....................Second Form Speech Contest Union Medal Wcndcl A. Phillippi................Glenn-Wonson Football Trophy Williams Football Trophy 9! ■7 J.S ROW: Randolph. Cornrlim, Cox, Hull, Crane, Ringer. Mr. Edie, Roberts, Dayton, Dunkerley, MacDonald, Trach, Holier, VanSantvoord, Rees. Dawes. Baskrrville, Brown. Sidenberg. Jones. Cooper, Curtis, Finn. I.undholm, Bean, Behrrnds FOURTH ROW: SF’OOSD ROW: Poindexter, Doe re, I arbox, McCann, Goetz, D. Keating, Anderson, F. Knoblauch, Daniels, D. Knoblauch, J. Cdie, Erickson, Gmitro, Sandler, Dunsheath, Deaver, Horns, Click- Johnson. Bowen. Ilrskrtt. Ebin, Ijndstrom, Peterson, Sullivan, Hunter, man. Nadler. Walling. Baxter THIRD ROW: C. Johnson, Berman, R. Edmonds, HrffrUinger. ABSENT: K. Johnson, Cooney. Wilensky. Form Five This year's junior class has been an unusual one in that while it has made many significant contributions to the school, it has always maintained the flair for joviality and informality which has been so characteristic of this group. When the class of 1965 moves into its role as Seniors next year, it will bring with it an enviable record of academic, athletic, and extra-curricular accomplishments. The Class of 1965 has almost dominated tiic scholastic situation at Blake since it entered the Senior School. This year the reading of the honor roll in chapel became superfluous, and each month found Class President Bob Edie and Brain Rick Edmonds casually strolling up to rc-accept the highest ranking form plaque. The form average, when read in chapel brought innumerable groans, gasps, and cardiac arrests from incredulous Seniors, while the honor roll seemed to many simply to be a class list. The Juniors also made contributions to athletic teams. The very first to be mentioned should be super-efficient hockey manager Craig Dunkerley whose Dirk Sheath antics with Gretchen Dorn on the train livened up the whole team on the way back from Milwaukee. Also important were Em Cox and Tom Tarbox who ran around the pool in dirty clam diggers looking efficient, timing the swimmers, and performing superhuman tasks such as picking up towels and going home early. Some of the boys who actually played on varsity teams included Mark Dayton, Jim Ebin, Stod Crane, Jim Johnson, Marc Roberts, Steve Poindexter, and John Randolph. Junior classes have always been notorious for their violent canipaigas to earn money, and this one was certainly no exception. A glance at the Form's bankbook at the beginning of the year would have led one to believe that this year's Junior Senior Prom would be held in a street somewhere with a radio for music. However, by selling concessions at their usual exorbitant prices and running several dances, the class was able to scrape together enough money to have a terrific dance. So here you have the class of 1965: scholastic leaders, able athletes, money makers. The class wishes to thank Mr. Van Santvoord for helping it to become what it is— ready and eager to assume the responsibilities of a Senior Class. 92 FIRST ROW? Laidlaw, Otto, Womon, Robb, Jimmrnon, Mr. Anderson, Johnson, Kremen, Webber. Andreas. Rekhrl. SF.COSD ROW: Goldsmith, Hitch, Hull, Brackett, Woodrich, Lund, Hallaway. Fischer, Schnell, Aldrich, Katzman, Bloomer, Williams. THIRD ROW: McCarthy, McFarland, Hawkinson. Tumquist, Heffclfinger. Malker-ton, West, Bergerud, Humphrey, Hallstrin, Stinrhfield. Rattling FOURTH ROW: Kuehn, Resch, Shronts, Rich, Ritchie, Roe. Bush. Erickson, Winslow, Peterson, Harding, Evans, Kurcth. Form Four Although the Fourth Form when viewed collectively was not outstanding academically, it did harbor the top ranking boy in the Senior School, Bob Harding. Other scholars in the Class included Bob Laidlaw and Bob Schnell. The Fourth Form chose as its leadership Tom Hcffclfinger, President; Bruce Malkcrson, Vice-president; and Mike the Miser Wonson as Secretary-treasurer. These three boys joined with Bruce Laidlaw on the Student Council and did a fine job leading and representing the form throughout the school year. The Fourth Form had some very excellent athletes in its ranks. Some boys were able to compete at varsity level while others worked hard on Junior Varsity squads. Morgie Aldrich was a member of three varsity teams: football, hockey, and base- ball. Roddic West participated in varsity hockey and track. Tom Heffelfinger also participated in varsity track. Peter Hitch played golf and Bruce Laidlaw played an excellent game of tennis. Steve Williams competed in swimming. Consequently the form was represented on almost all of the varsity teams. Fourth Formers also participated in various activities at school. Rolf Tumquist was a member of Malkcrson, Bob Schnell. Bruce Laidlaw, Steve Otto, and Roger Hawkinson debated and attended speech tournaments throughout the year. Bob Schnell and Richard Webber received the honor of being the most improved debaters. The Fourth Form was assisted by its advisor, Mr. Rod Anderson, who helped the class with many of its problems. 93 FROST ROW': Tobin. Connolly, Cosgrove, Ahern, Nelson, SF.C-OSD ROW: Witcher, Brown, Kingman, Florey, Walker, Sukov, Mr. Danielson, Stuart, Greenfield, Hanold, Chute, Carpenter. THIRD ROW: Kaplan, Halecn, Plant, Blanco, Gustafson, Smiley, Steiner, Bochmc, Christianson. Chandler, Neils, Hanscom, Newell, Thompson, McBride, Greenberg, Garske. FOURTH ROW: Anderson, Ingalls. Benson, LaBounta, Murphy, Sturgis, Kelley, Donaldson, Plimpton. Watson, von Kuster, George, Straub, Harris, Scroggins, Shank, Grots. FIFTH ROW: Gasink, Bell, Hawley, Feidt, Marks, Rosenberg, Pierson, Jack, Kallrstad, Sturm, Gustafson, Haynes. Van Santvoord, Shearer. Dayton, Green, Mitchell. Form Three This year ihc Blake Freshman veterans welcomed ten new members to the class ranks. 'Hie new boys included: Kirt Blanco, Bob Bochmc, Kevin George, Phil Halcen, Richard Jack, John Chandler, Jim Stuart, Doug Straub, Matt Greenberg, and Dave Nelson. All the new boys immediately conformed to the schools traditions and became an accepted and well liked part of the Freshman Class. The athletic record this year has been very good. The football team ended with a fairly strong record. showing aggressive desire and enthusiasm toward the end of the season. The team had plenty of weight and speed for future prospects for the varsity team. The basketball team showed great improvement largely because of its coaches, Mr. Holcombe and Jim Nelson. The hockey team worked hard but were hurt because of the lack of ice throughout the winter. Extra-curricular activities have interested many class members. Art, the Glee Club, debating, and publications have benefited especially from contributions by the class. The class officers which presided over class meetings and represented the class include Dick Green, president; Doug Donaldson, vice-president; Hugh Plant, secretary-treasurer; and John Ahern, student council representative. Mr. Danielson deserves a lot of thanks for the great job he did for the class's problems throughout the year. Also thanks should be given to all the other faculty members who contributed much of their time into scholastic problems as well as team coaching to better the Third Form for the future. 94 FROST ROW: Meads, Quayle, Smith, Maikrrton. Simmom, Mr Wiggington, Batkrrville, Goetz, Worthing, Cwgrovc, Hitch, Driscoll. SECOND ROW: McCartney. Weed, Plant, Thompson, Weiner, Burger, Docrr, McDonald, F.lse, Kollins, Hannah, Coni-ingly, Rice, Parton. THIRD ROW: Adams, Cross, Docrr. Sheldon, Hollinbeck. Yaeger. Moore, Anderson W, Anderson. S. Shaver. Harder, Peterson, Watson, Jimmerson, Peterson, G. FOURTH ROW: McMillan, Strong. D., Kingman, Parker. Goldsmith, Ringer, Reed, Feidt, Phillips, Kitselamn. Bellovvs. Nash, Savage F.lwell, Strong. L., Thornton. Form Two The jump from Junior to Senior School constitutes the receiving of many new privileges such as use of honor cards, extra study halls, and use of the Library. But along with these come certain responsibilities such as more homework, difficult exams, and just being a year older. Another one of the important privileges received by the new Second Formers is the right to elect their own class officers. The president is Jim Shaver, the secretary-treasurer is Chuck Docrr, and the student council representative is Lucian St rong. Since the Second Form is a period of adjustment to the Senior School, the Senior Advisors were greatly appreciated. The advisors were especially beneficial to the boys who were entirely new to the school. They included: Dave Watson, Tom Thornton, Bill T hompson, Reese Larson, Hugh Parker, Paul Kitzclman. and Rick Berger. The Second Form did not rank in the highest position in the school academic ratings but it did have some top scholars. They included Dave Sharp, Bill Goetz, Tom Thornton. Charles Bellows, Shop Harder, and Dave W atson. 95 Junior School While the steady progress goes on in the Upper School, we sometimes forget that the Junior School has changed very much in the last year. There are new classes, activities, and teachers. Three new teachers joined the Junior School Faculty this year. Miss Davis is the new fourth grade teacher. She has taught in Hawaii and many other places around the country. Mr. Richard Pettit is also new to the Junior School. Mr. Pettit is a former professional baseball player who is now teaching seventh grade math. Mr. Roger Tallc, who formerly taught in Hopkins and Germany is now leaching sixth grade social studies. Of major interest this year was the addition of the Friday Afternoon Clubs. This is a group of fifteen hobby groups which meet every Friday after the weekly chapel service. The groups include sci- ence, chess and checkers, basketball, shop, art, operetta production, puzzles, the Junior School Newspaper, swimming, photography, stamps, and models. Also, a new Junior School Library has been added to help students do their school work and reports. It was organized by Mrs. Parsons and Miss Dewey, and each boy spends at least one half hour a week in it. Students learn the Dewey Decimal System and arc required to read at least one book a week. There arc many various types of books in the library ranging from the classics, to informative books, to just plain “fun” books. To help the boys with their reading, a great deal was done in a developmental course in reading speed and comprehension. This was not just a remedial course for it was designed to help everyone. 96 Other interesting academic highlights of the year included several field trips to supplement studies in industries and occupations. The students went to such places as Dayton’s, Northrop King, and Honeywell. Also, a special program was arranged whereby every boy visited the Art Institute three times during the year. By the time a boy enters the Upper School he will have visited the Institute a total of fifteen times, each time visiting a different section. Aside from the academic there arc many activities in the Junior School. There is a regular intramural athletic period every day except Friday. The highlights of the athletic season are the annual Boxing Tournament and the annual Track Meet. The boxing tournament is very unique. It is the largest tournament of its kind in the United States; this year one hundred fifty-six out of two hundred four participated. The Track Meet is held every spring before the end of school. F.ach boy is encouraged to enter in the maximum two events. The Chapel programs were also a highlight of the year. The third through sixth grades and the seventh grade each gave its own Christmas Program, but all the grades joined together for the final Commencement Program. To give the boys even more experience, each home mother was in charge of one Chapel Service during the year, and each seventh grader gave a speech before the Junior School student body. So it appears that, just as the Senior School is preparing boys for college, the Junior School is preparing bovs for the Senior School by maintaining the same high standards of excellence. All of the previously mentioned activities certainly help to achieve this goal. 97 Seventh Grade FRONT ROW: Sivantch, Willkie, Mr Bate . Mr. Irwin, Mr. Pettit, Mr. Bettels, Keith, Friedman. SECOND ROW: Oglansky, Dayton, Stinrhfield. Eastman, Webster, Sturgis, Buchanan, Christensen, Robinson, Adams, Harrison, Fawkes, Peterson. THIRD fiOIV.' Johnson, Nathanson, Ahern, Scarles. Borman. Carske, DeLaittre. Keatine, llerfurth, Wilkinson, Tucker, Wheeler. Callahan. Walker, Chandler. FOURTH ROW: Ritchie Bolander. Bruce, Knoblauch, Saunders, Ix ocnit, Moses, Batson, Gregory, Conn. Davis. Preus, Constantine, Blanco, Hensel, KiefTcr. NOT PICTURED: Boo, Nordstrom. Plank. Evans, Vanstmtn, Krieser. 98 Sixth Grade FRONT ROW: Driscoll, Could, Humphrey, Mr Talk-, Mr Jep-•on, Mr. Clow, Dcaver, Scmmore SECOND ROW: Crwnbcrj, Clarke, Bales, Sis.midi. McDonald, Wimon. Robbins. Hint , Chute, Stark. Bean, Pohl, Kiseman. THIRD ROW; Burnett, Jones, Smiley, Monnig. Clifford. Bethel. Luther. Wyer. Meech, Doerr, Owens, Tearse. Kuerhle, Leslie, Cornelius, Olmsted. FOURTH ROW: Richards. Badenoch. Nanstrom, Ringer. Buehhok, Morrison, Hawlet Jensen. King, Johnston. Hollern. NOT PICTURED: Simensen. Dorsey. Fifth Grade FRONT ROW Barnalus. Brown, Mr. Bethel, Mr. Ilage. Neils, Cole. SECOND ROW: 1 Boonta. Waldron, I .owe, See. Finch. Kole. Thompson. Warner, O'Keefe. Hall. THIRD ROW: Sleirer, Whit MacMillan. John MacMillan. Bennett. Piprr, McCann, Fink Massie, Winsor, Thorpe. Knutsen FOURTH ROW: Geiger. Moos, Reid, Fullerton. Shedd, Brooks. Drill. Ileffrlfinger, S|� encer. Dr Laittre. Johnson, Weed. 99 Fourth Grade FRONT ROW: Chute, Truax, Miss Davis, Miss Bush, White, Hield. SECOND ROW: Gould, Bolander, Hitch, Pansier, Smiley, Weiner, Brooks. THIRD ROW: Hunt, Curtin, Kingman, Pinch, Meads, Rissrll, Parnell, Karr, Spencer, Crawford. FOURTH ROW: Reynolds, Hanson, Atkinson, Wyman. Larson, White, King, Fink. MacMillan. NOT PICTURED: Naslesen, Walser. Third Grade 100 FRONT ROW: Skraimtad. Wyman, Mrs. Wickstrom, Mrs. Ogren, Rity, vanSantvoord. SECOND ROW: Fullerton. Ahern. Coleman, Walser, Donaldson, Remly. THIRD ROW: Edwards. Chase. Scott, Johnson, Marvin, Russell, Moses, Lazaro, Mitchell. FOURTH ROW: Stinchfield, Dayton, Jones, Henscl, HcfTcIfingcr. Morrison, Mayeron, Neils, Sheldon. SPORTS FIRST ROW: Fisher—manager, Jim Kutcher, Behrends, Edic, Rob- Markle. Phillippi—captain, Funk, Poindexter. Holzer. Deans. THIRD erts, Malkcrson, Aldrich. West, Dawes, Oglansky -assistant man- ROW: Mr. Glenn -coach, Schoening, Wonson, Stephens. Johnson, ager. SECOND ROW: Judd Kutcher, Dayton, Mair, Canfield, Ebin, I.indstrom, DeHaven, Bertram, Mr. Me enga—coach. Varsity Ties for Championship Despite a 5—3 record, many observers considered the 1963 Blake eleven the finest in many years; however, it was also the most erratic. To illustrate this point, coach Bill Glenn called the “rock-em sock-em victory over Shattuck “the greatest game a Blake team has played in the last twenty years.” Conversely, many followers thought that the loss to S.P.A., when everything was at stake, was one of the low points in Hilltoppcr history. The team had no individual standouts, but was a balanced squad in which the reserves made a tremendous contribution. The team's leading scorer (Judd Kutcher—8 TD’s) wasn’t even a member of what was termed the starting back-field. In short, the Bears depended on their big, fast line to produce an effective backfield w h i c h boasted all-around talents of speed and blocking. With the 26 hardy souls who survived the August “bang” sessions, coaches Glenn and Mez-zenga headed for the iron range where the supposed rivals of the Green Bay Packers were awaiting Blake. As it turned out, the mastadons of the north weren’t quite so adroit as the Green Bay club. Blake scored first, but had trouble containing superior Central’s 238 pound fullback and 210 pound halfback, who gave them a 14—7 lead at halftime. The second half, however, was a different ball game as Blake dominated play throughout. They were, though, unable to push over the winning score and returned to Hopkins on the short side of a 14—13 contest. Mr. Mczzcnga, Phillippi, Mr. Glrnn. 101 Encouraged by the last halfs play against Duluth. the Bears eagerly looked forward to Austin Pacelli. Pacclli scored on a fake punt and a kick return to take an early 12—7 lead. However. Blake stormed up and down the field and resisted all attempts of Pacelli to move the ball. As time ran out. the Bears had a desperation pass intercepted, and Austin iced the cake 18—7. The Pacclli team, however, had a net-yards-gained total of only 20 for the night while the Hilltopper’s total w as over 200. The next week the Bears went through a disciplined practice determined to get that first victory at St. Michaels. St. Michaels (their main weapon being the cemetery overlooking the field which produced an eerie, psychological effect) offered no resistance to the determined Blake squad, who scored at will. The coaches removed the regulars during the first quarter, and the reserves commanded a brilliant performance, running up a 56—0 total for the game. The next week was Minnehaha, and the squad realized that Minnehaha was not St. Michaels. This game turned out to be a prime example of the Bear’s inconsistency. The first half was a nightmare as fumbles and intercepted passes harassed the Hilltoppers. These were far and away the two worst quarters of the season as far as mechanics arc concerned. During a coachless halftime discussion, the team decided that they were far from defeated even though they trailed 12—0. A completely different team, they came back on the field and dominated the second half play, cutting the margin to 12—7, then taking the lead 14—12. A spirited, last second rally by the Indians nearly gave them the game, but on the last play their pass receiver was stopped short of the goal line. Breck School was the next obstacle to the long awaited showdown with the Shads. The Bears played awkwardly, but coasted to a 33—13 victory � over the inspired but outmanned Breck team. Lethargic play in this game had coaches Mezzenga and Glenn worried about the outcome of the Shattuck clash the following week. The stage was now set for the title game between undefeated Shattuck and the defiant Hill-toppers. It was Blake’s homecoming, and from all indications this was to be a tremendous high school football game; no one was to be disappointed ... About 4,OCX) people converged around the Blake field to watch Blake score first on a pass from the experienced Wonson to rookie Lindstrom. This early attack didn’t seem to faze Shattuck, however, and they pulled within 7—6 at halftime. The second half was even more hotly contested as each team continued to hit viciouslv, almost bitterly. Moreover, each kept the other’s well-bal- 102 the Blake line hold off the Shattuck attack. And as the gun sounded, the Blake fans swept onto the field and enthusiastically (to say the least) congratulated the 1 1—12 victorious Bears. The following game against Concordia was only an anti-climax to the Shattuck game and an impatient prelude to the S.P.A. game on the part of the Blake team. Determined to play S.P.A. for the M.I.S.L. title, the Bears played another outstanding game as they rolled over Concordia 49—0. The next week, however. Blake was once more totally plagued by their unfortunate inconsistency. It was a day in which S.P.A. could do no wrong and Blake, seemingly, no right. The inspired S.P.A. team bottled up all the Bear's weapons and eliminated the chances of the HStopper's first undisputed title in ten years. The Acad- anced attack in check. But with three minutes left the Shads culminated a long, extremely hard-fought drive to take the lead for the first time 12— 7. Again the Bears remembered the anguish of the 19—14 loss of 1961. Particularly they recalled five years of frustrating losses to the Rcdmen. With this in mind, they took the ensuing kickoff and began a desperation march up the field. With fourth down and three, the turning point came as Pete Markle began a sweep around left end. Ten feet from the side line he cut back and raced down the field to be tackled by a Shattuck sprinter after a 49 yard gain. Only seven yards from the goal line, Wonson called the same play. Again Markle came through, this time for the score, 'file rest of the game was agonizing suspense as the Shads desperately tried to come back. But as the seconds slowly ticked away, the crowd saw emv had soundly upended the Bears 7—0 and had created a three-way tic for the M.I.S.L. championship. Thus, the season ended on a sad note. However, the team still looked back over the season as a whole and, remembering the words of Mr. Glenn about the Shattuck game, could still feel a sort of hard-nose satisfaction which comes only from football. 103 Bonnie Barton—queen Chris Anderson—senior attendant Homecoming 1963-4 Blake over Shattuck Cheerleaders ride extravagant float. 104 Sandy Dunn—junior attendant Grctchen Garske—sophomore attendant FIRST ROW: Randolph, Wotuon, William . Ringer, Holloway, ROW: Mr. Holcombe—coarh, Rr ch, Schmidt, Andenon, Evans, West, Stinchfirld, Tumquut, Donaldson, Jones. SECOND ROW: Roc, Erickson, Bulb, HcITcIfingcr, Peterson, Kureth, Finn. I.und- Goldiinith, Brackett, Malkerson, Ericson, Bean, Gmitro, Sidenberg, holm, McFarland, Mr. Anderson -coach. Hawkinson, Hcffclfinger, Sandler. Humphrey, Johnson. THIRD Best Defensive Team in J.V. History At the start of summer practice, the J.V. football team appeared to be small and inexperienced. Slowly but surely coaches Doug Holcombe and Rod Anderson carefully molded these green members into a solid unit, employing a five—four defense to alleviate the size problem. But where the team lacked size, they never lacked desire. This desire plus hard work helped carry on the tradition of Blake J.V. Conference domination, as Holcombe’s monsters swept to their eighth straight Conference Championship. The only defeat of the season was suffered at the hands of a large and fast Bloomington team which overpowered Blake by a close 20—14 score. The rest of the season witnessed Blake wins over Minnehaha, Breck, and the big game of the season over S.P.A. This latter game was undoubtedly the best game of the season for the team, and it clearly showed the incredible improvement the team had made. Maybe with a little revenge, but always with the iasatiablc desire to win generated between this tremendous rivalry, Blake mashed S.P.A. into the ground in the most convincing win of the season. The final score was 40—0 which clearly indicates the tremendous Blake superiority over the entire game. Bob Sidenberg. Roddy West, Steve Williams, and Jeff Schmidt rolled over the S.P.A. line led by the furious blocking of Tom Lundholm, both Heffelfingcrs, Paul Goldsmith, and Dave Bush. With the tackling of Gmitro. Roe, and Schmidt and the pass receiving of Sandler and Peterson, Blake gained over 400 yards and held S.P.A. to less than 50. This victory provided a fitting and climactic ending to a tremendous season. From a group of inexperienced players, coaches Holcombe and Anderson developed the team into the best defensive team in JV history, limiting the opposition to 495 total yards in 7 games, or about 70 yards per game. Led by Jeff Schmidt -628 yards rushing, and Bob Sidenberg—467 yards passing, the team amassed 1670 yards total to finish the season with a 5—I—I record. 103 106 Pete Markle—offensive halfback 107 Pete Wonson—quarterback FIRST ROW: Caswell, Brown, Watson, Jimmereon, Reichel Mr. Campeau—assisunt, Doerr. Jaime Valenzuela, C. Johnson, manager SECOSD ROW: Rees. Ratkerville, Whitman—captain, B. Johnson, Kelly, Cousins, C. Johnson. Curtis. Katrman, Crane. Julius coach. Doerr captain. Fish, Humphrey. THIRD ROW: Soccer Team Plans European Trip The Blake soccer system underwent several changes in 1963. The advent of summer soccer practice, the addition of coach Julius, and a winning record made the season rewarding. Julius, who came to Blake early last fall, brought with him not only a vast knowledge of soccer, but also an ability to pass on his experiences to the team. This knowledge, obtained from several years as a professional soccer player, was of great benefit to this year’s team. Although Julius had a hard time adjusting to the fifteen new faces, his personality and friendliness soon overcame this barrier. Last August, experimental summer practices were organized. Because of their success, it is hoped that future Blake soccer teams will adopt a similar program. The main purpose of the practice was conditioning. With the possibility of a summer soccer tour in Europe plus the regular conditioning sessions, next year’s team should be in prime physical condition. This proposal, sponsored by Mr. Karl Berg, promoter of Minnesota soccer, has on its agenda eight games to be played in three European countries— Germany, Luxembourg, and Holland. A third aspect which made the 1963 season suc- cessful was the 5—3—1 record. Besides the usual M.I.S.L. schedule, the soccer team had several games with outside opponents such as Richfield, St. Thomas, Edina, and Minneapolis North. In the first half of the season the team lacked the necessary scoring punch. After several position changes in the latter part of the season, the team scored fifteen goals in four games as compared to six goals in five games. Perhaps the highlights of the 1963 season were the encounter with Richfield and the return match against Minnehaha. After a disheartening 5—1 defeat to Shattuck, the team bounced back by shellacking Richfield 8—0. In this game each member of the forward line scored at least once. On the following Wednesday, Blake played host to a powerful and experienced Minnehaha eleven. Having never beaten the Indians in its three year history, the Blake squad kicked with all their might in hopes of an upset victory. Had it not been for a last-minute goal, the team would have gained its revenge, but instead they had to settle for a 1—1 tie. In closing, the 1963 Blake soccer squad wishes to extend their luck to the 1964 team and thank Mr. Ollie Campeau for his indispensable assistance. 108 FRONT ROW: Robb, Green—captain, Cornelius. SECOND ROW: Mr. Danielson—coach, Krrinen, Klein, Ilallein, Jack, McCarthy. First Season for Cross Country A new sport joined the varsity ranks this year. This team was the cross country squad which was led by coach Dan Danielson. This hard working squad, while not sporting a winning record, did make much progress in establishing the increasingly popular sport in the M.I.S.L. Mr. Danielson lined up many of the area’s top cross country teams in order that the Blake squad might see the sport at its best. Some of their opponents were such top ranked squads as Park. Edina, Bloomington, and West. These encounters proved to be of great value as stimuli and as examples of how hard work would eventually pay off. In the future the cross country team hopes to improve greatly by interesting more boys in the sport and by better conditioning the boys who join the team. Many thanks must go to Dan Danielson, who organized and coached the team, and to Club Bcttels for his tremendous encouragement and help. 109 Mr. Daniebon, Grren FIRST ROW: Crane, Mar Isle—captain, Baultervillc, Watton, Day- hall, Schmidt. Johnton, Brooks. D. West, Whitman, Donaldson, ton, Keith—captain, Harder, Aldrich. SECOND ROW: Van Vilen- manager, West—coach. Santvoord—coach, Dunkcrley—manager, R. West, Doerr, New- VARSITY WINS M.I.S.L. CROWN T his year’s hockey team had a very rewarding 23—1 — 1 mark. The season was characterized by early morning practices, griping, and lots of fun. The team's first encounter was with Washburn High in late November. Blake proved victorious, and from then on the team gained spirit and confidence. In early December the squad met its only defeat at the hands of St. Paul Johnson. For two periods Blake was ahead, but at the end of the well played game, Johnson was on top 3—2. Another well played game was with St. Paul Murray, an experienced team who fell to Blake 6 — I. Five Lake Conference teams likewise were defeated. Then in February, before the Minncsota-Colorado College hockey game at Williams Arena, Blake and Cretin fought to a tic. This game secerned to break the team out of its mid-season slump, and it also pepped up the team for the fast approaching tournament. In the tournament Blake beat Bcnildc and St. Bernards before its final victors' over Hill 4—2 to gain Blake's first tournament victory. Earlier Blake had gone undefeated through conference play and had gained the M.I.S.L. championship. During the season the first line amassed a total of 203 points. The second line, while not scoring quite as often, rarely were scored upon. Much of the team’s success was due to the goalies and strong defense which seemed to be continually improving. One of the most fun parts of the season came when the team traveled to Milwaukee to play Milwaukee Country Day School. The squad traveled by train leaving Saturday morning and returning no Facc-ofT at Milwaukee Schmidt break defense to score. Sunday morning. The train ride proved quite exciting seeing that the cheerleaders also accompanied the team. All the members of the team wish to thank the loyal parents who accompanied the squad in all its success. We would like especially to thank those fourteen parents who made the trip to Milwaukee. Incidentally, if you think the players and cheerleaders had fun on this trip, you should have seen the parents! Also Mr. Parks must be given credit for the fine schedule which he designed and carried out. Mr. Horton, likewise, did much to publicize our team and gain its deserved recognition. Lastly, we would like to thank Mr. Van Santvoord and Mr. West for all the work and help they gave the team. On behalf of the departing seniors, we would like to wish the coaches and next year’s cocaptains, Stod Crane and Mark Dayton, good luck in the coming year. Mr Van Santvoord, Markle, Keith. Mr. Writ FIRST ROW: Mr. I.undholm, Srhocning, Foiaeen SECOND ROW: Grrrn, Edir Women Hunter, Lindrirom, Buih, Canfield, Johnson. Marks. Kohrru. Basketball Almost Realizes Potential Blake basketball teams of the past have flourished towards the end of the season. The team of 1963-4 was no exception. It was an extremely fast team which utilized a fast break and much hustle to win 11 games. Five lettermen and six promising newcomers greeted coaches Harold Lundholm and Dave Strieker in mid November looking forward to the best Basketball schedule in history. It included two tournaments, ten conference contests and numerous non-confcrcncc tilts. In the first few games, the squad showed a great deal of promise, although it was inconsistent. The team had trouble putting four quarters of good basketball together. In the Washburn game, the team was tied with the city league five at halftime. However, in the second half, we faltered and eventually lost. It wasn’t until mid-season that the Bears ironed out the problems of inconsistency. Having dropped two of the first three conference games, the team came to life and reeled off six straight victories. The final game of this string, against Brcck, enabled the Bears to clinch undisputed second place in the league with a 7—3 record. I his game didn't lack excitement. It lasted three hair-raising overtimes characterized by amazing comebacks, clutch shooting, fine defease, and a Phil-Marks-fiftcen-foot-jump-shot which rolled in at the final second of the last overtime period giving Blake a 74—72 win. A packed house at Brcck roared in astonishment and looked forward to the next Blake-Breck contest. This tilt came two weeks later in the first game of the Private School Tournament, and it, too, was full of excitement. With Brcck leading 69—67 and only two seconds remaining, a bushy-haired “gunner” from Blake calmly pumped a 55 footer into the basket as the buzzer sounded. The large crowd sat in wonderment as the confident Breck fans who had left the gym with a victorious smile were recruited back for the three minute overtime. Blake 112 completely dominated the overtime period and won the contest 75—73! The second game of the tournament was the most disappointing game of the season. We lost the opening tip and the game. The team feels that its full potential was never realized. At times, we played like a championship squad and on other occasions we sagged. Two team members made the All-Tournament team (Bob Schocning and Dave Lindstrom), and two were placed on the MISL All-Conference squad (Bob Schooling and Mike Green). The team wishes to express its gratitude to the loyal parents, faculty, students, and cheerleaders who supported us, and to coaches Harold Lund-holm and Dave Strieker, and to Mr. Horton for his fine publicity work. Captain Schnrning and coach Lund holm (Kinder 1963-4 season. 113 FIRST ROW: Fisher, McCann, Shank, Gasink. George, Humphrey, Raudenbush, Scroggins, Hull, Johnson, Blanco, Harris. SECOND ROW: Sullivan, Chrisiophcrson, Bertram, Rosenberg, Benson, Curtis, Trach, Baxter. Mitchell, Dawes, McCarthy, Gold- smith. Turnquist. THIRD ROW: Deans—manager. Johnson, F.bin, Poindexter, Anderson. Funk, Ankeny. Pollock. Malkerson, Davant. Kremen, Randolph, Carpenter, Cooper, Mr. Menenga— coach, Mr. Replogle—coach. WRESTLERS DOMINATE M.I.S.L. As a result of experience, reserve strength, and fine coaching, this year's wrestling team had the best season in its history. Blake boasted a 10—0 conference record and won both the conference and tournament championships with little opposition. Since all of Blake's twelve starters had had previous wrestling experience, they were eager to learn new maneuvers and polish up old ones from the beginning of the season. The reserve strength was shown by the closely contested challenge matches between Steve Raudenbush and Warren Malkerson and by the superb job Bill Bertram did in stepping into the tough heavyweight division at the end of the season. However, the greatest asset of this year's wrestling team was its coaches, Mr. Mczzcnga and Mr. Replogle. Through their hours of teaching and inspiring. the Blake team was able to accomplish what they felt they deserved. After long weeks of vigorous training and a series of strict diets, the team began wrestling in non-conference matches. These proved only to be anti-climactic preliminaries of the approaching season, for Blake easily defeated all their opponents. This series of victories was not to be broken when the regular M.I.S.L. season opened. The team beat every opposing team twice, rarely giving up more than ten points while consistently scoring over forty. 114 The highlight of the season, however, was the tournament. All twelve starters gained the semi-finals and seven fought their way to all-conference championships. Mark Krernen won the title at 95 pounds, as did John Randolph at 103, A1 Krernen at 112, Warren Malkcrson at 127, Bob Funk at 145, Steve Poindester at 165, and Jim Ebin at 175. Jack Davant, Al Pollock. and John Ankeny were runners-up in their respective weight divisions. If managers had been able to compete for all-conference titles, Tom Deans would have won it easily as a result of his hard work and earnest support. With a strong nucleus of wrestlers returning, next year's team should have a great deal of success and fun. just as we had this year. Captain John Ankeny, coaches Replngle and Mcarnga Malkcnon defeat S.P.A. to become conference champion. FIRST ROW: Sukov, Horns, Walling, Dunshrath, MacDonald. Brrgcrcud. SECOND ROW: Cox—manager, Tarbox—manager. Nelson, Straub. Lund. Evans, Else, T. Hefflrfinger, Rich, Feidt, McBride. THIRD ROW: Mr. Otto- Coach, Judd Kutcher. De- Haven, Jim Kutcher. Mair, Bowen, M. Hefflefingrr, Berman. Keating, Peterson. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Bergman—Coach, Fisher, Booh me. Bell, Williams, Humphrey, Garske, Ingalls, Bean, Hallstein, Bloom. SWIMMERS POOL ALL EFFORTS The highlight of the season as usual was the water polo tournament. It consisted of a scries of hard-fought games in any of which Mr. Otto could be seen gaily cheering as prospective tankers were scratched, gouged, and dunked. Mr. Bergman was on hand to throw various types of lifesaving equipment to the drowning or drowned members. Unfortunately, we were forced to have some swimming meets too. We had less fun in this area, but also registered less losses. In what must be considered a very successful season, there were several key mcccts. The first of these was against Benilde. This team had literally crushed us last year and we op- timistically expected the same this time. Through a great team effort and some outstanding work by Mair, Homs, Keating, and Jim Kutcher, who turned in a school record of 1:12.5 in the breaststroke, a victory was secured. This win gave the team some deserved confidence and momentum which helped in the ensuing season. Shortly afterward, we encountered a strong Hutchinson team. The two teams were evenly matched. An all-out effort by Blake as a whole with key performances by Keating and DcHavcn, who had his best time of the year in the butterfly, enabled the Hilltopper Tankmen to emerge victorious. 116 Later in the season Blake was unable to repeat its performance against Hutchinson, and succumbed to its strong freestyle relay team in the last event to lose 50—45. This year’s team completed the season with an impressive record of 10 wins and 6 losses, which looks even better when compared to other recent teams. Many records were set this year, including three by Rich Homs, who surpassed school marks in the 100, 200, and 400 yard freestyle, with times of :55.4, 2:09.6. and 4:53.1 respectively. Coach Otto will have a great deal of material to start with next year with such outstanding swimmers as Berman, Hefflefingcr, Horns, and Keating returning. Coarhr Otto and Bergman check time with Judd Kutcher. 117 FIRST ROW: Hull, Johnion. Sidrnbcrg, Rw� . Doerr, Haber, Malkcnon, Bracken, Daniels, Winslow, Pierson. Andrnon, Slobbs, Kelley, Jimmenon. Siur«i«, Schnell. Reichel. SECOND ROW: Brown, Jones, Woodrich Mr. Anderson -coach, Katzman, Halloway. Harding. Ericson, LITTLE PUCKSTERS HAVE 9-2 SEASON This year ihc J.V. Hockey Team finished a very successful 1963-4 season with a 6—0 record in the M.I.S.L. Conference and a 9—2 record over all. It was a warm season, so four games were cancelled, but later the team had a chance to play the three remaining games indoors. The team started out strong during Christmas vacation by defeating W'ayzata 2—1 and Minnetonka 2—0. By this time the lines were organized into a first line of Steve Rees, Ken Brown, and Len Brackett; a second line of Bob Sturgis, Tom Hull, and Scott Jimmcrson; finally, alternating on third line were Rick Kelley, Mick Andreas, Henry Doerr, Chet Johnson, and Chuck Erickson. Rotating at defense were Mark Anderson, Bob Sidcn-berg, Bruce Winslow, Dave Pierson, Frank Knoblauch, and Dave Knoblauch. Tom Holzer and Jeff Reichel were tending the nets. After the team returned from vacation, it played Mounds View and squeaked by their powerful team I—0 on a good third period goal. The strength of the team was shown when the conference games started. The first game was against Minnehaha. As was the case in many games, the team failed to score early in the game. There was no scoring until half way through the second period when Blake opened up with six goals and won 6—1. The team then played host to arch-rival S.P.A. They were the toughest of the three teams, but Blake overpowered them and won 4—1. The Jay Vces then played Breck and smothered them 6—2. The only defeats of the season came at the hands of Richfield 8—3, and Edina 2—0. Both games were played the same week in the team’s only slump. Soon after, the warm weather hit Minnesota, and the team played its last conference games indoors. Blake increased its winning record by defeating Minnehaha 4—2 at the Minneapolis Arena. The last two games were played at the Wakota Arena against S.P.A. and Breck. The Jay Vces out-hustled S.P.A. and won 5—1. Against Breck the team played an excellent game with all three lines sharing in the scoring, finally defeating them 13—1. The team owes much of its success to the fine coaching of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Crosby. The entire team wishes to thank both coaches for a very rewarding season. FIRST ROW: Roch—manager, Webber, Hitch, Lundhohn, law, Nadler, Hawkinnon, Kureth, Shront� , Edmondt, Roc, Kuchn, Sandler, Wonion, Mr. Pollock Coach. SECOND ROW: Ijid GoeU, Petcnon, D. Edic, Cmitro, Dcaver. J.V. PLAGUED BY INCONSISTENCY After a slow start, the J.V. Basketball team, through hard work and diligent coaching, was able to amass a 6—2 record in conference play. Lack of height and inconsistency plagued the team constantly, but through hustle and determination an over-all record of 10—7 was achieved. The J.V. played four games before Christmas, and these encounters clearly showed that there was much room for improvement. Three poorly played games against much bigger opponents resulted in losses to Brooklyn Center, Washburn, and Pacclli. Then, however, Henry became the victim as Blake hit the winning trail. During the rest of the season the Jay Vces split their four non-conference games, beating the Minneapolis Lutheran Varsity twice and losing to Benildc and De La Salle. Conference play started with a hard-fought victory over Minnehaha, 29—25. Then followed a poorly-played, come-from-behind victory over Shattuck, 41—36. A loss to Concordia was perhaps the biggest disappointment of the season, but it seemed to sum up this year's squad: sometimes terrible and sometimes tremendous. A scrappy one defense proved too much for Brcck as they succumbed 72—30, and later, 60— 35. S.P.A. fell twice in two encounters 38—22 and 43—24. Defeating Minnehaha on the loser’s home floor was the highlight of the season and by far the best played game. Blake outran, out rebounded, outshot, and totally outplayed the taller Indians. Doug Deaver was incredibly hot as he poured in 21 points to finish the season as high scorer with an average of 14 points per game. The starting lineup this year was chosen from among Doug Deaver, Bruce Laidlaw, Dave Sandler, Tom Lundholm, Spence Peterson, and Rick Edmonds. The rest of the team played well when called upon and provided rough competition in practice. The real credit for the successes of this team must go to Mr. Pollock, whose guidance, patience, and knowledge brought to each boy much knowhow and a great deal of fun throughout the entire season. 119 FIRST ROW: Ginkel, Grren, Coutint, Bertram, C.hriitophcnon, Dawn, Mair, Salisbury. Jim Kutrhrr—captain, Chub Bcttcls— coach. C. Johnson—captain. Deans, Dellavrn, Docrr, OgUntky, l a-vant, Judd Kutchrr. SECOND ROW: Johnson, Crane, Knoblauch, Cuttis. Berman, F.rirkson. Randolph. Heffelfinger, Bean. Poindex ter, Behrends, Sandler, Finn, Cornelius, Johnson. Keating. THIRD ROW: Anderson, Pierson. Donaldson, West, Jimmeraon. Brackett, McCarthy, Harding, Hawkinson, Robb, Heffelfinger, Hallitein, Peterson. Homs. Mr. Danielson « ach. Track Defends Championship This year the Blake Track Team has literally had to combat snow, sleet, and rain. Work began during Spring Vacation at the fieldhouse at the University of Minnesota and in the gym at Blake. Since that early start, enthusiasm and willingness to work have characterized the team. Despite the bad weather, we did field a team for the State Private and Parochial Indoor Meet. Blake finished a disappointing sixth in the meet. Coach Chub Bettrls said after the meet, “When the ball hits the bottom, it must come up. This is the axiom by which we now plan to bounce up and past Shattuck for the conference title. Last year’s super stars arc gone. In their place we have a stronger, better balanced team. Stalwarts among the returning lettermen are Jim and Judd Kutcher in the sprints and relay; Stod Crane in the 440 and relay; Mike Green in the half-mile; Scott Jimmerson in the mile; Woody Ginkel in the hurdles and broad jump; Craig Johnson, John Randolph, and Bob Oglansky in the pole vault; Paul Christophcrson in the high jump; Jim Johnson and Steve Poindexter in the shot; and John DeHaven in the discus. Contributing new strength and depth are Spence Peterson in the sprints, Dave Sandler and Roddy West in the 440; Rick Homs and Chevy Docrr in the 880; Mark Heffelfinger and John Cousins in the high hurdles; Roger Hawkinson and Greg Anderson in the low hurdles; Lenny Brackett in the pole vault; Dave Pierson and Don Salisbury in the high jump; and Buzz Mair and Don McCarthy in the shot. 120 Oglansky goes up ... and over! Green passes Haleen in mile run. Leading this year's team arc its Group Leaders: Co-captains Craig Johnson and Jim Kutchcr, Judd Kuichcr, Tom Deans, John DeHaven. Stod Crane, Mike Green, Woody Ginkel, and Paul Christopher-son; and of course its two great coaches. Chub Betties and Dan Danielson. The 1964 Track Team is a young one; however. Chub and Dan have already succeeded in instilling in it the spirit, courage, and desire necessary for a great team. Shattuck has challenged us; we will meet that challenge. Chub and Jim Kutchcr check charts with Mr. Danielson and Craig Johnson. 121 FIRST ROW: Raudrnbuih, Lindttmm. Stephen , Wonaon, Whitman. Aldrich. Ring- er. SF.COSD ROW: Edie. Roberts. Schmidt, Mr. Wonaon—coach, Mr. Edie—coach. Schoe ning. Markle. Baseball Depends on Experience On Monday, March 16, Coaches Edie and Won-son greeted eleven returning lcttcrmen and seven other varsity hopefuls as the 1964 edition of Blake baseball got under way. Because of inclement weather, the team practiced in the gym during vacation and the first week of the spring term. This was not as great a catastrophe for Blake as it was for other teams, for our gym's great size allows a full practice to lx- run in it with little inconvenience. We had a batting cage set tip with the tireless Iron Mike pitching, and there was nothing we could not do indoors except catch flics. Hard work in the gym also allowed us to emerge onto the field in good condition. After we moved outdoors, the team was cut from eighteen to thirteen players, including the eleven lcttcrmen and newcomers Dave Lindstrom and Morgic Aid-rich. The positions arc filled as follows: IB, Greg Stephens; 2B, Joe Ringer, and Steve Raudenbush; SS, Jeff Schmidt; 3B, Morg Aldrich; P, Pete Wonson, Marc Roberts, Pete Markle, Bob Edie, and Dave Lindstrom; OF, Bob Schocning, Bill Whitman, H. G. Bloom, Markle, Wonson, Roberts, and Lindstrom. To date, the varsity has played two games. On Friday, April 10, Blake defeated Eden Prairie 5—0. Pete Wonson and Bob Edie combined to hurl a no-hitter, as Bob's solo homer and solid hitting by Joe Ringer and H. G. Bloom provided the offensive punch. On Saturday, April II, Blake absorbed an 8—2 defeat at the hands of Mound. The Mohawks scored six runs with two out in the second inning and Blake never recovered. It was a dismally played game, the only bright spots being Marc Roberts’ creditable pitching and Bill Whit man’s three-for-three effort at the plate. 122 This team has more potential than any other squad in the past few years, but so far the team has not played well. The pitching and fielding have been fair, but hitting has been very poor. We have a difficult non-conference schedule including Edina, West, and Southwest, and then we progress into the conference schedule, with Shattuck the team to beat. If this team plays up to its potential, it can have an excellent record and can win the MISL baseball championship. Stephens bats against Shattuck. Captain Greg Stephens, coach Edic, captain Pete Wonson. 123 FIRST ROW: Ahern, Edmonds. Anderson, Laidtaw SF.COS'D ROW: Hunter. Harder. Keith—captain, Gray, Mr. Pollock—coach. Tennis Team Nets Victories 'This year’s tennis team has quite a tradition to maintain. At the close of last season, the tennis team had gone undefeated in thirty-eight matches. With the end of the season, however, five of last year’s regulars graduated, leaving a number of positions to lx filled. This year’s team is made up of Robbie Keith—captain, Phil Harder, Steve Gray, Andy Hunter, Mark Anderson, Rick Edmonds, Bruce Laidlaw, and John Ahem. As of yet, this group has not realized its full potential. Lack of spring practice and poor weather have hampered attempts to regain full proficiency for most of the players. However, this team is a young and extremely talented one, and much may be expected of it as soon as the players regain their former peaks. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Fisher who is coaching the eighth grade, to Mr. West, who is our new J.V. coach, and to Mr. Pollock who is doing his utmost to lead this young team to a successful season. With hard work and a little luck, this year’s teams could well maintain the high standard set by previous Blake tennis squads. 124 Golf Team Putters Around Successfully Although it is still early in the season, the golf team is battling nature in a desperate attempt to reach the golf links before graduation. So far this season advance has been halted by elements of nature bearing close resemblance to Arctic snow storms or Asian monsoons. .Soon, however, the golf team will be out on the battlefield to begin a rugged fifteen game schedule in defense of its conference crown. Along with the ten M.I.S.L. matches, the golfers will be out to butcher such worthy opponents as Edina, Washburn, West, and St. Thomas. The climax of the season will be the final contest against the aged Alumni. Mr. Glenn finds only one returning letterman this year in Captain Mark Dayton. But seven more experienced competitors have appeared to give Blake a crack at its second consecutive championship; they are Phil Marks. Warren Malkerson. Stan Rchm, AI Pollock, Harvey Daniels, Chuck Xadlcr, and Peter Hitch. But this team is by no means definite, as competition between the Varsity and promising Junior Varsity players remains open throughout the season. The conference should be extremely well-balanced with S.P.A., Shattuck, Brock, and Blake all rated a good shot at the title. Since the home team has such a tremendous advantage in golf, every match away from home will be an uphill battle. Likewise, all home matches are “must” wins, if another championship is to be realized. It is in this air of uncertainty that the golf team prepares for the upcoming season. Regardless of the season’s outcome, the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams would like to thank their coaches, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Holcombe, and Mr. Mc-Caull for their long hours of hard work. Through their efforts the golf program at Blake has been strengthened so that the Varsity will never be lacking good, experienced golfers. Our appreciation also goes to Minikahda, Woodhill, and Ha cltinc for the use of their superb courses. Mr. Glenn, Hitch, Mark . Pollock, Malkrnon. Rehm, Nadler. Daniel . 125 Robbie Keith—left wing Mark Dayton—goalie Dobby West—defense ALL CONFERENCE HOCKEY 126 Fete Markle—center Bob Schooling—forward ALL CONFERENCE BASKETBALL A! Kronen—112 pounds. Jim Ebin—175 pounds 127 ALL CONFERENCE WRESTLING . . . John Randolph—103 pounds Bob l'unk- -145 pounds Warren Malkerson—127 pounds Mark Kremen—95 pounds Steve Poindexter—165 pounds 128 ORGANIZATIONS FIRST ROW: Dayton. Newhall, Rchm, West. SF.COXD ROW: I.undholm. Laidlaw, Mr. Henderson. Ahem, Strong. Student Council Widens Scope This year’s Student Council made a firm resolution to lx different from previous councils, think up new ideas, and to pursue them to successful conclusions. There was a fired desire to do something which would be remembered and appreciated in years to come. After a routinely successful welcoming party for new Blake students and a festive Homecoming week, the Student Council decided to meet with each class individually in order to allow the students to voice complaints and suggestions to a body that would do something about them. Despite the rather reticent nature of the lower formers and loquacity of the Juniors and Seniors, several ideas were gleaned, and the reasonable ones were quickly implemented: one resulted in the formation of the dining hall committee which rotates seating arrangements. The results from the class meetings led naturally to a similar session with the faculty in which the most workable suggestion was one to allow Seniors to proctor study halls in place of masters. After considerable debate and interviews with interested Seniors, a trial run was attempted; there are indications that this system may soon become a part of Blake tradition. Working with a bank account which hovered alarmingly near zero, the Council gave full support to the establishment of a Senior Mixer—a dance for the Seniors of MISL schools. This dance, held at Blake, met all expectations, and with minor adjustments will from now on be held annually. Perhaps the most important choice made by the Council was the decision to join the NASC—the National Association of Student Councils—an organization which publishes materials and gives aid to secondary school student councils. The council hoped that by joining this association it could become better able to serve the student body in ever)- way possible. 129 FIRST ROW: Marklc, Edit. R., Valrnruela, Ankeny, Dunkerley, Kronen, Schmidt, Johnson, Ncwhall, Rchm, Edmond , Edie, D., Kelly, Wonaon, Raudenbush. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lundhohn, I.undholm, Keith, Dayton, We� t, MacDonald. Union Contributes to Blake This year, as in the past, the Blake Union can truly state that its meetings have proved its members capable of discussing any subject with clarity, whether it be the Beatles or political philosophy. The discussion topics, whether from the extemporaneous speaker, the prepared speaker, or the guest speaker, have shown definite breadth of material, enabling the Union members to enhance their knowledge of varied subjects. Consequently more has been gained than the obvious benefits of discussion and debate. Contrary to popular opinion, the Union does benefit the school. The benefit is through the members, because it develops in them more pro- ficiency in speaking, a keen interest in school affairs, and a deeper school spirit. Some of the more tangible contributions to the school arc the Union Medal, awarded to the winner of the Fourth Form declamation contest, the Faculty-Union dinner, at which the senior papers, constructive criticisms of the school, are read, and a drive to arouse school spirit for the winter sports tournaments. Unfortunately, on many issues the Union cannot take any positive action. Nevertheless, the Union continues to be a positive force at Blake, which improves the total character of rhe school through the edification of its members. iso FRONT ROW: Robb. Nebon. Otto. Wonaon. M. Malkcrton. B. Kuehn. Ingalls, E., MacFarland, Plimpton. Corneliu . Randolph, lianold, Caswell. Greenberg, Mr. Hilliard. SECOND ROW: Mr. Howard, Edie. I)., Goetz, Finn. Edmonds. Dunkerley. Dorrr, D.. Horns. Grey. Ebin. Pctrrson, Marks. Keating, Bean. I.undholm. Doerr, H.. Harder, Crane. THIRD ROW: follork, Cutties, Erickson. R . Berirrrud. Hawkinson. Fish. Peterson. DeHavrn, Ginkrl. Bush. Bowen, Johnson. VV.. Con he Id. Wonson, van Sants oord, Erirkson, C.. Malkerson, V., Behrrnds. Edie. R. Glee Club Makes Record This year’s Glee Club has done something that no other Blake Glee Club has ever done: it put out its own record. This was not an easy job. The club, Mr. John Howard, and Mr. Russell Hilliard were all satisfied with the results of their hard work. The final recording session took place in late April after hours and hours of tedious practice. Three-hundred records were sold to club members, parents, and students who wished to have a remembrance of the school. The Glee Club made many startling improvements this year. The improvements were attributed to an increase in membership from forty to sixty and by the addition of a new music room. The club was no longer bothered by the noisy distractions of the Chapel. There were many concerts at which the club performed. Members were overwhelmingly happy in the Winter Term when it was discovered that once again there was to be a concert with St. Man’s. It was disappointing to find out, however, that the concert was to be held at Blake. The Glee Club was certain to miss the St. Man ’s dances. Throughout the year’s concerts, and even Chapel performances, the Blake Glee Club has shown that it has truly worked hard to perfect its music. With the extremely able assistance of Mr. Hilliard, pianist, Mr. Howard and his club had an enjoyable and successful year. 131 FRONT ROW: Bowen, Wilcniky. Edmond . Mr. Cnuby, Mr. Edic, Kelly, Rrhm, Horn . SFCOND ROW: Cox. Newell, Boehme Chrutiaraon, Gross, Sukov, Krrmen, M., Webber, Greenfield, Cosgrove, Ahern. THIRD ROW. Olio, Dayton, B , Nluqiliy, Schnell, George, VonKuster, Kaplan, Harris, Shank. Laidlaw. Wonson, M., Hull. J. FOURTH ROW: Malkerson, B., Humphrey, Marks. Hawk-inson, Anderson, V'an Santvoord, Cooper. Hawley, Hcffclfingcr, T., Walling, Watson. Debaters Sweep M.I.S.L. Tourney With determination and anticipation, the varsity team of Rick Kdmonds and A1 Wilcnsky, affirmative; and Bill Kelly and Stan Rehm, negative; set out to prepare the topic, “Resolved: that social security benefits should be extended to include complete medical care.” After gaining valuable experience at tournaments at Worthington, Hutchinson, South St. Paul, and Mankato, the team was prepared to win some honors. The team started off the new year by taking fifth place at St. Cloud, and Rick Kdmonds placed third in original oratory. On the weekend of January 24, the team of Wilensky, Kdmonds. Webber, and Schnell journeyed to Gustavus. After leading until the final round, the team finished fourth. In extemporaneous speaking, Al Wilcnsky placed second. The following weekend at St. Olaf, the team accomplished what no Blake team had done for two years—it finished first. The team was undefeated, and Kelly and Rehm saved the day with a victor)' over Hopkins. The second great victory was a sweep of the M.I.S.L. tournament. The varsity team placed first in the “A” division, anti Cox, Hull, Webber, and Schnell won in the “B division. The annual Strieker Cup debate was held in the Chapel on February 13. The affirmative team of Wilcnsky and Kdmonds won over negatives Rehm and Kelly. In extremely close competition, Bill Kelly was awarded the Strieker Cup. The highlight of the season came at the National Forensic League regional tournament on February 21 and 22, where the team placed third. This year was one of the most successful for Blake debate, both in quantity and quality. The Freshmen had a record number of participants and won the Hopkins Freshman tournament. Numerous Sophomores and Juniors benefited from Mr. Crosby's debate class. All debaters would like to express their appreciation to the coaches, Mr. Edic, Mr. Crosby, and Mr. Fisher for their help in making the season a success. 132 FRONT ROW: Rcirhcl, Harder, Haleen, Roberts, Johnson, C., Kutcher, Jim, Mr. Bettels, Mr. Meucnga, Randolph, Johnson, J. SECOND ROW: Ro( b, Canfield, McCarthy, Edie, R.. Christoph-erson. Whitman, Bertram, Pollock, Humphrey. THIRD ROW: Keating, Curtis. Green. Phillippi. Bloom, Doerr, Dawes. R.. Ringer, Walling, Heffelftnger. M FOURTH ROW: Caswell. Kronen, A., Newhall, Brooks, Erickson. Rees, Brown, K., Williams, Bean, Day- ton. FIFTH ROW: Fisher, Raudenbush, Johnson. Kelly, Valenzuela, Doerr. H., Jimmerson, S., Ankeny. Ebin, Funk. SIXTH ROW: Grey, Wonaon, Baskerville, Watson, Cousins, Behrends. Anderson, West, J., Deans, Oglansky. SEVENTH ROW: Ginkel. Schmidt. Poindexter, Bcnnan, Lindstrom. Hunter. Marks, Fotseen, Horns EIGHTH ROW: Kutcher, Judd, Schoening, Keith, Malkerson. W., Davant, Mair, Markle, Steven . Holzer. “B” Club Boosts Blake Under the eager leadership of its officers the “B Club worked diligently all year to improve school spirit. The officers included Jim Kutcher, President; John Randoph, Vice-president; Jim Johnson, Secretary; and Craig Johnson, Treasurer. Blake's numerous athletic trophies serve as a focal point for school spirit and pride. Consequently the first task the members undertook was to transfer all of the trophies from the field house, their summer residence, to the new trophy case in the dining hall. The trophies were carefully polished and the recipients of the previous year's honors were placed on the appropriate plates. In its ninth year, the “B” Club witnessed some changes in its social functions. The annual sports banquet was shifted to the spring term. There were two basic reasons for the change: first, to avoid the already cluttered winter term schedule, and second, to provide a more convenient time for guest speakers to come. Through the help of Tony Phillippi, the club was able to have Norm Van Brocklin, coach of the Minnesota Vikings, speak at the dinner. The picnic, held as usual in the late spring, was changed slightly this year to include a dance after the usual recreation of touch football, baseball, and water skiing. The picnic, like the banquet was a great success. During the winter tournaments the “B Club worked to improve school spirit and improve attendance at the contests by organizing rides for underclassmen. There was a definite strengthening of spirit at the games, partly due to the “B Club. The club would like to thank its co-advisers, Mr. Don Mezzcnga and Mr. Chub Bettels, who were very helpful in organizing and guiding the club throughout the year. 133 FRONT ROW: Kelly, Dtaver, Mr. Butler, Harder. P.. Whitman SECOND ROW: Ringer. Knoblauch. Baker. Bookstores Capitalize This was a year of experimentation for the Second Hand Bookstore. By extending its ojiera-tions into the Junior School, the store was able to make record sales and record profits. However the excessive time which the officers were forced to spend on the Junior School operations made the program unworkable. The role of the bookstore is to buy and sell used books. During the final exams, the officers buy books from the students. The books arc organized and priced during the summer and arc sold throughout the school year. The students and faculty own approximately two hundred shares of stock in the store. Par value is one dollar per share and the stock is sold during the Spring Term. The business of the Second Hand Bookstore is carried on by a board of directors composed of the four officers and the faculty adviser. The officers arc elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders in April and arc chosen for two year terms. Dave Knoblauch, President; Bill Kelly, Treasurer; Joe Ringer, Vice-President; and Doug Dcaver, Secretary: were the directors for 1963 through 1964. The Paperback Bookstore is an infant organization at Blake which has a twofold purpose. First, the Bookstore is a means to provide students with worthwhile, enjoyable, low-cost books for required and leisure reading. Secondly it stimulates interest in extensive general reading. The Bookstore is closely associated with the faculty, for part of the Bookstore staff checks with various departments to_ secure books which arc not actually required, but which would prove to be excellent sources as well as good reading. They also check with the faculty to find out what books are required so that the bookstore can keep them in stock. The Board of Directors of the Bookstore consists of a faculty advisor and three members from the student body. As in the last three years, the faculty advisor was Mr. Reploglc. The directors this year included Bill Whitman, President; Phil Harder, Vice-President; and Ted Baker, Treasurer. 134 CUM LAUDE Most people arc aware that the Cum Laude Society is a national organization created to bestow honor upon outstanding preparatory school students. Many people realize that the society enjoys firm roots in the tradition of the schools which it serves. It has existed since 1906 (Blake joined in 1927, then considerately secured retroactive recognition for its past cligiblcs). But few people know the precise conditions for admission. The fact is that member schools are allowed to draw from the top fifth of each graduating class, viewing the entire four-year record of scholarship. Good character forms an additional requisite for election. Now you know! This year’s inductees represent the full slice from the top fifth of the Class of ’64. As usual, a strong diversity of individual talents appears. Naturally a boys’ school expects to develop excellence in mathematics and science. At least five from '64 have been identified as prospective Einsteins: Messrs. Fosseen, Anderson, Kelly, Raudenbush, and Krcmcn. However, the “humanities” can show their specialists too. Literary and oratorical sparkle has emanated from the crania of Messrs. Rchm and Christopherson. among others. Linguists extraordinaire include Messrs. Johnson, Ankeny, Newhall, and Marks. In past years the Call O’ Pan has seen fit to depict these burgeoning Master Intellects in their tangible and substantial form. i.c. in a photograph. Cum Laude’s have been variously depicted: as appurtenances to the Tree of Knowledge, as demi-artisan Builders of Intellect. This year, in special tribute to the incorporeal nature of these eleven thinkers, we have decided to forego the usual picture, in order to concentrate on the intangible and spiritual aspect of their accomplishments. We hope that our subscribers will indulge this innovation. NEW MEMBERS STEPHEN WLBB RAUDENBUSH STANLEY RUSSELL REHM JOHN BLAKE FOSSEEN WILLIAM CHARLES KELLY, JR. WILLIAM MICHAEL JOHNSON JOHN ADAMS ANKENY PAUL CONRAD CHRISTOPHERSON ALAN FRAZIER KREMEN GEORGE ELI ANDERSON NORMAN LESLIE NEWHALL III PHILIP STEPHEN MARKS 135 FROST ROW: Mr. Camprati, Phillippi, Johnion, C.. Krrmcn, A., ROW: Dunkcrlry. Fowcrn. Bertram. Marks. Markle. Pollork, Wot, Johnson. W., MacDonald, J., Raudenbush, Mr. McCaull. SF.COSD D., Davant, Schmidt, Keith. Bloom. Ingalls Publications and Excitement The 1964 Call O'Pan is the result of the work of a few hard laborers. The group of editors found its head office at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson. Although the number of people involved deeply in the Call O’pan was small they were none-the less industrious. Bill Johnson and John MacDonald worked as editors and though often were spread from New York to Miami, coordinated their efforts well. Steve Raudcnbush was probably the hardest worked Associate editor. He was responsible for the numerous and difficult senior articles. Robbie Keith and Jeff Schmidt collected articles and created the sports section. Ed Ingalls did a complete job on the Junior School and Faculty sections. Responsibility for the numerous organizations was H. G. Bloom's. The division pages are the work of Mr. Jerry Chappellc and John MacDonald. They were printed in Minneapolis by Mr. Johnson apart from the rest of the book. Dobbv West, the publications board's efficient and dependable business manager, collected, counted, and controlled the funds which made this book possible. He was ably assisted by A1 Pollock and Jack Davant. Controversy, crisis, humor, and fun—these nouns describe the spirit of this year’s Torch. With the publishing of editorials about the purpose of the newspaper and the worth of “A Thur-ber Carnival” for a high school audience the Torch enffamed and appeased both faculty and student emotions. It generated fresh interest in school life. The Torch this year seemed especially marked by crisis. Such amusing events as losing all of the pictures four days before the paper was to come out, or discovering at a Tuesday night meeting that all of the pages had been lost, or hearing that the paper would be discontinued for a year added excitement to the publishing of the paper. Weathering the crisis, this year’s Torches were some of the best ever written. 136 FROST ROW: l.ind� trom, Goett, Goldsmith. Hun, Raambcrg. SECOSD ROW: KnobUudh. F., Humphrey, F.Ijc. D-. VonKuster, MarFarland. NVlion, Adanu. Mr . Panonv Webber. 1-aid law. Library Committee Gives Assistance This year a new Student Library Committee was formed. Over twenty students volunteered to participate in the program. Some of the duties of the committee members who spent two to four study periods a week in the library were to check in new books, file the catalog cards, shelve and check out circulating books, and to check in magazines. All boys became well acquainted with the Dewey Decimal System of organizing books as well as the layout of our school library. Besides the regular routine of library work they helped many boys find interesting books and they suggested books which might be added to the library. Library Committee members also aided in setting up the new Junior School library and the Upper School book storage room. Besides being presented with an opportunity to assist at school in a constructive way, the committee men have also had an excellent opportunity to explore the many rare books which belong to the library. Among these is a collection of eighteenth century newspapers from an English town. Next year the Library Committee will work to reorganize the library so that the older, seldom used books will be moved to make room for the hundreds of new books the library gets each year. 137 Zalk, Mr. Fuher, Kallntad, Whitman, Baxter, Comeliin. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Danirhon. Mr. Edic, Mr. Butler. Committee Plans Programs The Forum Committee kept in mind its two-fold purpose this year as it planned and carried out its programs. The two main purposes, as stated by Mr. John Edic, head of the Forum Committee, arc to create an interest in contemporary problems and to broaden the students’ cultural interests, especially in the fields of music, art, and perhaps science. In trying to fulfill these goals the committee planned the William Strickland Memorial Forum, the Bruce Martin Memorial Forum, and the Minnesota Foreign Policy Association Seminar. The M.F.P.A. Seminai included forty high schools which rotate in sponsoring the event; however, Blake offered to serve as host every fourth year. The first forum of the year was given by Dr. William Samp of the Cancer research Hosp:tal from the University of Wisconsin. In an entertain- ing talk on the evils of smoking, he included some frightening statistics. “One out of every eight people he said, “who smoke are adversely affected by nicotine and only one out of twenty survive a lung cancer operation. Another Forum was given by Mr. Richard Pownall. Mr-. Pownall was a member of the expedition to Mount Everest in 1963. His lecture dealt with the long preparation necessary for a venture of this kind and with the final push to the summit. Mr. Pownall emphasized the importance of thorough preparation, saying that the expedition needed twentv-six tons of equipment, including ten tons of food. The final lecture was a group of readings by Mr. Robert Sondowsky. This was perhaps the most enjoyable forum of the year. Mr. Sondowsky first read passages from the classics in their translated form and then read them in their original form. 138 FRONT ROW: Docrr, D., MacDonald, J.f Whitman. Raudcnhmh. Walling. Sidrnbrnt, Hitch SECOND ROW: Br-an, Edir, It; Nadlcr, Keuhn, Ankeny, Berman, NVwhall, Lundholm, HcfTclfingrr, T., Tumquiit, Knoblauch, F.t Hcffelfinger, M., Women. P., West, D.. Malkrnon, B. THIRD ROW: MacDonald. B., Andrnon.G., Danirli, Kelly, Chriitophenon, Grey, Knoblauch, D., Stephen . Service Committee Welcomes Students Probably the unique feature of the School Service Committee is that they get almost nothing for their service. They are appointed to do some of the “duty work” of certain school functions. The time several of the committee members have spent on these projects this year has been considerable; yet the enjoyment derived from them is not overwhelming; the prestige gained is negligible; and the monetary value of the work is, of course, nonexistent. Considering these factors, it is remarkable that the members have been quite willing to be of help. Some of the excuses which they dreamed up were also remarkable. The biggest project of the committee, and the most fun, was the picnic for the new Blake students which was given several days before the opening of school. This picnic helped new students to become acquainted with the school, although the Service Committee members and the new boys’ “buddies” were more lost in the new building than were the new students. Among other events at which the committee assisted included the dedication of the new facilities, and the Symphony Ball. Special thanks go to Steve Else, who was named honorary member for rounding up ushers for the last Glee Club Concert, and to Ted Baker, who unlocked countless doors. 139 FROST ROW: Kri Anderson, Randy VanDusrn. SECOND ROW: Grctrhen Dom, I.iia Walker. THIRD ROW: Lynn Music. NOT PICTURED: Judy Brooks. Trudy Tumquiic. Tara Whitcley, Ellen Quest. Northrop Adds Touch The past year has brought back many fond memories not only to the boys of Blake, but also to the Blake Cheerleaders. It was a year full of exciting athletic events and great rewards for those who made the teams so excellent. The school spirit progressed from the crowd of twenty-five spectators at Superior to the huge, cheering crowds at Homecoming and the Winter Tournaments. One of the most enjoyable experiences for the Cheerleaders was the trip to Milwaukee with the hockey team. All of the Cheerleaders were glad to be included in the trip. When spring approached the Cheerleaders began to teach the younger girls at Northrop the cheers. It took time and patience but they learned quite quickly. The enthusiasm of the underclassmen is an indication that there is great promise in the future for cheerleaders. The Cheerleaders have considered it a great honor to represent Blake at games and we would like to thank you for this opportunity. We hope that we have had a part in making this one of the greatest years Blake has had. 140 FRONT ROW: Wert, Nan OUon. Bertram. SECOND ROW: FOURTH ROW: Malkenon, Dean . Dayton, M„ Canfirld. An- Raudrnhuth. Women, M.. Bochme. Jone . Halccn. Deaver, George, deraon, DeHaven, HefTelfinger, M., Women, P., Ingallt, E, Bch- Cooney, Holloway, Cox. Otto. THIRD ROW: Edie, R., Edie, D., rrttdt, Jolmion, C. Lundhotm. Bean, Pollock, Docrr, Else, Sidcnberg, Humphrey, Newhall. Waiters Move When school commenced last September, the waiters found themselves in an envious position. It took a good’deal of time but finally in 1963 the Blake waiters received their well earned fringe benefits. With the addition of the new dining hall, the working conditions were greatly improved. Besides this, the minimum wage was hiked to eighty-five cents a day. But this is not all the waiters came to enjoy. During the month of October, Mrs. Conner enacted the policy of individual milk cartons. These cartons turned out to be a great timesaver for everyone involved, and they also acted as a stimulus to the students’ mind during his lunch hour. The secret behind the stimulus of course, lay in the fact that each carton had all the necessary statistics for a certain past President stamped right on the carton’s side. The direct result of the milk carton incident was the complete indoctrination of the entire student body in matters concerning any and all past Presidents of the United States. Even though the Blake waiters now worked in a heavenly dining hall, many old problems still persisted to bother them. For instance, there was still the usual rush and confusion in the kitchen to see who would be first in line. So far as the Head Waiter is concerned, he continued to rule with an iron hand in all disputes between waiters. He also administered the ever-present daily order of, “Who's got what tables today?” Regardless of all the problems that the waiters face, it would be unlikely to find a single waiter who would rather be served than serve. The advantages of waiting at Blake completely out-weigh the disadvantages. The Blake waiter eats like a king and sternly believes in quantity when it comes to foot!. Looking towards the future, one might hope that Blake waiters will always remain a part of the noon-time atmosphere. The waiters symbolize Blake tradition as well as Blake school spirit. Dramatics Association “A Plentiful Lack of Wit, Together With Most Weak Hams. Shakespeare, “Hamlet” With this brand new motto the Blake Dramatics Association moved onward and upward in its first year as a regular course. Under the able direction of Messers. Douglas Holcombe. John Crosby, Rod Anderson, and Jerry Chappelle the BDA (as the old troupers like to call it) gave successful productions of “No Time for Sergeants” and “A Thurber Carnival.” As the days of autumn were becoming shorter and the leaves were gradually dropping, the BDA began the rehearsals of “No Time For Sergeants.” At the time they were rather frustrating— Jim Ebin had to let his hair grow long, John Randolph had to grow four inches (so he could be seen from the first row), and Craig Dunkerlcy had to learn how to grow 1 like a top-kick. Besides these problems were the lines to be memorized. The amazing ability of certain students who were able to remember such facts as the 1953 Blake football record and the girl friends’ telephone numbers, yet forget a paltry four lines drove the directors to the depths of pessimism. But somehow the lines were learned and by the final week the actors were so proficient at snapping salutes and barking out orders, that a casual observer might have mistaken them for cadets escaped from SPA. Despite all these difficulties the production was a success. “No Time For Sergeants” Will Stockdale—Jim Ebin Ben Whitledgc—-John Randolph Sgt. King—Craig Dunkerlcy Irvin Blanchard—John Goetz Gen Bush—Bob Rosenberg Gen. Pollard—Bob Edic Pa, Lt. Bridges—John DcHaven Lieutenant—Bill Whitman Pyschiatrist—Bill Johnson Drunk—John Bean with Dave Edic, Mark Peterson, Scott LaBounta, Bill Bertram, Bob Behrends. Jim Johnson, Jeff MacFarland, Marc Roberts, Brian Curtis, Dobby West, and Lee Ann Vizzicr. 142 Scores Successes When Spring rolled around, students who arrived at school early were drawn to Chapel by the strange sound of music—It was not “Rock of Ages” on Mr. Hilliard’s pipe organ, but rather the melodious strains of Blake’s far-out trio—Dave Sandler, Jeff Reichel, and Bill Johnson. Further observation disclosed a set of actors and actresses engaging in what appeared to lx dancing. In a word, it was “Word Dance,” the opening sketch of “A Thur-ber Carnival.’ “A Thurber Carnival” was a subtle and controversial satire of present day society. It was by far the most challenging play the BDA had thus attempted. The problems were many and the production taxed the ingenuity of actors, directors, and technical crew. A pleasing distraction was the presence of several ingenues from Northrop. “A Thurber Carnival Walter Mitty—Craig Dunkcrlcy Wild Word Dancer—Warren Malkerson Drunks—Tony Phillippi and Bob Schoening Storyteller—Bob Rosenberg Corporal Schultz—Bruce Malkerson Mr. Preble—Brian Curtis Narrator—Paul Goldsmith Husband- Jim Johnson Gen. Grant—Mr. Douglas Holcombe Gen. Lee—Mr. John Crosbv II with Scott LaBounta. Mark Dayton. Joggs McCann, Roger Roe, Marc Roberts. Bob Sidenbcrg, John Bean, Muffct Kaufman, Katherine Winston, Cin-di Harris, Mario Brooks. Liz I'.bin, Beck a Barbat-sis, Mary Pollock, and Nancy Garner. These productions however, depended not only upon the actors and directors but also upon the set designers and backstage crew. They were under the able direction John MacDonald, Warren Malkerson, Tom Lundholm, Mark HefFcIfinger. and Morgic Aldrich. Ted Baker was Special F.lTects Man and Phil Harder was irfcharge of Publicity and Ticket Sales. The BDA’s season was best summed up when Mr. Holcombe remarked, “Well that’s Show Biz!” 143 FRONT ROW: Fbher, Kremen, Mr. Mezzenga, Mr. Daniebon, Shronii. Harding. Trarh. FOURTH ROW: Berman, Keating, An-Cornelius, LaBnunta. SECOND ROW: George, Hiich, Walling. derson, Johnson. C-, MacDonald, B . Cooper. Ree . FUchrr, Katzman, Dawes, S. THIRD ROW: Doerr, H., Rich, Science Club Flourishes “Gosh, what smells?” said a startled student during the biology meeting of the Science Club as the smell of ether drifted through the air. The Science Club, which had been organized only one year ago, flourished this year under the faculty guidance of Mr. Dan Danielson and Mr. Don Mez-zenga. The club's main purpose was to further any scientific interest a boy may have and to expose its members to some of the varied fields of science. The club was more active than ever before and talks were given by many of its members. If any of the club’s members wished to expound on his scientific interests, he was welcome to do so. The officers of this year's club deserve recognition for its success. The executive board consisted of Rick Berman, Chet Johnson, Bob Harding, and Steve Rees. These officers, with the help of Mr. Danielson, helped to organize some fine discussions throughout the year. Rick Berman gave a lecture on Biology in the fall. He illustrated his talk by dissecting a pickled frog. Through this talk the club became acquainted with the facet of Biology. Later in the fall term Bob Harding talked on astronomy. In the winter term a team of Cornelius and Steve Fisher conducted a discussion on electronics. This discussion gave the club a brief glimpse into the theory of electricity. Later in this term Mark Anderson, John McCann, and Chet Johnson delivered some general ideas concerning the field of chemistry. The highlight of the year was a field trip to the Honeywell plant. At this plant the club members were informed of Honeywell’s part in the Appollo Space program. This field trip demonstrated the importance of applied science. The executive board, which consists of underclassmen, hopes that the Science Club will continue to progress with new members and new ideas. 144 FRONT ROW: Caswell, Homs, Crane, Sidenberg, Knoblauch, F., Doerr, H. SECOND ROW: Broolts, Mr. Howard, Mr. Andenon, Taibox, Rees. Literary Club Debuts Although the Blake Literary Club was formed only this year, many of the members feel that it is the most worthwhile organization they have participated in. Students profit from the club as well as enjoy its activities. The club, directed by Mr. John Howard and Mr. Rod Anderson, met once monthly on Sunday evenings in the members’ homes. The basic philosophy of the club is to afford its members an opportunity to participate in creative writing. During the year, the members were given informal assignments concentrating on various styles and techniques used in creative writing. At the meetings, the club discussed and criticized each member's work. With this constructive criticism and help from the advisors, the members were able to polish their techniques. One of the highlights of the year was a talk given by Mr. Burton Hersh, (Blake 1951), who is a successful writer for Holiday magazine. Mr. Hersh explained his own philosophy behind his writing, and was helpful in answering the group's questions. The most important accomplishment of the Literary Club was the Literary Magazine—a magazine composed of creative writing by Blake students. This magazine will become an annual publication of the club. 145 FRONT ROW: Deans, MacDonald. J.. Wonaon. SECOND ROW: Mr Campeau. Daniel . Turnquist. Knoblauch. Viletc. Committee Swings If you should ever be so foolish as to wander into school on a particular Saturday morning and spy a trail of crepe paper, McDonald’s wrappers, and tangled furniture leading to the dining hall, you may lx sure that the Student Council Dance Committee is in session. So let us brave the dangers of low-flying decorations and blaring music and venture into the magnificent lunchroom where the creative committee is at work. The first thing which catches one’s eye, of course, is the mass of partially completed, but nevertheless gorgeous strands of brown, white, yellow, mauve, indigo, and burnt sienna crepe paper which is hung with wanton artlessness on the ceiling. The entire room is resplendent with rolls of masking tape, pop bottles, and ladders. We see the entire committee chuckling over the plight of Rolf Turnquist, who has become entangled in a mass of crepe paper and is now suspended ten feet above the floor. Knob laughs so hard that he falls off his stcpladder, but gets revenge by pulling the ladder out from Harv Daniels who had been trying to free Rolf from his entanglement. Artistic John MacDonald is musing over the gigantic pile of decorations borrowed from Dayton’s while Jack Vilett changes the records on the remains of Harv’s record player, which had been cleverly piped into the public address system. Meanwhile efficient chairman Pete Wonson is hidden in the walk-in-freezer eating all the doughnuts intended for the dance, but finds that crime doesn’t pay when he discovers that he is locked in. His cries for help are either muffled by the sounds of “the wild and wooly screaming of Arnold Krueger in his violently powerful 1902 Stanly Steamer’’ or arc ignored. Tom Deans, as usual, is dancing with himself. As we leave this noisy shambles, we hear advisor Mr. Campeau urging the committee to do some work (“Don’t forget the ice!”) as it is already 7:00 P.M. He finally receives the Committee’s attention, except for Turnquist who as yet has not been rescued, and Io and behold, by the time the dance is ready to begin, this fun-loving group has managed to assemble some very attractive decorations, produces a table of delicious refreshments, and to put on a most enjoyable dance. 146 Kutchcr, Judd; Dayton, M.. Marklc, Mr. Parks. 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 fifteen dollar fee paid by each student and subsequently covers the cost of uniforms, equipment maintenance, transportation to and from athletic events, and the fees for officials. This year, as in years past, the Athletic Association'has made it a practice to lead any sport functions and sport banquets. To deal with any athletic problems an Athletic Advisory Board has been formed composed of the Headmaster, the Director of Athletics, the coaches, and the captains of varsity teams. This year's officers are Pete Marklc, president; Mark Dayton, vice president; Judd Kutchcr, secretary; and Mr. Parks, treasurer. Much credit should be given to Mr. Parks, who has always done an outstanding job of balancing the budget, and to Mr. l.undholm, who has helped students by running the store so efficiently. 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 years at Blake. As in the past, the Blake athletic program has provided every participant with the spirit of fellowship and sportmanship which cannot lx found through any other program. 147 Dilettantes Create 148 FRONT ROW: Sidcnbcrg, Pollock, Brooks, Bill Johnson, Da-vant, Mair, John MacDonald. SECOND ROW: Kaplan, Valen- zuela, Baskcrville, Picasso. George Anderson, Mark Hcffclfingcr. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Chappclle, Steve Else. I s CANDIDS Wendel celebrates fifty years of safe driving at Blake. New art teacher. 149 “I believe in coaching basketball by main, strength, and persuasion.” “Glee Club is as important as varsity sport.” d 150 “Think I should raise him a nickel?” Ginkel picks his cards. Is it true that blonds have more fun? “Yes, I got this T-shirt for Christmas. “What do you mean, two o'clock shadow?” “Wha’ you call me, champ? 152 “Calling Mr. Meola” “After has” all, I’ve been here longer than he NOTICE: Fifth graders are not to go into the woods behind school after lunch. “Hey, Enid, I found your nylon “I was going down Mulsanne at about 178, somehow got into second for the hairpin at the end of the straight, got back to fourth through the chicane and held it there through White House comer ...” Where the boys arc. “I like Henry Miller. He stimulates me intellectually.” 154 Pass the torch to those who follow. 155 “Do you want to go to a movie tonight ... if you know what I mean.” Blake starts new summer school sweat shop. 156 Oh, I'm so cute!” 65, 66, 67, 68 ... Wonson captures VVatusi. Mr. Pollock stimulates interesting discussion. 157 Patrons Cargill Muzak Northwestern National Bank Peavey Company Archie Walker Imported Motors Johnson Printing Company Wirt Wilson Co. Continental Machines Our Own Hardware Winslow Investments Paine, Webber, Jackson, Curtis Baker Properties First Edina National Bank North Star Gasoline Wood rich Construction Company Aslcscn’s Bronson Shoe Co. J. M. Dain Co., Inc. Malkcrson Motors Marsh McClennan Pioneer Rim and Wheel Building Block Crown Meats Eberhardt Co. Kenwood Pharmacy David C. Bell Investment Co. Deephavcn Hardware Ewalcl Brothers Justus Lumber Co. Kcavcny’s Navarre Leigh Inc. Manor House Decorative Furniture Showroom Bacon’s Rcxall Drug Double Wear Shoe Co. Excelsior Pharmacy Nicolas Inc. Rees, Thomson, Scroggins Sims Ltd. Thomas Designs 138 Without the financial assistance of the firms whose names appear on the opposite page, the 1964 Call O’ Pan could never have become a reality. To them we are especially grateful. 159 Acknowledgments The 54th edition of the Call O Pan has been published only through the cooperation and assistance of the following people: Mr. Donald M. McCaull, faculty adviser to the yearbook, who, although it seems censored half of our work, actually and actively led-thc staff through the trials of yearbook publication and with brilliant humor encouraged us along the way. Mr. Bert Hedstrom, representative of American Yearbook Company, who taught us the meaning of “deadline” and entertained us with his many witticisms. Mrs. Fern Hardin of the Dayton Company, who put up with fifty-six unpredictable young men in taking the senior portraits. Mr. Ken Bacheller of Johnson-Bachcllcr-Ross, who took the sport, organization, and campus pictures for the yearbook. Setter, Leach, and Lindstrom, Inc., from whose splendid blueprints of the new addition we took the end pages of the yearbook. Mr. David Z. Johnson of Johnson Printing Company, who, as father and friend, gave inside advice on technical details and printed the divider pages. Mrs. David Z. Johnson, who supplied the staff with ample amounts of food and liquid and who knows in what a cyclonic state five aspiring, young publishers can leave a house after a hard night’s work. Dobby West and Jack Davant, who managed to furnish the necessary funds for the yearbook in spite of the horrendous treatment which the staff gave their beloved Publications Room. Tom Deans, Bob Oglansky, Jack Vilett, and Bob Funk who linked unbearable cynicism with unmcrcilcss sarcasm to produce the candid section. Harv Daniels, Mark Anderson, Mark Heffclfingcr and all the rest of the underclassmen who showed interest in an older class’ publication. Barry Goldwatcr, whose ideas split the staff right down the middle and who led us to heated debate when we should have been working. Paul Christopherson, John Ankeny, Warren Malkcrson, George Anderson, Bill Kelly, Stan Rehm, and the rest of those literary greats who set their skills to paper in writing the senior articles. John Fosseen, who with a flair for Euclidian beauty served as yearbook photographer. And finally those friends and graduates of Blake, who, with little hope of speculative recompense, showed their interest in our publication by their investments in the Patron department of Call O Pan, Inc. Bill Johnson John MacDonald Steve Raudenbush Robby Keith H. G. Bloom Ed Ingalls 160 rrmtrt