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

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1968 volume:

Zhe Blake Student Body presents Zlte 196S Cult O' Van Blake School Hopkins, Minnesota ft' ? $cmC Slake Js a Zightly Knit Unit Ztiat Absorbs And ‘Demands the Complete Involvement of the Student . . . seniors page 36 3 . . . But Zhere Exists A World Beyond Blake '' Zhe causes lie deep and simply-the causes are a hunger in a stomach, 'multiplied a million time 1I %jj Stcinl’ccl; Matt kind has brought itself to the brink of catastrophe. Zhe Caw of the Jungle has been extended to the City. Z te seed of self-destruction has been planted by A tan’s innate selfishness. Competitive ideologies strive to impose their supremacy by violent means rather than by reason, dear of fists, bullets, missiles, and bombs dominate the min its of men. Political ambition bends scientific and technological advancements to develop forces of domination rather than improvement. Alan kind is rapidly approaching its Armageddon. when all the world will be dust. Put resignation is no solution to this ultimate problem. Zhe world must mend her many faults, and beautify her many blemishes — man must make peace with himself. Minnesota Star and Tribune 4 Minneapolis Star and Tribune 5 Minneapolis Star and Tribune 8due at ion Js a Practical Zraining for Cifc “The founding of Blake School re presented the recognition of the value of such institutions as a preparation for the problems of the adult world. One of the primary purposes of Blake is to provide each student with the tools and the courage needed to face the task of reform and improvement. 6 Hlake not only builds for tlic future with a challenging curriculum, but also prepares the student for relations with his superiors with a strong tradition of respect between students and faculty. Education at Hlake is not confined to controlled conditions of the classroom. Athletics. organizations, and numerous extra-curricular activities all contribute to the promotion of a spirit of involvement and competition. As the student becomes aware of the scope of his interests and abilities in various fields, he in turn develops a feeling of confidence and is given an incentive to raise the plateau of liis achievements, both in school and beyond. 10 ‘Dedication-. Donald M. McCaull 12 A man with a keen interest in youth inis passed. AV eulogies or monuments will make Wr. MeCaull greater in the eyes of a young boy who sought his help and received the benefit of the wisdom of a good, understanding man. His students are the best monument to his memory. Vo his spirit of learning and living, his students dedicate the 19oS Call O Tan. In Memory of Donald Mitchell MeCaull 1935-1967 Class of 1953 Master of English 1960-1967 13 Blake — Zoday . .. Zke World — Zomorrow n Zhe students need guidance front those who have experienced what they are experiencing now and what they will experienee in the world outside. Zltety are fortunate to come into frequent, informal contact with men who have the generosity necessary to share such valuable experience . .. faculty Sciences Harold Hodgkinson. A.B. (Clark) Physics. Chemistry — 41 years ' V W den 7 say you sec this, if you don 7. ’' Jfeadmaster Donato J. Mezzenga. B.S. (College of St. Thomas) Biology. Superintendent of Grounds 12 years J'd like to talk for forty minutes on that subject. ” James Henderson. Jr.. B.S.. Ed.M. (Trinity. Boston University) Headmaster — 8 years (foodie-ie. yoodle-ie. yoodJe-ie. 18 Daniel D. Danielson. B.S.. M.S. (University of Minnesota. Harvard) Science — 6 years ' ‘Jil have to go ask Modgie.' ’ Eric L. Goullaud, A.B. (Amherst) Science I year ll 'hat did you say. Shep?'' Russell E. Hilliard. A.B., A.M. (Harvard. University of New Hampshire. Columbia) Spanish. Organist. Glee Club — 16 years Who put chip beef in my organ? languages Heinz J. Otto. A.B.. A.M. (University of Delaware. University of Indiana. University of Minnesota) German 19 years ' Jf you had another brain, you 'd be a quarter-wit. languages (Continued) English 'Department Oliver C. Campeau. A.B., A.M. (Kenyon. Middlebury) Latin. French — 7 years je passe ata vie a feier de verilabtes pedes de-van t des Ccehous AdifieieU. ” Charles P. Ritchie. A.B. (Dartmouth) Speech. Russian. History — 4 years ' ■number. 20 William J. Glenn. A.B., Ed.M. (Harvard) Assistant Headmaster. English 37 years Jsn t that right. Scott?'' S. Keller Pollock. A.B.. A.M. (Williams. University of Minnesota) English — 28 years Don t raise a racquet.'' Robert L. Michalek. A.B. (St. Thomas College) Latin — I year ' 7 s a good Bohemian name Ronald Replogle, A.B.. A.M. (University of Minnesota) Latin— 10 years ‘ 'Do J really took like .Witch. Miller?' ’ 21 English Department (Continued) John M. Howard. A.B.. M.A.T. (Brown) English. Glee Club — 8 years 1Chat just makes me roast!'' JohnT. Hatch. A.B. (Williams. Macalester) English 4 years ' ’ Where d you yet your degree? Walter R. McCarthy. A.B. (Brown) English — I year. Jut not running for President!” Arthur D. Bradley. A.B. (Macalester College) English. Speech — I year Jnday night J wash the dishes. Saturday night J dry them. 22 I Fredrick J. Wigginton. A.B..S.T.D. (College of St. Thomas. Seabury Western Seminary. Northwestern University. University of Chicago. University of Wisconsin) Bible History. Comparative Religions. Speech — 19 years ‘Jou would it 7 buy a pair of $ Iters without trying than on first, would you? William E. Fisher. Jr.. A.B. (Milikin University. Long Beach State College) History. Speech. Debate — 12 years Who me? J'm not a folk singer. ” John Edie. A.B.. A.M. (Princeton. Columbia. University of Minnesota) History. Debate — 27 years J'm sorry J'm late, felteus, J just had a call from the President. ” Donald W. Butler. A.B. (University of Maine) History — 23 years Why did you write sleep' after your name on the library list? Mistory ,Department History Department (Continued) Rodney R. Anderson. A.B. (Dartmouth) History 6 years '' Who the heck is Andy jacks ? Frank R. Kemerer. A.B. (Stanford) (On leave of absence 1967-1968) ' ‘ Deetteytuuuuuuuutf' ’ Fndolf N. lundholm. A.B.. A.M. (Austana. University of Iowa) Mathematics — 23 years Sec what you can do with these for tomorrow. Mathematics Department Harold T. Lundholm. A.B.. M.S. (Augustana. University of Iowa, Columbia) Principal. Director of Admissions. Counselor of Students. Mathematics — 35 years VSchool s Cut % Philip L. Martin. A.B.. B.S.. A.M. (Williams. University of Minnesota) Mathematics. Counselor of Students. Director of Summer School 18 years Harold S. Wonson. Jr.. A.B. (Dartmouth) Mathematics. Speech. Study Skills, Developmental Reading — 28 years What?? you knucklehead!' Frank S. Horton. B.S., A.M. (Wisconsin State University. University of Wisconsin) Mathematics — 14 years When are we going to get some good-tasting chalk?” William I. West. B.S.. M.A.L.S. (United States Military Academy. Stanford. T ufts, Wesleyan) Mathematics — 5 years “i oput on some shoulder pads and hit a tree. 25 Clement Opatz. B.S. (St. Cloud State College) Mathematics — 2 years. ‘7den7 rtallg leek like Pierre Pilot, del? Jerry L. Chappelle. B.S. (Murray State University. University of Missouri) Art — 5 years I 'm leaving on a jet plane. librarian Francis L. Johnson. B.S. (University of Minnesota) Superintendent of Buildings. Manual Arts — 18 years Pegs, begs! Sara Jane Parsons. B.S. (Carleton. University of Minnesota) Librarian this isn t a visiting hour. 26 Athletic Departntent Merwyn Earl Parks. B.S. (Iowa Wesleyan. University of Iowa) Director of Athletics — 25 years ‘ ‘ When's my neat coffee break?' ’ Jack A. Fecht. B.S. (University of Minnesota. St. Cloud State College) Director of Junior School Athletics. Athletics — Byears (jot an owie? William A. Hanson. B.S., B.M.. M.D., MS. (Washington University. University of Minnesota. Mayo Foundation) School Physician Zcilmc where it hurts.'' 27 junior School Robert I. Runkle. A.B.. A.M. (Cornell (Iowa). University of Iowa) Director of Junior School. Speech — 36 years David J. Shogren. A.B. (Augsburg) Seventh Grade Mathematics 4 years “Super! Seventh Grade Ward P. Bates. A.B.. A.M. (Trinity. George Washington Universi- ty) Seventh Grade English. Director of Junior School Testing — 6 years Rowland H. Bettels. A.B. (University of Minnesota) Seventh Grade History 15 years ' ‘Stick m oh a javelin.’ ‘ 28 Sixth Grade Franklin E. Jepson. B.E. (St. Cloud Teachers' College. University of Minnesota) Sixth Grade — 11 years. Robert T. Close. A.B.. B.E.. Ed.M. (University of Minnesota) Sixth Grade — 11 years He quiet! you'll live longer. ” Ronald L. Tracey. A.B. (Dartmouth) Seventh Grade Science — 1 years Zen days 'tU goose season. 29 James J. Stepnick. B.S. (University of Minnesota) Sixth Grade — 3 years. (University of Missouri) Fifth Grade 22 years. fourth Grade Richard L. Hage, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Fifth Grade — 5 years. Joanne Scott. B.S. (University of Minnesota) Fourth Grade — I year (8 years substitute). Mary Alice Davis. B.S. (Kansas State Teachers College. Kansas State College. Columbia Teachers College) Fourth Grade — 5 years. Zkird Grade Betty JoOgren. B.S. (University of Minnesota) Third Grade 14 years. Beverly Peterson, B.S. (University of Minnesota) Jean D. Ward, B.M. Third-Sixth Grade Art I year. (MacPhail College of Music) Music — 23 years. Music {Junior School Mt Reading Jane K. Bates. A.B. (University of T oronto) Remedial Reading 6 years. 31 Administration E. Gordon Swiggum (Minneapolis Business College) Business Manager 3 years. ' flo. you can ’ take out a loan!'' David D. Strieker. A.B. (Dartmouth) Administrative Assistant — 7 years. Mary Frances Neilson. A.B. (Wells College) Secretary to the Headmaster 24 years. Nancy Stevenson Lane (Pine Manor) Secretary of the Junior School — 20 years. 32 Susan M. Heney (University of Minnesota) Receptionist 2 years J'll bet you two pieces of candy that you can 't make a basket. Delores O'Grady (Minneapolis Business College) Assistant Secretary — 2 years. Marion K. Bjorklund (Minneapolis Business College) Accountant — 3 years. Olga Harvey Assistant Secretary — I year. Kitchen Staff Havie spruce up (or lunch. Margaret Rmgstrom Dietician Have you seen the new 'X' headwater? BACK ROW: Ada Bedell, leota Sauer. Veronica Behman. Marie Jacobsen. FRONT ROW: Ceil Johnson. Nan Olson. Rachel Daku . Havie Hansen. Emma Enlund. NOT PICTURED: Kay Nelson. 34 Custodians Maxwdl. loon Jap, Rlch.rH T,’VT “'•'Wmburg. Mar M ' Mw NOT CTUKO ShogJ S T Zlte Class of N6S looks back with pleasure and forward with anticipation. Zhey form the ever-changing link between Hlake School and the alumni. Jt is their responsibility to serve as an example for the rest of the school and this responsibility gives them the maturity necessary to face new challenges. seniors Sixth Form si Watson, Colburn. Shapiro. Yaeger. Kollirw. D. TO RIGHT THOSE STANDING BEHIND: W. ith. Lindquist. MacDonald. S. Anderson. Pear- FROM LER TO RIGHT FRONT ROW STANDING Hitch. Cosgrove. R Hannah. Luis. Sharp. FROM Thompson. Malkenon. Goldsmith. Shufeidt. Ouryee. _ son, R Larson. Leren. Klass. Thornton. Nyvall, ParW (hidden by Nyvall). W. Anderson. McCanney ek. Goetzc. Baskervrile. Fudge (above). Grant. L. Strong. G. Peterson. Hardenbergh. B Thompson. LAS Jimmerson (below). Phillips (above). Savage. D. TWO SITTING BELOW. Gross. V. Sandler. AB SENT. Griffin. Harder. R Kingman.S. Ringer. Shaver The Class o 1 '68 scholars and athletes and singers and laughers and lovers and friends in need and mathematicians and physicists and poets and actors anti runners ami football players and artists and campers anti composers and mechanics and pot ters and sculptors and dragsters and drummers and skiers and photographers and cynics and altruists and businessmen 3nd orators and diplomats and loud ones and proud ones and mutes and clowns and rich men and poor men and beggars and no thieves and card sharks and suckers and men of property and wits and conformists and non conformists and leaders and followers and debaters and nature boys and an English man and friends indeed. A disappointing football season but another winning soccer team unreal class ranksi the brains went down and the dummies went up trips all over the U. S. for college interviews; then the applications and the college boards we painted the senior room walls a Psychedelic Florescent GREEN the sideburns fad began and faded out . cross country did wdl with Rick in the lead Buff's Butterflies had their first taste of work the fall play - “Androclcs Shaver and Driscoll drew upon their May hew education; His Majesty The Emperor. Dave Pearson Lester Cannon put us in our place Well somebody must have read it What? A Man of Property' A long drawn out exam schedule still no snow tin ski team went batty no Christmas dance . a well-earned but very short Christmas vacation Winter Term - the long stretch Hockey in the Ice Palace and the senior cheering section Give me an ‘O'!” Hit him again. Harder! yes. there was a basketball team wrestling — Goldie ate all season — Nash wrestled Gino coffee in the senior room Achievements in January Guess it's about lime to start filling in the college applications . .. The best Forum of all time Mr. Thorn, a man of property turned into a creative individual the Beatles Sgt. Pepper and the Magi cal Mystery Tour a sound that will linger Do you think you can get away with skipping Chapel by just whistling the hymns? . Are yougoingtodoHistory?” . Doyou tnpout on it or what? What did you get on the Chemistry exam? Hey man that ain't too good for us “I wish I knew what word we were on” Well. I s'pose I should do History What's the importance of tlie Nth Ammendment?” Oh. I thought the sign said tump “ Let's get the difference between the President and the Congress” Shut up. would ya! You shut up. Whiska I know a good black code” What's the name of that book. Heretic Experiment? I paid everybody off the week before exams Could I see MfcCT basic! You woman! .. How long 'til the next class? Two Minutes? Let's play a hand of seven twenty seven I thought Hayes was Class President Who threw that snowball? Let’s have some Otis In fifth place the sixth Form Williams Theme — written on Sundav. February 4th at 1000 P.M. Spring Vacation finally came skiing for some, track and base ball for others Chub's track team a lot of guts the home stretch early exams the seminars graduation the begin nlng . football V.VI, Hockey V.VI. Track VI, B Club V.Vk Dramatic V.VI. SALISBURY McNEIL ADAMS Salsie General Burnsides foun- der of the order of sideburns at Blake a politician skeptical of liberals always thinking hands in pockets funny-looking tuxedo loves to argue Adams for President ‘57 Chevy noted for his gambling debts Of course I'm a goalie they call me Shutout Sals — Sure Got Dusty on his mind Swimming V. VI, Tennw V, VI, B Club V.VI, Paper Back Book Store V. VI. Waiter IV. V. VI, Dramatic V. VI, Set ence Club V. VI, literary Club VI. LEAVITT SPRAGUE ANDERSON Spintho spends hours in the chapel composing a symphony self-taught pianist scorns records— uses a tape recorder voracious reader sights UFO's for the Air Force the Yellow Submarine loves cream soda the wit behind the PBBS guest-speaker at the Literary Club Science Fiction submerged personality punny sense of humor Avalon Hill war genius sloppiest waiter award just plain Sprague. 40 WELLS HOWARD ANDERSON Football VI. lemuc VI. B Club VI. Waitrr V.VIi Service Committer Vl« literary Club VI, library Committer IV.V.VIi Merit letter ol Com nn-ntl.Hion Puit. Andy — Bumble-brain! 40 points off for arithmetic in physics — otherwise a genius Commander. War Games intellectual amateur skier Jackson Hole survivor even-tempered independent judgements of other people stick-to-itiveness in football unruly shock of hair over the eye he'll be there at the symphony when the Doors have closed bull in the china shop Wellsy baby. Soccer VI. Wrestling VI. Track IV.V.VI. B Club IV.V.VI, Publications V. Service Committee IVJV. Library Committee Faculty Chairman IV. LEWIS SUTTON BASKERVILLE Lewie — smooth hound of the Bas-kervilles ’68 Cougar for $20 Blake's answer to Bob Hayes summers at the lake enthusiastic X-sailor the O.T. kid .. the terror of the Senior Room a great sprinter gives all he has two feet tall but perfect body ask Lewie about wrestling. Football V.VI, Tennis V.VI. B Club V.IV, Glee Club VI. Waiter VI. Dramat •cs V.VI. liter ary Club VI. Jims Colby all-star halfback should be doing Gillette commercials California dreamer no inhibitions .. would ask any question gets his money's worth out of Blake Grammas for Thanksgiving early to bed meticulous Artist spirited loves slapstick humor two minute poet jazz guitarist He worked two million hours on the Androcles costumes Boy do I need a haircut.” Is there no such thing as vitamin X? JAMES EDWARD COLBURN JR. 42 football VI-Manager Skiing VI, Tmim V.VI. B Club V.VI, Service Committee IV.V.VI. Set encc Club V.VI, Library Committee V.VI. Coz Todd Jolly Green Midget II Doc Hanson. Jr. that tough Mustang Hey come on you guys Dan might let me forerun if all ten of them DO I suppose I could always manage Who's obtuse? Sammy Davis. Jr.. Jr. Wimpy .. second hand experiences How did you improve your life day by day? a talkative little devil but a fun kid to be with always Remember that night in Amsterdam Ski-Jammer veteran hard worker always a good time at Dodd’s I care don’t I” part time hockey player with a tough shot .. Why did I take Calc?” DODD BIGELOW COSGROVE CHARLES ADAMS DOERR Soccer IV.V.VI. 8 Club IV.V.VI, Glee Club IV. V.VI, Waiter IV.V.VI, Service Committee IV.V, Literary Club V, Publications V. VI-Faculty Editor V. Editor in Chief ot Call O' Pan VI, Class Treasurer IIJIIJV.V.VL Charlie good ole 'wishy- washy' girl problems na- ive innocence Dumb Waiter Award slave to the Call o'Pan scholastic darkhorse runs laps with the Edi-kit patched levis genuine Harvard nose truly altruistic nature boy Bird-killer! water color paintings hangs out in the Art roomi visits the Senior room occasionally admires German beer Roast Beef tastes good unanimous class Treasurer on the Varsity paddle tennis team a canoeer from way back he loves to pick a tune procrastination plus comes from a rather large family the last of the Doerrs. DAVID ALLEN DURYEE PETER MASON DRISCOLL Soccer IV.V.VI - All Conference VI, Skiing V.VI. Track V.VI-Manager B Club IV.V.VI. Publiciiion IV.V.VI. Senwr fdrtor of Call o' Pan VI. Debate IV.V, Dramatic lll.IV.V.VI - Board V.VI. Science Club VI. IV Form Declamation Contect, III Form Speech Come t Dave tacit Hey fellas, get free rootbeer at A 6 W'$ — and tell ’em that Dave sent you one of Mr. Chappelle's potters unobtrusive I've got a few notes here the shadow he's there if you need him constant Silence is golden Palm Springs A 6 W cook teases the waitresses in with the Minnetonka crowd pugnose hard to get to know him not as innocent as beseems a soft-spoken Clark Kent ... haunts the library . a gentleman. Dric . Pee Wee Tricky Dric ... the little Greek chap creator of the psychedelic light board .. I scored one commutes to Vail all the world is a stage knows W. C. Fields personally .. the mimic . corvair homecommgmo-bile .. parties in the studio best public speaker at Blake” creative impromptu speeches winner of speech contests all over the country Varsity thumper summer season at the Guthrie as usher projects with Tom Thornton definitely Pete is a compulsive joker. 45 Football V.VI, Swimming V.VI. Tennis VI. B Club V.VI. Publications IV.V.VI, Library Committee IV.V, National Merit letter of Commendation. EDWIN SHEDD ELWELL III Ted —drinks a lot of milk M.C. at the swimming meets twelve years at Blake loves caviar ... Elwell Spy Kit Mercedes, trenchcoat. sunglasses gold manicure kit uses it in English class . likes to ski Aspen regular steel racketeer — bullet serve never in attempted comedian interested in everything and everybody seldom disagrees High SAT test scores The results of last event were . ” Basketball IV.V.VI —Captain VI. Track V.VI. B Club IV.V.VI. Publications V.VI Torch Sports Editor VI. Union V.VI. Glee Club IV.V.VI, Student Council VI. Waiter V.VI. Dance Committee V.VI—Chairman VI. DAVID WILLIAM FUDGE Vanilla Dave psychedehcally short haircut Lews Views .. The Evergreen Zone—back by popular demand early morning conferences with Gordon and Hensel outside Mr. Danielson's room We think we're one of the best bands in town rarely seen in the Senior room professional waiter hangs out in the Publications Room high hurdler operator on the Minneapolis band scene Haiphong Delta? diplomatic devoted captain big chats with Dick Shapiro Who's the 46 BRITTON ARTHUR GOETZE III Soccer IV.V.VI, Golf V.VI. B Club IV.V.VI, Paper Back Book Store V.VI. Dramatics IV.V.VI. library Committee IV.V.VI. Bozo Brill Skip carries a Bronze Shovel big coarse, black hair AS Wdishwasher in with the Wayzata crowd Hey. c'mon. you guys I'm not kidding . constant winner—-somehow good use of visual aids with soap a yuck-it-up laugh .. gullible never missed a day at Blake acolyte racy skier accident in the Blake driveway initials spell B.A.G. SCOTT KIMREY GOLDSMITH Goldie .. all-conference beast ... rather a rock vast and incomprehensible wraps girls around his finger golden locks the inscrutable Mr. Goldsmith hides his feelings extraordinary athlete pin. pm. pin, PIN anonymous poet .. doleful looks . never loses at poker Isn’t that right. Scott? . ruthless but kind .. the only Senior who can carry his car home .. dwells at Christmas Lake .. impromptu debator Toad a la mode. Football IV.V.VI—Captain VI-All Con fercncc V.VI— William Trophy, Wrestling IV, V.VI — Captain VI— All Conference V. VI, B-Club IV.V.VI-Vice Pres. V President VI, Union V.VI-Vice Pres. VI, Student Council V.VI, Dramatics IV.V.VI, Literary Club V.VI- President VI, Boys' Slate. Soccer VI. B-Club VI; Paper Back Book Store V.VI; Service Committee VI. James Dwinnell Grant James Dwinnell Grant Jim Mudcat Dwinnell??” Rodent Shoulders never cuts selfless Ee-din-ah conservative poker player knows how to lose a brand new ’57 Olds gets along with everyone smiles often I feel kin-da lonely in left field” sincere a friend’s friend I live for life” Football VI. McVeigh Griffin Mac Griffin Mac Sure these pants fit the Connecticut Yankee Mac's OK sturdy slippery hair How old do you think I am? Dragster I can make it from Excelsior in 20 minutes says he plays the organ all-night ski-doo rides strikes fear in the hearts of opposing lineman General Manger Vli Publications VI. Dromat .ct IV.V.VI. Science Club iun.iv.v-vi Pmnidtnt VI, Library Committee H ill National Merit Let ter of Commenifation JONATHAN REX GROSS Jon concerned for others the potmaker a mechanical genius well versed in electronics he can start your car at 40 degrees below he's sure of himself the humble philosopher an unusually arresting chapel speaker drives a '32 Chevrolet he painted the Senior room a mystical green Elaine .travels East by going West and gets there faster he has made a computer does not shirk from his duty. Rich ... “Bubbles” a new boy . .Barb That ticks me off” 8th grade— 5'0 155 lbs 13th grade — 5'8 170 lbs haven't you seen enough of that girl? The Ford's hibernating high principled hunk boat parties Week-night dates . . my friend the witch-doctor bunny boots and flight pants cowboy boots . German scholar undiscovered artist native Californian Rich's word is a reliable commitment . .. In short. 'Those sycophants’. Skiing IV.V.VI, Golf IIIJV.V.VI, Paper Back Book Store V, Waiter V. Debate IIIJV, Dramatic VI, Service Committee IV.V.VI, Science Club IIIJV, Literary Club VI, National Merit Semi finalist. Soccer V.VI, Skiing VI Tenni V.Vl. B lub V.VI, Publication V.VI — Cafe � orSenior Editor VI, Union V.VI, Second Hand Book Store IV. Paper Back Book Store IV.V.VI -President VI. Dramatic IV.V.VI, Service Committee VI, literary Club VI, National Merit letter of Commendation ANDREW COLLIS HARDENBERGH Andy Bergh Who needs a pink slip? father of the flower children God. I've just got to keep out of those record stores open-house at the Hardenbergh's disciple of Harry Moore . believes in Herman Hesse wild summers in Ouogue. New York .. a Brooklyn accent spends his week ends in England laugh it up. Buckwheat . . Who’s Larry Ferlinghetti? the backbone of the Literary Club Splendor in the Grass reads mystical lessons off the backs of Beatle albums And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair” I like sweat” New York City is one heck-of-a place. RICHARD WARREN HANNAH SI SHEPARD HARDER Shep Shay Canon Absolutely Sims Shop, where have you been for the last two weeks? General Sports Captain on a first- name basis with tlie eligibility committee Andy Divinelaugh boisterous humor That's absurd! fifth-year algebra hockey player with style super-dribbler guitar equal to Ravi Shankar I need help” the missing top one of the party crowd I'm wearing more money than you'll ever see But Mr. Wonson. I've only been here a second! DAVID C. HITCH Hitchy .. Dave Post He gets all the breaks How? It’s easy” Swedish girls and German beer read Cittle four times Oh sure. Mr. Campeau drives with a periscope immaculate history notes instant smile a small hint of sarcasm Hitch and Savage are the Mutt and Jeff of the tennis team a quick wit Will Soccer V.VI. Skiing . . IV V VI Tenm someone carry my books? cow IV. V. VI. B Club boy boot private dining room IV .V.VI. Glee Club IV. Waiter V.VI. Service Committee VI. Science Club V.VI. temporarily retired paddle tennis player and waiter spirited spectator weekends at Telemark. Soccer IV.V. Iemu IIIJV.V.VI Cap lain VI, R Club III.IV.V.VI, literary ClubV. Rick THE photographer hangs out at the Scholar his guitar knows the blues drives a'59 Volvo stranger to the ivy halls haunts the dark turns on at the Cedar Cinema his relaxed attitude gave headaches to the Call O' Pan editor rather silent pensive he h3S the diffident spirit of help Rick has private audiences with the Pope skilled abstract realist potential genius but mathematically careless. Basketball VI- Manager, B Club VI, Publi cations IIIJV.V.VI—Photography Editor of Cmt IV.V.VI, Science Club IV.V.VI, library Committee IIJII. S3 KEITH OWEN JIMMERSON Rick .Fritz Klassen He'll run his way into college . oceanographer mischievous assorted family dogs I can't Klass tone deaf bad whistler .. Hey. Candyman playfully diligent Fritz's fertilizer a hawker at the Met .. He’s about a mover” the weekend trip to Alta voracious eater a regular Caruso always impeccably dressed -knows the Brooks Brothers freckles stubborn lie's a shifty poker player. Football IV.V.VI-Glenn Wowon Trophy, Skiing V.VI, Track IllJV.V.Vt- All Con lerence V.VI. 8 Club IIIJV.V.VI, Second Hand Book Store V.VI. Service Committee IV.V.VI, Class Vice FVe . V. Cage Keithy Turkey... Fuzzy small but tough a lot of hustle It’s Turkey timer the Cheshire grin constant kitchen pest Charlie Brown he consults Mr. Cliff Ah yes. my little Cockatoo he can argue a lost cause forever an artist owl eyes broomball goalie a little man with a lot of energy THE ROCK pool shark literal punster eager water-skier Chub's sidekick Whaaaaaaaa Bruddah! cross country skiing founder and miles of snow before I sleep. FREDERICK ALLEN KLASS Cro � Country IIIJV.V.VI -Captain VI-Mo t Valuable Player, Hockey V.VI, Track III.IV.V.VI-Co Captain VI. B-Club IIIJV.V.VI. Second Hand Book Store V.VI — Secretary V —Treasurer VI. Waiter V, Science Club V.VI. 54 ROBERT EDWIN KINGMAN Hockey VI, Golf V.VI. B Club V.VI, PuN.-canon IV.V.VI Bu� in« Manager VI. Second Hand Book Store V, Paper Back Book Store V.VI. Debating lll.IV. library Committee V. Spider Kink Konigman Stringbean Weasel Bullet gets the award for most nicknames Hockey I can skate backwards now! Golf Captain real devotion part-time janitor and librarian a green VW — one of the fleet Well. Mac! . Amherst man What German exam?” .. the Banff Bomber Harried business manager organization plus Hose nose Mr. Otto’s Kleenex manager Wendy Who? Greeny .. soul supporter of the Lincoln Del Kollins custom sweaters future surgeon another 0-6 tournament .. Detroit, here I come BSH 100’s Nursesll ... F-85 88 .. overnight debates They had cancer anyway. . . No. that’s really neat. .. The Cops are your friends” .. Literary Club meeting on New Year's Eve . Extravagant dresser . self-confident . a quiet operator .. persevering the Rhinoceros lover. STEVEN JAY KOLLINS Swimming III.IV.V.VI, B Club IIIJV.V.VI, Publication IV.V.VI, Glee Club V.VI, Dramatic III.IV.V.VI, Library Committee IIIJV.V.VI —Chairman VI, Wilton REESE EDWARD LARSON Reese dramatically inclined a cartoonist for the Torch two-year frogman looks modish in his heavy black glasses quite tame a sick punster .. he’s friendly a makeup artist of some repute he claims a few well-chosen friends A whiter shade of pale . .. sensitive he sports a Boris Carloff laugh he has developed an extraordinary breast stroke the Monday Shop suit. Maud Marty just one of the three tops Woman! takes courses in how to get rich by playing cards. Eat me Am I burnt Is it? .. all-star soccer player Number 2 tries harder falsetto Marty always sports a widespread grin well-dressed ,. Who needs it? he brings a little Washburn into Blake extremely talented . . . known for his quick wit he feels pity for Red Studebakers Sole Senior first tenor one could do better than be a slmger of bull . flippantly transcending. MARTIN WHEATON LEREN Soccer VI—All-Conference. Hockey VI, Track VI, B Club VI, Union VI, Glee Club IV.V.VI. Waiter IV.V.VI, Service Committee VI, Dramatic V.VI Board VI, National Merit letter of Commendation. 57 CIjw Pr«� dcnt IIIJV.Vi Publication III IV.V.VI Editor in-Chicf of Ttrck VI, Union V.VI, Studrni Council VI, Debate III.IV.V.VI Pre ident VI, Service Committee IV.VI. Forum Committee IIIJV.V.VI Chairman VI. National Merit Semi Final� t MICHAEL GOLDSMITH LEVY Mike Twitch green complexion werewolf boots the pen There's that finger again Jimmy Hendricks for breakfast—Andy Warhol for lunch knows his vehicle master of Renku plays a washtub base disorganized symbolic of a dropped debate box Langston Hughes Memorial Eclectic Improvisa-tional Jazz Exposition a scholar at The Scholar aware People are an extension of myself a Magical Mystery Tour colorful basement Haddock-on- a-bun Midwestern representative of the Kabala Protector of the sacred Adam's Apple. r Soccer V.VI. B Club V.VI. Paper Back Book Si ore VI. LARRY EUGENE LINDQUIST Mute million dollar soccer foot worried Russian California surfer . . senior room sleeper U-High transfer gentle-friendliness unsophisticated, but mature Swed- ish Where's the other half of my Russian dictionary?” wants to be a professional wrestler always looks as though he’s just got up unobtrusively strong skip-out artist He's got to be the most unorganized M— prize-winner. Keith Lou Blake's represent ative of the country Are you by any chance going to Chaska? The Shakopee Kid first broom-ball casualty shuffles five o'clock shadow freaks out in Carver. Minnesota reject waiter spills soup in the radiator Einstein at ten The National Debt lazy intelligence .. . We're having T urkey for dinner” infrequent winner at poker table Harvard knows him as Tuis ... Is nothing sacred? Waiter IV.V.VI, Literary Club VI, Science V.VI. Blake Service Committee VI. Merit Semi-Finalist VI, Spanish Medal V, AFS V. root ball VI, B Club VI, Union V.VI, Dra matte IIIJV.V.VI-Dramatic Board VI. Dance Commute IV.V.VI. CHARLES ARTHUR MALKERSON Chuck Mai the Iasi heir of a long dynasty an honorable mention in the sideburns contest parties at the farm Anybody done any Bio? harried BDA business manager owns somestock in Levi Strauss Company Well, it looks like I skip anotIter lunch a Senior room duck hunter a JO genius not quite lazy prefers any American Motors car to a Chevrolet he fought with Shep in earlier years I'm Chuck, not Warren likes friends and has many. Back Book Store IV.V.VI, Science Club V.VI. Merit letter of Commendation. Oive Mac the Knife magazine mechanic McGinty Grand Prix he moves every other day one of Mr. Edie's Swedish campers he features curiy hair got that bluegrass. nasal twang We shall fight another 13 year man Irv has a definitely positive outlook .. wizard in poker -as long as money isn't being used ... a regular swinger. IRVING COBURN MACDONALD “Sandy” Sky rider Junior Flying License ... shades of safari sailor on the North Shore genius killed the Land Rover tricky Rill .. has Electronics buff short-wave operator detached lives it up in the sticks Skillful reader of the R book ’Snoopy’ scarf and helmet wearer impatient has strong opinions. WILLIAM HOUGH McCartney, jr. Scene Club IIIJV.V.VI, BUw S r •c Commute VI. 61 Piper Back Book StoreV.libraryCom-mitteeVl WILLIS BAYNES NASH Bill Coon an Art Room visitor a jeep-jockey Kiki It’s Md Peroxide” willing to go out of his ways for others I'll go the route to Europe, if its not too drafty” has a true love for his fellow man he sparks English class with his exact and relevant theories on Life I do not read between the lines” can be serious .. fre- quent trips to the parking lot to check his car . . I’ll sell my body” plans to go to college in France a tag-team wrestler suggests alternate routes in Biology .. I knew I'd use my French knows a few nurses. MARK CLIFFORD NYVALL Golden Boy from the Valley Mother the beachcomber mortician for the cross country team sixth-grade Sunday School teacher .. Sir, I can’t see anything in this microscope a soft-spoken Senior the Third Top Mark, did you really put on your parking brake? Handsome Harley Race a seller of wreaths Is there a quiz in CC? not one to tangle with a friend when he is needed very deliberate conscientious. Cross Country IV.V.VI, Track V.VI-AII Conference VI. B Club IV.V.VI. Publkri non V.VI, Glee Club IV.V.VI. Blake Serv ice Committee VI. Dance Committee VI. 62 HUGH CARLISLE PARKER Publication ! Paper Back Book Store IV.V.VI Trewurcr V.VI, Hwtoncal So defy VL Dylan Henry Fonda nasal Oklahoma twang stringy sideburns ever faithful to the PBBS a great Film Hugh unruly hair washtub bass and harmonica I can turn in thirteen Valiant. Valiant big on the general sports scene extremely broad scope of friends outside of Blake. Soccer VI Mo t V tu .� ble Plaver. All-Confer ence VI. B Club VI. Pub (•cation VI. Drjmjltcs VI. Glee Club VI, Union VI, Literary Club VI, Paper Back Book Store VI. AFSVI DAVID CHARLES PEARSON Dave England . Limey ... deputy Head Boy . . receiver of the Golden Shovel Award ... You've got to be Mello . jokes often ... loves the cinema an intellectual Well, we’ll just have to take Edmond's down to a 4“ ... finds Minneapolis twice as exciting as Soho wry wit .. Roue Britania .. Has the faculty in his power... a literary genius . . Winston Churchill often consulted him .. an even trade for Andy has a comment for everything number 2 a poet and an author ... a wide selection of shirts ... critical of ll.S. policies I'm no James Bond.. FREDERICK PAUL PHILLIPS Baby Heuy King of the low stakes They're my cards, all 52 of them sporadic athlete pentathlon winner amiable puzzle genius ... Wayzata Country Club timid giant guilliver who? the mouse that roared “Is the engine still falling out of your jeep? those billow -y. hunky, hempy knotty sweaters Lewie's biggest competitor in sprints . . and the cow jumped over the moon. Bj k tbjll V.VI, Track IV.V.VI. B Club IV.V.VI, IVbacc NJII. Science Club IV.V.VI - Vice FVe i dent VI. Blake Service Committee VI. Merit Letter of Commendation. Soccer IV.V.VI-Captam VI. Al-Confer ence VI. SkMng IV.V.VI-Co Captain VI. R Club IV.V.VI. Student Councrf V.VI-Head Bov. Publication IV. Debate III. Dramatic IV.V.VI Dramatic Board VI. Glee Club IV.V.VI librarian V. President VI. Union V.VI Secretary VI. GREGG COMPTON PETERSON Pete Kid Toro a professional student Martha clutched ... Say. did you hear about a truly great diplomat . . spread thin wire and wax sculptor puts up with everyone ... mild-mannered Didn’t you sell your quota. Gregg? adirect line to Walter Heller What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate bursting with school spirit self-appointed cleaner-upper for the Senior Room always ready with a smile .. And miles logo before I sleep.. I Marcus Aurdius Russian . . preppy new boy ... little ears gentle considerate thin anti-missile system attentive-dizziness 'loaded' track starts .. shy in a brown study mustache man in athletics it’s the EFFORT THAT counts . Andover anyone? . . a summer in Greece lake-man consistent student supports the library man about Wayzsta 4th of July Minuteman musketeer fills in for his brother at parties. B eball Vl Manager, 8-Ch� 6 VI, Paper Back Book Store V.VI, Debate IIIJV.V.VI, Forum Committee VI. 66 STANLY LYMAN RINGER Football V.VI. Hockey V.VI -Captain VI. Track V.VI, B Club V.VI. Stan the Man Tan Chin Whaaaaaaa Rruddah hibernates in the Senior room Mr. Wiggmton. I have to go buy a hockey stick. what's wrong with the U? give me an O.T.I.S. cowboy jeep Red Lodge Wonder down to earth lost in a forest of oaks usually up a tree hilariously naive mathematical genius (?) German veteran from way back thinks his jeep is a snowplow home Sauna. LEONARD SINGLETON RICE Nard Cynic a Negative's Negative Senior Class gorilla chronic complamer Don't listen to anything Sharp says about me lusts after Du luth women Cowtown always welcome in Watertown. South Dakota Sure, he'll fight! conscientious student I'd have given Stein a halfnelson haddock-on-a-bun That's a biggy” .. frequents the Brainerd Elk's Club the Rice mind. STEVEN JON SHAPIRO Baseball VI- Manager. B Club VI. Debate IIIJV.V.VI Vice-President VI. Paper Back Book Store V.VI. Science Club IV.V.VI, It brary Committee III.IV.V.VI, Historical Society IV.V—Secretary V, Merit Letter of Commendation. •-•■•• • - t -V- ivt . fcj v.ik c I-.KUI B Science I 68 JOHN COGGESHALL SAVAGE JR. Chief Fierce” BarBar Where do you get those coats and hats?” nice socks, ties . ”Oh. that's funny. knobby knees stubbornly competitive professional barber Miss Ringstrom's EX-head waiter headof thespecial waiter strike force frequents Miss Ring- strom’s office otherwise known as the John Savage Memorial Lounge -only a game they play short haircut the duck hunter all conference paddle tennis player baritone solo- ist man of the woods: canoeist a loner loves the sounds of silence deep powder snow girls? 12-string guitar high hopes: school next year in Germany scuba diver optimistic oceanographer another Keats? Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all tin? difference. — Robert Frost Soccer V.VIi Hockey V.VI, Tenm IV.V.VI, B Club IV .V.VI, Publication VI. Dramatic IV .V.VI, Glee Club IV .V.VI, Waiter V.VI — Head Waiter VI, Blake Service Committee VI, Science Club VI VIP Vic Vicky 'Jewish Power' works at the Lincoln Del little league the Senior Study jester Matzohball Man Hey man! always a well-placed comment the only chosen athlete Now WAIT a minute Phillips' exclusive poker partner teaches Juniors how not to play poker on the Milwaukee trip a Physics genius wears Northbriar ties lie can find humor in anything VICTOR MICHAEL SANDLER Publication IV.VI, Debate IIIJV.V.VI, literary Club V.VI — Secretary VI Historical Society V.VI. Join gold-rimmed glasses and corduroy boots I’ve got a quote for you from Tennessee Williams a Jimmy Smith fan California bound I can stand a bit of anti-Semitism fourteen hours of W.C. Fields on Christmas Day haddock-on-a-bun season tickets to the Aster Art Obscenity is in the mind of he who beholdeth The Cynic Let me entertain you well-worded in existentialism Speak Jack a conscientious objector the voice of the Literary Club Joanson editor of Talisman Robert Cagan’s eighth-grader Tip-top. Football IV.V.VI—Co Captain VI. Hockey V.VI. Track V.VL B Club IV.V.VI. Union IV.V.VI. Dramatics VI. Student Council IIIJV.V.VI, Debate III. Blake Service Com mittee IV.V.VI, Writ Semi Finalist. Third Year French Honorable Wntion Football VI. Hockey-Manager, B M VI. Glee Club VI, Dramatics V.VI. Literary Club V. ROBERT CHARLES SHUFELDT Chuck Chariot le beau Shooey B.D.A.'s handsome captain Boston loves that dirty water changes cars like his clothes a man of the world extended vacations to N.Y.C., Florida. Riviera. Moon? Cadillac smile ruddy complexion King of the apple polishers wears a tux to school popular .. substitute soloist God's gift to women. JAMES THOMAS SHAVER Jim Shaves Razoir Roundy Abe Semi-Shaves Wyoming sideburns Injun Spiffy dresser Why did the rooster go over the street? direct in action and words Scooter makes a good dancing partner for Driscoll courteous meticulous lion-hearted Finn’s GTO Brains and brawn Ten cents to immortalize your name.’ 71 Kim Smitly Where has our shy little friend gone? Carries Freud around with him and actually reads it Hendrix 68 Vet Oh. is it? generous Who put the holes in my Sta racing gloves? Holly who? Spanish Hippie How can you live in that room? long and lanky rubber wrists richest amateur magazine salesman Andrew's disciple hippie-mocassins — the whole bit power oils psychodelic personality out of sight. CARLETON K. SMITH Publications V.VI. Dramatic V.VI. OtbM III. Blakr Service Committee VI. Football VI, Baseball V. Track V.VI. B Club V.VI, Claw Officer-Vice President II.III. President VI, Student Council IV, Mcnt letter of Commendation. DANA RUXTON STRONG Touch and break . Size 14 triple E foot Katie Homecoming king . drives like a maniac nice knees black tie ladies' man with widespread reputation Class President procrastinator Why hand it in on time if you can still get a good grade? Who needs Forsyte Saga with a 90?” Varsity poker player sympathetic . serious parts his hair on the right side ... mutton chops .. ungainly. 72 Ferovious Luke Got any notes for Chem?” O’smner that I am There wont be a chem test today Spanish year abroad —a broad experience , . serious and concerned in a discussion— gets and stays involved in it football swimming softball To go to school or not to go to school, that is the question” the bearing worker at Sims . .. dedicated follower of his own fashion checkered pants . I’ll have special gloves someday.” Football VI. Swimming lll.IV.VI. Ratcball VI Manager. B Club IIIJV.V.VI, Student Council II. Publication IV. Dramatic IV.VI. School Boy Abroad. Martin Whitten Thompson Hockey VI — Manager, 8 Club VI, Publication! III. IV. V, Glee Club VI, Dramatic! III.IV.V.VI Dramatic! Board VI. Martin Thompson Whit Whisker Santa Claus the unorganized organizer Co-captain of General Sports honorary member of the eligibility committee we'll have a candidate alumni picnic this summer clown leader of the senior cheering section live now maverick slow motion wrestling star. Any one who needs a ride? circus dogs gold-bricking manager Boy, am I burnt! Jack tells great stories his humor brightens many dull classes Jack Cullen made no enemies 62. you're a woman for Whisker life is a ball. 4 football VI. Basketball V.VI. Base ball V.VI -Captain VI, B Club V.VI. Union V.VI. Publication lll.IV.V.VI. Dramatic III.IV.V.VI, Debate IIIJV.V, Merit Semi Finalwt. football V.VI. Skiing V.VI Co Captain. Gale Burton Cup lor knng V, Track V.VI. B Club V.VI. Union VI. Publication V.VI. Glee Club V.VI. Dramatics V.VI. Debate III. Filth Form Chapel Speaking Award Bov' State Representative. THOMAS WINFIELD THORNTON Thunder bow lie Tom . . Well, you know. I mean wiggle your ears. Tom hand gestures steam-roller skier Tom. that college board score must be wrong—just must be wrong talented musician talented artist talented punster (talented, huh?) does anyone here know the thirteen original colonies? Now before . . ... Wha.wha. whaaaat? WILLIAM EDGEWORTH THOMPSON, JR. Mouth basic early admissions to Cornell basic Stang. GTO. Dart basic uncompromising with ideals basic 150% for Blake SPA football game basic speed basic our 800 college board man basic speeding ticket. 30 in 20 basic no one knows how fast he really goes basic the torch that got burnt basic applied to Oxford for kicks basic talk for 75 seconds on that. Bill basic. 75 DAVID BRUCE WATSON Wattie Dr. Watson you can see him coming a mile away in that truck extemp C.R. exam—95 puts others at ease curly hair special, special waiter fun loving Chub’s taskmaster struggles through French and Bio I was fine before I got dumb.” candidly expresses opinions heated arguments with every teacher Blaker's silver-throated baritone you big dink extremely selfless gets along with anyone has the entire world psychoanalyzed a finger in every pie you wanna know what?” .. paddle tennis manager I like my truck. Skiing VI Manager, Track V. VI Manager V.VI, B Club VI. Class Officer--Vice-President VI. Publication V.VI Assistant Editor V.VI, Glee Club IV.V.VI- Personnel Manager VI, Dramatics IV. V.VI, Debate III, Waiter V. VI, Blake Service Commit tee VI—Co-Chairman, Merit letter of Commendation, Swimming III.IV.V.VI, Baseball IIIJV.V.VI, Debate ll.lll.VI, Dramatics V.VI, Library Committee V.VI, National Merit Commendation. ROBERT HENRY YAEGER Yaegs . 'Defender of the Faith' corvette hard worker Oh! Were there really swimming practices over vacation? paragon of virtue . . very concerned with grades no. I'm not gaining weight just can’t do things right in Bio medical ambitions last on every list but the unlucky first Junior Chapel speaker surfer General Sports man compatible disposition. 77 rhe school must always be changing in its manifestations of constant guiding principles, and the impetus for such change must be directed from the embryonic leaders of the school, the enthusiastic underclassmen. Js they learn to coordinate their collective energies, so they learn the meaning and purpose of the community. underclassmen FORM V BACK ROW: Groth, Fox. Suttie. Ahern. Saunders. Bruce. Her old. Borman. Conover. 4th ROW: Gray bow. Knoblauch. Preus. Herfurth. Mode. Iverson. Covey. Faegre. Peterson. Worthing. Griffiths. 3rd ROW: McGuire. Delaittrc. Danielson. Shuck. Hanson. Ritchie. Kreiser. Gordon. Hensel. Hutchins. Bolandcr. 2nd ROW: Wheeler. Dahl. Ring. Christensen. Willkie. Chandler. Morgan, Juster. Nathanson. FRONT ROW-. L Fawkes. Pugh. Plank. Dayton. Harnson. Totten. Friedman. 8crtins. Webster. Klobe. Eastman. Sivanich. Mr. Anderson. 80 Fifth Form Whatever happened to In fifth place the fifth form? First Junior class in years to rate high academically Stalwarts of the Glee Club Three on Varsity debate Three TORCH editors Contributors to all varsity athletic teams Junior chapel speeches from the rostrum Illic- it criticism from seniors who had to rough it Haiphong Delta? There will be a test today, so put all books to the side and take out a piece of paper Memoirs of a Blake Chemistry class Developmental Reading? Yes. there will be a prom this year Another harrowing year for Junior Concessions Only nine out for Senior Math this year American History from the History Department's Rookie-of-the-year Evergreen Zone???? A deep study of the world of Johnson O'Connor More Contributions front Hanson. Ring. Gravbow. Faegre. Dahl the newcomers A leech is a doctor Nothing better than Cap'n Crunch first thing in the morning Continued leadership from President Mike Webster. Vice-president Steve Conover. Treasurer Scott Christensen These are all next year's SENIORS? (That's what tltey all say) Who ordered the White-gold ring with the Diamond stone? Deepest gratitude to class Advisor Rod Anderson” and in First place the Fifth Form Fourth Form Class of 1970 sophomores already? denizens of the upper study no longer number I winners of the magazine campaign Mr. Wigginton is still class advisor Cohen again? summer workouts You guys just don't want to play football! Mr. Danielson's quizzes ’’What did Ringer do with out treasury?” P.S.A.T.'s at N.E.D.T.’s Gone with the Wind in two study halls and an extra help period think you made varsity? varsity lettermen in every sport You've got a veil! Did you see our homecoming attendant? She's only 14?” class of tremendous potential Get your hair cut. Monmg! sophomore heavyweight Bean's match throwing contests last year of Word Wealth The Fourth Form Declamation Contest has been postponed again How tall is Buck? On the other hand, if you have high aptitude and low achievement, that's not so good. Just think only two more years. FORM IV STANDING. Mr Wanton . Buck hoi;. T. Claris. T. Shuck. Sharpe. Badenoch. Schultx. Sander, fidds. Hawley. Monntg. Nuffon. Luther. Gamble. All. Evan . King. Weaver. McGlynn. SEATED. RIGHT CORNER (Top to Bottom). Doughty. Simensen. D. Anderson. F. Johnston. G- Fawkes. 4th ROW. Slocum. D. Doerr. Pope, lukens. Ryerse. Jensen. Kuechle. G. Clifford. Hu tad 3rd ROW T- Owens. Y Smiley. Bean. H. Gould. Engler. Green poon. Greenberg. Stark. George. Chest on. Evans. Blodgett. 2nd ROW Jones. Dorsey. Cohen. H. Clarke. Pohl. Robbins. D. Adams. Riley. Bates. Chute. Davis. 1st ROW B. Smith. Nelson. Recker. R. Thomson. Schafer. Deaver. Driscoll. Winton. Wyer. Leslie. 83 Third Form As is the case with every class an adjustment was made by this year s freshman class from the eighth grade cushion courses to a more rigorous ninth grade schedule. Most boys began their study of a foreign language this year along with a continuation of Latin. Biology. World Today, and an English course completed the academic schedule. Added to the responsibilities of holding down five courses, many boys still found time to enter into various extracurricular areas. Mr. Chappelle's freshman artists were allowed to capture and use their young and still undisturbed creative talents to produce a sizeable portion of the Spring Arts Festival. In Glee Club and Dramatics freshman recruits were among the most sincere and talented members. The freshman Debate team also did a superb job this year. Taking advantage of the opportunity to participate in an enlarged athletic program, the freshman class was abletocontributea few of theirstrongest competitors to the varsity teams. Although rumors say the freshman class elections were rigged, the choices proved to be good nevertheless. For an advisor they picked Mr. Fecht. the well-respected taskmaster of the athletic fields. President was Kent Mau. Vice-president Eric Heffelfinger. and Treasurer Dana Johnson. FORM III BACK ROW, Reynold . Lindquist. D. Hanold. Sweetscr. Massie. Hall. Meyer . Schmitt. C. Thompson. D. Johnson. Levitt. 6th ROW, Mo c. MacGregor. Cowles. J. MacMillan. Joseph. Sherman. Fullerton. Knutsen. O'Connor. Mau. Reid. 5th ROW, Spencer. Geiger. W. Oelaittre. Hcer. D. Peterson. Ellwood. Piper. Winston. Winsor. Wells. Thomas. Heffdfinger. Stalland. 4th ROW, D Kuechle. Brooks. Moos. Barber. Kelley. Weber, la gaard. Mauscth. Williams. McCann. Drill. Thorpe. 3rd ROW Kolc, Diamond. D. Smith. Kelly. Jnd ROW, Wolney. Paulsen. Sahr. Chmiel. Abra hamson. Christensen. Hermanson. McClintock. Ocken. W. MacMillan. FRONT ROW, Pree. D. Hannah. Poling. Waldron. Cole. J. Clifford. Code. La8ounta. Finch. Brown. 85 Second Form FRONT ROW, Fink. White C.. Hitch T. (on shoulders). Mezienga K.. Rice M.. William H.. Bdander R.. Spcnccr E,. Cro by. Ring M.. Nel son 6.. Atkinson. RECLINING:Olive.SEATED Knutson, Bezat. Crawford. Wyman. Fox R.. Bryant. Weiner. MacGregor. Wcxlcr. Glebink. Brooks. STANDING ON GATE, Finch. Kingman D..Sandler D.. Owen. Smiley S.. Schaefer F. Enthusiastic is the word that describes the '68 Second Formers. Their hard-working, spirited efforts produced overwhelming victories for both the football and hockey teams. This enthusiasm poured over into the classroom and gave the 8th graders the winning plaque many times over. They had the new experience of meeting such teachers as Mr. Wonson and his board (which they succeeded in breaking). Mr. Replogle and Mr. Michalek. The class chose Mr. Fisher for their advisor. David Kingman for President. Jim Gould for Vice-president. Hield for treasurer, and Fritz Schaefer for the Student Council post. Maybe the eighth graders were not too enthusiastic about their first trip into the Senior Room, but this was offset by the spontaneous joy (?) at the mention of a Beanie' Program. In order to get up for the frequent school dances, tin eighth graders' enthusiasm spread to dancing school where they learned the new steps. In school, spitball fights were held (whenever safe) to let off occasional build-ups of steam. The eighth graders can be proud of their achievements and of the great spirit they have had and will need until they graduate. 87 FRONT ROW STANDING Gullickson. Bnll. Abtahal. loeffler. Mill. Partont. Maclennan. Larson. B. Schall. Walter. White .Hunt. SITTING Rich. Cheroe. O'Connor J.. Chester. Hield. Tatsuda. C urtin. Gehrmg. ST ANDING ON GATE: Wagenknecht. Kramer. Gould J.. Kingman 8.. Fantler. Tickle. Dillon. King J..Hanold I.. Parnell. Kautz. Hanton. Junior School; the Beginning of Awareness Seventh Grade Sixth Grade This year only a slight move down the hall for the sixth grade turned their school life into a new academic challenge. Under the guidance of old hands Close and Jopson and relative newcomers Stepnick and Tracey, the boys have met this challenge well. The sixth grade English course is concerned mainly with basic grammar, composition, and vocabulary building. This is generously spiced with Mr. Close's daily wit and humor. A bit of folk-dancing forever indelibly sets the tone for adjectives. Mat cf JroM by Pyle not only provides an exciting story for boys, but it adds impressively to their vocabulary. A combination of the traditional basic mathematical skills plus the modern approach of teaching the how and why of mathematics is used in the sixth grade course. M.E.T. (Minimum Essentials Test) helps to eliminate the boredom of practice and drill. A question often repeated by First Form members is Do you have any students that will top Kozberg. Jim Gould, or Buckhoizr A few of the high points of the year in this course were the development of an original formula from the common Peg Board Puzzle and the collection and study of the many and varied instruments of measure. The sixth grade science course has been quite interesting this year in that studies were done not from one textbook but were instead based on the students' term projects. This technique was used to give the boys real and practical applications of the scientific facets discussed in class. During the first term the course was mainly concerned with biology (leaf collection, plant experiments, and the earth). Later in the year the class got into the areas of geology and physics. The major philosophy of the sixth grade social studies program was to link the problems of western society today to their origins in ancient Europe and the Asiatic Countries. At the end of the term each boy prepared an outline, with detailed reports and illustrations, of some aspect of the prior year's study. This busy academic schedule was then linked with an extracurricular program of Athletics. Shop. Music, and Art. The result of this well-balanced schedule of interests was a sound class of SO boys ready to meet the responsibilities of being the leaders of the Junior School next year. As leaders of the Junior School the seventh grade carries more responsibility than the other four grades combined along with a busier academic. athletic, and extracurricular schedule. In Mr. Bettel's seventh grade American History course the students learn about our country from the time that it was explored, through the Civil War. and up to the present. More detailed study was made of the Constitution. Minnesota History, and Latin America. One of the requirements of this course was to write a 30 page term paper — a task that few students will forget. In preparing his students for the upper school. Mr. Shogren. in his Mathematics class, begins by reviewing the students' knowledge of the basics and then eventually moves into elementary operations with rational numbers in geometry and algebra. The seventh grade science course deals with an investigation of matter, energy, and forces and a study of the human body. Finally Mr. Bates' English course is partly an extension of the sixth grade study of grammar and construction and partly an introduction to literary criticism of poems, short stories, and books along with the study of composition. The various extracurricular activities available to the seventh grade all encourage the student's individual expression. In speech class the boys began to learn how to communicate verbally through practice and by listening to the unforget table stories of Mr. Runkle. As always seventh grade boys were the stars of Mrs. Wards Christmas and spring programs, providing voices and dramatic ability in bulk. In the Shop and Art classes the students were given the chance to create works of beauty and expression, along with works for practical uses. The athletic program for the seventh graders is an equally challenging series of elective activities. In the fall they were able to play either football or soccer. A special Junior Life-Saving Program was also offered. During the winter the boys had a wide selection to choose from including swimming, basketball. wrestling, and hockey. Boxing instruction was also offered, culminating in the annual Junior School Boxing Tournament. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW Fink T . Reynold . Neil H.. Johnson S.. Day-ion D.. Sco«l. Slocum. Mamn P.. Larkin. Mom. lagaard Gray bow, Wingate. FVatt, Webster. Appelbaum (L. Solsvig. Betker. MacMillan W.. Pink. Mormon, Wyman. Juul. Sheldon. Hrod R.. Jones. Co grove W. SECOND ROW Bush S.. Goilhill. Walter P. Lund. Humphrey M. Sheldon. Ahern. Owen R.. Edward . Johnston A..Chute J.. Spencer R. Cummings A. Kahn. Donaldson F FIRST ROW Child . Wallack. lulher R.. Johnson J.. Aker . Dobson. Orkin. Wickman. Rmz. Field. Kaplan. Saunders J., McCarthy C. Coleman D.. Druy. TEACHERS IN BACK ROW Mr Rale . Mr. Retleis. Mr Shogren. Mr Runkle. Mr Tracey ABSENT. Carpenter, Fullerton J. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TEACHERS Mr. Jepton. Mr. Siepnlck. Mr. Close. BACK ROW. R. Kutay. Halls. Bonner. Doyle. Whitson. S. Zalk. 8 Harrison. Dillon. J. Crawford. Fox. Craig. Sieven . D. Thomson. C. Fox. D MacMillan. Higgs THIRD ROW Stein. McGlynn. W. Clifford. Stinch-field. O Webber. Munson. R. Ringer, le-Roy. E Dorsey. K. Mezzenga. Bellows, Slock. SECOND ROW, L Weber. J Norton. Pearce. A. Schaeffer. Peebles. Kromck. Grodmk. Holker. Olm. Hayer. Navickas. Mason FRONT ROW J. Owen . Dan. M. McCary. Hasseiquist, G. White. Hoften. Morgan. G. Cole. Evans. Dull 91 Development of the Student’s Creative and Expressive Talents Is a Vital Part of the Junior School Education. 93 FROM IEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW, It Plank. W. Marvin. Tangen. Hoy. Krogness. S. Kttlay. J. Palm. Hyde. Siegd. Thorpe T.. McCanney. T. McCanhy. P. Spencer. Jahnke. MIDDLE ROW, ColwHI. Zinn. S. Dayton. Robinson. J. Donaldson. J. Halls. Lewis. Vdie. Gamble. Hands. Fraser. Wynne. Masko. Mr Hage. Mr BetM FRONT ROW Priedeman. S10I2. Klein. Warner. Hartfid. D. Zalk.Cor win. D. Fantler. Don Clarke. T. Fantler. J. Appelbaum. Dave Clarke. Plant Fourth Grade Energetic action and many activities well describe this year's fourth grade class. We studied many things. In social studies we learned about people living in different parts of the world, and how their lives are affected by where they live. In science class we learned about sound and light, matter, and living things. In the spring we went to a conservation park, but the best part was the trip home when we stopped to play baseball. We also went to the Young People's Concert and visited the Art Institute. We had a lot of fun this year, and also learned a lot. We will miss our teachers Miss Davis and Miss Scott next year when we enter the fifth grade. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, TREE: J.lin-d� hl. BACK ROW, Spend. D. Chute. Wohlrabe. Nairn. D. McCary. Tenney Grossman. Earlung. H. Norton. Mc-Craney. J. Daylon. H. McMillan. Hammer. Brink. Mis Davis, Mrs. Scott. SECOND ROW Carney. Babi neau. Brings. S. Weiner.C. F roshek. M. Gould. Golden. Gustafson. FRONT ROW, Freeman, laughlin. J. Sivamch. M. Crawford. Boies. Ide. E. Hartfiel. Geiger. R Adams. 94 Fifth Grade The fifth grade class spent the year with a wide variety of subiects and activities. The science class made an extended study of the human body. In social studies class each student prepared and presented a scrapbook with a detailed study of one of the states, There was a wide variety of sports which the fifth grade played. Football, basketball, hockey, swimming, and boxing were all enjoyed. In the spring, baseball and the Jr. School Field Day were the highlights of the sports scene. The class also took an educational tour of the Twin City area in which the boys visited the State Capitol Building, the Minnesota Historical Museum, the St. Paul Arts and Science Museum, and the Museum of Natural History. The fifth grade, under the guidance of Mr. Bethel and Mr. Hage. advanced a little more towards manhood this year. Third Grade Again this year 16 promising young boys were initiated to the rigors of being a Blake student. Although fresh out of other schools, these boys have managed to ad|u$t without too much trouble to this new environment, thanks mostly to their teacher Mrs. Ogren. who lets them feel at ease from the start. Mrs. Ogren has provided for them a new and varied program. Starting this year with a study of the American pioneers. the class has been able to visit the Hennepin County Historical Society and the Art Institute. Later the students narrowed their study to Minnesota History and visited rise Sibley House and Fort Snelling. From here the class moved into a study of clothing and retailing. The students took a field trip to Dayton’s Department Store to see how clothes were bought and sold. Next they studied about food and its preparation. To understand this area better, they visited a Minneapolis bakery as well as the Blake kitchen, and they finished the study by baking some bread in class. Before school ended for the fall term. Mrs. Ogren and her boys organized for themselves a Christmas breakfast of waffles at school. One of the most interesting developments this year for the third grade was its success in using a free period on Fridays for each of the boys to pursue a personal interest that had arisen from the study of a school subiect that week. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Ba km T. Palm. Mrv Ogren. P. Martin. Birnberg. Tw.d HI MIDDLE ROW. R. Wmton. D. Dayton. J. Fullerton. A. Fink. Ml. Beery. FRONT ROW P le lie. S. White. D. Prothtk. C. Beach. A. Lindahl 95 A major feature in the development of modern education is the awareness of the importanee of athletics. ‘Direct or indirect participation in sports cultivates graceful acceptance of defeat as well as victory, and the spectator learns to take an altruistic interest in the trials and triumphs of the athlete, who. in turn, learns to appreciate and reciprocate this interest. Varsity Soccer Wins 3rd. Championship Varsity Soccer TOP ROW: Mr. Fecf . Mr Ritch . Hutchins. Halverson. Gould. W.nton. Stark manager MIDDLE ROW Harmon. Mori. Wheeler. Knoblauch. Plank. T Dmcoll. B .tes. D Peterson. C DHa.ttre. Krener. BOTTOM ROW Loren. Basierville. L Lindquist. P Oracoll. C. Doerr. Grant. Hardenbergh. A Blake soccer team has never beaten Minnehaha.” You might finish the season without really knowing how good you are. For the third straight year. Jack Fecht coached a Blake soccer team to the championship. Some coaches work mainly on technique. Others mainly on psyche. Jack Fecht and Chuck Ritchie work mainly on both. According to them, the team had the ability: so in the end. it must have the psyche. The two above quotes were both disproved. There were frustrations, sure! You expect those: and there were a few shocks! (At Ramsey. 7 to II The quietest bus ride home.) At a glance, it would seem that they had disowned us. But. did they, really? In an attempt to repeat the championships, the 1967 Soccer Team put in a lot of work with a lot of luck and ended up with a lot of skill and a lot of memories. So. some things to remember: Those first three with St. Thomas. Shattuck. and Cretin. What a breeze. Almost too breezy. Except for Eagle Eye Pearson, the Limey. Cretin might have gone down the drain. His hat trick plus right halfback Peter Driscoll's magic toe and a 30? (or was it 50?) footer. Surprise! Breck! In the second half, slow-motion Blake gets tied 2-2. Now things got tense. We’ve gotta beat Benilde. In this weather? (38 ) Pearson gets off to an easy start with a penalty kick. 1-0. Andy The Sieve Hardenbergh was great except once. Not much he could do. 1-1 and that’s final. It could have been worse if John Savage had hit that any harder. And it could have been better if an improved left wing Tom Wheeler had gotten better breaks. Shouldn’t say much about Ramsey. Non-conference. (7-1.) Hurt just as much though. But then there is Minnehaha — the thorn in our side and our record. The $64,000 question can Blake pul together the first 100% coordinated cooperation game? Just for the record the starting line-up: Goalie-Andy. Left Fullback-Marty. Center Full-Tony. Right Full-Larry. Left Half-Perry. Center Half-Tom Kn.. Right Half-Peter, Left Wing-Tom W. Left Inside-David. Right Inside-Gregg. Right Wing-John. It was almost communism! Haha was hardly ever in the game. Two (2) to Zip (0) a shutout for Andy. Pearson walked right in as usual and while the rest just watched he dumped in 41 ( 10 overall). You could see Marty coming from a long way off but when he got there Haha knew it. While Wheeler kept them busy on the left Savage terrified them on the right. Consequently they didn't know what to do with Peterson when he came in with a Driscoll-Savage Pass and scored 2. Whew! Just one game, huh? That 99 100 Final Revenge Over Minnehaha Is Sweet tells the whole story, almost. All-Conference: Of-fcn$t-Peterson and Pearsoni Anywh(r -{ax 6 that’s where to look for him) Savagei Dtfatse-DfiscoW and Leren. AF$ David got M.V.P. — they should have given it to his right foot — or was it his left? Anyway, for 25 Soccer Players. Fall 1967 was an experience a championship for some the first; for others, the second: for a few the third a patch on the hero jacket a lot of work a lot of play some agony — some ecstacy a joy a memory. Blake Varsity Soccer Scores St. Thomas 1 3 Shattuck 2 4 Cretin 1 2 Breck 2 1 Benilde 1 2 Minnehaha 0 0 Edina (NC) 2 0 St. Louis Park (NC) 2 1 Ramsey (NC) 7 l White Bear (NC) 1 Wins 4 Losses 3 Ties 3 101 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING: Blodgett. Diamond. C. George. KNEELING Morgan. N. Sandler. Hawley. Bean. King. Sharpe. Ryer e. SITTING: Riley, Chetlon. Worthing. Nuffort. Grjybow. H. Clarke. D. Gamble. Callahan. D. Hitch. Clifford. J. Peter� on. Weaver. B. Smith. Franken. T. Clarke. Griffiths (front). Robbins (behind Griffiths). Evarts. D. Tljom son. Johnston (behind Thomson). Mr. Hatch Coach. J. V. Soccer Kicks Off a 6-2 Season JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER SCORES St. Thomas 2 Richfield 2 Shat fuck 2 Bontlde 4 Edina 4 S.P.A. 0 Minnehaha 0 Cretin 0 Wins 6 Losses 2 After summer practice. J.V. soccer had an experienced and mature team. Under the direction of Coach John Hatch the team compiled a 5-1 record, losing only to Benilde in a regular season game. On the front line, juniors Ed Callahan. Sam Worthing. and Judd Peterson, with sophomore Nat Robbins, had their moments of glory. The teamwork of the front line was tremendous this year with the halfbacks providing not only an offensive punch for the forwards, but also a defensive aid for the fullbacks. Dave Hitch literally and figuratively led the halfbacks in the center position. Tom Clarke played well when he could keep his glasses on. Henry Clarke's performances were exciting. Gary Griffiths turned in a sort of kick and miss season. Bob Nuffert was the fullback who could kick tin ball. Al Franken showed plenty of fight. Goalie Scott Ryerse was under a lot of pressure, but he always managed to stay loose. The 1967 J.V. Soccer Team really was a hard working, well-co-ordinated unit, and the coach. Mr. John Hatch, felt that his players came through when they had to. The members of the team realized, however, that they had not played to their potential in 1967. and if Blake is to retain its conference championship, they must do so in 1968 as varsity players. 102 A Strong Start For Freshman Soccer ikt members of this year s Freshman soccer team played much better than their 3-3 record would seem to indicate. Although they played boys older than themselves, they held their own very well. In the first game of the season the somewhat shaky freshmen played well, but lost a close decision at Minnehaha. In their second game the frosh played perhaps their best game all season as they beat the Alexander Ramsey J.V. team 2-0. For their third game they played the same Minnehaha team as before. This time a goal in the last two minutes gave them a well-deserved 3-2 victory. FRESHMAN SOCCER SCORES The older teams from Edina and St. Louts Park then beat the freshman Minnehaha 2 4-2 and 10-0. but the freshmen never lost hope and won their last game y' 2 Alexander Ramsey 0 against I he SPA varsity 4 -2. Blake 3 Minnehaha 2 The freshman coach this year was Mr. Ronald Replogle. and the cap- 2 Edina 4 tains were Dave Hanold and Tom Knutsen. Some of the better players 'V 0 St. Louis Park 10 were Walt Bush. Dick Smith. Jay Cowles. Kelley Lindquist, and John l S. P. A. 2 MacMillan. Wins 3 In the future this team will be a great asset to soccer at Blake. Losses 3 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Bu k Mms . Man. Chrwtomon. Jo cpk THIRD ROW KNEELING: Spencer. Thom . Cowle . J. MacMillan. MacGregor. Piper. Win I on. SECOND ROW SITTING Koie. Ocken. Smith. Cole. KeMy. Brown. Dahl berg. Hermaraon. Sahr. Poling. Barber. Lindquist. Code. FRONT ROW W. MacMillan. Finch. Waldron. Hanold. J. Clifford. Knutson. Hannah. Pree. 103 Varsity Football Loses But Learns The 1968 football year was one of inconsistency and disappointment. Summer practice started on August 19. and as coaches Mezzenga. Shogren. and West sized up the squad, they noted the small turn-out and set to work to counteract this problem by whipping the team into top shape. The team used the now familiar wing-T formation with an unbalanced line, and tried to make up for its weakness with quickness and stamina. Coach Mezzenga’ insistence on conditioning began to show dividends in the first scrimmage against South. The offense showed promise through the line, and the defense looked to be the team's strong point. However, the next scrimmage against Golden Valley pointed out many of the team's weaknesses, and despite a victory in the score, the team realized how far they had to go. This was emphasized in the Mound scrimmage, where everything seemed to go wrong. Yet. the coaches impressed upon the team a confidence for the up coming season. In the first game against LeCenter. Blake’s offense hit pay dirt five teams while scoring 39 points. LeCenter made use of Blake's weak secondary defense and scored 21 points. In the next three games Blake's defense and offense could not work together. Combined with the iniury of co-captain and quarterback Shaver and with weak pass defense. Blake lost to the University School of Milwaukee 33-7, St. Agnes 45-0. and Minnehaha 39-7. Scon Goldsmith drives for extra yards FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 8ACK ROW, J. Clifford. Griffin. Thompson. Her-furth. Groth. L. Strong. Shufeldt. Saunders. Ringer. W. Anderson. D. Strong. Mr. West Coach. Mr Mezzenga Coach. SECOND ROW. Hanson. Iverson. M. Fox. Thornton. Malkerson. Schafer. Bolander. Dough- ty. El well. FRONT ROW, Cosgrove — manager. Chandler. Webster. Klobe. Jtmmerson. Colburn. Shaver — Co captain ABSENT Goldsmith — Co-captain. Blake bounced back though, and defeated Concordia 34-0. Varsity Football Scores behind Scott Goldsmith's blocking. The next week Blake met an 19 Le Center 27 inspired Breck team. Breck scored two quick touchdowns. Blake 7 Milwaukee 33 came back with two tallies, but could not stop Breck's momen- 0 St. Agnes 45 tum and lost 27-13. The Blake Homecoming Game was with Shat- Blake 7 Minnehaha 39 tuck. Blake's inconsistency was again apparent as the team did 34 Concordia 0 not play good football until the fourth quarter, and lost 38-14. The 13 Breck 27 last game of the year was against S.P.A. In this contest the team 14 Shattuck 38 played good defense, allowing only 6 points. The offense, howev- V S.P.A. 6 er. could not get moving. The game ended 6-0 in favor of S.P.A. Wins 2 with Blake's offense on the S.P.A. one-inch line. Losses 6 Although the teams record was 2 and 6. much experience was gained through defeat. Fullback Tom Thornton look for a hole Blake defen e throw Breck QB for lots. 105 J.V. Football Score Blake, (0 Hopkin 25 6 St. T bo mat 34 38 Minnehaha 0 27 Concordia 0 0 Grace 13 6 Benilde 32 13 SPA 7 Win 3 Lotto 4 JV Football FRONT ROW E. Han on. I. Fawkes SECOND ROW: McGlynn. Wyer. Owen . Covey. D. Anderson. Keuchle. THIRD ROW Field . Ruckholz. Dorsey. D. Adam . Y. Smiley. Evan . STANDING: G. Fawke . Suttie. Jen en. Schultz. Badenoch — Manager Junior Varsity Football Rounds the Corner The 1967 season was one of trial and experience for the Junior Varsity football team, as it compiled a 3-4 record. 3-0 in the MISL. Lacking in numbers and experience at the beginning of the season, the team matured rapidly after a few weeks together as a result of the invaluable practices with the Varsity and the emphasis of the coaches. Mr. Tracey and Mr. Anderson, on the fundamentals of blocking and tackling. More than anything else, this year was one of learning for the J.V.. as most of the members of the team played extensively in the J.V. games and some even played for the Varsity. The first two games were disappointing indicators of the future of the team, as it dropped decisions to Hopkins. 36-0. and St. Thomas. 34-6. An apparent lack of size on the team was evident in the first game, as the defensive line encountered a large offensive line bolstered by a 370-pound tackle. The first touchdown of the season was scored in the first half of the St. Thomas game on a pass from quarterback Carl Hensel to wmgback Doug Anderson. The discouraging lack of teamwork in the first two games was not evident in the team's next contest, a 38-0 victory over Minnehaha. This encouraging win saw John Simensen and co-captain Eric Hanson each scoring a touchdown, as the team completely overpowered Minnehaha. The J.V. scored another victory a week later, shutting out Concordia. 37-0. This game was a superb defensive effort on J.V. execute Hying Uedge the part of the team, with 5 interceptions by the defensive team, which kept Concordia out of scoring range while the offense ran up the score for Blake. However, the team hit another low point, losing the next two games to Grace. 13-0. and to Benilde. 33-6. Both of these games were characterized by a lack of hustle on the part of the team, and the dreaded “around the corner and bull in the ring drills were established as part of the afternoon practices to eliminate this problem. The climax of over two months of hard work was the game with St. Paul Academy, a hard fought contest won by Blake. 13-7. This game proved to be a fitting end to the season, as the defense contained the S.P.A. offense, and Eric Hanson finally went over with the deciding touchdown. The starting offensive line was formed by Mark Buckholz and Tom Owens at the ends, co-captain Lee Fawkes and Doug Suttie at the tackles. Dave Covey and Dave Adams at the guards, and Yale Smiley at center. The quarterbacks were Carl Hensel and Bill Wyer. and the backfield was rounded out with John Simensen and Dave Schultz alternating at tailback, co-captain Eric Hanson at fullback, and Doug Anderson at wmgback. On defense. Brooks Fields. Jim Dor sey. and Dave Jensen were starters. Although the team ended the season with a losing record, it did capture the unofficial J.V. Conference Championship for the eleventh year in a row. and a great deal of the credit for this accomplishment must go to coaches Rod Anderson and Ron Tracey. Freshman football Score 0 Glen lake 0 30 Minnehaha 7 14 Grace 0 0 Breck 19 39 Edina Valley view 13 36 SPA. 0 Wins 4 losses 1 Ties 1 LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING. McCann. F. Williams. M. Thorpe. Chmiel. F ullerton. Ellwood. Well . D. Kuechle. J. Brook . T. Schmitt. Reynold . Kelley. Mau seth. Levitt. Stalland. W. Mote KNEELING. P. Moo . LaBounta - Manager. Hall. Geiger. Thomson, la-gaard. Heer. Diamond. Wolney. Mr. Strieker - Coach. Mr. Chappelle Coach. SITTING. Abrahamson. Drill. Johnson. Freshman Football Passes Opponents FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT. Atkinson. B. Han on. R. Fox. F. Schaefer Co aptain. K. Me:cenga • Co captain. J. Finch - Co-captain. D. Sandler. Be:at. Wyman. Wexler. Owen SECOND ROW Spencer. M Rice. Nelson. L Hanold. D. Kingman. S. Brooks. J. Fantler. Glebink. White. King. Macgregor. STANDING. Mr. Bettels Coach. M Clarke. B King man. Curtin. J. Gould. S. Smiley. McLennan. Bryant. Weiner. Parsons. Tickle. Mr. Sho-gren- Coach. After the shaky opening game against Glen lake. Ihe Blake Freshman football team started to play ball. Under the coaching of Mr. Wonson. Mr. Chappelle. and Mr. Strieker, the team rolled to a 4 - I - I season. The weekly scrimmages against the Junior Varsity helped the team to prepare for its games. The highlight of the season came in the last game. Fired up by Coach Wonson's halftime talk, the freshmen scored 30 points in the second half to defeat Saint Paul Academy 36 0. In quarterback Larry McCanns words. This was a great end to a pretty good season. 8th Grade Makes Perfect 6-0 Record The Blake Eighth Grade football team ended the fall season this year with a perfect 6-0 record. This team was the only Blake team that went undefeated for the season. The eighth grade scored a total of 189 points against its opponents. These opponents scored a total of 33 points against Blake and only 6 points against the first defensive unit. The team's high scorer was Fritz Shaefer with 15 touchdowns to his credit. Other high scorers were Jim Finch and Jim Atkinson with five touchdowns each. Under the leadership of Captains Jim Finch. Kit Mezzenga. and Fritz Shaefer. the Blake eighth grade defeated many strong opponents. They beat Gethsemane Lutheran. a ninth grade team, two times. The first offensive unit, nick named the dirty dozen , also scored significantly against the Breck ninth grade and against Inver Grove by the overwhelming scores of 36-0 and 43-0. When asked to comment on this year s team. Coach Chub Bettels said. In all my years of coaching, this is the best Eighth Grade football team I have ever seen. Eighth Gride Football Scores 1967 « Inver Grove Eighth Grade 0 h� Gethsemane Lutheran Ninth Grade 0 30 Breck Ninth Grade 6 ( 33 Southwest 6 3 Gethsemane Lutheran V Ninth Grade Saint Paul Academy 6 Eighth Grade Win 6 Losses 0 14 Cross Country Scores Blake Benilde 20 15 De La Salle 50 21 St. Thomas 38 21 Hill 34 23 Shattuck 32 39 Hopkins 22 16 Concordia 47 17 West 42 29 Cretin 28 31 Hill 27 16 St. Paul Acad. 45 21 St. Thomas 34 Wins 9 Losses 4 Ties 0 1967 Cross Country Has 'Class’ With the top five runners averaging over two years of varsity experience apiece, this year s Cross Country team was one of veterans. Spurred on by the spirit and enthusiasm of coach Pan Danielson, it continued last year’s success and proved that it was capable of beating virtually any team in the state. Although its record was 9-5. by the close of the season the team had improved sufficiently to distinguish itself among top teams from three states. The 1967 cross country team met for its first workout two weeks before the start of school with 7 hard core runners. Looking at by far the toughest schedule in Blake cross country history and despite the bad omen of finding a corpse on its course, the team was hopeful of defeating several top Catholic and public school teams. The mainstay of these hopes was captain Rick Klass. When school started, the team was bolstered by 6 more runners, thus adding depth to the team. During the early part of the season, the team was over powered by almost every high-rated public and parochial school team encountered. Despite these early problems the team bounced back. Looking forward to the Tri-state meet at La Crosse. Wisconsin, and spurred on by the performance and leadership of senior Mark Nyvall. the team took on a new status. As a result, it put out a super effort and narrowly missed beating the number one Catholic team in the region. Cretin, in a meet that was lost by one point and could have gone either way. On October 21. Blake ran in the Tri-state meet. Competing against about 100 runners from 15 schools, the harriers' real potential was shown as the team placed 5th. beating out many perennial cross country powers. Rick Klass achieved one of the greatest athletic accomplishments in Blake’s history by winning the meet. He thus substantiated Coach Dan Danielson's claim of having Minnesota's top runner. His performance was classical as he already held 4 course recortfs. The final important meet was the M.I.S.L. conference meet at Lake of the Isles. Blake took the first 3 places, winning the meet with 25 points to Shattuck's 33. S.P.A.'s 96. and Concordia's 101. Rick in his last meet set another course record. The outlook for 1968 is excellent with captain John Eastman and 6 top letterwinners returning. After next year there is a gap. and many new young runners are needed if the team is to continue its winning ways. Crow Country TOP LEFT. Cohen — manager. Deaver. Green poon. Reck. Mr. Danielson. E. Chute. Davh. B. Detartire. luther — manager LOWER LEFT! Ea t-man. Nyvall. Kla . V. Sandler. Herold. 109 Shooters Miss Another Good Season Varsity Basketball Blake I 4I Mayer Luth. 63 (37 Centennial 49 33 Concordia 47 47 Vocational 49 54 Bird Island 70 55 St. Michael 47 40 Breck 60 50 Mpls. Luth. 66 45 Washburn 86 57 Minnehaha 55 61 Breck 56 41 S.P.A. 47 42 Concordia 63 60 Univ. School of Milwaukee 70 70 Shattuck 89 43 Minnehaha 50 53 Breck 55 35 S.P.A. 43 51 Shattuck 91 I49 Mpls. Luth. 62 Mayer Luth. Wins 3 Losses 16 Ties 0 81 The Varsity Basketball team, with two returning starters, began practice after Thanksgiving, realizing its weaknesses and yet optimistic for a successful season. Although the hoped-for winning season did not devdope. the team as a whole did. In the words of Coach Harold Lundholm. We had about the worst record for a good team that I can remember. It's been a Varsity Ba k«tball TOP ROW, Buckhoir. W. Thomp o� v THIRD ROW Herrld. Phillip . Conover. J. Shuck. SECOND ROW, V. Sandler. Borman. Iverson. Simon sen. Worthing. FIRST ROW, Mr. lundholm. Fudge. Hollinbeck — manager. frustrating year!” As in past years, part of the Rears frustration stemmed from a lack of height. The starting lineup averaged about 6 0' . with senior forwards Bill Thompson and captain Dave Fudge both 6T . sophomore center Mark Buckholz top man” at 6'4’ and backcourt men junior Brad Iverson and sophomore John Simensen both at 5 10 . Also apparent in the lineup was a conspicuous lack of experience, with two seniors, a junior, and two sophomores making up the starting five. The situation does look better for next year, however, with only forward-center Fred Phillips and guard Vic Sandler graduating along with starters Fudge and Thompson. Returning as a strong nucleus for the 1969 season besides Iverson. Buckholz and Simensen are junior forwards Tom Borman. Phil Ahern, and John Shuck, center Steve Conover, and guards Sam Worthing and John Herold. After preliminary practice, the coaches expressed concern for the season because of a weak offense and lackadaisical defense. Through practice sessions led by Mr. Lundholm and his assistant Dave Strieker, however, and because of a real team spirit, the group finally molded, and after the first two games the final lineup was set. and the offense steadily emerged. After much experimentation in defense, a combination of several zones and a quick man-to-man emerged as the most effective. The season was mostly disappointing and frustrating. but it had its high spots. The victory over St. Michaels broke a lengthening string of losses and bolstered team spirit. After the two consecutive victories over Minnehaha and Breck. the team could not manage another victory, and the season finished rather poorly. The challenge of recording a winning season is passed on to next year's squad. Ill J.V. Basketball FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. Berzin — manager. Kuechie. Kreiter. Owen . Blander. Hensd. Jen en. Evans. Anderson. Ritchie. Graybow. Halverson. Thomson. Mr. Opatz — Coach. Gains Experience Through Hard Work 48 — 36 — 56-54— 52-31 — 69 — 41 — 51 — 30-27 — 59— 52-33-15 - 42 — 61 — 30— 60- Mayer Lutheran Centennial Grace Concordia Vocational Mpls. Lutheran Washburn Minnehaha Grace Brock SPA Concordia Shattuck Minnehaha Brock SPA Shattuck Mpls. Lutheran Mayer Lutheran The J.V. Basketball team attained a 4-15 record this year, defeating both Breck and Mpls. Lutheran twice. Most of the games were lost during the early part of the game; the team often gained momentum and outscored its opponents in the second half. Top scorers for the squad were Rand Evans with a total of 197 points and Tom Kreiser with 151. Credit must also be given to guards John Kuechie and Dan McGuire. forwards Bruce Bolander and Cliff Halverson, and center Dave Jensen. The record may not be impressive, but the determination and progress of the team are commendable. Special thanks go to coach Clem Opatz for his encouragement and patience. 112 Wins 4 Losses 15 Freshmen Basketball « Gethsemane Luth. 53 33 Wayzata 48 33 Concordia 34 35 Minnehaha 34 36 Edina So. View 37 30 SPA. 38 45 Concordia 33 47 Edina Valley View 34 30 Minnehaha 43 30 SouthView 56 18 SPA. 30 37 Valley View 34 35 Glen Lake 33 31 Gethsemane Luth. 59 Wins 6 Losses 8 Ties 0 Freshmen 'Fishermen' Net 6 Wins The freshman basketball team, coached by Mr. William Fisher, struggled to a 6-8 won lost record this season. Plagued by mental and cold-shooting lapses. Blake fought in vain to reach the 500 level after a dismal 1-4 start. The first team, consisting of Co-Captain Steve Kelly at center. Jim MacGregor and Bill Mose at the forwards, and Co-Captain Jeff Diamond and Jeff Kole at the guards, has the potential to become a good team. Led by the scoring punch of Jeff Diamond, who averaged fifteen points a game, and the fine defensive play of Jim MacGregor and Steve Kelly, the team put together a 5-4 record over the last half of the season. In that drive, the second five, including Tom Meyers. Dave Ellwood. Dick Smith. Mike Chmief. Tom Walney. and Randy Ocken (the last two switching off at right forward), made some very important contributions to the team. Some of the season's highlights are as follows: The freshmen. down by eleven points going into the fourth quarter against the Edina Southview B team, came back to take the lead by one point only to lose 37-36 in the last twenty-five seconds. The team then traveled to St. Paul Academy and squeezed by with a 3008 victory to start a string of three straight victories. Blake then went to Minnehaha for the Conference Championship. Seemingly confident they could handle Minnehaha's zone. Blake ran into a full court press and lost 43-30. The Frosh Hilltoppers. down after that loss, dropped two games to Edina Southview and S.P.A.i however, the freshmen finished the season winning two out of three games. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW Herr. Lindquist MIDDLE ROW Chmwl. J. MacGregor. Ellwood. Myers. Oken. Poling. FRONT ROW Mr. Fisher — coach. Smith. Kole. Kelly. Diamond. Mose. Varsity Hockey Has Yet To Be Outplayed Despite 6 Losses Many times this season ‘The Ice Palace’ resounded to bursts of joyous laughter or to sighs of anguish. The sighs were heard in the beginning of the season after losing three of the first four games in overtime. The chuckles came later, during practices and occasionally in games, when the individual players finally began to mold into a team. This year's team had an abundance of Vanity Hockey TOP ROW. Mr. Andenon. Colburn. Shaver. Klass. Harder. Saunden, Kingman, leren. Christianson. Savage. Ringer. Mr. Ritchie. LOWER ROW. Shufeidt — manager. Dayton. Wyer. F. Chute. Adams. Ryene. Robbins. Schafer. Fox. Varsity Hockey Kennedy 1 Washburn 2 Roosevelt 8 Cretin 5 Henry 2 Edina 5 Baudette 3 Fargo Central 5 West 7 Minnehaha Blake 10 St. Louis Park 7 Breck 0 Southwest 3 St. Paul Acad. 7 Benilde 5 Univ. School of Milwaukee II Shattuck 5 Minnehaha 4 Richfield 13 Breck 0 St. Paul Academy 2 Duluth Cathedral llO Shattuck Wins 16 Losses 7 4 2 3 5 3 3 2 2 3 I 5 0 3 I 0 0 1 2 6 i I 3 i talent most of it inexperienced. It was led by a quick and powerful line of sophomores: Nat Robbins. Bill Wyer. and neophyte Rick Schafer. Although new to Blake. Rick was not new to the hockey rink, and he should be centering one of the strongest lines in Blake history as a senior. The junior line of Art Saunders. Dick Dayton, and Mike Fox was a pleasant surprise in helping to balance the team. With Fox's previous two years’ expe rience and the hustle of Dayton and Saunders, the juniors proved their merit this year and will provide a good nucleus for the team next year. However, the senior line of Harder. Shaver, and Klass, The Scooters. provided more than their three years of experience to the team. Always light-hearted in practice and scrimmage, they contributed all they could to the spirit of a game. The defensive pair of John Savage and co-captain, Stan Ringer were peerless and worked together perfectly, backed by Marty Leren and sophomore. Ed Chute. But what really made this team were the coaches. Rod Anderson and Chuck Ritchie. Always jovial but in the same breath, serious. they made the season a success. IJ Washburn 3 I 3 Roo vdt I I 4 Henry 2 f 2 Edina 9 J Richfield 4 I 2 Hopkins 3 I 5 Bemlde 2 Rlake 4 West 3 2 Roosevelt 4 1 4 Mounds View 4 8 Si. Paul Acad I I 4 Benilde 3 I 0 Minnetonka 3 I 2 Roosevelt 4 I 4 Richfield 3 19 St. Paul Acad I II Edina 9 Win 8 Losses 8 Tie I J.V. Hockey Inconsistency Hurts After a long, hard season, the Blake Junior Varsity Hockey Team ended its season with an 8-8-1 total record. The J.V. skaters had varied moments of victory and defeat, as can be seen by their record; however, the team was able to show tremendous improvement throughout the season under the helpful leadership of Coach Dave Shogren. At first the Blake J.V. appeared to be a very unorganized squad of hockey players. As the season progressed, and the practice time seemed to have benefited the J.V.. the strong sophomore line of Sandy Bates. Bob Nuffert and John Clifford developed. Juniors. Chick Delaittre and Mike Webster, backed up the sophomore first line at the two defense positions. Blake was also fortunate enough to find a second line, which was composed of Captain Tom Knoblauch. Scott Christensen, and Jim Grant. The J.V. blue line received its defensive assistance from Mark Nyvall and Bob Faegre. The two J.V. lines had Scott Ryerse. Henry Clarke and Jim Dorsey tending the nets. After receiving some disappointing defeats from Edina. Roosevelt, and Minnetonka, the Blake J.V. bounced back with victories over Bemlde and Richfield. John Clifford's slapshot and Bob Nuffort's fine team play proved to be major factors in the Blake victories. With at least two games every week during the season, the J.V. skaters were able to be come a team. Under the direction of Coach Shogren and with all the available opportunities for a hockey player at Blake, future J.V. Hockey Teams will undoubtedly excel in the future. FRONT ROW. Jones. D Wlnion. H. Clark . Mork. Bean SECOND ROW. Dor cy. Faegr . Nuffort. Knob lauch. Gamble. Bale . Delaitire. THIRD ROW. J. Clifford. Nyvall. Webster. Field . Mr. Shogren. Gram. 116 Freshman Hockey Team Young But Learning Fast This year's Freshman Hockey squad, headed by Mr. John Howard as coach and John Brooks as captain, wound up the season with a 17-1-0 record, which is the most wins recorded in the history of freshman hockey. Out of these 17 victories, there were many close games. In the third game. Walter Bush, leading goal scorer on the team, put the puck past a sprawling goalie to defeat a strong Sandburg team 3-2 in one overtime. The next tough game was against Brooklyn Center. At that freezing rink Blake came out on top 5-4 in a see saw battle. The Frosh handed the men in green. Edina Valley View, a defeat when Tom Knutsen made the score 2-1 by bulging the net towards the end of the first overtime period. In the ice palace the team won its thirtieth straight victory by dishing out a loss to Minnehaha J.V. 3-0. This was the team’s uniform dedication ceremony celebrating those fathers of last year's team who contributed to buy the uniforms. Blake suffered its first loss at the hands of Edina South View. But the team out-shot its opponents 2-1 and hit the pipes several times in the closing minutes. Wayzata was a victim of the revived Blake team who won in three overtimes when Tom Knutsen slapped the puck in after John MacMillan s shot hit both pipes. The teams leading scorers were John MacMillan, leading in points: Walter Bush, leading goal scores. John Brooks, leading penalty getter, who shot a hat trick in penalties in one game. The lines were Pete Moos. Larry McCann, and Walt Bush. Tom Knutsen. John MacMillan. Jay Cowles, and the Suicide’s Squad” of Jim Brown. John Massie. Pan Kelly and Robin Thomas. Defense were John Brooks. Dan Kuechle, Kip Abramson, and Doug Peterson. And. of course, those great goalkeepers Mark Hall and Mike Thorpe saved the day often. The team's success can be attributed to the fine coaching of Mr. Howard. He came through at the tough times with some great pep-talks. He pulled together a mediocre team and made it kick. In his own words. “Last year I thought this team would win only twelve games: but this is obviously not the case. Thank you for the great season sir! Rlake 10 Richfield East 4 5 Hopkins N S 2 S Brooklyn Ctre 4 3 Edina JV KOI) 3 Minnehaha JV 0 1 Edina South View 3 3 BrcckJV 2 8 SPA 0 II Minnetonka West 0 4 Wayzata 3 (OT) 4 BrooklynCtre 2 8 BreckJV 1 10 SPA 1 6 Wayzata 2 5 Minnetonka East 4 3 Shattuck JV 0 i 9 Minnehaha JV 0 1 3 Sandburg Wins 17 Losses 1 Ties 0 3 (OT) FROM LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT Brown. Kelly. Abrahmson. Thorpe Hall. Cowin, Knutsen. MacMillan RACK ROW Rush. McCann. D Peterson. Brooks Capl., Kuechle Mr. Howard. Moos. Massie. Thom 117 ■iK . 'Zee’ Ski Team is 'Schuss’ Great Dr c carvts turn in gian« slalom course. There was much more to the Blake Ski Team than its meetings in Mr. Danielson’s room after lunch. It had a depth of ability unequaled by any other team in the upper Midwest. T he season began with extensive calisthenics, daily three-mile jaunts to County Road 18. and hour-long soccer games between Thornton s and Peterson's fleet-footed teams. In January. Buck Hill finally accumulated enough snow to hold afternoon practices and meets. Under the surveillance of Coach Dan Danielson and co-captains Gregg Peterson and Tom Thornton. the team progressed rapidly. Losing only one meet to Stillwater, the team came back a week later not only to win. but also to show them who had the better team. The cross-country team, led by Keith Jimmerson and John Eastman, won all its meets, but unfortunately had very few of them owing to a lack of snow. One of the most important functions of this year's team was its participation in Central Division Ski Meets throughout Minnesota. Eight members of the team, Gregg Peterson. Tom Schmitt. Tom Thornton. Pete Herfurth. Perry Harrison. Dave Schultz. Pete Driscoll, and Tom Driscoll, qualified for two regional meets at Sugar Hills and Giant s Ridge, after two previous weekends of elimination in the alpine events at Frontenac and at Buck Hill. The season culminated with an inter-squad meet at the home slopes of Buck Hill to determine the winner of the Gale Burton Cup. which this year was won by both Gregg Peterson and Tom Schmitt with a tie in the best two out of three runs. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, B DcUtttr . T. Davis. Jimmerson. Easiman. R.l«r Pnmofl displays a winning form at Sugar Hills. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Finch, T. Driscoll. T. Clarke. Y. Smiley (kneeling). Harrison. Garske. G. Peterson-cocaptaln. Judd Peterson. R. Hannah. Thornton. — co-captain. Mr. Danielson coach. Herfurth. P. Driscoll, Christenson. D. Hannah. D Adanw. MISSING Schmidt. Schultz. St. Louis Pk 9 7 100 No. St. Paul 90 r 99 Hopkins 89 Make ( 96 Stillwater 100 . 100 No. St. Paul 74 y ioo Stillwater 83 I00 Richfield 67 99 St. Louis Pk 98 Wins 7 Losses 1 Ties 0 Thornton descends giant slalom at Giant s Ridge Hcrf drives hard on hairpin turn. 119 Wrestling Team Shows Marked Improvement The pain of it all T akedo n counter by Scott DntL It is hard to look back over a season without recalling many of the little memories which make up a long season. Top Star” bus rides, 5-5-5's. disinfectant soap. Paul Stark's due collecting service, takedown drills, dozens of bizmar's' Rridgeman's Lalapoluzas. pep talks. The Scale, and a great coach are all part of a certain atmosphere that comes with wrestling. Being on the wrestling team is being a member of a tightly knit, devoted unit. The whole Varsity remained to watch the last J.V. match, and in turn even those not wrestling in tournaments came along to support the Varsity members who were wrestling. One source of the strong devotion and spirit of the team was this year's captain. Scott Goldsmith. Several times he went out and wrestled a hard match when his teammates had just died on the mat and had lost the chance for victory. Even when hope was low. none ever lost faith in Scott. On other occasions when he was forced to wrestle with a migrain headache, he never let it stand as an obstacle to an undefeated season. It takes true determination in every match to be undefeated, and this determination was a starting point for the great spirit the team finally acquired during the conference meets. This year's team was most characterized by rapid improvement. Mr. Fecht's relentless stream of tough, tiring workouts succeeded in transforming a disorganized, non-conditioned crew into a determined and skilled team. The 11-5-1 record is a far cry from the 3-11 mark of last year's team and even further from the 2 wins and 13 losses turned in two years ago. During the year itself. Brad Smith. Mike Plank. Henry Gould. Dana Johnson. Al Franken. Eric Hanson, and Bill Hutchin all beat an opponent to whom they had earlier lost. It was on the basis of this improvement that the team placed its hopes for a conference championship, even though they had been soundly beaten and by Minnehaha in dual meets. The conference tournament was very close, and a victory in any one of two or three key matches would have put Blake within a point or two of Min-nehaha. however Minnehaha finished with 90 points and Blake with 82. Four of the five conference champions. Brad Smith 95. Bill Hutchins 127. Eric Hanson 145. Steve Groth 165. and Scott Goldsmith 175. will be returning along with runner-up Mike Plank and 4th place winners Henry Gould. Dana Johnson, and Jim Chandler. With such tremendous ability and a winning season to look back on. the prospects for next year's squad are great. FROM IEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW, Flank. Mr. Fecht - Coach. Goldsmith -Captain. B. Smith. SECOND ROW, L Lindquist. Hutchins. Frank™. H. Gould. THIRD ROW, Chandler. D. Johnson. Hanson. Groth FOURTH ROW Weaver. Joseph. Barber. J. Gould. FIFTH ROW. Rccker, F. Williams. Preus. Baskerville. SIXTH ROW: C. Cole. Reid. Klobe. Drill. SEVENTH ROW, Evans. Dahl. Johnston. Doughty. EIGHTH ROW, Stark - Manager. Waldron. IN Chaska 31 « Marshall 13 18 Golden Valley 34 18 DeLaSalle 37 19 Benilde 34 16 Minnehaha 31 41 West $ Brock 31 Blake N SPA 14 36 Concordia 33 I 37 Univ. School of 17 Milwaukee 1 36 Shattuck 16 17 Minnehaha 35 I33 Breck 14 33 SPA 17 37 Concordia 16 141 Shattuck 10 Wins II losses 5 Ties 1 Vanity Swimming FRONT ROW. R. Sivamch. Gordon. Suttie. McGlynn. Yeager. D. Hanold. Covey. Bruce. G. Fawkes. SECOND ROW. G. Sivjnich. Hawley. R Larson. Badenoch. Fansler. Deaver. Hu -tad. Alt. G.Clifford. Heftelfinger. Mau. Stalland. Leslie. THIRD ROW: llwell manager Swimmers Douse Foes When an athletic team is hit hard by graduation and loses one of its co-captains after three days of school in the fall, it appears compulsory that it should be a rebuilding year. The Blake Varsity Swimming team, overcoming a tremendous lack of experience and a heavy reliance on youth, turned an apparent rebuilding year into perhaps the most successful season in school history. The lone senior on this year’s team was Reese Larson. He was confronted with the task of replacing last year's breaststroke. Captain Fred Shearer, the record-breaking private school champion. Larson assumed the responsibility admirably, lowering his time to near-record speed. Although he never quite broke the records of Shearer, he did make a come-from-behind effort to win the breastroke in the private school meet. Blake’s second consecutive private school breaststroke champion. Larson was a maior factor in leading the team to a 15-3 season mark. 51 Ben tide 47 67 Wa hbum 28 78 Vocational 17 53 DeiaSalle 42 62 Roosevelt 33 65 West 30 70 Minnehaha 25 60 Southwest 35 50 Hutchinson 45 Blake 48 DeiaSalle 47 48 Fargo North 47 54 Univ. School of Milwaukee 33 52 Shailuck 43 40 Si Thom a 55 68 Ben.lde 27 66 Burnsville 29 33 Shailuck 54 Win 15 losses ) Tie 0 Coache Mr. Goullaud and Mr. Bales ■chuckle’ off another win. 122 Records fell this season, many more than last year. Junior Captain Bob Gordon set school records in the 200-yard individual medley four times, the 200-yard free style, and the 50-yard free style, and tied the school record in the 100-yard free style. The free style relay team of Mike Badenoch. George Clifford. Eric Heffdfinger. and Gordon also broke the existing school mark. The emergence of the ability of underclassmen was most decisive in determining this year’s record. Perhaps most remarkable were the feats of an eighth grader. Jock Fansler. who demonstrated his prowess in swimming distance and individual medley. His distance free style counterpan was David Hanold. a freshman. Another freshman free styler who was a continual winner for the team was Erie Heffelfinger. the blond bomber in the sprints. The team was backboned by sophomores, however. It appears somewhat strange that a season such as this should come when there is a decided lack of swimming talent in the two upper grades. It was the sophomore class that anchored the team, providing it with the depth that accounted for so many victories. Gary Sivanich continued his dominance in the butterfly with Clifford, who doubled as a free-styler. Other sophomore free-stylers were Badenoch and distance man Jim Hawley. Bruce swam the medley and breaststroke; Todd Hustad continued at backstroke. Chip Leslie provided the team with continued excellence in diving along with freshman Peter Stalland. Coaches Ward Bates and Rick Goullaud were successful in obtaining results from juniors as well as underclassmen. Tom Wheeler. Gordon. Bob Sivanich. Ralph Bruce, and Dave Covey all played major roles in both swimming and leadership. The 15-3 mark was perhaps indicative of the coaches' perseverance in dealing with a young team and their interest in the team. Senior manager Ted Elwell was required to do more record keeping and more keeping of statistics than any manager in swimming history. Swimming interest at Blake has more than doubled since three years ago. For the First time, the coaches found it advisable to split the squad into a junior varsity and a varsity to accomodate this increased participation. With this encouraging interest and youthful varsity squad, one can’t help looking to the future. And with only Larson graduating, that future looks even better than 15-3. JV Swimming FRONT ROW Blodgett. Paulson. J. Clifford. Dahlberg. McClintock. Nathanson. D. Nelson. Humphrey. Gog - SECOND ROW Labounta manager. N. Sandler. Wdney. Reynolds. O'Conner. Fullenon. Winsor. Winston. Luther. lukens. T. Shuck. PoM, S. An derson. R Spencer. J.V. Swimming 46 Hutchinson 49 V Minnehaha Vars. 47 Blake 42 Metcalf 53 Golden Valley 57 Wins 0 losses 3 Ties 1 124 Mr. Parks to Retire To Lower School After 25 Years of Service You'll have to go over to the Junior School next year to find Mr. Parks for Pete rs retiring from the demanding job of Athletic Director of the Senior School and taking over as Physical Education Instructor of the Junior School. In case anyone wonders what adjustments he'll have to make in his new position, don't, for in the twenty-five years Pete has been at Blake, he has served the school in an amazing number of capacities. He has taught Biology. General Science, and Mat hi has coached J.V. Football. Basketball and Baseball as well as serving live Assistant Coach on the Varsity Hockey team; has directed Red Cross Life Saving as well as Water Safety Instruction Courses, has served as Athletic Director since 1950. during the course of which he was instrumental in forming the MISL as well as performing the myriad other tasks that his office demands. Qualification enough, you say. It doesn't stop there, for Pete served as a counselor at Camp lincolm for several years and then operated his own Day Camp for many more. The Junior School boys are lucky indeed that Mr. Parks has decided to continue at Blake in this new capacity. We envy them, we’re happy for him. and we dedicate the Sports Section to Pete Parks in recognition of a twenty-five year job well done. 1967—1968 All-conference Selections Dick Dayton Hockey — Line Mark Nyvall. Cross-Country Peter Driscoll, Soccer Offense John Savage. Soccer Offense Hockey — Defense Marty Leren, Soccer — Defense Ed Chute. Cross-Country Greg Peterson, Soccer Offense Rick Klass, Cross-Country Hockey — Offense Dave Pearson, Soccer — Offense 126 Sco t Goldsmith Football Offensive Center Wrestling - 175 Ibt. Brad Smtthi Wrestling 95 lbs. Bill Hutchins Wrestling 137 lbs. Eric Hanson, Wrestling —145 lbs. Rick Schaffer. Hockey Line Steve Grot h Wrestling 165 lbs. John Eastman, Cross-Country 127 Stan Ringer, Hockey Oefense Xhe very essence of an organization necessitates both cooperation and tolerance if it is to survive as an effective entity. Jt creates an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity, an opportunity for striving towards a goal that is not preordained by the requirements of authority. and above all a broad outlook on a narrow field of life that prepares the student for more extensive horizons. organizations Peterson’s Proteges Present Productive Proposals FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 0. Adam . H. William . Brook . Brown. Shaver. G. P t r on. Goldimith. Fudge. Gordon. Chandler. Chute. ABSENT. levy. Ahem. Every year the question comes up. What did the Council do this year? This year is no exception. Those who ask this question are usually not seeking the customary grocery list” of traditional duties, but rather, they are looking for something new — something beneficial to any aspect of Blake. This year's Council has sought to answer this question through its actions in new areas. Rut. even so. a word must be said first concerning those traditional duties and some of the exciting changes which occurred in them. The year started off. really, with the New Boys' Picnic in late August. With the help of the Service Committee, the Council stretched the event into what might be called a New Boys' plus 8th Graders' Picnic. Hopefully, the invitation of the 8th grade will in the future be beneficial in their entrance into the Senior School. In addition to all the standard details of Homecoming, next year's Council hopefully will be able to organize a pep-fest along the lines of this year's event one that will not soon be forgotten. With all this going on. the Council still found enough time to put into effect a specific plan which gave it a new advisory responsibility in problems of student discipline. Though a long-debated and awesome responsibility, it was. nevertheless, a step forward. The big moment came, however, in November when, as a result of a Union meeting, a special committee approached the Council and presented numerous proposals on ways to improve Blake. Many were feasible enough to be put into effect immediately. Others required more time for planning and organization. In early January, an open meeting was called to inform students specifically on the proposals and to discuss them. As a result the topics were a basis for many discussions for the rest of the year. Obviously, it was an active year for the Council. But what is noteworthy is that not all the action came from the council but also from other students. To paraphrase the B-Book. Success depends upon the support from the Student Body.” This year, whether through constructive dissent or agreement, there was support. And Council and school are better for it. 130 Service Committee Tries to Help By tradition an honorary committee of do nothings , this year’s Service Committee has broken away from the old procedure. This trend had early beginnings with the traditional New Boys Picnic a few days before school. At this time each new boy was guided around the school by an old boy who answered any questions. However, this year the new eighth grade class was invited for a look around the Senior School also. Other activities included aid to the Foreign Affairs Seminar. assistance at a picnic of foreign students from the University of Minnesota, and the Santa Anonymous program. Under the guidance of Mr. Strieker as advisor and the leadership of Keith Jimmerson and Dave Watson, as co-chairmen, the Service Committee's image changed for the better this year. With nothing else lo do. President Watson and VP Jimmerson decide to fake it. SERVICE COMMITTEE IN TREES’ Hitch, leren. BACK ROW: George. Dorsey. Borman. Ahern. Gordon. Bolander. Hensd. Hardenbergh. Smith. Phillips. 4th ROW. Cohen. D. Anderson. W. Anderson. Kollins, Grant. Hannah. Plank. Cosgrove. Saunders. Nyvall. Webster. Watson. 3rd ROW. Davis. D. Peterson, McCartney. 2nd ROW: C. De Laittre. Jimmerson. Luis, Kretser, D. Kelly. Baskerville. P. Driscoll. Eastman. 1st ROW: Griffiths. Klobe. Savage. Whdler, Doughty. STANDINGi D. Sharp, I. Rico. Mr. Edic. levy, Kollin . Danielson. Wilkie. SITTING: Friedman. ABSENT: Shapiro. At He would say Debaters Squelch Opponents Resolved: Congress should establish uniform regulations to control criminal investigation procedures. To 90.7% of the student body, the above statement probably wouldn't raise an eyebrow. However, to that remaining 10.3% that sentence has meant 1.643 hours of research and 17.5 Saturdays at debate tournaments AT A TOTAL OF 879 miles away. It's meant giving up 61 study halls and typing 5.329 evidence cards. It's meant going to bed early on Fridays in order to be fresh for three grueling rounds of debate the next day. It's meant work. But all this has been worth it. because, this year on Monday mornings in chapel, more trophy presentations were made than have been for many years. Most of the good fortune took place on the varsity level, led by seniors Levy. Rice. Kollins. Sharp, and Shapiro, and followed by juniors Friedman. Wilkie, and Danielson. The junior varsity and freshman teams had good years, but they were hampered by the lack of a solid affirmative case. Of course, the teams owe a great deal of the credit to the coaches. Mr. Edie and Mr. Fisher. 132 TOPi Bolandcr. Ahern. Gordon, Borman. STANDING Graybow. J. Shuck. Nathanson. Blodgett. MeGlynn. Engler. Davis. Luther. J. Kuechle. G. Greenberg. Fawkes. SITTING' L. Fawkes. Chandler. Dorsey. Jones. Cohen. SITTING R. Spencer. Weber. Lagaard. Cole. Fullerton. Ellwood, Brown. Meyers. M Finch. Kole, Barber. D. Kelly, J. Diamond. Reid. STANDING: Chmiel. Thomas. Sweetser. Sahr. MacGregor. Brooks, Piper. Stalland, Drill. 133 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW- Fudge. Webster. Thornton. Adams D.. Griffiths. Nyvall. McGuire. Doughty. Iverson. Conover. Groth. Peterson G.. Peterson D.. Hanson. Herfurth. Eastman. Hensel. Gordon. Saudners. SECOND ROW- Johnston. Lindquist K.. Cheston. Pugh. Colburn. Hutchins. Kuechle. Larson R.. Luther. Shufeldt. Pearson. Savage. Hardenbergh, Tompson. Whit. Doerr C.. Cohen. FRONT ROW- Winton D.. Jones. Kelly. Worthing. Halverson. Leren. Jensen. Leslie. Clarke. Thompson. D.. Nelson. Watson. 134 1968 GleeClub — A ’Noted’ Organization Ensign John (Parker) Howard has done it again. With the Help of his trusty sidekick. Russ Hilliard, plunking away at the piano, he has made another triumph with the Glee Club. The year 67-68 was in his words. The finest ever.” All members are quick to agree, for they all think the same thing. This year was the 54th anniversary of the Blake School GleeClub. Unfortunately, it was made public that Mr. Howard did not start it. Growing from a very small group to the present membership of fifty-two has been an accomplishment. Only one-third of the students who tried out were accepted, however. The Glee Club has served not only as a place where kids can let off steam through singing, but as a means of spreading the name and reputation of Blake School to places that otherwise would not have heard of it. Because of the Glee Club, many people think more highly of our school. One of the ways this has been accomplished is through the Blak-er’s Dozen. The group is made up of thirteen boys, who appear at places where the whole club could not appear. Started in 1966. it has proven to be great fun for all involved. and it has been a good investment on the part of all involved. Since only one-fifth of the aspirants trying out actually made it. one can see that it is a very select group. On the other hand. Mr. Howard thinks the biggest benefit in having a Glee Club is for everyone involved to enjoy the knowledge that he has accomplished something worthwhile. Since the Yearbook was published before the Spring Concert, the only thing to be said concerns its anticipated smashing success. Plans have already been made, though. Mr. Hilliard says. Fabulousl” The Glee Club says. Fabulous! And Mr. Howard says. Faaaabulous! We hope all agree. There are four qualities that make up a good glee club: I. enthusiasm. 2. leadership. 3. loyalty, and 4. singing ability, in that order. This year's GleeClub has all four! Blaker’s Dozen: The Best Of the Batch TOP ROW. K. Lindquist, Thomson. Worthing. MIDDLE ROW: Kreiser. Halverson. Pugh. Gordon. BOTTOM ROW. leren. her-son. Doughty. Savage. G. Peterson. Watson. Literary Club Receives Divine Inspiration BEHIND TABLE: Goldsmith. Hardcnbergh. Covey. Hannah R.. Knoblauch. Mr. Bradley Advisor. Mr. McCarthy Advisor. SEATED: Chandler. De-LaittreC.. Harrison. Sharp D. SPEAKING: Pearson, And a trumpet blows upon Blake Hill as Clara, riding her horse named Winston, ushered in the fifth year of the Literary Club. Betwixt the poetically pornographic silken thighs and the subtly symbolic bright red button, emerge two valiant knights. Messrs. ‘'Buff Bradley and Walter McCarthy. Their energy never flagged, and their criticism was always helpful. With their flat-blade swords of initiative, they led the way into the mystical land of originality. Close behind these fearless knights rode the gifted officers. Scott Goldsmith and Andrew Hardenbergh rode side by side as co-chairmen, and David Sharp followed bearing the gift of Secretariate. They rode and rode, and their numbers changed as many warriors fell in the wake of battle. Towards the end, only the faithful remained. In tl� e poetic division of the troop, only three soldiers did stand: Vice-President Hardenbergh. Secretary Sharp and dauntless David Pearson whose shield bore the Materializing Face. In prose, the Club was the most prominent and boasted the talents of Rich Hannah. Tom Knoblauch. Wendell Wilkie, Bob Danielson, Chick DeLaittre. Sprague Anderson. Keith Luis, and Ron Friedman. And alone in the stream of consciousness stood President Scott Goldsmith munching a toad a la mode. This was the golden age the time of innovations. This was the year when the scope was widened to interpretation as well as creation. This was a time when the existence of the Club was questioned, an act too many years delayed. And this was a time when various men of differing philosophies sat down together and discussed their theories. In sum. the Literary Club of 1968 surpassed those of previous years in aggregate quality and attitude. This was achieved largely because of the faculty leadership and the student participation. The meetings were always relaxed, and not many things were left undiscussed as they progressed. The Literary Club had mixed in it the ingredients of revolution, cynicism, sarcasm, nihilism, and good humor; but the result was never bitter. No one in the Club can deny that progress was made. 137 ART I I am an alchemist on canvas; my brush, the magic wand I have the power of God to make forests kaleidoscopic or change the earth yellow My kingdom is the wild ocean. the open field. or a single setting sun My power is in my fingers to coerce a flower, to beg the glossy apple Convince a maple tree to forsake its negress soil and be planted on an easel in a canvas bed II lean tell you. if you want, a secret not even God knows I will write you that special message in mystic crypt on a bloody sunset Or engrave, if you want, a wonderful face on the moon We shall chat in verdian terms and scarlet undertones in a London street scene Or we shall whisper words of love in the hair of a sombre portrait I am the alchemist: my canvas that special stone which only I can touch and create magic David Sharp 139 ART Molly GlueV. thr only member of thr Dramatic Board from Northrop, ha born an tnvaluablr a rt to Blake production . B.D.A. Throws Androcles To the Lions Culture? All the many attempts to answer the questions who. what. why. and the rest of the w's. Drama? Yes. drama is culture. Perhaps it doesn't answer. Perhaps the attempt is weak. Perhaps it only asks, once more, along with the rest of us. But. they say. it's the thought that counts. The goal, they say. is to see clearly, speak confidently, walk humbly. Ah. well. We stumble along, behind masks, in front of lights, pontificating, crowing, groping All roads lead to Rome all roads lead away from Rome a few will always be eaten by the lions it is the price always paid for the road not taken and only a few of the very best are willing. What can be said of our strutting and fretting? Little. It is more than stark experience. There is richness in it. A little chunk of Vision. Nothing that can’t be done without. But we can't do without it. We are. after all. only men. FROM IEFT TO RIGHT STANDING P Driscoll. Mjlkerson. Hensel. Wmton. G Peterson. SEATED Molly Gluck, leren. 141 Didums little pussy hurtums little paw? Union Thrives On Conflicts And Cinnamon Twists The Union is a self-perpetrating clique, an idle fraternity founded on nepotism for the twin purposes of eating cinnamon twists and climbing trees. Such a view of the Union is inexcusable since this year the Union has achieved something more than presenting the Union Medal to sophomore Jim Dorsey. Its most notable accomplishment began with a meeting with the Student Council in November when suggestions were made and recorded to improve the school in general and student involvement in particular. An Action Committee was formed, consisting of Andy Hardenbergh. Rill Thompson. Dave Pearson and Jim Brown, to discuss these proposals and present them to the Student Council, and also implement them gradually. It remains to be seen how effective they will actually be. The regular meetings continued, however, and discussions frequently became heated to say the least. Violence was prevented, just, by Presidents Mike Levy and Dave G. P««non, Peanon Herwei Thornton Gordon t udgc. Malkrrton. Borman levy Thompson B. Hardenbergh Goldsmith term Ahern Pearson, but revolutionary philosophies, even frank confessions. resounded in the Library on many a Thursday eve ning. when everything from sex to baseball was discussed in both extemporaneous and prepared speeches. What exactly each member gets out of it is uncertain, but the Union remains one of the more worthwhile organizations in the school owing to the depth of the discussions and the adept direction of the advisor. Mr. Ritchie. 142 Dance Committee Waltzes to Successful Year TOP. Dayton. STANDING: Mr. Camprau. G. Clifford, Saunders. KNEELING. Nyvall. Malkerson. Fudge The Pore Boyes and The Sparklers were among the top bands which The Dance Committee provided for entertainment the past year. The members of this year's committee were seniors Dave Fudge (Chairman). Mark Nyvall. and Chuck Malkerson� juniors Art Saunders and Dick Daytoni and sophomore George Clifford. Mr. Ollie Campeau fulfilled the duties of faculty advisor. This Committee's first production was the Spring Dance of 1967. At this time, the new modern music was just beginning to come into being. The Pore Boyes exemplified the style of music while capturing everyone with their light show. Homecoming 1967 provided a return to the more con- ventional rock 'n roll with the appearance of The Sparklers. This dance proved a tremendous success as The Sparklers instilled in the previously skeptical crowd a great deal of respect for themselves. Although the Christmas Dance was postponed because of a schedule conflict, it was held in February in the form of a Sock Hop. The Evergreen Zone was on stage in what must be termed one of the most thrilling dances ever held at Blake. This year's Committee wishes to thank the student body for its support this past year and is hopeful that next year's committee may receive even greater participation. 143 Torch Flickers in the Midst of Opposition Squack. squack. squack. squack What have we here? Why. it's Chkrken Torch! Yes. somehow it all began from nothing. Burning thousands of gallons of Oil of Midnight, the Blake TORCH faced pin prick after jab. after cut. after sore, after Barb, after Gazette. Everybody talks about the TORCH, but nobody ever does anything about it. said Arts Tocrats. a reserved Blake Senior. The Revolution was so terrible we can't Bear to describe it. A savage guerilla war? Or a bloodless coup d etat? To the cries of Come On Baby. Light My Torch, thousands of copies met an ignominious end in Senior Room. hall, meadow, garage, garbage can. Who could do such a thing? The dark, evil smoke of TORCH filled air and conscience. No. the everlasting flame was not about to be snuffed out. having penetrated and yet to search such clandestine refuges as straight eighth period, student Council Counsel. Northrop’s King of Queens. Blake Disunion. Blakely Barb's Garb. Lunch Munch. United Fund Conspiracy, the Water Main Mystery, the Glee Club, and various and sundry plays, games, names, fames, aims, rains, sarcs. aardvarks. records, hecklers, bands, foreign lands, teachers, preachers, paints, feints, forums, quorums. meetings, readings, defeatings. classes Klass’s. spyglasses, a deft theft, keen theme, a moral, a Warhole. creativity, objectivity, serendippity, flippancy, proposals, pulls. Printers. Beanies. Spirit, art. evergreen zones, sparklers, letters? This wasn’t what they wanted to read! Not until Motherhood. Country. Bureaucracy, hypocrisy had been STAMPED OUT would they rest. Of course, the TORCH waited for the angry pens to spit out their venom in a vehement Dear Editor. But the TORCH still waits. Your name please. the TORCH pleaded. No thank you. my anger s receded; I'll not see my name affixed to this fiery attack! And so it was. and everywhere the TORCH looked for an honest voice. But all had gone underground. Nothing was left but silent squeaks and muffled laughs. You've no right to write about that; it doesn't concern me!” Ha. you poor puppets. I pity your servitude.' Nothing to say but it's O.K.. how's your TORCH been. All the angry people; where do they all belong.” FROM LEFT TO RIGHT McCl.mock. lather. Gordon, Cohen, levy. KnoHauch. Mr. Campeau eated Advnor. STANDING ON WINDOW Sill fudge. Hemel. BEIOW AND TO THE RIGHT. Nyvall. G. Fawke . HoMnbcck. taBounia. Weber x. 145 This year, as appears to be forever the case, the Call O'Pan staff was horribly disorganized; yet. as always, we managed to put our book out. We never actually met one deadline of our own much less any of the American Yearbook Company’s. At one point we came close to getting sued for using some pictures from Life and Newsweek” that we had not acknowledged. But through this and countless censoring sessions we struggled for six months and managed to create this truly professional masterpiece of layout that you now hold before you. The story behind our struggles began many moons ago when we were first chosen — handpicked by Mr. Kemerer — as a competent staff of talent that would be responsible enough to produce a yearbook without his help. At that time the 1968 Yearbook only existed in the perfect fantasy of • theory that we imagined. Little did we know all the problems we would run into that would shatter this fantasy. The train of thought was first in-terupted with an assignment to put out the 16 page supplement. As this task was dutifully performed, the excitement of putting out a whole yearbook of 170 pages was somewhat dulled. The supplement dragged on into summer and all thought of the 1968 Call O’Pan died as everyone look off for three months of vacation. A week before school was to start the editor and his most important assistants were nowhere to be seen, although the first deadline was scheduled for October 15th. Well, we sat around and talked about how organized we were until the deadline suddenly approached and passed, leaving us fiat-footed. i ! FROM IEFT TO RIGHT STANDING: McCImiock. D. Andmon. Mr Pollock. Advi tor. kinsman. BEHIND TABLE Hardenbergh.C. Docrr. Thornton. McGlynn (top). Herfurth, ElwtHI (white hirt). Grots. Hollmbeck. SITTING ON FLOOR Dorsey. SITTING IN CHAIRS Watson. P. Driscoll. SITTING ON TABLE IN FRONT. Pear son. Savage. V. Sandler. Mork. Covey. Hamson. The same was true for the November 22nd deadline; only we missed this only by a few days. The next deadline was on December 25th for the Senior and Underclassmen sections — a truly delightful Christmas presentl We bungled this deadline completely. As a result, in order to have the book printed by June, we had to move the final March 15th deadline to February 20th. This got us on the stick, and we managed to get all but the Sports section in at that time. The result of this somewhat hectic schedule is this book, which we feel is superior in many ways to all preceding yearbooks. We tried some new colors on the cover. Our theme had a new. realistic, international approach. For the first time the layouts were artistically planned and had balanced designs, easy to follow and pleasing to look at. The pictures were professionally taken with new outdoor poses in order to show off our campus a-bove the rolling country. Even the articles finally said something after years of stereotyping. In summary, we feel that we have succeeded in capturing the true Blake spirit of 1968; we also believe this is a real pace-setter for future books; and. at the same time, we wish Bill Hutchins all the luck in the world for next year's Call O'Pan. And we want to thank our Faculty Advisor Mr. Pollock for his unfailing dedication and support to our cause. PAPERBACK BOOKSTORE TOP. Shapiro. Ockcn. Waldron. D. Thomson. Rod, McClintock. Ryersc, Rico. BOTTOM. Do Laittro. Parker. Knoblarch.Coltf. Hardenbergh. Lindquist. P.B.B.S. Open 24 Hours a Month The Blake Paperback Bookstore became the busiest and most useful organization this year for the first time in its history. Several changes and additions were made to remedy the problems that were found, and an increased number of desired books were installed in the bookstore to meet the ardent demands of the student body. One can look back upon this year with a great deal of nostalgia. First, there was an increased desire by the students to sign for books in their parents' name. Thecashbox system went out of existence in order to step aside for easier transactions. There was also the innovation of the Underground Bookstore, an offspring of the P.B.B.S., which had only a fleeting existence. Weekend trips to Leisure Time Products. Inc. became very useful means for officers Hardenbergh. Knoblauch, and DeLaittre to pick up books. While President Hardenbergh slept calmly in his bed. Blake School was being invaded by early morning enthusiasts who promptly filled the bookstore shelves with thousands of books. The P.B.B.S. has had a successful year. and. with added improvements, next year should be a prosperous one. However, a great deal of thanks should be given to Mr. Ron Replogle. the bookstore's faculty advisor, who supplemented the bookstore's success with his sage advice. P.B.B.S. Song (to the tune of America, the Beautiful ) Oh, beautiful for spacious shelves For colorful titles too. For lower prices and much more P-book store I love you Refrain The P-back store, the P-back store. That is the place to buy. A patriot was known to say My bookstore do or die. Oh beautiful for Qnptsof U'ralh. And others of that ilk. Their nicely-printed covers gleam Undimmed by tea or milk! Refrain The P-back store, the P-back store, That is the place to buy. The lowest prices in the school. Inflation they defy. Second-Hand Book Store Retreads Go Big 2ND HAND BOOK STORE TOP TO BOTTOM: Fox. Web ter. klw. Jim-mer on. The Second-Hand Bookstore (a) is an example of how the mob muscles into your life? (b) sends its profits to the George Lincoln Rockwell Memorial? (c) sponsors a KKK retirement fund? The answer, nobody is really sure, especially the members. Fortunately, the above situation is no longer representative of this organization; for the past year the Bookstore has taken great strides from its clandestine characteristics of previous years. Ram-rodded by Mr. Otto, who is usually more adept at ramming than rodding. the sending of bills, the sale of stock, and even the awarding of dividends have been carried out more efficiently than ever by this year's members. Also the bookneeds of our AFS student were met by the Bookstore for the first time in years. Future stockholders and members will owe all of their prosperity to the Bookstore of 1968 headed by President Keith Jimmerson and advised by Mr. Otto. Hat it u 149 Library Committee Re-'sorts’ To Efficiency Harmon. P. O'Connor. Frank.cn. Moot. Over the last four or five years. Blake's library has undergone a terrific change. Mrs. Parsons, aided by the Library Committee, has organized and bought books to provide as complete a library as possible for Blake students. The Library Committees purpose is to do the sorting and other menial tasks required m a library so as to allow Mrs. Parsons more time to curtail library discussion groups and to improve library facilities. Giving up precious study periods, the members have proved themselves to be both unselfish and capable workers. These two qualities, though not necessarily possessed by every Blake boy. certainly do exemplify this Committee. led by chairman Reese Larson and represented to the faculty library committee by Wells Anderson. The library rs a fundamental part of education. Mrs. Parsons and the Library Committee, together with volunteer mothers, are striving to improve the efficiency of the library. Nash. Larson. Shapiro. Reid.Cosgrove. Waldron 150 IVhen you destroy a man. you destroy a reasonable creature: when you destroy a book, you destroy rea- W Anderson. Mr . Parson . Acken, Karti. McCann. CMrve. Goeue. Kramer. Meuartga. ISI Electronics L-R. S. Anderson. Lagaard. Blodgett. S. Kelley. Me-Clintock. Gro . Holllnbeck. Cole. Juster. Hawley. Gamble. Oceanography STANDING: P. Driscoll. T. Driscoll. Franken. Klas . Hawley. Chute, Ell wood. Meyers. DROWNING. Savage. Science Club Decomposes This year's Science Club has been thoroughly revamped under the direction of Mr. Danielson. Six groups were formed: mechanics. medicine, photography, oceanography, astronomy, and electronics. Each member was able to go deeper into an area of interest and be with others who have the same basic knowledge. This did not. however, limit any member who had interest in science generally from attending the meetings of every group. Some of the activities planned by our men of science were a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and panel discussions given by individual groups to the whole club. The Mechanics Section, headed by Chris George, boasts of many individual projects, including a mechanical hand and a hot rod. Planned facilities for this section include a garage in which auto engineering will be taught. Mr. West became a guest speaker Medicine l-R Sandler. Englcr. McCann. Waldron. Mechanics McCartney. Wey. Mock. Wyer. Cole Waldron. M. Finch. George. KNEELING: Grots. when he spoke on the air jeep, a project on which he worked while employed by Chrysler Corp. The Medicine Section, headed by Vic Sandler, held meetings at which they talked about such things as the physical and emotional aspects of the recent heart transplants, a fascinating enigma of contemporary medicine. One project which the Oceanography Section accomplished under the direction of Rick Klass was the viewing of a privately made underwater film and the discussion that followed. 153 Science Club (continued) Photography STANDING AH. Coir. McClintock. Hofllnbcck. KNEELING: Cross. Astronomy The wizards of the Electronics Section met under Sprague Anderson to develop new ideas in tin? field of communications. The products of the Potographk Section. headed by Rick Hollinbeck.can be seen in any Blake Publication. The members are investigating several new dramatic approaches to photography which will enhance future TORCHES and CALL O'-PANS. Last and not least is Fred Phillips' Astronomy Section which was fortunate enough to have the use of the school's reflector telescope. Frank Lloyd Wright operated under the principle that form follows function . It was with this same idea that Mr. Danielson reformed the Science Club for 1968 to meet the function of the school which is essentially to develop the individual not only athletically but also academically. STANDING Buckhofe. Mryrrs. RENDING OVER Sulikr. Phillip . I $4 B-Club: Dances And Christmas Trees In accordance with its main purpose of serving the school, the Blake B Club was remarkably active in comparison to other years. Led by President Scott Goldsmith the members spent shivering hours selling Christmas trees down by the quonset hut. All proceeds were presented by the advisors. Mr. Mezzenga and Mr. Bettels. to the Children's Hospital. Aside from this project, the B. Club has done much to augment the physical features of the school grounds throughout the year. The B Club has also contributed much to the social spectrum of Blake life. During the Winter Term the club sponsored a very successful dance which was open to the whole school to enjoy. A spring picnic was staged later in the year, but attendance was restricted to the lettermen. a fitting reward to Blake's own men of iron”. I-CIUB. FROM ROW Goldsmith. Shaver. Idas . Malkcrson. ShuMdi 2nd ROW Elwetl. Fox. 6nffin. Grant. Hefiletinger. Harder Jrd ROW Doughty. Savage. D. Peter on. Pear-ion. Hardenbergh. Kingman 4th ROW herson. Simemen. Knoblauch. R Dei autre. Colburn. I arson 5th ROW Ringer. W. Anderson. Thornton. fhompson. Luther. Roiander. 6th ROW Hitch. Mori. Wheeler. Dayton. Hutchint, P Driscoll. Halverson. Hanson. Prcus 7th ROW leren. H. Gould. C Doerr, Lindquist. Her old. Plank. Saunders. 8th ROW fclobe. Webster. Davis. D. Adams. Recker. S Adams. 9th ROW Leslie. Stalland. Eastman. Iferfurth. G- Peterson 10th ROW I. Fawkes. Hensel, Fudge. Groth. Wmton. All llth ROW NyvaO. Schafer. Raskerville. Harmon. Chamber. Jimmerson I2lh ROW Mr. Me -lenga. Mr Bettel . Phillips. Chute. J. Cliffcrd. Hustad. Mukt tkn $m“ WAITERS TOP, Savage. Nan Olson. C. Doerr. 3rd ROW, S. Andmon, A. Kelley, t Griffith . Nelson. Hutchin . W. Anderson. Schafer. Watson. 2nd ROW, Abrahamson, Chmiel. Deaver. Bates. Kreiser. Gordon. Fudge. Leren. Hitch. Iverson. SITTING, D. Doerr. Groth. Chandler. Lui . Dorsey. Hensel. '' Wktf 4t fen mean. 'Damt-rnam'? 156 n Waiters (?) Serve (?) Food (?) The time: 11:36.30 on any weekday. The place: The upper study, room 300. Gordon slams his books shut, a nervous sweat appearing upon his forehead) Iverson throws off his jacket, dreaming of all the desserts everybody owes him. In back Griffiths anxiously paws the floor, his limbs loosened for the coming drama. THE BELL! Hensel is to the door in a bound) but. owing to a slight miscalculation, he goes flying into the wall instead. Bates, in leaving his desk, has strategically placed a chair in the aisle down which Dorsey usually streaks. Impaled by that obstacle. Dorsey is out of the day’s competition. Thundering down the hall, breaking all existing land speed records. Halverson and McGuire are neck and neck until the former is rendered unconscious by an opening door through which Chmiel and Kelley scamper, only to be floored themselves by latecomers Hutchins and Groth. Into the stairway it's anybody's race with Kreiser having spun out into the lab taking Wolney with him. Suddenly. Deaver makes the scene after a gruelling sprint from Mr. Bradley's room. Just as suddenly he is cut down by the one and only animal” Schafer, who has just heard that the Cheerios scheduled for today will not be served and. therefore. he is in a homicidal mood. Moving towards the kitchen with the speed of a Sherman tank, poor animal” is decked by a diminutive 8th grader scampering from Mr. Fisher's room. flwtk? imcuUi: PmmtOf ytm kt, to mertrulas. mJ wt’U ktvtd me etkn ■■Sorammitf. kuk? x V wwwwwwws 8ACK Mr. Fisher. Jnd ROW W k� e. Star . Luehor. Shapiro. FRONT ROW: levy. Ah. Schmitt. McCann. Kautz. Forum Today-, Attendance Is Optional The Forum Committee, under the leadership of Mr. William Fisher, produced this year several varied programs. The purpose of the committee is to present programs which will stimulate the individual student into greater intellectual awareness. Among the speakers were Mr. Mark O'Connor. who spoke of his travels with the Vice-President, and Mr. Frank Thorne, who. at the Martin Memorial Lecture, discussed his life in music. In addition to speakers, movies were presented, including an interview with Eric Hoffer. the longshoreman-philosopher! and a couple of experimental films, which preceded a discussion of their techniques and themes. While the programs met with varied success, such success in many cases depends upon audience involvement and appreciation of the concepts at hand. Mr. Francis Thom, a man of property turned individual. As our cheering season conies to an end. we are sad to take off our uniforms. However, we are proud to hand them down to our successors. This year has meant very much to us. It has been full of excitement, thrills, disappointments, responsibilities and many memories. Here are a few of the things we remember most, and we hope they bring back memories for you too: Drisc's homecoming float our fantastic (?) flips .. free hot dogs at home games for cheerleaders? T didn't know girls went to Blake unbelievable enthusiasm from Blake Boys at all games the Three Musketeers in Milwaukee eight scared little girls in front of a huge football audience MAME we've got the team, we've got the yell” B is for Blake Boys. L is for lots of laughs, A is for athletic ability (who us?). K. is for Cap'n Katie. E is for our excitement the day we made cheerleading We don't have to pay. we’re cheerleaders 120 of the best games anyone could ever hope for. And now for a summary of the line up: Skautry Heffdfiuyrr—our alternating alternate: Hey you guys. I don't know this cheer. Shanley is the third sophomore cheerleader in the history of Blake and we are happy she’s with us. Annie Kider — our vocal contortionist: Help — the humidity! How does my hair look? As an alternate this year. Annie has proved that she will be a responsible leader next year. Katu Andrus—The mouth that roared Come on you guys. SMILE! Despite Katie's small size, she has exhibited to everyone a great deal of leadership as captain. Sally Ovmtnet— always a round cheering for the scooters: Oh. Middy, that’s the best fall number 13 has ever taken! Sally’s happy face is very contagious, and it's a joy to have her at every Blake game. Knu tjamNe avid basketball fan who leads the squad in facials. Would you mind if I didn't come to the game. I have to study.” Although this was Kim's first year as a cheerleader, she has added a great deal to our squad. Cheerleaders: Champions of Our Cause ABOVE LEFT: Dahlberg. BELOW LEFT, Andru . GROUP PICTURE LEFT TO RIGHT HcfMfingcr.Ov r� ir«t. Win ch«trr. Gamble. Rider. Brown June Wiuckester— the only one who is on a diet to gain weight. Skating? No Comment! Because of Anne's athletic ability, she has helped a great deal in planning cheers. Dede Daklbery a spastic somersaulter. It’s really easy — |u$t a spin and then a triple axle. Among other things. Dede contributed very much when it came to cheering for hockey. Middy Krovn—always on time for night games. Why don't you ever play against St. Thomas? With her bubbly personality and warm humor. Middy has added life to our squad. Katie. Sally. Kim. Dede. Middy. Anne. Annie and Shanley all love you and thank you for letting us represent you. GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR. BLAKE! Well, we couliin 7 be serious all of tlte time . . . Goldsmith: Oh. to be a lovely Levy lotus. Smash And then George sold his wife to the Indians for $35 V • $ WU liliMn vh Hifvfc-otvr th Prtr Prncd IjtuMt Ithnw MuiSntp UixVt S� � rixn I ,i� ff lr.ll .HI OrjanuawmCo IiM.vi ( og 4n.1m.vi. Jtm Pon« ) wii (dtor Ini' h i o«i CandMfcfdiiK Tom fc v 1r IrnVorl H.Clwtv themaa M Cro i Vitvinvy M Mlljf I r trr K VUlffUM timn h f Nlvrodkuv. h l wi Jr RaMu Ui A Dr PmMlSiMh The Founders JamnFord Bv4l W «n M Mali-v Karin C Bevvy llhffi I Carprvan linlnat tt Clrfford Oft'ijr R CMUxd CKjrlw MCjw I r anklin M Ci.� S MinCwby ««i� H Dunw.xv.tv (daardv. uair Clrvrt JaBrav C R nr« Nnvum CKwln Mihw David D tvnnv CkartnD VrKr I mlvricV B ttdli Patrons Northwestern National Bank Paine. Webber. Jackson Curtis Eberhardt Company Cargill Inc. Piper. Jaffrey 6 Hopyyood Ewald Bros. First National Bank ol Mpls Cart Bolander t Sons Justus lumber Company Northrop King and Company Dam. Kalman Ouail Inc. Kenwood Pharmacy Muzak MarshS Mclennan Inc. Sims ltd. Wirt Wilson t Company Red Owl Stores Inc Trane Air Condittoning Dayton’s Portrait Studio Shufrldt Cadillac Town's Edge Olds. Continental Machines Inc. Super Valu Stores Inc. Deephaven Rexall Drugs Donaldson Company Inc. Humphery 6 Hardenbergh Inc. Deephaven Hardware Northland Milk £ Ice Cream Co. The Building Block GallmgStudios Acknowledgements The staff of the 1968 Call O'Pan extends grateful appreciation to the following people for their invaluable assistance: Mr Burl Heifctrom me rrprexnmive Iron Ihr Amman WutkX Cempjnt. who hrlpetl in gel our mmo m prmr M� rk XjpUn. «. pjlhAeMkrr Mn Brrmno. lor iloophrrng our CMlklMd BirmWlntn Mr rumor lor � octrr ptroer Mr PoBoch. lo� crmoem on Pundrrbrrg. lor Uvowlt J«d (riaguwwm Mr CompoMi. lor rtwv-king TO Mwlliilhrr. lor Im moulh Mr ChapdW andGregg Prtervorv lor hrtpmg on Ihr coyee dn«g« Jon Grprt. lor hn mind Mr Pjmrlion. lor kung � nd crow country picture larry McConn nv) Po� «J � mton. lor p dure uViuilVnon Chrw Coir, lor hn pwlwre dry re I h worked Ihr Hardmbeegh . lor ihnr rammer Cxh Hannah. Caleb flhhlgrtt. kewh Irwn. Chuck Matkervon. and M Thompson tor helping w«h •etwoe main Gregg ImrtM, Pan Nehon Boh Cordon. Jock larairr. Scot! Pr« MAr levy. Ferry Mormon Jon Crow. Sc oil GcSdamah. Inc Mehelflnger, Pa Ml Sharp, and kata- Andru. lor wrung Ihnr an mV on (MM lucy Savage. Tommy PmcA Sprague Xndmon. and Bob Cohm I or typing Ihr afladn lh« wrrr handed m on lane Ornn All. and Ire Iawkr . lor ptcim Fetr Merh.fi h. Ferry Harmon, and Pavul Cover. lor coming lo ihr Call OTan meeting John UacPondd. Chuck � anon Pavwl Pom. lor adner Bril Mrphone Company, lor ihnr phono M Pei art rr lor hn leg Pave Bruhrck lor enpw anon and mom awn SpAe Jono and Paul Stark, lor tor getting ihr eneiwwn cord lor Ihe B Club picturr BA Hmchm. lor hn all out effort Pa id Pearaon. lor domg whu every one rl r daln'l Ihr Ouren ol Ingland, lor PavMl Prarvon IW