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

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1967 volume:

miNNeApous PUBLIC LI ©ttAQ-V THE 1967 CALL O’ PAN PRESENTS THE SIXTIETH YEAR AT BLAKE THE BLAKE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL HOPKINS, MINNESOTA BLAKE IS A COMPLEX STRUCTURE: IT TAKES STUDENT TO FIND ALL IT HAS TO OFFER MHC ' - ] $,W_ 3 BLAKE FACULTY MEMBERS: NOT MERELY TEACHERS, BUT TRUE FRIENDS 4 ALL A PART OF BLAKE-STUDENTS, FACULTY, CAMPUS. . . . . AND FROM THIS EMERGES BLAKE’S SPIRIT, 6 NOW SIXTY YEARS OLD. 8 LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS FOR SIXTY YEARS HAVE DOUBLED AS ATHLETES FOR SIXTY YEARS 10 II FACULTY..........18 SPORTS..........102 SENIORS..........36 ORGANIZATIONS. . 132 UNDERCLASSMEN. . .84 CANDIDS........154 12 STAFF: Editor................................. Mark Kaplan Assistant Editor..................... Pete McCarthy Photography Editor .................Bob Rosenberg Photography layout Editor ........Bob Rosenberg Faculty Editor........................Chuck Doerr Senior Editors......Scott Mitchell Doug Murphy Underclass Editor ....................Bill Hutchins Sports Editor........................Peter McCarthy Organizations Editor ............Buzz VanSantvoord Candid Editor....................................Ben Shank Artist..........................................Dick Brown Business Manager....................Gary Greenfield Business Advisor................ Mr Donald McCaull Call O' Pan Advisor ............ Mr Frank Kemerer Staff Assistants ........................Tom Ingalls Dick Green Jon Harris Doug Heuser Orrm Alt 13 DEDICATION: MR. HODGKINSON When Mr Hodgkmson came to Blake forty years ago. his first physics class numbered six students there was no chemistry For most of these last forty years. Hodgie was the science department at Blake. In that time, from 1 20 in 1927 to 1 3 of the school in 1966 have studied under him Mr Hodg-kmson brings into his classes a wide experience in the scientific and humanitarian fields His experiences as a College Board reader, violinist, hi-fi enthusiast. and his work at the University of Chicago in 1942 aiding to develop a missile homing device add to his natural wit to make classes ' fun'' as well as interesting. But the unique part of his courses is the way he makes history, science, and the physical phenomena of the world come alive. Under his direction, the difficult ' becomes logical and comprehensible To Mr. Hodgkmson. who now enters his fifth decade in leading and inspiring Blake students to achieve their full potentials and who has dedicated his lo the field of education, we proudly present and dedicate the 1967 Call O'Pan. 15 Mr Snyder Mr Gillette Not Pictured: Mr Hollern Mr MacMillan. Malkerson. Mr Sterner. Or Wilson Sitting: Dr Lowry. Mr Henderson. Mr West. Mr Crosby. Mr Brown Standing: Mr Hull Mr Dayton. Rabb. Shapiro. Mr Savage. Mr Chute TRUSTEES EDWARD C BROWN JR TREASURER. BS Williams V e President. First National Band of Minneapolis (I960) FREDERICK H CHUTE 31 BA. Yale President Chute Realty Company (1958) THOMAS M CROS8Y VICE PRESIDENT. BA. Yale Vice President The Crosby Company (1947) BRUCE B DAYTON 36 BA. Yale President. The Dayton Company (1959) E PETER GILLETTE. JR 52 ALUMNI PRESIDENT. A 8 . Princeton. LL B William Mitchell Assistant Vice President Northwestern National Bank 11966) JAMES HENOERSON, JR B S Trinity. Ed M Boston University Headmaster. The Blake School! 1960) JOHN M HOLLERN 28 ASSISTANT TREASURER AB. Dartmouth Cha man ol the Board Brooks Scanlon, incorporated (1956) HADLAI A HULL SECRETARY BA LL B Yale Vice Provdent and Treasurer The Dayton Company (1963) Dr THOMAS M LOWRY AB. Princeton MD. Cornell Physician in the practice ol internal Mcd me (1953) WHITNEY MacMILLAN 47 BA, Yato V.co President. Cargill Incorporated (1966) LESTER A MALKERSON B S. University ol Minnesota Owner. Ma’kerson Motors (1961) JOHN C SAVAGE'27 8 S. Princeton Assistant Vice President. Cargill Incorporated 11948) RABBI MAX A SHAPIRO BA Clark. M Ed 8oston Teachers Col lege: B HL Cincinnati, 0 Ed Hebrew Union College Rabbi Temple Israel (1964) JOHN P SNYDER. JR 31 BA Yale Vice President Pillsbury Company (1964) GEORGE R STEINER B.A. Yale President American Linen Supply Company 11963) SHEFFIELD WEST 36 PRESIDENT. BA Harvard. LL B University ol Minnesota Partnor Wright and West (1957) Or 0 MEREDITH WILSON BA. Bngam Young. PhD. California. LL B LITT D President. University ol Minnesota (1964) ) nor in parentheses indicates first yfar on thr Board of Trustees, Bold t pe indicates officer. 16 Charles C. Bovey George B. Clifford Clive T.Jaffray William 1. Blake C. Bertram Newton Franklin M. Crosby Charles S. Fillsbury John Crosby David D. Tenney William H. Dunwoody Edward C. Gale Charles D. Velie Frederick B. Wells THE FOUNDERS Charles C. Bovey - with the Washburn Crosby Co first pres ■dent of the Board of Trustees of Blake School ... trustee from 1911-1928 James Ford Bell — founder of General Mills trustee ol Blake from 19111919 Charles M. Case — a gram executive trustee of Blake from 1911-1925 Frederick W. Clifford - CO manager of the Cream of Wheat Corporation served as a Blake trustee for twenty years 1911 1930 George B. Clifford — with the Cream of Wheat Corporation . in the mortgage investment business .. served as a trustee Irom 1911-1919 ... his son. George B Clifford. Jr served as President of the Board Franklin M. Crosby - a director of the Washburn-Crosby Co . later a Director and Vice-President of General Mills Inc « was Mr Crosby who chose the present hilltop site of the school and also Supervised the construction of the original building . was a mem ber of the board for 36 years from 1911 until his death m 1947 President of the Board of Trustees from 1919-1938 John Crosby - an attorney, industrialist, banker one of the builders of the Washburn-Crosby Company, which evolved into General Mills ... served as a 8lake Trustee from 1911-1919 William H. Dunwoody - served as a Blake trustee from 1911 until his death in 1917 . with the Washburn-Crosby Company later President of the Northwestern National Bank also a founder of tho Minno apolis Art Institute, Dunwoody Institute and Abbott Hospital ... Edward C. Gale — a lawyer with tho firm of Snyder. Gale, and Ri chards served as a trustee for ten years 1911-1921 he was its first Vice-President also President of the Minneapolis Library Board and Vice-President of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Clive T. Jeffrey — Minneapolis banking, railroad, and n dustrial leader servod as a trustee from 1911-1916 Charles S. Pillebury - with the Pilisbury Flour Mills . . . also a Oi rector of the First National Bank ... a railroad execunvo a trustee from 1911 io 1919 David D. Tenney - with the Tenney Company, a gram commission firm served on the Blake Board of Trustees from 1911 to 1927 . Charles D. Vefie - V dent of Deere and Webber Co also a railroad and banking director . a trustee for fifteen years from 1911 to 1925 ... Frederick B. Wells — with the F H Peavey andCompany sorved as a Blake trustee from 1911 to 1921 William Me-Kendree Blake - original founder of the school C. Bertram Newton - Blake's first Headmaster 17 HEADMASTER James Henderson. Jr B S . Ed M Headmaster (Trinity. Boston University) ENGLISH DEPARTMENT S Keller Pollock. A B . A M English iWilhams. University of Minnesota) A bit shaky 20 John M Howard. AB..MAT English. Glee Club (Brown! I'll buy that Donald M McCaull. A B . A M English (Harvard) “The Bat-bonus lor today, worth thirty-five points, is------- I Rodney R Anderson. A B English. Dramatics (Dartmouth) We re talkin' ball “ John T Hatch. A B English (Williams Macalestor) Schlitz. .that’s the beer that made Mel Famey walk us. 21 Donato J Me;wenga. B S Biology. Superintendent of Grounds (College of Si Thomas) No. you can't bring dates to the game films SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Harold Hodgkmson. A B Physics. Chemistry (Clark) Well, you have seen an egg. haven't you? Daniel D Danielson. BS.MS Physical Science (University of Minnesota. Harvard) You can't be serious1' 22 Harold T Lundholm. A B . M S Principal. Director of Admissions. Counselor of Students. Mathematics (Augustana. University of Iowa. Columbia) Okay, now let's go hard for 3 minutes MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Frank S Horton. B S . A M Mathematics (State Teachers College. Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin) If you'll look at the nifty graph at your immediate right, you'll nonce that 37% flunked tho tost Philip L Martin. A B . B S . A M Director of Summor School. Counselor of Students. Mathematics (Williams. University of Minnesota) Nmety-five percent of those Blake graduates in the classes of '27. ‘46. '57. and 64. going on to college, and in the top forty percent of their class used Crest. Fridolf N Lundholm, A B AM Mathematics (Augustana. University of Iowa) Today we're signing up for the QED. LLB. LSD. and WCCO achievement tests 23 Clement Opau. B S Mathematics (St Cloud State College! I've got Chiof's room HISTORY DEPARTMENT John Edie. A B . A M History. Debate (Pnnceton. Columbia, University of Minnesota) We'll spend the first half of the poriod tomorrow getting the assignment William I West. BS Mathematics (United States Military Academy. Stanford. Tufts) (On leave of absence 1966 1967) Donald W Butler, AB History (University of Maine) I wish you seniors would at least say hi' to me when you come into the study hall 20 minutes late. 24 I Frederick J Wigginton. A B . S T D Bible History, Comparative Religions (College o( St Thomas. Seabury Western Seminary. Northwestern University. University of Chicago. University of Wisconsin) T play my harmonica only for fun Frank R Kemerer. A B History. Speech. Debate (Stanford) “I'm too tired. I’ll grade these tomorrow Charles P Ritchie. A B History. Speech. Russian (Dartmouth) Third year Russian will meet today in the second floor bathroom William E Fisher. Jr.. A B History, Speech. Debate (Milikm University. Long Beach State College) ' We re trying to get U Thant for our now forum 25 LATIN DEPARTMENT C Douglas Holcombe. A B Latin. Speech. Dramatics (University of Minnesota) I think the Dramatics Board will go along with me on that Ronald E Replogle. A B . A M Latin (University of Minnesota) When I was talking to Tim Leary the other day.. John G Gibbs. A B . BD„ Th M . Th D Latin (Davidson College. Union Theological Seminary. University of Basel. Princeton Theological Seminary) The importance of the individual in the morals of society 26 MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Heinz J Otto. A B A M German (University of Delaware. University of Indiana) ”0h, I'm not sarcastic ” Russell E Hilliard. A B . A M Spanish, Organist, Glee Club (Harvard. University of New Hampshire. Columbia) Now all I need is a few Picassos for the left wall Vincent J Meola. BS French (United States Naval Academy) “Don't call me Captain Crunch. “ Oliver C Campeau. AB .AM French (Kenyon Middlebury) What, me worry 27 LIBRARY ART Jerry L Chappelle. B S Art (Murry State University. University of Missouri) Oh. mama, can this really be the end to be stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis blues again ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Merwyn Earl Parks BS Director of Athletics (Iowa Wesleyan. Univorsity of Iowa) Let's get organized Sara Jane Parsons. B S Librarian (University of Minnesota. Carleton) At 5c a ponod. for 45 days, your fine comes to. William A Hanson. BS.BM.MD. MS Jack A Fechi. 8 S School Physician Director of Junior School Athletics. Ath- (Washington Univo sity. University of Minnesota. Mayo Foun- letics dation) (University of Minnesota. St Cloud State You're not Sandy Koufax. you know ” Collego) There are only two sports at Blake soccer and wrestling 28 JUNIOR SCHOOL Robert L Runkle, AB.AM Director of Junior School. Speech (Cornell (Iowa). University of Iowa) The class of 67. huh. I remember their sixth grade train trip to Washington SEVENTH GRADE David J Shogren. A B Seventh Grade Mathematics (Augsburg) Sweot! Rowland H Bettels. A B Seventh Grade History (Sacramento College University of Minnesota) Now I II show you the Big V of Buena Vista Ward P 8ates. A B .A M Seventh Grade English. Director of Junior School Testing (Trinity. George Washington University) Ending a sentence with a preposition 15 something up with which I cannot put ' Ronald L Tracey. A B Seventh Grade Science (Dartmouth) You guys just don't want to play football! Franklin E Jepsen. B E Sixth Grade (St Cloud Teachers College. University of Minnesota) 'The next MET will cover..........' James J Stepmck. B S Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota) OK. guys, hands above the head' SIXTH GRADE Robert T Close. A B .B S .B E .Ed M Sixth Grade (University of Minnesota) More. most, least, less—one behind the other 30 FIFTH GRADE Delbert E Bethel. Jr B S Fifth Grade (University of Missouri) Who stolo my buckskin jackut’ Richard L Hage B S Fifth Grade (University of Minnesota) All right, hundred sentences FOURTH GRADE Mary Alice Davis. BS Fourth Grade (Kansas State Teach ers' College. Kansas State College. Columbia Teachers College) 0 K . no recess 31 Sandra Nohre. B S Fourth Grade (University of Minnesota) T think it's going to be a boy THIRD GRADE Joan Scott B A . B S 4th Grade (University of Minnesota) READING MUSIC Jean D Ward. B.M Music (MacPhail College of Music) There is no such note as h‘ Francis L Johnson. B S 32 Superintendent of Buildings. Manual Arts (University of Minnesota) No. you guys can t build a new sign for Danceland Jane K Bates. A B Remedial Reading (University of Toronto) SHOP ADMINISTRATION David D Strieker. A B Administrative Assistant (Dartmouth) United Fund is not compulsary. but__ Mary Frances Neilson, A 0 Secretary to the Headmaster mils College} No, I won't forge your pink slip with Mr Henderson's signature E Gordon Swiggum Business Manager (Minneapolis Bustness College) What do you mean, what happens to Blake School's profits7” Marion K Bjorklund Accountant (Minneapolis Business College) 1 Johnson f Secretary ohs Business CollegeI 33 Susan M Heney Receptionist {University of Minnesota) Nancy Stevenson Lane Secretary ot the Junior School (Pmo Manor) 'Lot's see. 37 chocolate and 8 vanilla Margaret Rmgstrom Dietician So what if I own controlling interest in a peach company?” Dolores O'Grady Assistant Secretary (Minneapolis Business College) Mrs Ethel Wonson Secretary to the Administrative Assistant m n Z Zm-iZ — 5 Emil Bren Eugeno Brondonborg. Richard Voderbruggen Bob Shogron Jim Lange. Mai Meyer. Louts Japs Vince Meaenga. Gerry Japs EMIL BREN: 20 YEARS AT BLAKE Emil is now celebrating his twentieth year ai Blake as the only custodian of the Junior School Emil arrived at Blake in 1947 Over the years at his stay at Blake. Emil has acquired the friendship of the Junior School boys through his inexorable willingness to go out of his way to help them. Besides keeping the Junior School in tow. Emil is the General Assistant of the Junior School He helps the mothers with the Monday Shop, checks on the boys in the infirmary, supplies pumpkins on Halloween In the words of Director Robert Runkle. Emil is a great friend to the boys and an unyielding worker for the Junior School Back Row: Whitooy Dayton Kelley Rosenberg Mitchell. KaUeatad. Van Santvoord Tien. Herndon. Murphy Shea� iK 8 Watson. Gustafson Hawley Rxwson Sturm B« i Third Row: Gross. Hanscom Totten Carpenter Hanold Boohme Witcher. Benson. Alexander Green. Ingalls. P Watson Smiley. George. Shank. leBoonta Second Row: Christianson Sukov Tobin Plimpton Suer. Sturgis. Steiner Straub McCarthy. Chandler. Notion Garske Front Row: Greenberg Harris Brown Cosgrove Haleen. Chute Neat. M« :lo. Walker Houser Class Officer Seated Plant — Treasurer Greenfield Student The Blako class of 1967 — a group of talented individuals, who somotimos had trouble with teamwork The fall sports sea-son started out with optimism Summer football - one day off good crowds ... Ma oo .. seven made all-conference .. mud permeated uniforms Soccer — champs ... Fecht created hustle ... only Edina ... Cross country .. Saturdays at Lake Calhoun ... They squelched Cretin's war whoop ... good record The fall rolled on. and the Seniors grooted their challenge of maintaining the Senior Room with a serious effort The re-creation of a Senior room tradition was coupled with between class recreation 1967 — the year of poker — thirty-five cent limits .. The Benson Burnet . lOU'S written on gum wrappors .. the decor is traffic signs ... the rago is traffic tickets, and ding dong school ... the furniture lasts without damage ... oven Brownie s poker table .. . everything but the seventeen record noedles ... mismatched sox They overcamo winter term oxams and emerged second in the school scholastically. and first in tho school athletically Hockey ... canning opponents .. ninth in the state .. and basketball ... height ... speed .. wrestling ... hustle ... Jack ... swimming .. . water ... pool records ... The winter term was filled with fads. Seat belts save lives ... these boots are made for walking ... Welcome back Senator ... there are people walking tho streets of New York and Chicago ... necktie parties ... tuxedo parties ... dinner parties ... parties ... ‘Will the sen tors please remain after Chapel ... the groat cultural move meni ... the great study hall movement ... the Milwaukee weekend ... dance successes ... The Senior Class — vociferously expressive From the hallowed Senior Room could be heard the cries of the athletes, the socialites, the Know Noth mgs. the Mugwumps ... I need ya too. don't I ... You betcha ... “At 2.05 we tie him to the bench” ... Let's have a rematch of the Toilet Bowl ... I can lick the whole senior class ... Jon is having a bridge party, huh ... LaBounta. our triple threat ... I'm m. I'm in ... Northrop, ha ... Pork Week begins today .. Oh garbage'' ... “He fainted 38 Council And«son — Head Boy. Mr Andarson — Faculty Advisor Wilson — Vico-Pfcvdent, Marks — Student Council. Ration — Student Council Ahern Student Council Absent: Donaldson — President before the operation started? . When optimism failed, cynicism pulled them through Through the winter term, the piles of work wore met with hard work and occasionally with the golden shovel Nemo id fecit .. We took this route to S P A . so we wouldn't pass them going the other way Call O'Pan meetings .. . Torch meetings . . . explosive times The senior year was the best of times, it was the worst of times Ski trips . .. Duluth .. . Lutsen ... Mission Impossible . Danceland broken mirror at Woodhill . . Thon came tho springtime Extracurricular activities increased as the seniors worked hard in their seminars The Musk: Man was a big hit Spring sports were worth the icy wan Track ... Chub ... Shattuck Tennis . . that wonderful spring weather Baseball ... the ump at SPA . .. Get on the stick Golf . Hazeltine and Shattuck Commencement and graduation were great reliefs, but sadness was still there, for it's all over now Class oUcets Rant. Wilson and Donaldson discuss Semo Room plans with advisor Mr Anderson JOHN J. AHERN III Cross Country V.VI Wrestling IV. Debate III.IV V Service Committee. Merit Finalist Bovs Stato. B Club III IV V VI. Union VI — Treasurer Tennis III.IV.V.VI — Captain Class PresitJem V. Torch Pit go Editor VI. Publica lions IV.V VI Student Counc III.IV VI. dee Chib IV V VI. A smashing backhand under a blazing sun .. . ready with a smile ... ready for fun ... not knowing how to fail, he walks against a gale through the halls to his appointed rounds ... up into the sky knowing hands send the sail s head shooting up the mast .. he can trim a ship with ease ... reliability .. this type does not grow on trees__ Remember John, he was one of the few we could rely on ... 7 he only way to have a Jriend is to be one. —Emerson JOHN PRICE ALEXANDER JR. Alex. Al ... Deerfield |unior — Blake senior ... rapid adjustment .. . engineering interest ... St Cloud commutor ... a girl friend who'll wait ... agility ... quick ... Basketball's fifth six-foot giant ... assot .. . Sonior year was too short ... a now outfielder ... dedication — Christmas week in Minneapolis ... a tremendous pleasure during 1966 67... He is a gentleman; look at his boots. — Shaw Basketball VI. Baseball VI. B-OubVI. Football V. VI — Co-Captam VI — All-Conference VI Basketball IV. V. VI — Captain VI All-Conference V.VI. Publications ivv vi Torch Sports Editor VI. Dramatics IV V.VI Board V.VI. Class President IV. Student Council V VI Head Boy VI. Union V.VI — President VI Merit Finalist Boys-Staie. Service Committee. Track IV Baseball VVI B Club IV V VI — Vice-President V Debate IV,V. GREGORY M. ANDERSON Greg ... Andy ... a talented athlete .. a fierce competitor ... a serious student ... diversified . the epitome of a Blake Boy ... dedicated ... a concerned friend of all .. . an inspiration for younger boys .. . realistic .. . thoughtful .. . an understanding friend who is always ready to listen ... he willingly accepts responsibility . . . open-minded ... has his own set of beliefs ... truly a person who is always trying to better himself and his surroundings ... have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.—Churchill 40 Swimming V.VI 8 Club V VI. bbiary Commit-too III.IV.V. Forum Committeo IV V VI Chairman VI. FORD WATSON BELL Football V.VI. Wrestling VI B Club V.VI. ROBERT WESLEY BENSON Ford ... Chubber ... generous Meadow Hockey and Baseball Leagues .. punster .. . three automobiles ol his own .. . friendly tremendous distance swimmer ... fastest talker alive ... lots of friends ... formal poker parties ... Spanish linguist ... expert with flat tires . always a gentleman ... Mr Waverly ... plans impossible missions ... Bensman ... the Bensmobile .. . powerful wrestler loves a good joke giver of sore arms ... the Florida Kid ... grrrrowr ... outgoing ... a tough competitor . 13 years at Blake ... the one and only Bonson burner ... laughs at his own mistakes ... veteran football player . conscientious loyal . would make a great Santa Claus There is no duly we underrate I feel like a Bull Moose. so much as the duty of being — T. Roosevelt happy. —R.L. Stevenson ROBERT LUBIN BOEHME Bob ... Outward Bound ... first-class Sen •or naturalist and survival expert .. . the Eagle Scout ... an engaging smile ... at ease ... record-holder, control category, for Blake quarter-mile drive ... waiter ... long time debator he huffs and he puffs and he blows them all down ... given to Joycean chapel speeches ... a player of the more miellec tual (?) card games .. charcoal suit, conserv auve shirt and shoos, iridescent-red tie ... trembling with energy . He who sings frightens away his ills. — Cervantes Football VI. Swimming VI Track VI Pubhco w ns V.VI. Torch Circulation Editor VI. B-Club VI; Waiter lll.IV V.VI Debate III.IV.V.VI. Service Committee. Library Committee. Historical Society Officer IV .V.VI RICHARD PERRIN BROWN Brownie. Dick .. The An room man . . drummer for The Fabulous Centaurs ... who can break more skins than he'll make on a |Ob ... which came first, the license or the $37 50 .. . Studebaker with racing stripe7 ... One more sliding tackle and you're out of this Soccer game ... the right girl at the right time ,.. REALLY CLOSE ... sailing can bo fun ... the laugh is always thore ... Well whose poker table do you think you're playing on? Nothing came out ojthe artist that is not in the man. — H.L. Mencken LAWRENCE WELLES CARPENTER Happiness is Montana beef, having a Varsity letter on a letter sweater ... the Milwaukee trip . . . the unsung hero of the fall sports program ... I put up with 27 players, two coaches and LaBou ... Oh the joy of seeing my wit in the Torch As a manager. I get wise remarks about the stretcher I'm only carrying out orders, sometimes people ”... Back on our ranch” ... thoro's three feet of powder at Red Lodge .. happiness indeed .. I never met a man I didn t like.— Will Rogers JOHN WYMAN CHANDLER John .. . Chan ... broken legs .. . • need a date, any suggestions7 ... my chem board score was kind of high, wasn't it? in proportion to my grade anyway ... always willing and able ... ability to laugh at himsolf .. . skiing . . spring brings the West, skiing—women? .. . 7-hi. nice try ... history quizes .. few know what’s behind the smile ... never quits ... personality ... often times the wolf m sheep's clothing ... my houso is the Senior Room ... Give me where to stand, and I will move the earth. — Archimedes 44 LYNN ALLAN CHRISTIANSON Football VI. Detune IV V B Club VI. Liunary Club VI. Soonco Club VI Lynn. Chris. X ... a willing and loyal participator . easy to commiserate with .. high scholastic achievement un questionable superiority in French, so took Calculus instead . perfectionist . .. well-organized ... holds stubbornly to his convictions .. candid yet helpful with opinions knows what he wants from life ... rebel without a cause at times, seems to be a walking paradox ... interested in others ... Common sense is not very common. — Voltaire FREDERICK HAWLEY CHUTE JR. Fred . . . Chutey .. captain of the cross-country and track teams most valuable cross-country member .. . clever stickhandler .. avid golfer and expert sailor Daniel Boone of the Blake Senior class ... good student .. soft-spoken and sincere ... greatly respected by everyone faculty and stu dents alike .. a true gentleman in all respects The secret of success is constancy to purpose. — Disraeli Cross-Crxjntry fVV.VI. Mocktry V.V1. Track IV.V.VI Socond-Hano Bookstore V.VI Treasurer VI 8 Club IV.V.VI. Service Commit roe. ROBERT CARVER COSGROVE Bob. Cossio ... a cheerfulness that so few can understand too sensible to be ridiculous .. peas, carrots, beans artichoke hearts . . Hero! Hero! for the Jolly Green ... no smile can be seen on a Monday morn' but his no sonous sido you say Who has sought it? . . he breathes in his experience in living ... amiable and willing, at Blake or at Warren on the tennis court ... in his boat his joy in living abounds Those who bring sunshine into the lives oj others cannot keep it from themselves. —J.M. Barrie Skiing V.VI B Club VI Warn V.VI. Gieo Club V.VI. 47 BRANDT NELSON DAYTON Steers his car well ... shops at Sims ... Minneapolis rooted but looks East ... stud dresser with ear to ear smile ... secret desire to move to Nebraska ... man behind the Paperback Book Store ... glad to have a few drop in ... his minor debt shows his entrepeneurship. a real intellect ... Yale bound ... a golhng great ... warm personality ... a natural charmer of the fairer sex ... Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame. LM. Child Debate III.IV.V VI; Paperback Bookstore V.VI—President VI. Merit Finalist. Uterarv Club V. VI. 46 DOUGLAS RICHARD DONALDSON FULTON Tom ... Full ... MG ... leader of common man ... opinionated ... I disagree1 ... individualist ... General Fulton ... humor of original sense ... rolling bonfires ... strong bathtubs ... push starts You know that's what I fear ... De Pauw is really a pretty good school ... social racer at Albert Lake ... California dreamer... THOMAS DARNALL Football IV.V.VI — Co Captain VI — All-Confwonce VI, Hockey III. IV.V.VI — Capta.n VI — All Conforanco V.VI Track III.V.VI 8 Oub III. IV.V.VI - PresxJent VI Class Pros, dent VI. Union VI. Doug ... Donny ... athlete scholar ... strong ... intellect ... tremendous sensitivity ... if you could count him among your friends you could forget your enemies . . free and independent. yet responsible ... absolute sense of direction in life ... self-reliance and self-confidence .. scorn of social dictates ... ability to determine value instead of cost .. realistic knowledge of life resulting from personal experience ... The people wait at the Heaven's gate to greet the men who win!—Carry I Though I sit down now, the time will come when you will hear me—Disraeli 49 PETER GEORGE GARSKE Garsk .. Warren . epitome of a California surfer ... tough on the gridiron ... fabulous skier—on land and sea ... governs missions seeming impossible ... resident of Aspen—Galena Street ... hard worker at everything ... owner of land speed record from Wayzaia to Buck Hill ... respect ed ... going places ... concerned for othors ... all six at 36 m p h with 18' off ... promotes a good time ... along with his obvious athletic and scholastic abilities, an all-around great guy . • . It matters not now long we live, but how. Football VI Sknng CV.V.VI—Co Capoan VI Swimming III BClub III.IV.V.VI. Dane® Comm.nop V.VI Soenca Club V.VI. Wa.lof VI, Service Committee KEVIN HOWARD GEORGE RICHARD WILLIAM GREEN Crosscountry V.VI. Basketball V VI. Track V.VI. B Club V.VI Class President III. Service Committee. Publications VI. Glee Club IV.V.VI Mr Glenn's Kev ... a carpenter a sailor? a debator a stand-up comedian with a sublte sense of humor? ... K.CG. ... Pardon me. ... the computer? ... his presence could bring order to chaos ...” ' Good afternoon ... his knowledge, interest to the uninterested ... D-D-D-D-D-Dick ... clutch basketball shooting ... studying until three ... a cute nose .. . Here's another nice mess you've got me into ... Donaldson, you don't know what you're talking about. .. . Don't you think that sounds like Porky Pig? ... a most acute sense of humor ... well, ya see. I was running around Lake of the Isles with my brother when these forty kids jumpod us—we got thirty-eight between us ... a solitary stalwart of truth in CR ... a steadily ascending average ... The wave of the future is coming and there He laughs best who laughs last.—Old Eng-is no fighting it. — Lindbergh lish Proverb 31 MATTHEW J. GREENBERG Wraitling V.VI 8 ClubV,Vl l. b� ary Committtu V.VI Matt .. the Puerto Rican convert ... or what I did last summer ... determined wrestler_well read ... the unkept hair of a genius ... as smart as he looks ... opmioned ... sensitive an individualist without trying ... matheMATTically inclined ... the hi-fidelity bedroom ... always looks like he lust woke up ... willing to speak Russian with you any time ... physics ... works and thinks like a computer ... Memory is the primary and fundamental power, without which there could be no other intellectual operation.—Samuel Johnson GARY ALAN GREENFIELD ankMtMUV.Vt BjMrixm yi Pub immiioo IV.V.Vl 8'jmnrm Mon age' V VI. Student Counci VI Union Dramatic V Vi; Dobal 111,1V,V Wuu i VVI. Notional Marn F� nalr t. 8 Club V.VI Olaa Club III Swimming V.VI 8-Club V.VI. Debate lll.lV.V Science Club V Vi. Cumminw V.VI: From an observer publications checkbook ... this week's big four ... the insight into the senior class ... adult ... open mind ... piano lessons ... State Fair .. Snoopy ... just s t and watch people ... pickles ... harmonica ... organ_______ boots ... jacket ... excellent taste in women though womanless .. From himself magazine campaigns ... physics: a passing—but just barely—phase Mai and student council elections 1966 ... Mr Chappelle ... wild! ... Mr Otto: Oas freut mich ... Danny's Reasons ... Grand pnx ... fifth grade eraser fights .. . new furniture ... The Centaurs That's just basic. ... It’s all over now, Baby Blue.—Bob Dylan DAVID MORRIS GROSS Dave. Big G ... 32 Chev ... anything on wheels ... shotguns ... rifles ... anything that shoots .. says anything that comes to his mind ... holds judge's commendation for most expert U-turn ... holder of Minneapolis to St Cloud elapsed time record and Minneapolis to New London endurance record ... forceful ... Bialik AZA ... tries everything once ... generous ... has the most popular locker in the Senior Room ... When I get to Harvard ... one of the top three story tellers ... definitely an apartment dweller ... most likely to clean up m business ... never quits ... an individualist ... always has new ideas Common sense is instinct, and enough of it is gentus.—Unknown 52 FRED EVERSULL GUSTAFSON Fred ... Gus ... plays cello for Youth Symphony of Greater Minneapolis . . olectronics tinkerer .. a 3 year member of the Blake debate squad ... a Macalaster hopeful ... quiet and reserved . driver of a sluggish, pink, '58 Pontiac .. unaffected ( for the most part ) by girls ... likes music, especially classical ... collector of guns . . . noncommittal on world affairs favorites are Chemistry and Physics doesn't believe m loafing ... enjoys dogs ... deer hunter ... Gordy's sidekick ... doesn't say any more than needed ... likes the woods... I wouldn’t say that! .. Speech is great; but silence is greater.—Carlyle Debate IV.V.VI PHILLIP JAMES HALEEN Phil .. One club eh? ... I'll bid seven no-trump Phil never seemed to get these right last year, did you Phil? What did you give this one? . ... Wrong again . you know that, don't you Phil! ... today we run up the Blake hill blindfolded ... and backwards ... I'm afraid I'll have to disa gree with Mark. Gary. Matt. Greg. John. Dave. Doug. Tom. Bob. Kev. Marty and Brandt .. Pick up glasses, spoons, and elbows. please .. through these hallowed hallways there walks a Haleen ... Endurance is patience concentrated.— Carlyle Crow Country III.IV.V.V1. Wrestling VI. Track IV.V.VI. B Club III.IV.V.VI. Debate III.IV.V. Service Committee. Library Committee, Merit Finalist THOMAS TILLOTSON HANOLD Tom ... Tommy ... intelligent, gives all of himself ... musician of doubtful renown ... opinions on all controversy ... biologist ... nevor quits ... Realistic, yet optimistic . . stable ... a wit ... a good sense of humor monotone ... hullo ... Hornbeck ... Mencken .. . cynic ... a gleeful soloist for Howard's Hummers ... Victory belongs to the most persevering. —Napoleon I 55 Glee Club III.IV.V.VI — President VI. Dramot ics II.III.IV.V.VI Mem Finalist BasebaiiV.VI. B Club V.VI JEFFREY MONROE HANSCOM Hansc. Hance. snatch . .. jolly .. . casual ... likes to be on the move ... I gotta get going ... moving out in his Riviera ... Let's bomb somewhere .. truly a hard worker ... Spanish reports ... be longs to a cranberry coat . .. patrolling third base .. . sleeping on the Senior Room couch ... independent ... is at-ease with himself ... outspoken .. . well-liked ... diligent ... quiet at times ... quick sense of humor ... fun-loving ... serious and mature ... is easily a friend to everybody ... Sleeping is the cure for wak ing troubles.—Cervantes Cross Country Manager IV.V.VI General Manager V VI Public VI B Club V.VI Glee Club V.VI. Paperback Bookstore IV.V. Wa te IV.V.VI—HeaOwaite VI. JON STANTON HARRIS Jon ... |ust twenty more summers at the Guthrie and they’ll make me an extra .. . I'm not in here for anything. Ma am. I'm a medical aide ... plans for the future (1) Start a Keystone Cop Rovival. or (2) Donate his nose to the Botanical Research Society (they do so much with bananas nowadays) ... “Where's your athletic excuse? You've had a cold for six weeks? Well. I’ll check you off today only Plain as a nose in a man s face.—Rabelaus Soccer VI Track VI 8 Club VI Dramatics VVI. Literary Club VVI OeOatn III Science Club V.VI MAC DONALD STEVEN HAWLEY Mac .. known for his decided inclination towards science and Anne Winslow ... a person who dosires oxcitoment part time intense student ... pan-time avid athlete .. part-time involved, enraptured scientist .. full-time exciting human being . .. science fiction books grow liko mushrooms in his room (Someday thoy may overcome him ) . .. Ayn Rand has provided ideas . .. Anne Winslow provides joy ... Blake has provided opportunities . . Lifo will provide him with limitless enjoyment In life, as in chess, fore thought wins. — Buxton 57 Pat. Herny. Hernia tree trunk . . steady hair-cuts, one ev-ory two weeks . . “I’ll toll you 'bout that or anything, especially cars ... any car you can think of ... bio professor ... big brother pilot does anything ... big brown eyes .. agreeable to everyone ... Blake's answer to Lew Alcmdor . . Why is there air?—Bill Cosby 58 Soccer IV.V.VI. Wrost'ing V.VI. Publications VI. 8 Club IV.V.VI. Debate IV V. Library Commute V.VI. Historical Society V.VI THOMAS MOORE INGALLS Swimming lll.rv. Skiing V.VI — Co-capt«in VI. Tf� ck IV.V.VI. Publications IV.V.VI. B iub III. IV.V.VI Glee Oub IV Waiter IV.V.VI Head waiter VI. Dramatics VI Dance Committee IV. V.VI - Chairman VI Brooks Brothers Beau Brummel . . blonde Cassanova courting New York socialites and Minnesota's best ... as fast in the chalet as he is on the slopes ... frustrated dance chairman who has brought the Copa to Blako's dining hall .. successful in the classroom and on the track held ... Kenwood cool with an abundant mixture of friends, contemporary and collegiate ... a rare combination of ability-intellectual, athletic, and social Doug ... if only his shoulder had been sound ... Kansas City ... would you bolieve his father is a minister? ... soccer all-conference ... hustler ... chemistry exams ... wrestling Fecht... haircuts by Mrs Fecht... Stonewall Jackson ... The real character of a man is found out by his amusements.—Reynolds Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no fibs. — O. Goldsmith DOUGLAS ALBERT 59 HEUSER 60 : RONALD JOSEPH JOHNSON BRUCE LEONARD KALLESTAD Paperback Bookstore V. Waiter V. Ron ... Johns ... pillow-throwing accuracy ... Friday night get-togothors ... likes everyone . always quiet ... dnvos a corvette ... softball star ... lady killer .. . frequently seon at Porky's and Magoo's ... good at rolling cars . has a concern for others ... Football V VI, Hockey Manager VVI, B Club VVI Bruce .. Snow White ... softball captain ... two year football player .. we're swinging again at Danceland . . bark is more than his bite ... fast with a Colt 45 . . gontle ... independent ... generous ... willing to devote time to help others .. . more of a leader than he seems ... looked up to Few things surpass old wine.—Byron Your mission, Mr. Briggs, if you choose to accept it ....— Unknown MARK KAPLAN Kaps ... THE CHECKER ... brilliance and nonsense at the same time ... dancing school socialite ... all-conference football ... basketball shot look out God .. . complete control of Mr Holcombe ... his socks seem transparent . cleanest room in town ... sound effects electronic and his own ... Call O'Pan editor-in-chief organization is the key to success ... Would you like to wnto twelve senior articles? ... Memphis Blues Again ... biggest library fine in history I can't go to Jay's unless Mrs Parsons is buying ... always depended on to do things—late or wrong, but they would be done ... with a little studying he may go to Harvard . FootbaS VI—All-Conference. Basketball VVI. B-Club VVI Student Council V.VI. Publication IV.V.VI- Call O Pan Ed-tor •n-Ch.el VI Union V.VI.—Secretary VI. BOub VVI; Do bate III.IV.V. Mom Finalist. Dramatics IV.V.VI—Board V.VI. I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool, but be wise. — Montesquieu 61 MARTIN MILLER RICHARD GRAY KELLEY, JR. W T.. Bird legs. Ricker ... a dedicated hockey player .. . Bobby Hull of Blake School ... I am the greatest ... consultant and designer of Blake uniforms ... a critic of sorts ... Mr Playboy of the eighth grade ... Where's the action tonight? ... a nonconformist conformist ... a 8 G radical of his history class ... Drop the bomb!!! I don't care where, but drop it'! ... a person who will and can contribute to anyone if he is given half a chance ... Jokes are the cayenne of conversation, and the salt oj life.—Chatfield Soccer IV. Hockey V.VI; Track V.VI BClub IV.V.VI. Waiter V.VI. Football V.VI—Player-Manager Basketball VI Manager. Publications IV.V.VI—Torch Editor-m Chiel VI: B Club V.VI. Union VI. Waiter V.VI. Dramatics III.IV.V.VI. You ’reJired! You 're Fired!!! —Perry White Scott ... La Bou ... he uses a pencil for a scissors .. a knife adorns the door of his LaBoumobile. reputedly for dealing with Torch writers who get their articles in late .. . very active . . . boisterous ... too. too verbal ... Variety 1985: Flash—Scott LaBounta. famed BDA star of stage, sound, and Prudential will star in. produce, and direct his own autobiographical movie: Manager made Good.’ or Kicks.’ ... thin and tall, wiry and small. 144 pounds of fighting Torch Editor-in Chiof ... Mr LaBounta. Sir. please tell us again about your fantastic run vs SPA ’ . .. new book Waiting Can Be Dangerous by John Scott La Bounta — an expose’ on the truth about chocolate pudding . .. JOHN scon LABOUNTA MARKS Marty. Marksman. Marx ... even if you're bluffing you’ve got me beat ... I don’t care what you're talking about, that’s not what I'm talking about” ... That’s an A’ response. Mr Glenn ... author authority ... piano, his forte ... proponent of non-compulsory athletics, for himself ... respected opinions ... If we don't have any cards, we ll make up evidence ... self-made genius through hard work .. . among his accomplishments the Senior Room furniture ... has the faculty m the palms of his hands: even teachers he's never met would write him a college recommendation ... high-ranking scholar. fabulous piano player, successful m extra-curricular activities, but he can’t ride a bike ... Genius is nothing but labor and diligence—Hogarth PuWicauon IV.V.VI. Union VI. Glee Club VI. Student Council VI. Debate III.IV.V.VI — President VI. Dramatic IV.V.VI. Service Committee: Literary Club V.VI 62 Football V. VI — All-Conference V. VI. Wrov tl ng VI. Goll IV. V. VI. Publications V. VI. B Club IV. V. VI. Glee Club V. VI. Waiter VI Oeamatics V Service Committee V. VI liter-arv Club V. PETER LESLIE McCarthy r’ete ... Mac ... 230 pounds ol tough innocence ... only momber of the Senior Class to liko chocolate ... two years allconference football - 500 gallons of sweat ... to the amazed Call O'Pan editor Yes I do have all the sports pictures and articles ready ... persevorance personified ... realizes the dangers of stepping on people's toes — literally as well as figuratively ... Eat, drink, and be merry; for tomorrow ye diet. — IV. G. lieymer ALVARO AUGUSTO ARAUJO MELLO Al ... likeable ... Latin charmer ... Who's my date?” ... sincere ... all star soccer player .. Blake School's Pele Nas-cimento ... relaxed ... a Good Neighbor from the South ... Dreamer ... all-around Beach Bum ... Bugs Bunny Fan ... warm blooded It's awfully cold here” ... intelligent ... Mr Nice Guy of 1967 ... official girl watcher ... fun ... quietly loud — enjoyable... They call me Mello yellow — Donovan Soccer VI Basketball VI. Uruon VI 64 THOMAS SCOn MITCHELL Mitch. Scott. Mitchell ... The Onlooker hot-and-cold running charm ... deserves a pat on the back lor his preparation for the A C T s ... wrestling captain ... French bathtubs ... Irish nurses ... third base ... a little tennis this spring? ... Top Star ... Don't worry. I can run twelve thousand boxcars tomorrow and be down to weight ... Anybody need a dato?” . . Finding your house is half the fun .. . Kathy . . . His memoirs Golden Valley guillotine ... Fecht s three-five s ... weekend eating binges with Goldie ... poker parties .. we play guts ... Senior Section ... firecrackers at the midnight meetings ... Kaplan s bomb .. . A F.S ... the long rido home... And then I said “Hi like a spider to a Jly. — Jaggeri Richard Football V. Wrestling IV.V.V1 — Co-Captam VI. B-Club IV. V.VI; PubKations VI. Waiter IUH.IV.VVI. Literary Oub V. VI; Dramatics IV.V. Service Committee V.VI; 65 DOUGLAS ALFRED MURPHY Soccer IV.V.VI. Wrestling VI Golt IV.V.VI—Captain V.VI. Literary Club VI Waiter CV.V. Dramatics VI; Murph ... Fudd seeeee ya! ... pretty funny guy .. although extremely jocular outwardly, one of the most serious seniors inwardly .. . respected for his competitive spirit .. . never bluffs ... always has a date or two fun to be with, thoughtful ... especiallyof Call O'Pan work .. . Alhe's son . . . you betcha .. after last night- . Brag sheets . .. Murph the Surf . Murphman . . . Golden Boy ... Never wedding, ever wooing, still a lovelorn heart pursuing. — Campbell RELF NEILS Jet Jackson of the Senior Class .. . known lor his sister .. . Dayton's most loyal supporter ... perennial planner ... dreams of owning his own Superhawk ... independent ... ' early to bed. early to rise'' ... starts his own airline .. . math genius ... Water, Water everywhere nor any drop to drink. —Coleridge DAVID PAUL NELSON Swimming VI. Dramatic IV. Wa.ter IVV.VI Glee Club l II.IV.V.VI—Librarian V. Dave .. . Squirrel .. . honorable Nelson .. . he ll give you the shirt off his back if its for a good reason .. emptiest locker in the Senior Room .. . record clubs ... plays the trumpet ... likes gin (rummy that � s) .. . he never quits smiling .. . sensitive ... wishes he could grow a beard ... size is no indication of great ness here . . Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. —Keats DAVID ROY PIERSON Dave. Piers. Octopus. Tibbie. Pretzel ... athlete ... coordination . . contact . . quick, fast ... greatest trackman ... a father's delight ... a delightful father scholastic perseverance .. . |usi the right size for basketball, but an all-conference hockey player . . trips to Chicago . . cool calm poisod stage hand ... a Blake favorite ... Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer. —La Fontaine Football V.VI — All-Conference VI — Wii hams Trophy VI. Hockey IV V.VI — All Conference V.VI Track IV.V.VI — Co-Captain VI B Club IV.V.VI. Dramatic V.VI. Soence Club V.VI HUBERT KENNEDY PLANT Warren ... Cass ... Snake ... Dr HK Plant . all-conference football player and winner of Glenn-Wonson trophy ... expert snow and water skner ... Aspen ski bum ... determined hardworking ath-loie and student ... very successful yet truly modest .. . fantastic imitations ... Board of Governors Ml ... Napoleon Solo of tho Class of '67 .. . above all. a true friend and a great guy ... Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. —Samuel Johnson Football VI — All-Conference VI — Glenn Wbnson Trophy VI. Cross country IV. Track IV.V.VI. Oass Treasurer III.IV.V.VI. 8 Club IV.V.VI Waiter VI. Soence Ckib V.VI CHARLES GRIMES PLIMPTON Chas ... Charlie ... Whimpton ... man with ideas .. . questioning .. . lady's man ... Paul Newman ... 13 times ... always trying .. , always in love ... worrier ... sense of humor ... continually reprimanding himself to make himself work harder and succeed .. football and hockey player .. Fred Astaire ... Mark Lindsey . . . drivor of the year . . licensed driver ... high sot of values .. A pessimist: An optimist who endeavored to practice what he preached.—Anonymous Football V VI Hockey VI Dance Committee IV.V.VI. Service Committee V.VI — Chaum p VI. Student Counc.1 II.V Dramatics IV V.VI. Waiter V.VI 69 ROBERT MERRILL ROSENBERG Yes. madame. the cannon is fired in the next act No I'm only an usher at the Guthrie, not a performer, not yet anyways Well, no the BDA isn't quite like the Guthrie, but all of our offerings have been well received ... Now. I'm going to take three, so don't run off alter the first flash ... Ready one. two and three (POP), one. two. and three (POP), one. two and three (POP) OOOOOOOOkay. next7 .. . you left the darkroom open' .. . hard-working wrestling manager . . . lover of Laurel and Hardy ... Observation is the first point of theatre. — Archie A. Sarazin Wrestling V.VI — Manager Dramatics II.III.IV.V.VI — Dramatic 8oard V.VI; Publications III IV V VI Call O'Pan Photography Editor IV.V.VI. Historical Society III.IV.V.VI — Vice President V, President VI. Library Committee III.IV.V — Chairman V. Debate IV, Waiter V B Club V.VI Skiing V.VI. Literary Club. V.VI. Dramatics V.VI. Publications VI. Union VI. B Club V.VI. Swimming III.IV.V.VI—Captain VI. Baseball VI. B Club III.IV.V.VI. BEN ZIEGLER FREDRICK JOHN SHANK III SHEARER Chapel announcements ... writing is the pastime ... the master plan will wm every hand ... SIG ... controlled hysteria is habit forming .. . Caroline taught me sophistication ... Want to arm wrestle7'' .. . skiing is the West .. . What do you mean a Saab is a weird car?” .. . bus boy .. . the eagle, watching mankind ... Fred ... 1955 Oldsmobiles are beautiful ... swimming captain .. . skiing ... motorboating ... blinding fastball, pinpoint control ... as Senior Room custodian, he started the rage to clean the place up ... The place where optimism flourishes most is in a lunatic asylum. — Ellis Men willingly believe what they wish.—Caeser 70 JOSEPH EDWIN SIZER III Joe .. swimming — butterfly ... Hey. another beautiful tie , . ' Joe. we get to integration after differentiation .. Math — another witty remark ... Did you swipe those pants off a Su pree? . .. There's cops on Minnehaha Parkway? — I usually go 50 down there — ... I hoard that group at Lucky's last week . Mr Glenn You know that, don't you Joe? ... C Puffs ... “Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others —Franklin Swimmingly .V.Vt. B-C'ub IV.V.VI. Ctoas-Countri VI. Ttack VI. W� vlw IV.V.VI. 72 LEWIS YALE SMILEY Lew. Smiles. Don Juan . .. high respect from others, tremendous hockey player . .. everybody is his friend .. lost in a forest of Oaks ... tolerant ... baseball captain . .. reformed wild driver ... a quarterback who could throw ... generous . .. high ranking student . .. a dymano of hard work ... crowbar specialist of M I ... Well sarc me down. ... “A tender smile, our sorrows' only balm. ” — Young football Vt Hockey V.V1. Baseball V.VI — Captain VI. B-Club V.VI; Walter VI. Dramatics IV. V.VI. BRUCE MCIVOR STEINER Bruce ... Goon ... I play guts ... kept in shape for soccer over the summer ... ran. lifted weights, you bet-cha' ... Witcher s habitual creditor ... mustang Bruce . .. little puckster ... Steiner. Murphy and Sons. Inc ... A stem for you and a Steiner for me ... “Take the utmost care to get well born and well brought up ” —Shaw 73 Hockey V.VI. B-Oub V.VI. DOUGLAS KENT STRAUB Swimm.ngV.V1 8-Club V.VI. Doug . .. Strauber . .. swimmer de luxe . .. about that French assignment (or today, sir ... always has the cards in bridge ... You said three hearts? ... avid gum chewer ... willing to help ... those burlap jeans ... ventured to take calculus without Wm. West's Senior math course ... tactfully quiet ... happiness is his very own pool record ... spontaneous warmth and cheerfulness ... original humor .. There were three traveling salesmen ... Darn Cat. ... How sweet to be a Cloud Floating in the Blue! Every little cloud Always sings aloud. —A.A. Milne ROBERT LOVETT STURGIS JR. Robert. Sturg . .. a hockey fanatic . . strong and able to man ago his own affairs ... To gusia que? ... has a roving eye etc. etc etc ... independent, a man with his own philosophy on life ... a good person to have as a friend and not as an enemy ... has a great sense of humor ... a fluent Spaniard who can comfortably make his way in any Spanish speaking country .. loves the sun and leisure of Arizona ... a colorful story teller ... a person who always knows where ho stands in life. He had always been more sensitive than the people about him to the appeal of natural beauty. — Wharton Hockey IV.V.VI. 8-Club IV V.VI, GORDON LEIGH STURM Gordie . .. Hi. Fred ... “What's new . .. physics and chemistry — 100 ... 798 on chem achievement board — too bad . . an all midwestern boy ... inherits his tubes and amplifiers directly from Marconi ... if g(x) and f(x) are the same functions, except that f(x) is punctured at c. the point of accumulation. then lim f(x) as x approaches c - g(c)“ ... refrains from the poker table, respects the laws of probability ... silent in physics class J'he man of science lives always at the edge of mystery, surrounded by it. —Oppenheimer. 74 Debate IV.V.VI. JACK LAWRENCE SUKOV Soccer Manege V B-Club V.VI. Publication V.VI. Wait V.VI. Jack ... Suk ... unafraid to expross his opinion ... but sir ... photographer of sorts . . the late hours at Porky's .. skis like a rolling snow ball ... my corvette is faster than yours, in fact the fastest on Dean Blvd ... PAUL HENRY TIETZ Basketball VI B Club VI. Colt VI Publications V.VI—Torch Associate Editor VI. Debate VVI Literary Club VI Mem F.naiiSI. Paul. Snyder. Caeser ... Okayyyyy .. . yes. I have been schooled at Bay Lake ... proponent of Woolworth's pizza, and any other Woolworth's product . . 'Til see your 35 and raise you 35 ... a gentleman and a scholar ... completely transformed from Breckism ... cancels his debts little by little .. will start Tietz's school of Economics and World Affairs—for Blake's history department ... $50 richer from extemp speaking ... Genius may conceive, but patient labor must consummate. —Horace Mann 77 Would you believe? —Agent 86 Soccer V.VI. 8 Club V.VI Publications V.VI Glee Club IV.V.VI. Service Committee. Historical Society. Waiter IM.IV.V.Vt. 8uzz ... Van . . flirting with Emma the cook .. . soccer is tougher than football .. . save the candy bar for Mr Replogle .. . ever-present at weokend Poker parties art exercises .. knives in the kitchen ... the wicked right arm of a plate-scraper thrower ... Yond Cassius has a lepn and hungry look. —Shakespeare Julius Caeser THOMAS LEROY TOBIN Football VI Glee Club V.VI Waiter V.VI B Club VI. Tubbms ... marshmellow .. . Tobes . . Physics' victim ... final word .. instigator of many Senior Study rumbles .. . library fines—$ 1 6 00 ... mind of his own .. . good sense of humor ... unpredictable ... surfing on the rocks .. . touch football player Varsity football player—great forearm Physician, heal thyself.—The Bible WAYNE GILBERT TOTTEN Waiier VI. Library Committee VI To participate, not unwilling ... a smile that can be chilling ... a personality nine-tenths below the surface ... to crack the barrier, difficult ... to do so. rewarding . bears resemblance to Walter Mnty. a rail. Drac. and Charlie Fowler .. more student than athlete .. more dedicated than excitable .. more silent than quiet ... There is but one good throw upon the dice ... to throw them away.—Chatfield RICHARD NELSON VAN SANTVOORD ARCHIE DEAN WALKER III ... World runs, jumps, heads the ball, and walks away with his medal ... the big lead for the Fabulous Centaurs ... Two minutes elbowing, left wing. Blake ... a story for every occasion ... Happiness is the right blind date ... keeps Big Reggie in business .. . last of the great table tycoons until last-carditus sets in ... ‘Til see your quarter and raise you five bucks ... happiness is easy to come by ... Country Gentleman ... All the world's a soccer game, and all the men and women merely players—Mann Soccer V.VI — all-con tor once VI Hockey V.VI. B-Club V.VI. Dramatics II.V VI PETER H. WATSON ROBERT WILLIAM WATSON Debate IIMV.V.VI. Publications Bob ... Watt ... that doesn't scare me ... poker player extraordinaire ... the mad scientist ... quintessence of a fi nesser ... a complex organized mind .. What, me bluff? .. poker scholarship to Carleton (early admissions) . . Dr Watson .. quietly vociferous ... seldom argues but when he does, you know he's right ... Inspiration and genius — one and the same. — Victor Hugo Pete ... Oh Watty ... carefree .. . I'll bet ... who cheats7 ... I'll pay you back—honest ... parties .. Rainy Lake ... sock happy , . what's wrong with my glasses? .. but underneath he's really serious ... Work7?? ... public debt ... Hey you guys, did you hear about?” ... possimist ... My homework's here somewhere ... humorous .. amiable ... 81 I'he rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.—Aaron Burr A V. WILLIAM CHARLES WILSON My father calls me “William My mother calls me “wur My sister calls me “Wil- y But my friends just call me “Bill”. — Unknown Soccor IV.V.VI -Captain VI Hockey VVI —Ail Conference VVI Baseball VVI Vico PiesKlcnt of Class V VI Union VI. Spe ool Waiter B Club IV V VI — TieasurerVI Bill ... Willy ... aw c'mon you guys . .. often silent, some times moody ... probably ono of the ten best .. extremely competitive ... very well known for tremendous athletic ability .. thought provoking criticisms ... unmeasurable potential... JONATHON DEAN WITCHER The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes. mark its intentions. —Cicero Paperback Bookstore VI. literary Club V VI The Witch ... riding the still nights in his mighty Corsa ... aviator superb ... perhaps a frown, but the smile still shows through ... his fat checkbook always handy to help a friend ... Rubber-man but steady with the cards ... nevor a follow er. but not a leader by choice .. Jon radiates good will and makes all people glow ... whether its his name on the wall or the immaculate tire tracks of his car. Jon will always bo with us 83 1 ND6RCLMSM6N A lot of ' great potential athletes turned into top performers this year Rick Klass earned a statewide reputation in cross country and track: Jim Shavor played Varsity Football and Hockey. Scott Goldsmith starred in Football and Wrestling. Keith Jimmerson in Football, cross country Skiing, and Track. Greg Peterson and Chuck Doerr contributed heavily to Varsity Soccer; Dave Fudge. Bill Thompson, and Fred Phillips to Varsity Basketball, and Sals Adams and Stan Ringer to Hockey Extra-curricular activities were greatly strengthened by fifth formers, and some organizations, such as the Paperback Bookstore. profited greatly from unprecedented and vigorous campaigns by Andy Hardonbergh Sprague Anderson's U F O Society gained considerable attention even outside Blake Scholastically, the form ranked higher than last year Although there were few individual super-stars, the solid core of good students typical to the form fortified its position To the class advisor. Mr Wonson. is extended the appreciation of tho entire form for the understanding and tremendous energy he offered throughout the year The consistently high scores the fifth form achieved on various aptitude tests should end any doubts as to the Juniors' scholastic potential That their energies may bo directed toward extensive participation in extra-curricular activities should be carefully considered when making any obiectivo evaluation of the fifth form, for many feel achievement in these areas is almost as important as in academics ( Juniors prepare one of 1200 hot dogs delivered by accident JIM0R6 Back Row: Ringer. Kingman. B Smith Nash Shufoldt. Phillips. Reed, Strong. Harder Goeue W Anderson. Roth MacDonald Larson, S Anderson Third Row: Adams. Parker. W Thompson Fudge. L.ndquist Rice Moore Colburn McCartney Goldsmith. Harden-bergh. Savage, leren M Thompson Sander Gross. Thornton Second Row: Doerr Yaeger Duryee. Lu«s. Grant. Peterson Basker-vitte. Shaver. Hannah Eiwe i K Smith. Hotimbeck. Driscoll Maiker-son Watson Nyvail. Sharp Shapiro Reyes. Kolhns. Cosgrove. Klass Hitch Front Row: Levy — President Mr Wonson Jimmerson — Vice-President The Blake sophomores were introduced to the upper class-os life this year m several areas. Athletically they formed the heart of many go-getting |umor varsity teams and also filled the ranks of many varsity teams with fine athletes Among these participants were Bob Gordon and Out Helfrich. swimming; Brad Iverson, basketball. Mike Fox. football and hockey. Bill Hutchins, Mike Plank. Stove Groth. and Leo Fawkes, wrestling All sophomoros were undergoing the usual changes which leadership in Blake life requires In extra-curricular activities ihe sophomores performed well In debate tournaments. Gordon. Ahern. Fawkes, and Fred Friedman represented the school as the sophomore team, and they had much support from Danielson. Rohn Friedman, Willkie and others Despite the fact that it was a difficult topic this year for affirmative teams, they brought back three trophies Nor did iho Gloo Club lack support from the class, for twelve from the class of 69 were members The fourth form obtained an academic boost from the now members this year Among iho newcomers were John Berzins and John Shuck, both consistently first-honor men Cliff Halverson, another now member of the class, stepped into the Blaker's Dozen Double Sextet. the school s small singing group, and Bob Danielson was an excellent debater. Academically Rohn Friedman. Bruce Bolander. Bob Gordon. Fred Friedman and John Berzins led the form The 1967 Union Cup Fourth Form Declamation Original Oration Contest was won by Alan Franken. who gave the school an insight into his daydreams As sophomores, the class of 69 has seen the extended range and scope of activities and more important responsibilities Under the leadership of President Mike Webster and Student Council members Phil Ahern and Jim Chandler, the class is readying itself for positions of loadorship in the future Mr Holcombe. tho class advisor, is to bo thanked for his help in sopho more activities 88 Top Row: Preus Hutchins. Halverson Her ok! Fok. Herturth Gar ike Dnl autre Botender. Borman. Covey. Knoblauch. Ahern. Hensei. Shock. Ritchie. Groth. Bat son. Saunders. Conover. Suttie Bruce. Canfield Middle Row: Pugh. Eastman. Hamson Peterson. Wheeler. WlMcie. Klobe. Deaton. Stinchheld. Chandler Robinson Heltnch Griffiths McGuire Nathanson Seartes F Friedman Hayes Iverson Third Row. R Friedman Franken Sivanich Tot ten. Anderson Juster. Morgan Berlins Worthing. Johnson Mork. Plank Hight Danielson Fawkes Rockier Kneser Front: Gordon — Vice-President. Mr Holcombe — advisor Webster — President Christen sen — Treasurer Mr Holcombe advises class officers Gordon. Christensen and Webster SOPHOMORES J.V Football players huddle against Minnetonka FR££MUEN As most Blako students find out soonef or later, numerous opportunities open up for thorn when they enter the third form among these are debate. Glee Club, dramatics, publications and various others This year s freshmen have taken advantage of all these opportunities, and in the future the Class of 70 can bo expected to produce many fine actors, debaters, writers, singers and artists Among the more prominent freshman deba tors are Gregg Fawkes. Jim Dorsey. Tom Davis. Nick Blodgett, and Bob Cohen The freshmen proved themselves good sales men too. coming in second only to the record breaking second formers in the annual magazine campaign, another sign of third form aggressiveness Academically the ninth graders continued the habit they started last year of ranking first in the Senior School nearly every marking period Their hard work has raised the overall class average to above 76 points Bob Cohen continually kept his average over 94 and even, at one time, up to 98 points Others who have ranked high scholastically are Steve Cheston. Glenn Vanstrum. Mark Luther, and Dave Adams Athletically the Class of '70 has shown great potential In the fall and winter six of the boys earned varsity letters. Ed Chuto and Tom Davis for cross-country. Tom Driscoll in soccer. Dave Ketroser. wrestling, and Chip Leslie and Gary Sivamch. swimming Other notable athletes whose contributions have been great are John Simensen. who captained both the freshman football and basketball teams. John Clifford. Billy Wyer. Sandy Back Bow: Fawkes Owen Me Glynn AH. G Clifford Hutted Jenkins San « Ando son Jensen J Clifford. Simonson Weaver Xing Badenoch Dough ty Wrfiiam . Evans. Vanstrum Hawley. Fields Morrison Buckhob Third Row T Clarke Srramch. R.ley Byerse Bates George Stark. Greenberg Adams. Gamble Robbins. Sharpe. KuecNe. Shuck. Doerr. Bean Chute. Smiley. Wyer. Johnston Second Row: DnscoO Wmton Smith. Evans Blodgett Thomson, Davit. Jones Pohl. H Clarke Gould Engle Recker. Cheston Front Row: Dorsey Luther Mr VV.ggmgton R-nge Absent Deaver. Monrug 90 Morrison and Joe Doughty Many more are expected to fill the ranks of next year's varsity teams The class welcomed six new members to its ranks at the beginning of the year Steve Engler. Randy Evans. Bill Jenkins. Tony Recker. Neal Sandler, and Ted Shuck The class officers of the third form were Mark Luther, class president. Jim Dorsey, vice-president, and Ted Ringer, treasurer Ed Chute and Dave Adams served on the Student Council Mr Wiggmton. the advisor provided his own brand of humor, guidance, and leadership The third form is noted for ns academic prowess and athletic ability As they grow older, remarkable things can be expected from them Mr Wigginton — Class Advisor Jim Dorsey. Freshman V e-Pre� nJ«nt Murk Luther — Class President J_ Photo-shy ninth graders give the cameraman the eye while trying to study STU GRADERS Sales-hungry eighth graders hunt down magazine prospects Moving to the eighth grade involves a great change from tho Junior School because of the change in buildings and adminis-tration To help each second former, ho is assigned a senior whom he can ask for advice; but as is always the case, there were a few incidents at the start of the year m which the second form challenged the authority of the senior class Therefore the student council had several meetings in which they discussed the eighth grade, and it was discovered that the problem lay in that tho eighth grade was not enough a part of the school The student council then met with faculty members and made suggestions to them, such as having athletics with the rest of the school and reviving the Brown and White system of intramural athletics Academically Dan Kelly. Jim MacGregor and David Sahr led the class which on the whole consistently ranked high in competition with the other forms Athletically Erie Heffelfinger. Duane Joseph and Scott Drill starred on teams, and they also had the support of many other enthusiastic athletes The president of the eighth grade this year was Peter Moos Larry McCann filled the vice-presidential position while Kelly Lindquist held the very important |ob of class treasurer The student council representative for the year was John Brooks The class appreciated the guidance of Mr Fisher as class advisor and is sure his help was invaluable Tho most noteworthy occurrence for the eighth grade this year was tho Curtis magazine campaign The second formers opened up with a tremendous sales record Tom Meyers sold 485 dollars worth of magazines and won the top sales award of fifty dollars and a liberty bofl Bill Waldron received the second place award for selling 300 dollars worth of magazines Mr Fisher meets with the eighth grade officers McMillan, Cowles W McMillan Bennett Second Row. Cole Brown Neils Finch. laBounta Code J Clifford, Kole See. Pohlmg Kelly. 0 Keefe Hannah MeK).mock. Ocken Dahlborg Waldren. Dillon Front Row: McCann Vico Prosrdcnt Moos — President. Lindouist — Treasurer. Mr Fisher Adviser Back Row: Winston Elwood. Windsor. Wells Kuechle Spencer. Heer. May. Weber. Thompson. Levitt. Meyers. Peterson. D Johnson, Thomas. DeLaittre Hehelfinger, Reid Gc-gor. Drill, lagaard. 0 Connor Fullerton Brooks Third Row: Christensen, Hall Smith. Paulson Sialtand. Sahr Schroeder. MacGregor, Diamond Bosh Knutson Thorpe. Hanold Piper Joseph. Massie. Crawford. J MR. RUNKLE, 25 YEAR VET LEADS JUNIOR SCHOOL It is from the Blake Junior School that the ranks of the Senior School are filled Athletic pursuits and extra-curricular activities, along with the usual scholastic work are stressed, to make each boy a hard-working, capable. Senior School student In order to enrich the regular curriculum scheduled for each grade, the students took many held trips during the year to local industries, the Minneapolis Planetarium, the State Capitol, the Mmneapo-lis Institute of Arts, the Historical Society. Fort Sneflmg. and others In this way each boy gained firsthand experience with the educational opportunities in the Twin Cities In addition, after school was out in June, the boys in the sixth grade went on an educational tour of Washington. DC. Williamsburg, and many other historical sites along the eastern seaboard The extra-curricular activities of the boys in the Junior School included the Father and Son Dinners, the Christmas Pageant, the Boxing Tournament, the Spring Musical at the end of the school year, written by Mrs Ward and the seventh grade boys, the Junior School Track Meet, and participation in many chapel programs. The sports program was arranged so that all the boys in grades three through six participated in every sport They were given instruction in ten different sports during the year The boys in grade seven had their first and second choice of sports during each of the three school terms All this is necessary to tram Blake athletes for the future. Comprehensive reports were sent to the parents every six weeks, and after the first marking period in the fall, a conference was scheduled for every parent with their child's teacher or teachers The relationship which is established through the conference program has been found to be of great value to both the parents and the school Art and music classes were used to round out the education of the student. It is hoped that each boy will gain appreciation in these areas so as to stimulate his own genuine interest in them for future years J« School Student Council — Beck Row: J Finch. Mr Runkle Second Row: J Slock. Knudson. Appel baum Marvn. Saunders. Crawford Meald, D Kingman Front Row-.R Plank. S Weiner. J Donaldson 94 ERAN OF BLAKE, PROGRESS Old home of the Junior School at West House on the Blake campus Present Junior School Structure built in 1951 2201 Colfax Avenue South. Minneapolis— 1920's housing for Blake Junior School Music teacher Mrs. Ward leads the Junior School in the annual Christmas pageant Mr Tracey conducts Responding enthusiastically to a full program, the seventh grade boys have a rich and varied day Their mornings are spent with their noses to the academic grindstone, but they find their horizons expanding in history, science, mathematics and English under Mr B . Mr. Tracey. Mr Shogren. and Mr Bates. Lunch is a welcome respite from the morning studies, although many boys have responsibilities waiting on tables or acting as prefects Special help and study hall follow lunch with Mr Runklo's eagle eye guaranteeing a studious atti tude The ensuing athletic period provides a wide scope of seasonal activities Hore for the first time boys have the opportunity m football, soccer. swimming, hockey, basketball, baseball, and track to represent Blake on a team After sports the day terminates with special activities public speaking with Mr Runkle. art with Miss Rydell. shop with Mr Johnson, or music with Mrs Ward This is a typical day. but scores of other activities are crammed into a busy week Numerous held trips are taken The seventh graders hear the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, visit the Planetarium, explore the Minneapolis Art Institute. or attend the Guthrie Theater The public speaking classes present the opportunity for each boy to speak before the entire Junior School From the music class camo this year's Christmas production, a musical version of Dick ens’ Christmas Carol. A father-son dinner in January provided a festive dinner and interesting movies Big in extra-activity interest are history projects. which have produced creative and mature work A first semester project was a research paper in which each student pursued a topic of his own choice, writing 30 to 100 pages on the results of his research and including pictures, drawings, and graphs In January the school blossomed with posters depicting famous quotations which galvanized men in tho past The year is climaxed by tho Latin-Amencan week, devoted to studying the people and customs of those countries south of the border Imported from the Senior School. Mr Russell Hilliard teaches the students some conversational Spanish, an exhibit of Latin-Amencan artifacts appears in the showcase; and students wear sombreros and South American costumes Three special events are noteworthy in the sports program A pre-game feature of the Homecoming game last fall was a Glen Lake-Blake seventh grade football game The Blake squad won handily and showed some potential Varsity material Climaxing the winter sports season was the Annual Boxing Tournament This year's tournament, largest of its kind in the United States, brought almost 100% participation among Junior Schoolers and produced some scrappy, hard-hitting bouts Olympic Day. the annual track meet, topped off the spring sports program with every boy competing in track and held events At graduation in June the Seventh Graders can look back on a year of transition, of progress from elementary to secondary school, of growth, physically and mentally, of challenging and demanding academic work, and of stimulating athletic and extra-curricular activities Bach Row: 0 Kingman, E Sponcor Whitney Finch. Gullickaon. Fo . Fink. Clarke. O'Connor Kautz. Higgs. Waiser Sandler Williams. K.ng. Hanson, Ber bos Parnell Hayes Cole, Wyman. C While. Larson Second Row: Smiley, Oil Ion. J Knutson. Mer enga. Brooks. Schail. Crosby. Rich. B Kingman. Giebink. Fansier. Bezat. Bryant. Chorne. Nelson Rice, Curtin. Tickle. Brill. Woxler. Nos- Seventh graders show the.r act.ng ab.l.ty seventh grade science class Back Row: Sheldon VVngjte Hentel Wvbsiff. Spencer. Johnston, Neils. Cosgrove Martin Scott. Pratt Patch, Morr«on MacM lan Fink. Soisvig Third Row; Hathaway, Field. Kahn Edwards ApotHbaum. Donaldson Pink Moses Chase Wyman. Reese Carpentor. Reynolds. Marvin. Jones. Mayer on Second Row: Wikman VanSantvoord. Ork.n Masurovsky. Akers Korterg Druy. Wal ser. Chute Saunders Rrtr. Coleman. Larkm Higgns. Ahern Fullerton Front Row: Mr Stepn k. Mr Jepson Mr Go Absent: Dayton Johnson STW GRADERS The Fifth Grade, made up of two sections with Mr Bethel and Mr Hage as instructors, marks a period of transition for the elementary school boy He moves 10 the second floor, bids farewell to the female teachers, except in art and music, and begins the cycle of changing classes for his subjects Some changos have been mado in the curriculum and in the daily schedule A now course in How to Study has been added, new textbooks purchased. and at mid year, an hour for special help and make-up work was arranged This year an extensive use of him strips in science and social studies was made Mr Bethel teaches mathematics, spelling, and science. Miss Rydell teaches the art class. Mrs Ward, the music, and Mr Johnson, shop In Mr Hage s room, a fifth grader will learn English, social studies, and reading In athletics, football, soccer. Red Cross Swimming, basketball, tumbling, wrestling, boxing, baseball, soft ball, and track are taught An annual Boxing Tournament is held m March and the Olympic Day held in June, both of which are favorites with the Junior Schoolers Tho hold tups have been most interesting throughout the year in conjunction with areas of school study The fifth grade visited the Ford Plant, the various Museums of History and Science in the Twin Cities, the Art Institute, the Telephone Company, the Minneapolis Symphony. Abbott Hospital, sever al factories, the State Capitol, and the Planetarium at the Minneapolis Public Library The boys look forward to tho big outing at the end of each year, which is highlighted with a trip to Taylor's Falls and a ride on the St Croix nverboat 6TH graders The Sixth Grade has had a great many activities in and out of the classroom this year A new reading course, meeting a full hour, four days a week, was added to the classroom curriculum to answer a need for students ol all reading abilities The science classes met four days a week, instead of two days as they had in the past This gave a better continuity to the science program The athletic activities for the year included football soccer, track and held, swimming, hockey, basketball wrestling, baseball, tennis, and informal sports The winter athletic season closed with the annual Boxing Tournament in which more than three-fourths of the Junior School students participated This tournament continues to be iho largest of ns kind in the United States, and much of the credit must go to Mr Bettels (Mr B ). who started this event several years ago The spring athletic program closed with Olympic Day. in which every boy m the Junior School took part The Sixth Grade held trips included a trip to the Minneapolis Public Library, where they visited the Time and Space Gallery, the Museum, and the Planetarium They also attended three Young People's Symphony Concerts at Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus The held trip activities concluded with the annual trip to Washington. DC. All members of the Sixth Grade took part in the Christmas Pagoant at the end of the Fall Term. Instead ol exchanging gifts, students contributed to the Caro Program and wero able to send over 325 pounds of food to needy people of the world The Junior School also participated in the UNICEF program and collected over $ 125 The school year was brought to a close with the annual Honors Chap el and the spring music program At the Honors Chapel, the boys in the sixth grade who had earned honor certificates received duo credit Irom Mr Honderson The spring musical production, under the direction of Mrs Ward, was a dramatization of the songs of Irving Berlin The class stored up many memories for the future upon which they may happily look back Mi Hay Front Row Cole Rush Whrte Du« Hollen Morgan Gould. Stock. Knudson. PeetHes. Grodnik. Be� ows Back Row: K Weil Rmgor Wetxn 0 Thomson La Roy Owen . MacMillan Higgs McGlynn 0an. Kittav Second Row: Mr Bethel. Halls. Olin. Fox. Oor1 -Munson Mason Harrison. Crawford. Dorsey. Whitson. Bennett Hasselquist Back Row: Fraser Florence. Siegel. Thorpe. Palm. Miss Davis. Mrs Nohre. McCarthy Hyde. Jahnke McCartney Pugh Second Row: Lew s. Tangen Robinson. Marvin, Masko. Halls. GamWo Dayton. Krogness. Sponcor. Voiio. Hands Front Row: Plant, D Fansler Clark. T Fansler Corvwn, Clarke. Harrtici Pned man. Donaldson. Zmn, Warner Plank 3RD GRADERS If it is true that first impressions have lasting effects, then, without a doubt. Blake has won many lasting friends for future years from this year s third grade class Once again Mrs Betty Jo Ogren has succeeded admirably in introducing the entire class to Blake life From this fortunate few will come the foundation of the class of 76 As is always the case, this first year at Blake was an oxciting and interesting adventure for the whole class There were many varying and enioyable experiences during the year, such as field trips to a dairy the Minnesota Historical Society, the Planetarium. tho Minneapolis Star and Tribune Building, and the Como Park Zoo In addition they spent one complete day in a trip to the Sibley House at Fort Snellmg and a picnic at Minnehaha Falls. As a result of the capable instruction of Mr Francis Johnson. Miss Josephine Rydell. and Mrs Jean Ward, the third grade boys developed many interests and skills in shop. art. and music The class also provided some excellent entertainment for others, by participating in the Junior School Christmas program and the Junior School boxing tournament Front Row: Bonnet! Gould Adams Tenney Hart her. Costello. McMillan. Car ney. Mrs Ogren Back Row: Ide Crawtord Lindahl. Weiner Barbineau Gold en, Sperre . Chute Earling 4TU GRADER The members of the fourth grade class have had an interest mg and varied year In addition to thoir regular school work, the two sections, taught by Mrs Nohre and Miss Davis, took many held trips These activities are an important part of the Junior School Program and are enioyed by all the students Outside the classroom there are many other extra classes and activities each week The largest of those is the sports pro gram under the direction of Mr Fecht They participate m a wide range of sports, enjoying the use of the hockey rink, tho gym. and the wrestling room There is one art class a week under tho direction of Miss Rydell. in which strengthening of skills in sculpturing, painting, and designing was encouraged In Mr Johnson s shop class, which also meets once a weok. the fourth graders made useful projects such as. stools, flower trays, door chimes, and stamp boxes Four days a week they can be found in the music room, working with Mrs Ward, either on basic music skills or on preparation for a special event such as the annual Christmas program In this year's program, one part of the class sang in a chorus while the other played recorders These extra activities in which everyone participated are an important part of the Junior School Program and serve in pre paring the students for the upper grades Another important part of the program is the field trips Among tho places visited this year were the Planetarium, the Symphony, and the Art Institute The fourth grade class would like to thank the Junior School staff which made it possible for them to have this most interesting year, with special thanks to Mrs Nohre and Miss Davis Y vi. •A 0 A - T ■� e - ' .a v - ■ � -i'w- A s •■'LVSf sv ■ k at § i z l fN ACT • � to Itv w� vS vY i A i • f • ■ ..' f� i� i V Mv « u • Jl w i Si y M t ' • ►X A'fl 7'- i r.rWy • KHftfl H.U Mil ’• % V r_ fl •V • • r:i r !♦ i I • I «v, ' V f ‘J m • • fZ , fc ' • T JL k V %v ’Vr'A-V •' tfv ; Wmgback Greg Anderson spins himself clear from Shatiuck tacklers VARSITY FOOTBALL STARTS SLOWLY, FINISHES STRONG With a year's experience of the unbalanced winged T offense under their belts, this yoar's varsity football team began summer practice with confidence that the offonse had tremendous scoring potential and that the defense had some of the finest personnel in recent years Though their high hopes wero not realized, tho toam did capture third place in the Minnesota Independent School League. Tho key word turned out to be neither potential nor personnel The key word was consistency When the team played a full game of football, the results were excellent, but several times consistency was lacking, and the lack showed up on the score-board First n should be pointed out that coaches Don Mezzenga and Davo Shogren were tremendous in that they taught the team fundamentals, teamwork, and above all maturity They earned the team's respect as few coaches over have Managers Larry Carpenter. Scott LaBounta (part-time), and Dodd Cosgrove knew what to do and did it quickly and efficiently Mr Parks made all the arrangements and solved tho endless problems. while Mr Horton. Art Saunders. Bob Gordon, and Kit Mezzenga took care of the publicity and statistics The maior changes this year were positional: Co captain Greg Anderson, last year's quarterback, moved to wmgback. thus providing a running threat on the weak side senes and a passing threat Jim Shaver and Lew Smiley alternated at quarterback. and when they were healthy, they wero excellent As there were no experienced running backs returning, the competition for tailback and fullback was intense Mark Kaplan. Tom Thornton. Pete Garske. Charlie Plimpton. Joe Hayes. Mike Fox. and John Chandler all showed varsity ability, with Mark and Tom winning out as setbacks and Pete alternating with Anderson at wmgback Dave Pierson returned at the weak-side end position, while Brad Smith showed he could play there, too Stan Ringer and Hubie Plant fought for the strong-side end |ob. and both saw action With no returning centers. Scott Goldsmith was converted from end and found the position to his liking Co-captam Doug Donaldson. Skip Benson, Pete McCarthy. Bruce Kallestad. Tom Tobm. Lynn Christianson. Scott Davis. Dana Strong. Sals Adams. Jim Colburn, and Bob Boehme were active on tho interior line Greg Anderson handled the punting, made the on-sidos kicks, and shared conversions with Scott LaBounta. tho manager-turned-kicker Summer practice included controlled scrimmages with Minneapolis South and Hopkins. Lack of fire in the line and lack of intelligent running by the backs were listed as the main prob lems. however, these battles wore considered oxiremoly oven The final game-condition scrimmage at Mound found Blake the victors 21 -7 Anderson was the chief offensive threat, although it was definitely a team effort Since the bombs to Anderson worked perfectly, the wmgback pass series was developed Mark Kaplan was the deiensrve standout The season opened at Hudson. Wisconsin, where Blake lost to the fourth-ranked Wisconsin high school team 38-25 The turning point camo with one minute left in the half Hudson started a drive and scored with two seconds left to tie the score thirteen-all They scored twice more in the third period and put the game out of reach The team's second setback came at the hands of University School of Milwaukee 19-7 Lack of consistency was the problem The defense looked excellent at times, and the offense had its moments, too. but two punts down inside the Blake five yard line kept the offense m a hole, and escape was difficult Another loss at Milwaukee was strong-side end Stan Ringer, who suffered a broken cheek bone In the home opener Blake fell to St Agnes 40-13 Missed assignments and lack of hustle were the mam troubles At one time the Bears were close with the score 14-13. but St Agnes took a 20-13 hall time lead. Blake could not catch up Everything (ell into place as the MISL season opened with a 47-7 defeat of Concordia Great blocking, the arm of Jim Shaver, the running of the ontire backheld. and two fumble recoveries for touchdowns were the highlights of the season's best team effort Blake next traveled to Shatiuck and was overpowered 31 7 The Shads took an 18-0 lead at the half and held Blake scoreless until Tom Thornton's seventy-one yard run in the final quarter At this point injuries began to take their toll Shaver broke his foot. Hubio Plant. Doug Donaldson, and Pete McCarthy all had sprained ankles. Mark Kaplan received a cut tendon. Lynn Christianson wrenched his knee, and Burce Kallestad's knee required surgical repair Injuries and bad weather don't mix. and this was proven at Minnehaha where the Hilltoppers absorbed a 27-0 loss from the Indians. After holding Haha scoreless in the first half, lack of consistency again showed up as the team fell apart in the second half Passing was the offensive weapon as Blake defeated Breck 33-6 Lew Smiley connected with Greg Anderson for two touchdowns and hit Dave Pierson for another Hayes and Thornton also scored to complete the rout The Paul Turner Goldsmith Memorial Scoreboard was used for the first time at this game The scoreboard, a gift from the Class of 1966. is used in the Ice Arena during the hockey sea son The traditional preparations for Homecoming against SPA proved to be the right formula as the Bears won 33-20 Lew Smiley passed for 24 1 yards, while the running game added 172 Low tossed two TD passes, one of sixty-two yards to An- Boch Row: Carpenter — Manager Plant. Smiley Plimpton. Christianson. Hayes Fox. Shaver Thornton Elwdl. Jimmersor Second Row: Mr Shogren — Ass t Coach Rngor Adams, Kai'estad laBounta. McCarthy. Pierson. Smith derson and the other to Tom Thornton on a thirty yard screen Kaplan scored twice and LaBou'' added throe conversions The defense held the Cadets to one scoro with the two others com mg on kickoff returns against the roserves Brilliance, inconsistency, desire, mdifferonce. letdowns, de feat, and victory — Shattuck, 'Haha. Breck. And SPA — all muddle together as memories of the past football season During summer practice, optimism was high for what promised to be one of the better Blake seasons in recent years Unfortunate ly. the Bears were unable to sustain the brilliance that they showed at times in almost every game Talent alone does not make a football team The 1966 Bears had an abundance of talent, yet they failed to use it to the utmost This team can teach future Blake teams a lesson Each player's dedication to football must be complete Everyone must realize that football is a game which demands the best of a player on every play If only the team had played as consistent football against Shattuck and Minnehaha as it played against Breck and S PA., the season would have been much more satisfying Boehme Strong. Goldsmith Mr Meuenga - Coach Front Row Garske Chandler. Colburn. Anderson — Co-Captam Donaldson — Co-Captain Benton Kaplan Tobn Anderson iars St Agnes ball earner Offense opens up 44-R hole Coach Mezzenga discusses strategy for second half SCORES: Blake Hudson 38 University of Milwaukee 19 St. Agnes 40 Concordia 7 Shattuck 31 Minnehaha 27 Brock 6 S PA 20 OefensecollarsS PA Kaplan evades St Agnes Tackier THE BE4R -Y-IN OF BLAKE 33 S.P.A. 20 Double team block opens up hole for Kaplan on T-44-R Thornton streaks by S P A Defender to aid 1966 Homecoming Co-Captain Greg Anderson turns the corner on Jerk left victory - i S.P.A. 1966 1966 HOMECOMING QUEEN MERRI DAYTON TUB OUEEM '£ ATTENQ4NTS SOPHOMORE ATTENDANT SARAH FRENCH. JUNIOR ATTENDANT ANN ULVE8TAD. SENIOR ATTENDANT KAREN OAKS JUNIOR BEARS OUTHUSTLE LAKE CONFERENCE FOES ENROUTE TO 5-2 SEASON The 1966 Blake Junior Varsity football team was faced with one of the toughest schedules that a JV team has ever had Despite this difficulty and lack of size, the team compiled a 5-2 record 1 1 against Catholic schools. 2-1 against the Lake Conference schools, and 2 0 in the MISL In the first game of the season, the JV lost a hard-fought bat tie to Benilde 20-6. even though the game was scoreless until the fourth quarter Blake soon evened the score with Catholic schools by defeating St Thomas 24 6 Quarterback Bill Thompson sparked the offense with a kickoff return for a touchdown, while Dut Helfrich and Mike Webster discouraged the St Thomas offense by knocking out their quarterback The following game against St Louis Park was the low point of the season As m the Bemlde game, there was no score until the final quarter Then Park exploded for three touchdowns without a return The team got its revenge by defeating Rob-binsdale 14-7. in the best display of teamwork during the year In their last game against Lake Conference opponents, the JV slipped past Minnetonka 20 13 Blake took a 20-0 lead into the third quarter and relaxed Minnetonka scored twice, but Blake's defense stiffened to preserve the victory The MISL season ended with a 33-13 trouncing of Mmnoha-ha Tailback Brad Iverson scored four times in his best game of the year In the final game of the year the JV defeated a hardhitting St Paul Academy team 19-7 with Brad Iverson's bomb to Chuck Shufeldt The starting offensive line included ends Chuck Shufeldt and Steve Groth. tackles Steve Conover and Bruce Bolander. guards Pete Herfurth and Jim Chandler, and center Dave Watson The backheld included Bill Thompson at quarterback. Brad Iverson at tailback. John Klobe and freshman Joe Doughty alternating at fullback, and co-captam Mike Webster at wingback Defensive starters included Ralph Bruce. Wells Anderson. Phil Ahern. Dut HoHnch. co-captam Chuck Malkerson. Bob Gordon, and Art Saunders Ono fact which was always evident was that the Blake Junior Varsity football team was more thoroughly coached than any team they played The 1966 JV owes this to coaches Doug Holcombe. Chief Wonson. and Ron Tracey and thanks them for the fine job they did Quarterback Thompson rounds end Blake prepares to push into paydirt against Minnetonka J V Football action against Robbmsdale SCORES: A Blakef 14 33 20 19 Benilde 20 St Thomas 6 St Louis Park 20 Robbmsdale 7 Minnehaha 13 Minnetonka 13 St. Paul Academy 7 Back Row: Fawkes. Attorn. Chniton-sen. Doughty Eighth Row Mooro. Conover Sandler. Cosgrove — Man-agpr Seventh Row: Stinchheld. Anderson. Suttie. Mr Tracey Coach Sl th Row Covey Hirifrch. Watson. Mr Holcombo Hoad Coach Fifth Row: Saunders. Borman. B Thompson. 8ruce Fourth Row: Hensei Gordon Herlurth, Bo-landor Third Row: W Thompson. Delaittro. Chandlor, Groth Second Row: ShufotdL Iverson Klobe. Dan-mlson Front Row: Webstar Co-Captain Malkorson — Co-Captam SOCCER KICKS IN FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TIE ''Beat Minnehaha!” — even before the season began, this slogan was part of every member of the soccer team For many, to beat Haha was the sole purpose of having a team No Blake team, even the 1965 statechampions. had ever beaten them, the 1966 team was determined to change that The Minnehaha game was to be the last, and as the season progressed, it became evident that the rivalry between the clubswould be increased by the fact that the Blake-'Haha game would decide the championship To insure this, the team looked at each opponent as a stepping stone to Minnehaha and proceeded to knock off each one There were many tense mo ments along the way. perhaps the most dramatic oc-curing during the St Thomas game Blake was ahead 10 late m the last quarter when the Tommies scored on a 5-on-l break A tie would have greatly reduced Blake's chances for the championship However, with only three seconds left. Dean Walker scored on a great corner kick from Doug Heuser to win the game 2-1 Then came the day of the big one — Minnehaha Fighting fiercely, giving 100% effort, the team battled to a frustrating scoreless tie Blake still had one more game because of a postponement with Shattuck Pumping up their emotions after the previous game's dram, the team defeated Shattuck 3-0 to finish the season in a tie with Minnehaha as champions This year's offensive line of Doug Heuser. Gregg Peterson. Alvaro Mello. and Dean Walker was considered to be one of the finest ever assembled m the state This was reflected by the fact that Walker and Heuser were named to the All-Conference team, and Peterson received three of the four votes necessary for selection Perhaps the most difficult position to play is halfback. for it is both an offensive and a defensive position Captain Bill Wilson was outstanding m this capacity. as is shown by his selection as most valuable player on the team Chuck Doerr. John Savage, and Mac Hawley filled out the other halfback spots Although Blake's deep defense started off weak. Coach Fecht’s strategy of moving Bruce Steiner to a center fullback position paid off The aggressive and determined Steiner, a much-improved Buzz Van San-tvoord. and hustling Dick Brown saved several games for the Bears To be taken separately is goalie Doug Murphy, for indeed at times it seemed as if the rest of the team had stopped, and Murph was the only one playing for Blake Murph was the least scored-upon goalie m the state A team is only as good as its coach and if it weren't for the superior coaching ability of Jack Fecht. this year's team would not have fared as well as it did 112 Al Mello fights for ball against Minnehaha MM Opponent gives teammate startled look as Walker kicks the ball Coach Fecht speaks to the team Bill Wilson dribbles the ball against St. Thomas 113 Brown and Van Santvoord work for the ball Goal judge's view of Al Mello's form 1966 VARSITY SOCCER SQUAD Back Row: Plank. Hitch Gould T Driscoll Harrison. Wanton E Johnson — George VanSantvoord. Heuser. Wilson — Captain. Melto. Brown. Tieu. Haw-Manager. Mr Fecht — Coach Second Row: P Driscoll Mork Lindquist. Har- lev. Walker denbergh Murphy. G Peterson. Savago. Ooerr Lcren Front Row: Steiner SCORES: White 8ear 1 Richfield 2 St Thomas 1 Edma (NC) 3 BreckO St Louis Park 2 Minnehaha 0 Shattuck 0 Players interlock legs in pursuit of the ball 1966 J.V. SOCCER SQUAD Back Row: Mr Ritchie — Coach. King. Hanold. Knoblauch. Shank. Grant. Su-kov. Ketroser. Fulton. Willkie — Manager Second Row: Griffiths. Ryerse. Hal- verson. Johnston. Gamble, Baskerville. Wheeler. S Walker. Callahan Front Row: Worthing. Blodgett, T Clarke. Franken. Kre ser. H Clarke. Thomson TEAM GETS SET FOR START OF RACE ED CHUTE, AHERN, In this, its fourth year, the Blake cross country team came of age With an 8-3-1 record and victories over some of the top-ranked teams m the state, the team established itself as a state power. After completing a rugged hundred mile summer practice schedule. Blake's top five men. Fred Chute. Phil Haleen. John Ahern. Rick Klass. and Ed Chute, all returning leuermen. were confident about the upcoming season For the first time in four years Blake was able to held a strong, well-balanced team Besides the top five, other runners of promise were Mark Nyvall. John Eastman. John Herold. Peter Preus. and Tom Davis Such depth would have been impossible without the expert coaching of Mr Danielson, who with his strenuous workouts and timely prodding got each boy to put out one hundred per cent The Hilltoppers opened their season with a meet against lake Conference power Hopkins. Taking five of the first eight places. Blake engineered an upset 27-28 In the victory Rick Klass set one of his many school records with a time of 9 38 The following Friday, with Rick Klass taking first and other Hill-toppers taking second, fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth. Blake defeated West 19-42 Blake's string was broken, however, as De La Salle overpow ered Blake 27-30 Rick Klass provided the highlight for Blake in this meet when he finished only 2 of a second behind Leonard Brenny of Do La Salle Brenny took first in the State High School Catholic meet Blake bounced back with a 28-29 victory over Cretin that same week This was the first victory of Blake crosscountry over Cretin Blake then met Hill and defeated them 17-42 Rick Klass set a new course record with a time of 9 :54 Blake then mot Bomlde on their Lake Calhoun course and were defeated 25-32 Here, in the ram. Blake's top three seniors became ill and were out for a week During the week s absence of Fred Chute. Phil Haleen. and John Ahern. Blake met rival Shattuck on their mountainous golf course Rick Klass and Ed Chute turned in magnificent performances to lead the team to a 19-39 victory. In a rematch with Hill, with the 8lake seniors running again. Blake ran up a perfect 15-50 score With a record of 6-2 Blake again met Cretin, this time at their home course at Highland Park. For a team that was not ac- SCORES: Hopkins 28 West 42 De La Salle 27 Cretin 29 Hill 42 Bomlde 25 Shattuck 39 Hill 50 Cretin 25 De La Salle 28 St Thomas 34 De La Salle 28 Conference Meet Blake 21 Shattuck 47 Concordia 75 quamted with the course. Highland could prove to be more than formidable, and so it proved to Blake as they were defeated 25-30 At this point the remainder of the schedule looked forbidding Phil Haleen had been lost for the season and two meets remained with De LaSalle The team, however, rallied to thischa! lenge to tie De La Salle on its home course 28-28 and to defeat them and St Thomas on a neutral course 28-29 and 17-34 With an impressive 8-3-1 record Blake prepared for the first annual M I S L cross-country meet Facing a vastly improved Shattuck team and a fine runner in Concordia’s Stemmiller. Blake still took a well-deserved and decisive victory by defeating Shattuck and Concordia 21 46-75 Rick Klass took first place with a winning time of 9:44 He was followed by teammates Fred Chute third. Ed Chute fourth. John Ahern sixth, and John Eastman seventh With the experience learned this year, returning leuermen Rick Klass. Ed Chute. John Eastman. Mark Nyvall. John Herold. Peter Preus. and Tom Davis could provide the nucleus of an even better and stronger team CROSS COUNTRY RUNS UP IMPRESSIVE RECORD . . . AS KLASS LEADS THE PACK. . . . . .COACH DANIELSON AND MANAGER HARRIS CHECK THE TIMES Back Row: Preos. Green. M.tchell. Hefleitmger. Su«. Heroic Second Row: Harr. - Manager. Deaver. T 0� .s. Eastman. Recke . lu.s. Mr Darnel son — Coach Front Row . N vall. Ahern. E Chute. Kless F Chute Blake Arm flailing. B’ako throws zone dolenso on Concordia Bach Row: leBounta — Manage Alexandra. Phillips. Strong. Tiett Anderson —Captain Herndon. Thompson. Fudge. Kap •an Mr lundholm — Coach Front Row: Mel-10. Groenheld Hayes. Iverson Absent: Green West 67 Marshall 68 St Agnes 71 Edison 69 Shattuck 74 SPA 51 Vocational 81 Concordia 73 Minnehaha 72 Breck 55 Milwaukee Umv 70 SPA 44 Minnehaha 74 Breck 62 Concordia 63 Shattuck 71 Mpls Lutheran 67 Mayer Lutheran 92 3-15 Dick Green lays up another basket SEASON BOUNCES WRONG FOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Blake basketball teams are typehed by rather slow pre-sea son starts and impressive conference showings Unfortunately this year s team possessed only one of these two basic charac tenstics. that of the former. The team managed to salvage three victories as compared to its fifteen losses The Blake five began preparing for its season early in the summer of 1966. and by the time the first day of basketball approached the esprit-de-corps was high Early non-conference games with West. Marshall. St Agnes, and Edison revealed an abundance of individual potential, yet a severe lack of height, consistency, and teamwork The ensuing conference games were to hold somewhat more encouragement Although the quintet lossed all of the five first round games, the second round found Blake defeating Breck and S P A for a fifth place standing Perhaps the team's best games were the first Concordia game in which Blake lost by a meager six points and the first decisive win over Breck The Concordia game was highlighted by Blake's first-half margin of five points and captain Greg Anderson’s thirty-seven points It was here where Blake showed a genuine desire and hustle Yet again lack of height proved to be a deciding factor The Breck game revealed the best team effort of the season, led by forward Dick Green's thirty-two points, the team won by a score of 74-62 Certainly the player with the most Battle scars was 6' 1'' center Dave Fudge, who was assigned primary rebounding responsibility Senior John Alexander was the stalwart right guard. while Gary Greenfield. Joe Hayes, and Bill Thompson competed for the other guard position Anderson and Green were the starting forwards Attendance at the games increased this year, possibly be cause of Mr Horton's faithful roportmg and scoring Manager Scott LaBounta was invaluable as a public announcer, score board authority, and manager doluxc Special thanks go to coaches Mr Strieker and Mr Lundholm. who were forced to give more than their share of time and encouragement and suffered much frustration Captain Greg Anderson pops from the side 119 Back Row Mr Andorsoo—Coach. fellesud—Manager Harder Sterner. Rrtchw—A� s t Coach Front Row: R.nger Shaver. Chute Walker. Donaldson— Sturgis Adams Wilson Pierson Savage Smiley Fox Brown— Manager Mr Captain Klass Plimpton. Kelley VARSITY PUCKSTERS GLIDE TO M.I.S.L. CHAMPIONSHIP The Blake hockey team was once again the champions of the Minnesota Independent School League, finishing conference play with an eight and zero record The Blako team played somo fine hockey this season, but is was basically a young team that lacked the necessary poise to compete with the top teams in the state There was potential in many areas, but it was difficult for the Blake players to put together thirty-six minutes of good hockey At times, however, the Blake team could skate with any team There were many happy victories, such as against Hill. Ben tide. Henry, and Kennedy Here the players seemed to find the formula for success The serious play of seniors Rick Kelley and Lew Smiley was ofton the difference between victory and defeat The strong defense of Dave Pierson and captain Doug Donaldson, combined with the excellent goal-tending of Bill Wilson kept opponents' goals to a mimmium The Blake team will be missing next yoar the hard working Fred Chute and Charlie Plimpton, as well as the flash of the Sturgis. Steiner, and Walker line. Next year's team will have its work cut out for it Centered around returning lettermen Jim Shaver. Mike Fox. John Savage. Stan Ringer. Shop Harder. Ricky Klass. there will bo some pow or that should be a threat to the good teams Under the new coaching staff of Rod Anderson and Chuck Ritchie, the Blake team seemed to mature m many ways With much dedication, these coaches made this year's Blake team into a fine club Many thanks have to be extended to these men for their time and effort, but above all their willingness to help a boy on and off the ice will be remembered There are many mixed feelings about this year's hockey team, but the team came a long way and has many happy memories Fred Chute zeros in on Milwaukee goalie .1 Defensemen Donaldson and Pierson, and Goalie Wilson strive to stop Edina «� Tr«un« St Louis Park 0 Henry 2 Hopkins 2 Bloomington-Kennedy 0 St Thomas 1 Bemlde 1 Washburn 1 Edina 7 Minnehaha 2 Shatiuck 2 St Paul Academy 0 St Michel's 4 Roosevelt 7 Breck 1 Hill 1 Milwaukee 2 St Paul Academy 0 Minnehaha 0 Breck 2 Duluth Cathedral 6 Shatiuck 0 16-4-1 121 —Court Ol Mslt Sl SWIMMERS STROKE TO STRONG SEASON This year's swimming team has boon one of the most successful teams in Blake history Tho final record, an impressive fourtoon wins and hve losses only partially reveals the individual effort of each swimmer to be on top Blake has had many fine swimmers in the past years, but rarely have they had teams that have won as consistently as this year's team The Blake team, which has gained strength and polish, was char actenzed by a high-spirited will to work The season began with a decisive victory over last year's city champs. Henry Following the Henry meet, the Blake team scored two easy vie tones over Edison and Vocational, and took its first loss of the season at tho hands of Hutchinson. who finished tenth in the state high school meet Following this defeat, the Blake team came back with two winning streaks of four and eight Five times this season the crowd was brought to their feet for the finish of the meet Many times the team was ahead by a mere three points going into the last relay, and so it was up to the last relay team to pull to victory The 1966-67 team was built around a nucleus of returning letiermen including Captain Shearer splashes to new pool record 122 Beck Row: Totten manager MocOonald. George. Leslie. Staliand, Ahern. Stf-or YaOQor. Shuck Nathanson. Denver. Alt. Wheeler. H.ght, Elwnii Manager Front Row: Straub. Bell. Shearer-Captam. Hawtoy. Bruce. Smith. Gross. Heffel-tinger, Clifford. Badenoch. Hustad Frod Shearer. Doug Straub. Ford Bell. Joe Sizer, Reese Larson, Brad Smith. Dut Helfnch. Bob Gordon. Gary Sivanich. and Chip Leslie Throughout this year the individual performances of the mermen were outstanding They were headlined by Fred Shearer's pool record in the 100 yard breaststroko. Doug Straub's school record in the 50 yard freestyle. Gary Sivamch's school record in the 100 yard butterfly and a school record in the 400 yard free relay Although these swimmers helped greatly throughout the season, the true success of this year's team was due to the development of depth and reserve strength and the superb coaching the swimmers received from Mr Bates. Assistant coaches Mr. Otto and Mr Campeau also helped to produce what may have been Blake's strongest team to date, winning third place m the private and catholic school meet Newcomers to the team included Erie Hoffelfm-ger. George Clifford. Peter Sialland. Todd Hus-tad. Bruce Deaver. and John Ahern Managers Ted Elwell and Wayne Totten helped keep the uniforms and records straight Blake 60 Henry 35 66 Edison 29 59 Vocational 35 35 Hutchinson 59 59 Roosevelt 36 53 De La Salle 42 63 Minnehaha 33 45 Shattuck 50 51 Washburn 44 62 Southwest 33 54 Fargo Central 41 59 Fargo North 36 74 Minnehaha 21 60 West 35 52 Milwaukee Univ. 43 57 Benilde 38 36 St. Thomas 59 37 Shattuck 68 MPS Meet—3rd Place 14 5 Th® gun sounds 123 Leslie executes difficult dive THE TEAM THAT PINS, WINS Murphy tns dKKtng match at Brack ”1 think Top Star has got to be one of my three favorite drinks How many more to go. Goldie’ Yeah. I really want to go to wrestling today too. don't I ” I'm three under11 The team that pins, wins. How much do you want it? Get off your back, do you like it down there? How many lights are there on the ceiling. Murph? The jokes, the complaints, the desires, the heartbreaks The wrestling team had a good share of all of these It was a frustrating year, but at times also a satisfying one Injuries and ailments unfortunately played a dominant role this year At one point, six ol the original varsity squad members were unable to wrestle The ailments ranged from McCarthy's broken hand and Webster's brokon foot to Murphy s strained neck This year's team may go down in Blake's history as the captain killer team, for Doug Houser suffered from a chronic shoulder injury while the other co-captain. Scott Mitchell, received a concussion during practico and was forced to sit out the rest of the season Unfortunately, one cannot blame the toam's rather poor record this year entirely on injuries The team had the potential to beat most of the teams it faced. The first Breck match is an example of everyone's giving a 100% effori to give Blake one of its three wins The match was extremely close up to the 138 pound class Then the turning point came with Larry Carpen ter's pinning his opponent The victory was by no means as- sured then, but his pm gave the rest of the team a new spirit which earned them through up to Pete McCarthy's heavyweight match In his typical display of hustle and effort, he beat Breck's heretofore undefeated heavyweight The team that pins, wins Twice this year the team conclusively proved Coach Jack Fecht s now famous axiom to be correct In the fust Shattuck match they all went for the pm. with the result being a lopsided 45-8 Blake victory The second Shattuck match and final conference match of the year was an even better example of his statemoni Blake won 50-5. with Joseph. Plank. Hutchins. Heuser. Carpenter. Goldsmith. Groth. Benson, and McCarthy all pinning Blake finished fifth in the MISl Tournament, but sent three men into the finals Hutchins at 120. Goldsmith at 165 and McCarthy at Heavyweight In an excellent match. Hutchins was decisioned by Breck's Tobin However, both Mac and Goldio won their matches to become conference champions Coach Jack Fecht was assisted this yoar with the varsity by Mr Mezzenga Both of these men s excellent knowledge of wrestling and their driving personalities were what held the team together and kept it going Mr Roplogle again this year did an excellent job in coaching the J V team Managers Bob Rosenberg and Gary Pugh provided tho wrestler's with a dean mat and cold Top Star Co captain Scott Miicholl throw hall nelson Goldsmith pins' 1? Chaska 31 9 Concordia 40 9 Golden Valley 39 12 Minnehaha 26 J ' 12 Bentlde 36 j ' 25 Breck 16 Blake 6 Wayzata 44 Blake 21 Milwaukee Univ 21 3 St Cloud Cathodral 45 14 SPA25 V 9 Marshall 38 Minnehaha 28 45 Shattuck 8 15 Breck 30 11 SPA 33 50 Shattuck 5 3-12-1 L Back Row: Mr Fee hi—Coach. Mr Mooting —Asst Coach. Baskerville Weaver, 0 Doerr, Van Santvoord. Ketrosor. Chandler Johnston, Chnnunson Greenberg. McCarthy Webster Second Row: B Smith. Evans. Gould Stark Franken. Rocker Joseph. Plank. Fawkes Front Row: Hutchins. Johnson. Ha-leen. Carpenter. Goldsmith. Groth. Murphy. Benson Capta-ns (Sitting) Houser Mitchell Croa -country skier navigeto court 190 2 Lincoln 189 4 193 Washburn 132 St Louis Park 85 98 St Croix Falls 93 457 2 Wausau 4612 St Croix Falls 428 7 266 Roosevelt 254 76 Minnetonka 95 St Croix Falls 83 95 4 Hopkins 90 88 Washburn 91.01 82 Lincoln 97 100 Richfield 94 9-4 SKIERS UNPARALLELLED IN COMPETITION Although the history of the Blake ski team goes back only 3 years, this new sport has proven to be a successful addition to our sports program The year started with the pre-season prac tice at Blake consisting of long distance running, soccer, and extensive calisthenics Then the all-important ingredient for any ski team arrived — snow The practices were immediately switched to Buck Hill, and everyone became concerned with the perfection of every skier's slalom technique However, while these practices were going on at Buck Hill, the new addition to the ski team, the cross-country team, began to hold its first workouts at Blake and Theodore Wirth Park With hard practice, both divisions of the ski team progressed to a tremendous extent Under the guidance of coach Dan Danielson and co-captams Pete Garske and Tom Ingalls, the slalom team had an excellent record Pete Garske led the slalom skiers for the season, barely nosing out Tom Ingalls as the top point-getter However. Dave Hitch, Greg Peterson, and Tom Thornton along with the other top ten skiers made invaluable winning efforts and won many meets for the team The cross-country team, unofficially led by Keith Jimmerson. found thoir first season of competition to be extremely successful Jimmerson. along with sophomore John Eastman and freshman Peter Riley. was the reason for the team's first year of success Hard work and determination were characteristic of the cross-country team's season The Gale Burton Slalom Race was won by Tom Thornton with two out of three runs to edge out Tom Ingalls by 6 sec onds Mr 0 ni«t� on Pol or son end lno� l� pose with fciond Hitch carves turn around slalom gat to«son Ooarr From Row Garike - CoXaptem, T Onv� M. 0 Cosgrove Hit. rnon. Mitch Back Row: B Cosgrove. McCartney. Clarke. Roth. Riley Davis Ustman Chandler. j Peterson Griffiths Second Row: Hannah. Ingalls — Co Captam. Herlurth. Mr Dametson —Coach P Driscoll. Thornton Fulton Watson. G Pe- ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Greg Anderson: Football—Offensive Halfback. Fred Chute: Hockey—Wing Doug Donaldson: Football—Offensive Guard Basketball—Forward Hockey—Defenseman Scott Goldsmith: Football—linebacker Wrestling—165 pound Champ« n Doug Hauser: Soccer—Right Wing Pete McCarthy: Football— Dean Walker: Soccer—left Mark Kaplan: Football—Linebacker Oftenswe Guard Wrestling— Wing Hockey—Wing Heavyweight Champon Kick Kelley: Hockey-Center Dave Pierson: Football—Offensive End Hockey — Defensemen Hugh Plant: Football—Offensive End Lew Smiley Hockey—Wing ■ill Wilson Soccer—Center Halfback Hockey— Goalie 129 Back Row: Vanjuum. KuocNe. Oorsoy. Bodonoch. Andorson Adam , Luther — Asst Coach Fawkes. Bate Wycr Simensen — Captain. Clifford McGlynn Morrison. Buckhofc. Janson Second Row: Bobbin . Alt. Owens. Riley. Wil Evan . Bean. Mr Andorson — Coach ham Monmg. Smiloy Sandier Front Row: Cohen - Manager. Mr Chappollo Blake FOOTBALL 4-2 BASKETBALL 1 2-3 HOCKEY 15-0 0 Glen Lake 6 56 Glen Lake 41 r Wayzata 3 25 Minnehaha 0 26 Eden Prairie 32 5 Edina Southview 1 26 Fridley 6 68 Edina Souihviow 32 14 SPA 0 7 Edina Valley View 0 58 St Paul Academy 26 8 Southwest 3 0 Breck 13 74 Edina Valleyview 45 i 1 7 Minnehaha 2 14 St Paul Academy 13 67 Concordia 31 2 Edina Valleyview 0 55 Minnehaha 30 5 Brooklyn Center 1 Blake 54 Edma Southview Blake 7 St Paul Academy 2 38 St Paul Academy 18 16 Minnehaha 1 44 Mmnohaha 42 6 St Paul Washington 2 63 Edina Valleyview 40 V 7 Minnetonka West 2 92 Concordia 29 6 Breck0 30 Wayzata 40 5 Wayzata 2 31 Eden Prairie 34 8 Southwest 3 56 Wayzata 31 6 Hopkins North 1 15-0 Back Row: Cheston _ Manager, lutho Manager Doughty. Evans BuckhoU Vanstrum. Janson McGlynn, Mr Holcomba — Coach Front Row: Biodgatt — Manager Thomson, Owens Anderson. S men en — Captain. Williams. Kuechi FRESHMAN SPORTS Coach Rod Anderson directs freshman football attack Mr Howard leads freshman pucksters to perfect season FRESHMAN HOCKEY 1966-67 r iso Back Row: Mr Howard — Coach. Ringe . Bates. Bean. Robbins. Clifford Second Row: Morrison Front Row: Wmton. Ryerse. Wyer. Dorsey. Oarko. Jen kms Coach Holcombe spurs freshman basketball pfayers to victory ORCMZffTIONS L«n to Right: Kaplan. J Ahorn. Marks Chut Pet arson Gr nfi ld. Andarson — Head Boy. Goldsmith Shaver P Ahern Adams. Chantfer STUDENT COUNCIL PLANS, DECIDES, ACTS The primary concern of the Student Council was to be a more active link between the faculty and administration and the students Several meetings were held in coniunction with various faculty groups in an attempt to discuss certain problems and arrive at solutions In the fall term a discussion on the grading system at Blake led to an open council meeting at which students had a chance to question Mr H lundholm. Mr Edie. Mr Martin, and Mr Glenn on various aspects of the Blake grading system The council then adopted three resolutions to be re commended to the administration so that the eighth grade would become a more integral part of the Senior School Of course tho council conducted the usual business charac- teristics of all councils: Homecoming, New Boys' Picnic. AFS benefit, lunch seating, but perhaps more important are the ideas that were presented and earnestly discussed New ideas for Homecoming, the possibility for more dances, changes in the eighth grado programs, and several possible curriculum changes — all were debated and. in many cases, suggestions and changes resulted It is difficult for a student council to accomplish any tangiblo goals in a school like Blake, for the council still has limited power. Without making apologies to anyone, this year's council is proud of its success as a link between tho students and the administration 134 SERVICE COMMITTEE AIDS SCHOOL FUNCTIONS This year, as always, the Blake School Service Committee gave those willing students the opportunity to aid Blake in some school (unction The secondary duties of the Service Committee members during the school year varied from greeting guests at seminars to parking cars for the Mothers Association Tea. but the primary duty for the Service Committee was performed at the end of August for the New Boys'' Picnic The function of this picnic was to allow the boys to meet some veterans'' of the school and to become acquainted with the campus By orienting these new students, the Committee hoped that the transition to Blake School life would be smooth and happy Back Row: Shaver Harris. Marks Saunders Shank. VonSanrvoord. Garske P Ahern Second Row: Oeenheld Jimmerson Ahern. Borihme. Cos grove. Kaplan Dnscoll Gordon Bolander Front Row: Anderson Mr Stocker--Advisor Plimpton- Chairman Councils members meet with students at open Student Council meeting 135 BLAKE TEAM CONSTRUCTIVE Back Row: G Fawkes Vanswom. F Fr.edman Levy. W Thompson. Gustafson. R Watson Third Row: Dorsey. Waikei. Wtltkie. I Fawtes. Hutchins Borman P Ahern Second Row: R Friedman Jones W.nton Davis Ketroser D Anderson Front Row George Boehme, Mr McCaull Mr Ed e You mean to say that Ham is the only totalitarian country in the whole world? The limited nature of the query would seem to imply that Blake's debate program is a rather selective one. On the contrary, debate lays claim to being one of the most popular activities at Blake, with nearly fifty boys involved in the program Each debate this year concerned the topic. Resolved that the foreign aid program of the United States should be limned to non-totalitarian countries On the varsity level debaters experienced their share of moments of glory The affirmative team of Bob Boehme and Kevin George worked for weeks preparing one. then another, and finally a third case The negative team of Brandt Dayton and Marty Marks, struggled continually to have enough evidence to meet any case which might come up. This thorough preparation paid off on many weekends At four tournaments the team won eit her first or second place Moreover, the cumulative record for the team was seventy-five wins and only twenty-six losses However, it seemed that at too many tournaments it was just one key round which eliminated Blako from competition Perhaps the greatest disappointment was the National Forensic League Tournament in February, which Blako had won for two years running, the team was unable to match this record Junior and sophomore debaters continued to win for Blake at such tournaments as Blue Earth But it was the freshmen who amassed the most impressive record Eighteen of them won enough debates to become members of the NFL The negative team of Jim Dorsey and Gregg Fawkes had the highest individual point totals of any freshmen debaters in Blake School history They each accumulated ninety-nine points, and their overall record was twenty wins and only two losses Debate at Blake can only be as active as its coaches. The school is fortunate to have so many teachers willing to sacrifice so much of their time Mr Fisher was responsible for the starting record of the freshmen Mr Kemerer continued to be of assistance in preparing sophomores for varsity debate Mr Me Caull joined the ranks as a coach of this year's team, devoting his well-known liguisnc talents to debaters’ edification Finally. Mr Edie continued to put more hours into debate than anyone else While the season may have been a frustrating one. from a won-lost standpoint, it was still no less than a success There are outstanding prospects for the years to come, and varsity debaters have gamed permanent knowledge and experience in the art of self-expression 136 DEBATE AFFIRMS SEASON Back Bow: Tieu. Buckholx. R� ce. Hollins. Shapiro. Riley Third Row: Gordon. Bdandor. KJobe Chandler. Chuio T Clarke. Gould Second Row: Owens Kuechle. Luther Blodgett Greenberg. Gamble Front Row: Marks Dayton Mr Keroerer Mr Fisher Marty Marks cross-examines worthy opponent Bob Boehme 137 Having made his point. Marty goes on to win the Strieker Cup ond Row Hardenbergh. Halverson Larson Lernn McGuire Kreiser Webster Nelson. V n trum. Ahem. Gordon Watson Hams Hutchins Front Row: M Clarke. Cohen. Che ton, Ooerr. Johnston. Luther Thomson Worthing. Losi-o Back Row: Doerr, Hanold. Van Santvoord G Peterson Fourth Row: (Standing) Mr Howard Mr Hi'liard, (Sitting) Jensen Doughty. Savage Griffiths. Conover Tobin Thornton. McCarthy J Clifford Cosgrove Third Row Kuechie Iverson. Fudgo Nyvall Green, Moore Carpenter Parker Pugh Sec ART DEPARTMENT RAISES LEVEL OF STUDENTS’ _ GLEE CLUBBERS TREBLE THEIR EFFORTS The Glee Club had in 1966-67 what is probably ns most ambitious year Under the leadership of Mr Howard, the club became more active in many areas To commemorate Blake School s sixtieth anniversary, the club cut its second record In the tradition of the record cut three years before, this album contained some favorite school songs, Ride the Chariot. and The Drummer and the Cookie Some well-liked now songs were Grocnfietds. The Roving Kind. Deep River. and Pilgrims' Choius from Tann hluser The small group was enlarged and became an added attraction at concerts and on the record The quality of this year s club was due in large part to the help of Mr Hilliard and Marty Marks at the piano and the extra period on Friday morning for practice Exciting as these activities may have boon, the great climax of the year was the four-day spring tour of concerts in Kansas City. Missouri This precedent-setting trip in April may be the first of a series of national and international tours for the club Pembroke Country Day School. Blake's host in Kansas City reciprocated with a weekend trip to Blake and other Twin City schools in May This year may woll bo remembered as the greatest the Glee Club has ever had DRAMATICS BOARD Back Row: Mr Anderson. Worthing. Driscoll, Mr. Hot-combe Second Row, Maikerson laBoonia. Rosenberg. Marks, Anderson Front Row: Kaplan Absent: Lu Heating Mr Hatch Marty prepares to pure ' last stamp ter France B.D.A. FINDS “COLONEL” Each Blake Dramatics Association production has had its own unique quality, according to BDA Director C Douglas Holcombe Our Town was our greatest artistic succoss. Mr Holcombe stated. and Inherit the Wind' had the greatest impact upon the audience What was was special about Jacobowsky and the Colonel. the BDA (all production presented by Blake and Northrop students? ”ln this play we had a prop which succeeded in stealing the show.” Mr Holcombe explained The prop was. of course, the marvelous limousine, built by Chris George and John Pohl. members of the stage crew staff By earning break-m applause and a spot in the curtain call, the car gamed star status Sharing the lead with the car were Bob Rosenberg, who played Jacobowsky. Chuck Shuleldt. as the Colonel. Molly Gluek. portraying Marianne, the romantic lead, and Scott La Bounta. as S abumewicz. the Colonel's orderly If. as the saying goes, the army is run. not by generals, but by master sergeants, and if the saying is applied to show business, then those in supporting roles could be considered the master sergeants of the theater Their efforts are vitally necessary to the success of any production, and each supporting player in Jaco-bowsky and the Colonel made a most worthy contribution However, special mention should be made of Peter Driscoll's clever interpretation of the lisping, loathsome Gestabo officer, of Marcie McVay's portrayal of the frightened little old lady, of Marty Marks' humorous-yet-moving performance as the bureaucrat who has given his last stamp for France.” of Tom Hanold's skillful treatment of his tragic and cynical lines and of Tom Ingalls' hard-headed interpretation of the part of the German officer Anne Winslow. Liz Keating, and Jennifer Eastman completed the female supporting cast, while Mark Kaplan. Paul Tictz. Scott Goldsmith. Scott Mitchell. Jim Colburn. Pete McCarthy, Brandt Dayton, and Reese Larson held down the male parts Gregg Peterson and Greg Anderson headed the stage crew, while Mark Kaplan. Mac Hawley and Rohn Friedman handled the sound effects, and Chuck Malkerson and Liz Keating publicized the play Linda Atkinson was in charge of the costumes Jon Harris gathered, sorted, placed, removed, and returned the hundrods Th« Colon ! dep fi� tor England as Marianne remains in bar homeland France 140 OF SUCCESS of props, a remarkable feat of organization anc self-control Andy Hardenbergh was in charge of the lights and curtain Sam Worthing was the student assistant to the Director The 8DA has made much progress in its hve years of existence However, the progress has not eliminated those moments when something which should happen doesn't or when something completely unexpected does, these were plentiful in 'Ja-cobowsky ” Mark Kaplan s and Mac Hawley s performances with the sound effects broke up many rehearsals Scott La-Bounia’s new-found ability to throw breakable bottles irfto the audience instead of breaking them upon Tom Ingalls' head will be long remembered The Friday night audience will recall that unforgettable moment when a tree fell on the star of the props — the car In addition to the students who labored long and hard, several members of the older generation were also invaluable. These were Director C Douglas Holcombe, his assistants Mr Rodnoy Anderson and Mr John Hatch, and Artistic Consultant Mr Jerry Chappelle % i m 1 % 141 BLAKE AND THE UNION; NOW AND FOREVER; ONE AND IN9EPARABLE Union engages tn aftor-dinner conversation Back Row: Mr lundholm. Greenfield. Donaldson Wilson. Goldsmith. Sh nk. Peterson. Levy. Mello Front Row: Ahern. Kaplan. Anderson. Marks. laBounta 142 The 1966-67 Blake Union continued in the Union's tradition of aiding the best interests of the school by bringing out the opinions of its members at Union meetings The Union dinners provided food for thought as well as food for the stomach The Blake Union s agenda consists of a program of an extemporaneous student speaker chosen by lot. a prepared student speaker, and then a guest speaker who often is chosen from among Blake faculty The discussions following these ora tions often go off on tangents, but nevortheloss. there are always signs of deop thought and expert expression. A most stimulating discussion came when Bruce Malkerson 66 returned to Blake to explain to the Union that college life does not moroly consist of days of wine and roses. Other guest speakers included Mr Chappelle, wo gazed into the futuro of American society and development, and Mr Wonson. who discussed the art of being a professional Tho extemporaneous topics chosen by President Grog Anderson and Secretary Mark Kaplan during the first half of the year and President Doug Donaldson and Socrotary Gary Groen-held during the second half of the year, required careful thinking before speaking Among these topics were Comparo Neo-Na-ziism to Jacksonian Economic Democrary and Discuss the relativo merits of the annual Blake magazine campaign. Student prepared topics included Tho Profession of Psychiatry and The Draft and You. Having received no injunctions at the annual Faculty Union meeting, tho Blake Union will continue again next year under the direction of advisor Mr Harold tundholm in bringing out the ideas of Blake students LITERARY CLUB ENLIGHTENED BY STUDENT WORKS If thero be a creative genius hidden u� tho student body, he must certainly be a member of the literary Club For it is this organization which forces its mombors to bo creative Through independent writing and collective discussion, tho club seeks to bring out the inner self of its mombors. Few organizations are as froe in form as is the literary club There is no fixed procoduro for the meetings, of which thoro oro about two a month Students usually bring a prepared piece of creativo writing on some assigned topic The group calmly pro-coeds to read and evaluate tho merits and defects of each piece of writing, forcing the writer to bo on the defensive and to accept the group’s criticism At every meeting thoro is also the vi tol pause for refreshments Moreover, the discussion is always laced with humor, which sometimes might be said to bo a little free flowing The faculty advisors of the club are Mr Howard and Mr Anderson It is their philosophy to let the students run the meetings as much as possible by themselves President Marty Marks and Secretary Mac Hawtoy were thus given the responsibility of carrying on a thoughtful discussion This year the dub again sponsored a creative writing contest open to all members of tho school Tho group decided not to publish the third annual edition of The Talisman, tho school s creative writing magazine It is difficult to ascertain where the greatest achievement of tho literary club lies Perhaps it is that this is tho only organization in the school which encourages its mombers to reveal their most secret thoughts as artistically as possible Back Row: (Standing) Hawley. Sharp®. Dayton Whitney. Harder. Tim . Murphy. Shufaldt Shank Front Row: (Sitting) Mr Andoraon Marks Mr Howard Goldsmith Back Row: lo'son. Levy. Boehm® Thompson. HollintMCk. Hutchins Murphy. Greenhold. Mr McCaull. Mitchell. Green. Ingalls Heuser. Sukov Hants. Van Santvoo'd. Doen Front Row: Ahem Anderson. Tieu LaBounta. Mr Cam-peau. Mr Kemerer. McCarthy. Kaplan. Rosenborg PUB STAFF DRAFTS CALL O’PAN AND TORCH Quality was the order of the year for Blake Publications during 1966 and 1967 The yearbook staff decided on a new format for many of the sections, and the result is the book you aro reading now That staff, headed by Mark Kaplan. Editor-In-Chief. Bob Rosenberg. Associate Editor in charge of photography and layout. Assistant Editor Pete McCarthy and Chuck Doerr. utilized organization'' as the key to success Mark always know where everything was Pages of the yearbook were found in Mark s bedroom closet, under the cushion of the Publications Room couch, and ih Mr Kemerers glove compartment Who can forget the session at Mark's house until four o'clock in the morning whero four yearbook pages were finished and six vases were blown up with firecrackers on the neighbor's lawn? Because of the dedicated work that night, that section of the yearbook was only two weeks late 8ccause these articles always must thank someone, a note of appreciation must go to Jon Harris. Scott Mitchell. Doug Murphy and Tom Ingalls. The Torch, under Editor Scott LaBounta. had its best issues in many years Terrific picture pages, controversial editorials, not to mention articles printed at an angle, were parts of every issue In addition, the paper came out every month, a record of sorts Faithful subscribers felt that the eight page Christmas edi non was the best Torch ever Of course, the Torch nad one or two hectic moments also These were typified by trying to get a picture of Mern Dayton, the Homecoming Queon. throe days before Homecoming and by attempting to write all the sports articles at a Torch meoting Scott's primary assistants were Paul Tietz. Rick Hollmbeck. Bill Thompson. Mike Levy, and John Ahern The financial end of Publications was handled by Gary Greenfield Like last year, the business staff managed to run the magazine campaign and ad campaign with a minimum of effort — and work Principal helpers were Bob Kingham. Pete Driscoll, and Ted Elwell Under the business staff's able guidance Blake Publications made four thousand tax-free dollars Of course no Blake organization could function without faculty help Much credit must go to Mr Campeau and to Mr Kem-erer. without whose guidance both the Torch and Call O'Pan would have been banned from the mails Much thanks also goes to Mr McCaull. who adroitly managed to keep the year book from spending more money than the Torch had made and whose signature, whether he had really signed them or not. was the final ingredient on all checks 144 Bob Gordon pastes up Torch feature page McCarthy. Dqerr. and Rosenberg work to moot deadline R BLAKE PUBLICATIONS GARY GREENFIELD) BUSINESS MANAGER F. R. KEMERBR, FACULTY ADVISOR EXCELSIOR BLVD. BLAKE ROAD JPKINS, MINN 'AY TO THE .J0DPKINS, MINN ORMyR t ---------------- Northwestern National Bank « Minmapotit Minneapolis. Minnesota ®i:oq io.-ooqsi: ?■ □ w 145 Back Row: Murphy B Smith S Ringer Plant. F Boll. € Chut . Thornton. HarOenbergh. KeMestad NyvaN. Fudge Hayes Fifth Row. Harder. Elwell, Strong G Peterson. P Onscoll 8 Sterner Kless L Lindquist. Harrison Larson. Mitchel: Fourth Row 0 Walker, Adams Savage. Hitch. Jimmerson Basket-v«!lo. T Onscoll Eastman Mwk. E Johnson. Preus Third Row: Ingalls, Doerr. Hams Haleen Heuser Shearer. Straub Boenma Fox. VanSantvoord Herold Second Row: Phillips McCarthy Ptenk, Gordon Chandler Shaver Kelley S LaBounta Carpenter Sukov Front Row Mr Beneis Green Brown Sturgis. Pierson Benson Donaldson — President, Wilson — Treasurer. Goldsmith -Vic president Me«o Mr Menengc Absent: Greenfield Anderson. Kaplan. Gross. Rosenberg Havrfey Smiley George Chnstienson Tobin. Plimpton Suer. Chute Garske Ahern “B” CLUB THRIVES UNDER DON AND CHUB The 8-Club had the |ob this year of making the organization a definite function of Blake School, not just another itom lor varsity letter winners to put on their college applications As m the past, the B-Club sold Christmas trees and collected nearly S215. which was presented m Chapel to the Children's Hospital as a gift The Club also had a banquet in February with a Blake graduate. Chuck Lane of the Green Bay Packers, as guest speaker He showed some of the year's lootball highlights In addition the B-Club had Blake night starring the Harlem Globetrotters, to raise money to be given as a gift to the school from the B-Club With all this fund raising going on. the B-Club maintained its main objective, namely, to promote the welfare of and create interest in varsity and intramural athletic events In short, this can be classified as school spirit As Chub Betties said. You (the B-Club members) are the leaders of the school If you do not support one another, how should the rest of the school bo expected to support you? This year, the B-Club aimed to set a tradition of increased participation in many of Blake's activities, and the members feel that they have succeeded in reaching this goal Mrs Clarke, president of the board of the Minneapolis Children's Hospital, thanks the B Club for its contribution. fS | □ 1.50 ao ao KARLIN ottunomu MeSRI—I - % — New Ter N«flo� .li □ 12-00 A S INTERNATIONAL VARRTY ACTS NWNIAfOUl AUDITORIUM CONVENTION MALI □ 3.50 SUNDAY EVENING. 1 M FJ . H� UA Y It. 1 7 tNMWM B kUI UMOOk mN CM $1.50 crtra:vs.-sr Sr. 146 Cheecleadmg Captain Mem Dayton Enthusiasm reigns at football game CHEERLEADERS GENERATE DYNAMO OF SPIRIT Back Row: Sally Overstreet. Kat-e Andrus. Tam Reynolds Front Row: Kurt Johnson La Keating Mam Dayton Kathy Anderson Ann Winchester Cheerleaders try out new mode of transportation at Homecom- Kathy. Sally, and Katie contemplate basketball outcome mg DANCE COMMITTEE WALTZES TO A PROFITABLE SEASON The Blake Dance Committee enjoyed a great doal of success the past year The 1966-67 Committee was directed by Chairman Tom Ingalls and included seniors Charlie Plimpton and Peter Garske. juniors Chuck Malkorson and Dave Fudge, and sophomore Hal Stmchfiold Serving as faculty adviser was Mr Oliver Campeau The Homecoming Dance of 1966 met everyone's expectations Tho dance featured Danny's Reasons. a relatively unknown band in this area at the time They quickly showed any skeptics that the pre dance buildup they received was justifiable The Christmas Dance marked the second BDC success of the yoar Highlighted by the Accents.” the dance provided a welcome change from the routine of school and also served as a satisfying way to start vacation The Dance Committee wishes to express its thanks to Blake's students for making it a successful year They hope for continued support in the years to come students twe sound REASONS WO UEOO U1NS SCIENTISTS HOLD Bach Row: Suttie. Kail P ar� on Luis. MoHmbeck. Alt Sira . Philips. Hawtey Front Row: Hitch. D Cosgrove McCartney Mr Danielson P Totten Walker ___ President Gross. Searles Totten, Diamond Luther. Stark. S Anderson Meyers Deion See. J Chandler Q4NCE 70 OP Q4NNVS AT CO£BRAnON Above: Fudge Ingalls — Chairman, Mr Cam Doau. Plimpion. Garske Malker-son Absent: Stmchheid BATTERY OF MEETINGS The Blake Science Club was headed this year by faculty advisor Mr Daniel Danielson and President Mac Hawley This year, the Club had us members discuss the phase of science that most interested them An example of this was Kevin George’s talk on computers He stated that one must be almost a mathematician to program these machines Field trips varied the pace of the Science Club Two included a trip to the Honeywell Resoarch Center and to the University of Minnesota to examine an electron microscope In short, the Science Club this year gave those who were interested in science a chance to go beyond the classroom. stated Jon Gross, an officer of the club The other officers besides Jon and Mac were Rick Hollinbeck and Kevin George 149 BOOKSTORES CORNER THE BLAKE MARKET R4PERB4CJ6 Many changes in the structure and philosophy of the paperback bookstore have rendered it a more serviceable Blake school extra-curricular activity This year's officers consisted of Brandt Dayton, president. Andy Hardenbergh. vice-president. Hugh Parker, treasurer, and Tom Knoblauch, comptroller A few of the more significant innovations involved the allowing of charges on family accounts at school and an inventory more atuned to student interests than the classicist attitude of recent years Philosophy changes were evident with the new insistence on the importance of sales and income, evident through a spectacularly imaginative advertising campaign headed by Andy Hardenbergh Faculty advisors Mr Ronald Replogle and Mr Donald McCaull were of invalu able assistance in guiding the organisation to conform to school standards Cor tamly the Paperback Bookstore may be proud of a year of significant sales and increased student body interest Second hand bookstore oftcer Jirrwnerson Smiley Chute end Was 'n storeroom Beck Row: Kingman Rice Goeue Searte Parker. Anderson Second G,,w denbergh. Knoblauch Shapiro Dayton Front Row: PMhps. Mr McCeu Absent. Mr Reptogte SECOND-WVJD Under the excellent counsel of faculty advisors Mr Otto and Mr Butler, the second-hand bookstore made giant strides forward this year as a contributing school organization This corporation again had an extromely successful year Besides providing students with good used books at low prices, the bookstore maintained a book scholarship for Al Mollo. the A F S student Also, in an effort to reorganize, the bookstore sent many volumes of out-dated texts to needy southern schools The bookstore is run by a board of directors composed of two seniors and two juniors. These officers serve for two years, and each may hold twenty shares of stock This year's officers were Fred Chute. President, and Lewis Smiley, treasurer, they will be replacod next year by juniors Keith Jimmerson and Rick Klass The bookstore, however, is not restricted to the Board of Di rectors, for stockholders are found throughout the student body and faculty, and their interest in this organization is spread throughout a large part of the school !M Back Row: Ornn Ait. vVillkie Uilhor Levy Mr Fi� h« Front Row: Bell—Chairman FORUM QUORUM PRESENTS DIVERSIFIED PROGRAMS Jerry Martin a. iorum speaker on mountain dimNng The 1967 Forum Committee continued its policy of enlivened forum programs The first formal presentation of the year was Don Buehler from KSTP radio, who gave an entertaining talk on some of his experiences in radio reporting and then talked of the duties and responsibilities of news media The committee also presented Earle Brooks, who had spent two years serving in the Peace Corps m Ecuador Mr Brooks talked about Peace Corps requirements and training and described some of the conditions and customs found in Ecuador These two talks point up an important part of the Forum Committee’s goal this year to present interesting as well as educational forums with qualified speakers, thus eliminating the so-callod dead forum “ The second important part of the forum program this year was student participation forums which were started last year Among these were the second annual Student Talent Forum and the Dramatics Association Forum Thus with the acquisition of interesting speakers and greater student interest. the Forum Committee enjoyed ns greatest success in many years WAITERS CONTINUE HUSTLING BUT REMAIN IN THE BACKGROUND President ol the Board of Trustees enjoys a cup of coffee, as waiters hustle in the background Back Row: S Anderson. Plani. Smiley. Ce«9y Totten. laBounta. Suer. George son. Ingatls. Homdon VenSontvoord from Row: Griffiths, rotom. Plimpton. Hutchins, Loren, Iverson Fudge. Greonheld Haleen. McGuire. Luis. (Gass Savage. Doerr. Watson. Hannah. Hitch. Garske. Royos Brown, Nelson Second Row: Wilson. W Anderson Mitchell Harris. Nan Ol 152 HISTORIANS RIVALTODD AND CURTI During this histone sixtieth year ol Blake School the histon cal society continued ns eHorts to preserve the bits and pieces ol daily Blake life for futuro students For the hrst time this year they began making sound tape recordings ol many events, such as Mr Henderson's Christmas story and the June commence ment exercises They also did research for the trustee and founder information at the front of this book and preserved the newspaper accounts of school events Front Row: Boehme. Rosenberg Harris Shapiro LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS “PARSONIFY” EFFICIENCY Around left Tablo: Goeue Kingman. W Anderson Larson. Shap.ro. 8 Cosgrove El well Tonen D Cosgrove Around Right Table: Yeeger Bell Dillon. Mrs Parsons Heuser. Kreiser Baskerville Dahlborg. J Clifford 153 CflNDtDS Boy will they be sorry they doubled me! If I do say so myself. I played that hand pretty well ” 156 A ... and what grade are you in? Did you see lhat finesse for the king of spades on the The fact that I was set four is immaterial seventh trick? The noble savage 157 Mission Impossible crew poses lor group picture. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE This year s Mission Imposible team was a very young team, starting out the season with no returning leitermen However, after a hard summer practice Captains Boll and Kallestad whipped the group into rugged condition for the fall, winter, and spring seasons Every coup was successful: they broke the bank at the Blake Senior Room Casino and also decorated its southern wall The entire first-string was selected to ihe all-conference team and later voted state champs. Their success this year was due to their tremendous coup-operation.” The team would especially like to express ns appreciation to ns advisor. Mr Briggs, for a great job of inspiration IM M I was a crack unit I And now. I will send these rabbits telopathically to the- -They must be under here somewhere muffler of Hollinbeck s cart 159 Teacher puts down classroom rebellion Yes I reahre that now • Quick, call Sprague and his U F O club For my next number. I w M pull him out o� the tronco' 161 lowio. I told you we should havo gone out lor hockey two pomts for a takedown Right to loft: I guess my aces over threes takes this one ' That's close! I've got lour sevens l believe my royal Hush oughta bo enough 162 I - Varsity softball team — Conference Champsl and then I said 10 him, Hal Statistic show that it takes 27 eighth-graders to han e one senior, but they are wrong it only takes 16 acknowledgements Grateful acknowledgement is extended to the following people for their invaluable assistance in the production of the 1967 Call O 'Pan: Mr. Frank Kemerer. our patient and prudent advisor who put up with Kaplan's shenanigans and who gave the staff the spirit to pro duce a yearbook of quality Mr. Donald McCaull. the advisor for the business staff who led Blake Publications to record amounts of resources He also subbed for Mr Kemerer when called upon in time of need Mr. Burt Hedstrom. our advisor from American Yearbook Company, who acted as a liason between us and our publishers Mr. Jingles Divine from Curtis Publishing Company, who inspired Blake students to sell over $6000 worth of magazines Mrs. Luverne Pisena of Dayton's Photography Studio, who helped schedule and take the portraits of the handsome senior class Mr. Robert Runkle. director of the Junior School, whose aid was greatly appreciated in gathering information and pictures for the expanded Junior School section Mr. Bill Morgan and Mr. Warren Nelson of Gollmg studios, who. along with Bob Rosenberg, were our professional photographers Mr. Ralph Thornton, who helped supply us with football action pictures Mr. Archie Walker Jr., who lent us several soccer pictures. Mrs. Leonore Kaplan, who was only slightly dismayed during all night meetings where chairs were broken and vases as well as pictures were blown up Miss Mary Fran Neilson, for her help on the founder and trustee pages Bonnie and Karen Oaks, who typed up the copy for the 1966 spring supplement Jon Harris, who was continually running around on errands for the errant editor Dave Watson and John Savage, who holped Chuck Doerr with the faculty section Ted Elwell, who conscientiously organized the subscriptions Bob Kingman. Peter Driscoll. John Klobe. Art Saunders. Jim Chandler. Chick DeLaittre. and Dave Covey, who secured the patrons Orrin Alt. who was always willing to give three-hour service when pictures were needed to be developed He was an ablo soamon m the storm of deadline completion Gary Greenfield and Greg Anderson, who did more work on this book than some of the staff members and who kept Kaplan from blowing up the entire yearbook with M-80's Scott LaBounta and the Torch photo staff for various raids on their picture file Tom Wheeler. Judd Peterson and Wendell Willkie who sought out the props for the senior candids Andy Hardenbergh. who added his own brand of humor to the candids Rick Hollinbeck. Scott LaBounta and the Torch photo facilities for their never-ending battle to supply the Call O'Pan with a desperately-needed picture Bob Levy and Eric Mann, who helped proofread the book and made many inspiring comments Chuck Malkerson. who twice jumped the battery on the editor's car when he was trying to get to a meeting with the advisor ... and last but not least. Charles O'Brien and The United States Post Office Department for swiftly whisking our late copy to its destination in Topeka 163 PATRONS The Contributions Of These Loyal Friends Of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK PEAVEY COMPANY CARGILL INC WIRT WILSON COMPANY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL MILLING COMPANY INC. DAYTON'S PORTRAIT NORTHRUP KING COMPANY CONTINENTAL MACHINES INC THE BUILDING BLOCK HUMPHERY HARDENBERGH, INC. MUZAK BACHE COMPANY INTEROCEANIC INDUSTRIES INC 166 EWALD BROS. JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY Blake Were Instrumental In The Financing Of This Book OUR OWN HARDWARE COMPANY PIPER JAFFREY HOPWOOD DONALDSON COMPANY INC. MARSH MCLENNAN INC. NORTHLAND MILK COMPANY RED OWL STORES INC. STUDIO PAINE WEBBER JACKSON CURTIS SUPER VALU STORES INC. KENWOOD PHARMACY EBERHARDT COMPANY DAIN, KALMAN AND COMPANY, INC. MANOR HOUSE DEEPHAVEN HARDWARE 167 SIMS LTD. DEEPHAVEN REXALL DRUGS Leave your stepping stones behind; There's something that calls for you Forget the debt you've left. They will not follow you. The vagabond who's rapping at your door Is standing in the clothes that you once wore. Strike another match, go. start anew: And it's all over now. Baby Blue 168 —Dylan