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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1977 volume:

y£j ujcK 4) 1 lAAy-k -'S T ht!-' Hast) 5a « •?? ' , , w CJ -L , CW b i |00 fi6- ? Cld - '! a;''3. o,vt ( i) el 9Af .03 $ ■€ ) rt( 0sf ft■ fJ 0UcC .sC? y (2 rj4JL0W rfUu, i L ft.ftif --', fts j MHC tief 75QI , WW 3- rf77 REFLECTIONS 77 THE BLAKE SCHOOLS MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. I 2 CONTENTS DEDICATION.......................6 PHOTO ESSAY......................8 FACULTY.........................18 ACTIVITIES......................36 ORGANIZATIONS...................46 ATHLETICS.......................62 UNDERCLASSMEN...................96 SENIORS.........................HO PATRONS, SPECIAL THANKS........158 4 REFLECTIONS STAFF EDITOR......................KIKI IDE PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS......SALLY ANKENY, SARAH FINCH LAYOUT EDITOR COPY EDITOR ATHLETICS EDITOR ...CAROLYN COLWELL ATHLETICS ASSISTANT ... KIM BORMAN SENIOR EDITOR.......BARBIE WOHLRABE SENIOR ASSISTANT......ALLISON FRENCH ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS EDITOR.....PAM ARNOLD FACULTY EDITOR LISA KROGNESS BUSINESS MANAGER CHRIS SMART GENERAL ASSISTANTS ... LUCY THATCHER, JEFF TWIDWELL, KATIE BUDGE, ANDY FINK, PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN LILLEHEI ASSISTANTS...TODD BOLIN, KIRK HODGDON 5 6 1 8 ?. un'uuis .'i9202U228 -)2G212B293C 6 DEDICATION It is not just his knowledge of the English language or his years of dedication to Blake on which we base our love and respect for Keller Pollock; it is much more than that. Even for those of us who have known him only the few short years since the merger, he has become a part of the many fond memories of our education at The Blake Schools. He lias made English grammar bearable and the most complex literary symbolism discernible to us. As students, we have become inspired academically; as people, we have gained a valuable friend. Many more students will be inspired, as we have been, to a love of learning because of the determination and spirit that Keller Pollock gives his students. Mr. Pollock, we thank you and we trulv love you. 7 •S 10 13 15 FACULTY IS iy ADMINISTRATION BARBARA STOCK: Director at the Upper School. English 9. LOIS NOTTBOHMi Director of Student Services, Confer- ence 9,10.11.li. Algebra I. TOM O’REILLY: Assistant Director of the Upper School, Algebra I. SO CHUCK RITCHIE: Director of Admission . Russian. CHARLIE SEE1.: Counselor, Conference 9,10,11.12, Algebra II. DAVID MERSEY: President of The Blake Schools. JACK EDIE: Director of Instruction. Ethics. International Relations. ENGLISH JANE RICE: Core A, Creative Writing. A.P. English. Russian Literature. Wouldn't fried eggs in the snow he fun? KEI.I.KR POIJ.OCK: Core C E, English Grammar, Com-B1IJ. FISHER: English tt, Risers. American Poetry, Stories Seldom Seen. position. English Mechanics, Core C. Pick a card.” “You'll write tomorrow—if the spirit moves me! 22 MARLYS JOHNSON: English 9 and 10, Short Novels, Shakespeure I ami II, Science Fiction. Of course you've all read Aristotle's Poetics.” DARREL MCANNANY: Journalism, English 9.10. Latin III. “Moving right along .. JOHN HATCH: Mark Twain. A.P. English 12. English 9. American Dream. They had the most inrn-riihlr, sou know, things! LEE WOOI.MAN: English 9. Mark Twain. Discovering Change, South and New England. Neat! SCIENCES JUDY SIIERMAN: P.S. Chemistry, Environmental Science. P.S. Pliwio. “It worked this morning .. RICK CiOL l.I.Al'I): Biologs, Anatomy, Genetics. This should make sense to you—I hope for your sake it docs!” GREG BARTEL: Biology, Med (dll Bi nlogy, Investigations in Biology. “It’s just gotten out of hand.” CLINT KNt'DSOX: Biology, Advanced Biology, Survey in Biology. C’imm, (George, oo‘re wasting time! DAN DANIELSON: Chemistry', Discovering Change. Due to the sadistic nature ol chemists .. TED HALE: P.S. Physics. Senior Physics, Electronics. “The way to keep your feet warm is to put socks over your boots.’’ SOCIAL STUDIES JANET WOOLMAN: Constitutional Studios, Social PiycIwloK). Exploring Human Nature, American Culture. This all relatex hack to 16th Century England. ANN HUTCHINS: Exploring Huinuii Nature, Male Female, Micro-Urban Studies. “I don't care what your excuse is!” ROI) ANDERSON: American Culture. English 10. Politics. A.P. History. Tingle. Vingle. Yingle! 26 JOHN CROSBYs American Culture, Politics, Discovering Change. A.P. History'. O.K., folkvicv. let's all form vinull groups!” KAY SOI.ON: Kvplnring Human Nature, Economics Western Civilization. “Gee .. Ull.I. MARTONi Exploring Human Nature, American Culture, Three Wars. Santa doesn’t say naughts things.” MATHEMATICS PAUL VETSCIIERi Elementary Functions Geometry, Calculu . Analytic Geometry. “I get all my coat at Brook Brother . JOANNE HOBSON: Elementary Functionv Statistic . Algebra II. Analytic Geometry. ''This is a cUvv so get a note. LEE CKOTI K: Geomeln. Algebra-Trigonometry, A.F. Calculus Hence .. JOHN BOUFFORD: Geometry, Algebra-Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, Analytic Geometry. “That number you see is not really there. BRUCE ARCHIBALD: Algebra I. Trigonometry, Photography, Computer. Just testing ya. guys! ' LANGUAGES rTiELl.V BLACKBl RNs French 11, French CjinvcrSilion and Composition, F Mm el l v 1 'rench 9,19lh Century I.et'y try and get organized. HEINZ OTTO: (k-rman I.IIJU. How much do you love me on a wale of one to ten?” JANINK NELSON: French I.II. Advanced Con-venation and Composition. Vitc. vite. vitc! HANS KOF NIC: German IN'. Middle School German. “You sad me out. i BARBARA REYNOLDS: French II.Ill, French Conversation unci Com-position, Kaleidoscope. I don't want to make value judgments. INA JEANNE STRONG: French III. A.P. French. Passe un bon lundi!” BRI CE STEINER: Spanish II.Ill When I was in Acapulco .. RUSS HILLIARD: Spanish I.II.III.IV. If sent answer the next question. I'll give you a nickel, und if you can't, you gix'c me a cigar.” 31 ARTS CIRKC DAWSON: Novice Debate, Speech-Theatre. Varsity Debate, Speech-acting. I remember once, when I was in a pla .. BII.I. REYNOLDS: Drawing and Painting I.II. You guys can bring my Christinas presents tomorrow.” JAM PS A KNOTT: Spceeh-Tbeutre, Novice Debate. Advanced Public Speaking. Mr. Snuggy Bear. BOB TMSI.OW: Siikserecn 1,11. “I need some more musking tape for siikserecn. :$2 JEANNE HI.AkE; Speech-Theatre, Acting-Directing. SUgr. “My husband does all my own typing. MARSIIAIX BROWNE: Ceramics. “I don't like it. but that's o.k.“ CINNY CLAESSENS: Glee Club, Chorus Choir. Musk- Tlicory Music Composition. “Let’s shift gears. JOANNE ASIIDOWNE Crafts I. “Let's go base a big luiicb! 33 SPECIAL PEOPLE JACK KKCIITj Mlilrlic Director COKKY CAKI.: I h uc«l Education IJEE SfESNAt Physical Education A.J. Me FA RUN t hot torn ro . mult I lei Amlio tuul Dqurlment. JEANNE CORNELL librarian 34 BITTY BRYAN. NADEYN'E JOHNSON. Student Senior PAULINE EVERETT: Sccr.-tan DIANE VEAN: Secretary DEL KAIJ.BERC. NOR BERT RHODE, CAL WELCH: Janitors. ROSE DUKATZ: i middle n� v, ccntrr) Secret an OWEN KINCMAN: Secretary LICHEE ESTMANN, HELEN JONES. DOROTHY SIIERVA. JUNE SEI.K-Dicti cian. HANNA SOUIEIM. RUTH WHITE. DOROTHY LESTER. Coolc ACTIVITIES 36 37 SENIOR WEEKEND UNIFIES The senior class took a weekend off in late September to spend a few days together at Camp Warren. Through volleyball, frisbee, football, canoeing, kayaking, soccer, and horse-back riding, the class got to know each other as a group of individuals. They realized that they would be the leaders of the school, and in that shared knowledge of responsibility, a sense of unity developed. This was furthered by such activities as the First Annual Warren Derby-piggy back riding with the Imttom man hlind-folded-the service projects for the camp (barn cleaning, hauling wood, door and porch painting, installing a dock, and making a walk-way), an evening of “hag” skits, a morning service in which everyone was deeply moved by the openness of each individual who contributed and the closeness of the group, and a square dance on the final night. The class returned to school earnest in their idealism and with an eagerness to tackle the coming year. OUR TOWN EXHIBITS OUR TALENT Cast Stage Manager Mrs. Gibbs Mrs. Webb Doc Gibbs Joe Crowell Howie Newsome Chris Beach George Gibbs Walls Webb Professor Willard Mr. Webb O Sam Craig The fall play of 197(� was Our Town, written by Thornton Wilder. It was directed by The Blake Schools' new drama teacher, Mrs. Jeanne Blake. Working with Mrs. Blake was the student director, Sara Schilling, who also had a part in the play. The play was the story of the lives of George Gibbs (John Mahoney) and Emily Webb (Molly Ilickok), narrated throughout by the Stage Manager (Nick Burke). The success of the play was due to the talent of the cast and many, many hours of work. Although Our Ton'll never played to a full house, the members of the cast felt rewarded by the fact that they had successfully presented a difficult play. There's no bustin' (lie Blake Bearicade!” was the 1976 Homecoming battle cry. The festivities began weeks before the actual football and soccer games, with the commencement of the first annual Ladies' Arm Wrestling Contest. Diane Gerdts, Karen I' ralev, Julie Boos and Mars liartficl took the victories for their respective classes. Traditional Homecoming activities included the Beard Growing Contest, for which Queen Kim Lar-son’s calf judged senior Tom Palm the winner, and the bonfire, for which small groups from each class performed humorous skits. That evening at the bonfire the Homecoming royalty was announced: King Charlie Held and Queen Kim lairson, senior attendants Chuck Hill and Molly Walsh, juniors Boh Hartfiel and Julie Prosliek, sophomores Eric Anderson and Janet Kane, and freshman Mike Sill and Laura Ogden. Top left: Cheerleaders euthusiaslicalls cheer on the soccer game. Blake'% soccer team dazzled fans ssitli a decisise -1-0 victors over Brack. Top right: Cheerleader Susie olfe cuddles up to Blake's mascot, the hear, played by junior Rufus N intern. Abosei Senior finalists Karen Wagner (left) and Diane Cerdts arm ssrrstle, dressed for 50's Das. Right: Seniors and juniors sp«� rt their Clash Day” duds. 42 THERE’S NO BUSTIN’ THE BLAKE BEARICADE— HOMECOMING ’76 Top lefts Queen Kim luirson mid King Charlie Held participate in the hull lime parade id I lie myulty at the football game. The Blake football team demolished it� long-time rival SPA Sl-H, Not to he outdone, the crow-country team raced to a 32-26 victory over SP.A. Above-. Queen Kim I arson judges senior Tom Palin's beard for the Beard Crowing Contest. I-eft: Spectators enjoy bonfire skits. The 1976 Homecoming came to a | cak at the dance, which featured llie Minnesota Barking Ducks Bund. As always. Homecoming was an experience not soon to Ik- forgotten. 43 SENIOR-NINE PICNIC The Blake Schools senior-nine program was designed to help the nines make friends with the upper classmen, and thus feel more at Itome in the Upper School. Seniors and their nines had a picnic in late October at Kim Borman's house, on Lake Minnetonka. There was food, tennis, volleyball, frisbee. football, crowded boat rides, and hair-raising swings on a hammock. When everyone finally left, it was with the satisfaction of knowing that each had begun to solidify senior-nine friendships. TALENT REVUE This year, the Glee Club. Choir, and Chorus performed in a fund-raising effort called the Talent Revue.” Its goal was to raise enough money so that all three groups could go on tour. In addition to the performances of the large groups, there were about a dozen productions by smaller groups. Jeff Twidwell, Steve Swig-gum, Todd Bolin, Tom Palm, and Kevin Brandenburg put on a hilarious skit of a scene in a psychiatrist's office, in which Jeff came on stage as the nurse, wearing a dress. It was, indeed, an evening of much talent. 45 4ii 47 FORUM The Blake Schools' student government is a group of two students from each grade, four teachers elected by lire student body, and two other faculty members who act as advisors. Grouped around the conference room table during Monday morning assemblies, the Forum of ’77 discussed problems and proposals varying from the pop machine and painting the study hall, to financing the chess club and supporting the food drives. The meetings were drawn to a close with the 8:30 bell. First row: I). Nelson. I.. Ogden. N. Blackburn, K. Sorem, J. Hatch. C. Knudson. Second row: B. Stock. K. Solon, J. MacArthur. B. iiartficl, R. Anderson. N. Hertzbcrg, L. Thatcher, J. Spencer. 4S INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE First row: A. French. P. Vmoki. K. Borman, B. Golden, C. Bi-jch. J. Nelson. K. Solon. Second nm: K. Hilliard. S. Schilling. N. Blackburn, II. Otto. S. Mcl-aughlin. M. Aguero, II. Gn llit%ch. J. Kdie. C. Bimbrrg. The International Committee sponsors educational experiences and social activities of an international theme. The committee, composed of students and faculty interested in travel abroad and exchange programs, organized a variety of events, including the second annual International Day of 77. The AFS students of 77 were Mireva Aguero of Honduras, and Horst Crollitsch of Austria. Also included in the program were Peter King, an ESU student from England, and several German students in the spring. SOCIAL COMMITTEE K. Wagner. C. Nolan. B. TInniiwni. S. Writs, N. Ilcrt bcrg. A. Fink, II. McClintock. TI� e Social Committee organized three dances during 77: Homecoming, the winter Sadie Hawkins Dance, and the spring dance. The committee members proposed dances to the Forum, picked the bands, and drafted chaperones. Its goal was to create social events that the student body could enjoy; the Social Committee succeeded, for all of the dances were good fun. 4M VARSITY DEBATE Though fairly inexperienced, this year’s Varsity Debate Team was surprisingly successful. Penal reform was the topic on which the debaters expounded. As always, the team returned to school with a host of honorable places in the tournaments in which they competed, retaining the excellence that has always been, and always will Ik , a part of The Blake Schools’ Varsity Debate Team. JUNIOR VARSITY DEBATE It may seem surprising that a team whose major concerns upon arriving at a debate tournament are finding the nearest food, the pinball machines, and the other teams’ female debaters can show as much promise as this year’s Junior Varsity Debate Team. The debaters consistently made strong standings, placing first at Park Center, second at Worthington, and third in the Richfield little robin. But while the number of trophies this young team returned with may have been minimal, the experience brought back was not. The team looks ahead to future success. C. Il.tnlt'v. S. Yilloft. I), Iliillifn, T. Magee. I). Kullcr. 50 First row: C. Beach, J. McMasler, M. Murphy. B. BliM ni |imt. S. Wear, V. Hammond. Second row: J. Midioncv, K. Martin, E. Brown, T. Anonsc-n, I . Arnold, J. Rice—advisor, B. Laidlaw. Third row: A. Fink, I.. Ilaffcly, V. Wittenberg. It is a senes of seemingly endless meetings, telephone calls, weekends and nights. There is the inevitable last minute post-deadline rush, followed by crammed layout meetings and then, finally, the issues. “Oh, was there a meeting yesterday?” ‘i'll have the story tomorrow.” There are countless hours spent over future plans, ideas, even the next issue. Somehow, amidst the chaos, there is time for fellowship. 'Tin out of film. Above all, there is the constant search for material. Yet, all said and done, it was worth it. (drawing, courtesy of David Proshek) Often compared to world-renowned journals such as The New York Timex and The Washington Post, Spectrum reached great heights of journalistic achievement this year. The diligent but confused staff produced a high quality paper, in spite of an editor prone to nervous breakdowns and insomnia. The New Pub set the scene for many a late night scramble to find non-existent copy, and to beat deadlines. Hyper-involvement and a basic inability to edit and spcl hindered the Spectrum editors’ rush to perfection. In the end, however, the battle was won, and the staff did accomplish its main objectives: eating dinner and getting at least five hours of sleep per night. First nm: A. Leighton, S. Wctn, K. Sorcrn, D. Hickok. M. Walsh. G. Staples. Second row: C. Smart, J. Piirkhunt. S'. Burke, V. Ilammond, C. Beach. S. Ankeny, K. Larson. P. Arnold, I.. Olson, J. TwidwcJI, S. Bailey, S. Srigct, B. Spencer. Third row: I). McAnnunv, B. Laidlaw, K. Ilodgdon, S. Armstrong, M. Sundbcrg. SPECTRUM First n� v� : K. Budge, A. Br anl. S. Ankeny, k. Idc. K. Ilodgdun. J. Ulldwi, K. Bor man. A. Fink. Secuid n� : J. Twidurll. C. Smart. C. Colwell. B. Wolilrabc, S. Finch. P. Arnold. N|. Sundbrrg. I ist summer a group of soon-to-be-seniors gathered together and created the Spring Supplement 76. Within four months these same people had a whole new room all to themselves-the Reflections Room. It was complete with stereo, coffee pots and dead plants and fish. Fortunately, most of the dead fish were thrown out, and the dead plants all got hair cuts. In between the (excellent!!) business manager's pictures of himself, one could catch glimpses of yearbook materials. And thanks to two fantastic photographers, that was how the yearl ook season went—it svas all rather easy-going and relaxed. Tlicre w-ere only a few crises (such as when a section svas left in the Iwck office over Thanksgiving, and when a section was found to Ik in need of a major overhaul—AFTKR the final proofs had been received) and even those were handled with a minimum of hysteria. Within a few years, however, all that w ill be remembered of the grand experience of being on the yearbook staff will Ik blurred memories of workshops at Kiki's and Anne’s homes—sipping something hot, stuffing junk food down gabbing gullets, and fighting over yellow grease pencils. REFLECTIONS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community Involvement is made up of many different individuals responding to community needs in various ways. ’77 saw' this program’s participants lead the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drives, w hich w ere based at the Fhvllis Wheatley Community Center. Some students’ interests led them to volunteer a morning or afternoon a week at the Fnterson School for mentally handicapped children, at Eitel Hospital, or at the Child Carden Montessori School. This program enables students to give their time and concern to people who need their help. It expands students' perceptions of the world in which they live, and shows them ways they can directly help others. Top to bottom: M. Shulzc, K. Ide. J. MacArthur. A. Hutchins-ndvivor. M. Cokktein, N. Ilcrtzbcrg. D. Nelson, L. Ogden. C. Colwell. MEDICAL BIOLOGY The medical wizards of The Blake Schools gathered together again this year to terrorize the Emergency Boom of General Hospital. With the help of Mar ’ Ann Huseth and Mary Jo Schakk, Mr. Bartel taught the students the fundamentals of emergency medical care. Who can forget Mr. Bartel’s stunning demonstrations or the fun of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Re-susci-Andy and Annie? Combining fun and learning. Medical Biology was an excellent experience. First row: R. Minton. A. Harlem, S. Ankeny, C. Phelps. Second row: W. Humphrey, A. Fink. T. Conner. B. Wohlrabe. Third row: S. Bailc , T. Aoonsen, C. Letvenworth, J. Nilwn. Fourth row: S. Moore. S. Mcl-aughlin, G. Bartel—instructor, D. Crosby, A. Bryant. Fifth row: L. Duyton. T. Palm. T. Bolin. S. Sw igguin. 54 THESPIANS 1-nMit row: Y Burke. ('. Smart, J. Noble, J. Mahoney. A. Ilurluu. Nl. MeVay, I- Olson, T. Bring . K. Pflan e. Second row: I). Oertll . B. Oban, A. Zemek. M. Ilickok. S. H.ule . M. Koml icbki. K. I)an-'luk. K. Borman. I- I luff civ, K. I.imdhlad. H. McClintock. S. Schilling. A. Zemek. Three times a year, a group of dedicated and talented individuals put on a play. These students call themselves Thespians, and this is how they define themselves: We are crazy enough to slum up at school at 8:30 Saturday morning, to spend hours at the Salvation Army, to read sixty one-act plays, to make the one and only Homecoming float, to con teachers out of a week’s homework, to wear 110 pounds of (Kidding, and to spend over fifteen liours u das at school the week before a show. ’77 witnessed the Thespians’ excellent productions of Our Town, Circa Lady, and a spring musical. Chess: A game of pure skill played on a board with sets of sixteen pieces, the players moving alternately until the king of one is so attacked that he cannot escape Excuse me, sir, miss, have you ever played chess? Well, have you heard of chess before? Do you know some of the rules? Good! Come right this way, we have a match today!! The Chess Team—though it had no boards, no clocks, and few members, there was one thing it did have—fun! (i. Staple . B. BliMMiM|iii t, S. Bdl. C. Burr, E. Braun, B. Fief, A. I-rightou, J. Noble, S. St ru then. 55 JUNIOR CONCESSIONS Man cannot live by bread alone, which is one of the reasons the eleventh grade class gives us Junior Concessions. The other reason? JC helps to pay for that fantasy at the end of the year, the PROM. Like any other candy store, JC is stocked full of everyone’s fattening favorites. Despite various difficulties, it managed to stay in business most of the year, and even dragged itself to a few extra-curricular activities, such as hockey games and dances. Thanks to Rose and larslie’s Blazer, JC survived the year. Good luck, clavs of 79! First row: S. Schilling, I_ Anderson, B. Ix'slir. L. Olson. Second row: L. Warner, S. Waldron. K. inton. T. Brings. Third row: B. McLaughlin. J. Mahoney, A. Lohinann, K. I.uiulblail. M. Swendsecn. M. Ilickok, T. Anonscn. Nl. McVay, B. Spencer. WHAT RADIO WHAT Radio is the radio station of the Blake Upper School, run by and for its students. It is broadcast through the building's electrical system, and can be heard by turning any radio in the school to 600 AM. The studio of WHAT Radio is located next to the little gym, and is actually a reconstructed storage closet. WHAT Radio unfortunately had to close during the second quarter, forced out of business by vandalism. Hopefully it will start again before the year is over. First row; C. Hill. S. Armstrong, B. Laidlaw. II. Mcttintock. M. Murphy, A. Leighton. Second nm: C. Iliclpv M. Snndhcrg, K. I.undblad. J. l-ockhart. S. Bell. Third row: A. Fink, C. Held. C. Smart, J. Hagen. ofi HIGH SCHOOL BOWL What is the capital of Upper Volta? What famous player once scored 100 points in a single pro football game? If vou can answer one or Both of tnc above questions, you may qualify to be a member of Blake’s illustrious high school bowl team. Although the knowledge required might be trivial, the prestige involved definitely isn t. After all, where else does one have the opportunity to appear on local television and shake hands with ace weatherman Kov Finder, all in one afternoon? First row: E. Weithuff. R. Aiidorvm jd� i- or. C. Beach, J. McMaster. Second row: G. Bimbeig, S. Bell. M. Murphy, (i. Staples. T. Bacancr. E. Brown. HERPETOLOGY The Blake Herpetological Society is an organization dedicated to promoting the conservation and preservation of reptiles, its members contributing their time throughout the calendar year to the care of one of the country’s largest private collections. Situated in the basement arc more than thirty-five crocodiles, representing two-thirds of the known species, as well as twelve species of boiids and pythons and a host of native snakes. The society with its collection was probably one of the most unique facets of The Blake Schools— wa� , because this collection must l e removed from this school because of a lack of total interest and support of the student body needed to properly care for the reptiles. Hopefully it has served its purpose of fostering more than a superficial interest in wildlife which are well on the road to extinction throughout the world. First row: R. Cornelius. M. Phillips. B. Bart. Second row: F. Cowles. C. Walsh, R. Coullaud-adsisor, N. Slade. 57 WOMEN’S CHORUS Fin n� : C. CIkuoiv l_ I)i-lan« . V Abu zahab, N. Niehaus. Nl. Ilarlfiri. I- Tiiliin. A. Tobun. II. Wilbcrcll. A. Summer, B. Tlxmivm, I-Hirmuii, |„ Tltorpr. ShihkI rtmiC. Hrach, I- WTiildirad, I- Wulilrabe, S. Ilresaard, A. llarloH.S. Wolfe, M. Ilickok. J. C.illi-ttc, A. MrClintixk. (.. B Mir M’r. Nl. Waltli. S. Schilling. Third nmi S. l-ohmann, M. I.imltas. R. Bohan, K. l iter. K. kelly. J. Boov I.. Ogden. S. knlilcr. A. (.nan. I.. OImmi, J. H him in. II. (larke. Fourth run: L. Tluilchrr. M. Matko. I). Crmb . A. Johnson. K. Morgan. A. Brsant, C. Nikcn. J. Clarke. I). Tliiede. K. Peter-wn. M. Finch. J. William . M. Aguero. New faces and fresh talent abounded in Women's Chorus this year. The group performed contemporary selections such as “Brigadoon and “Lolly Tootum,” as well as the classical pieces like “Nutcracker Suite. Although new traditions were started this year, cliorus members hope that music theory tests and assignments will not be a continuing custom. One event that the chorus students feel should be continued, however, was this year’s talent show. Perhaps the most difficult part of organizing the show was choosing a name for it. Brainstorming sessions produced titles such as “Talent Train” and “Contemporary Coffeehouse Cabaret, which were finally rejected in favor of the name Talent Revue. Chorus combined w ith the other musical groups and individual acts to put on a successful show. Chorus culminated a good year with a spring tour to Chicago. SS MEN’S glee CLUB Firs! rm: (i. (Imwnvdittclor, C. H«-.uli. L. Dayton, M. Schulze, C. Cole. S. Swiggum, T. Falk, . king-man. Second nmi T. Conner, J. Lillchci. C. NoIjii, E. Lundhlad, B. Ilarlficl. D. Ilickok. I). Dayton. Tliird row: J. Parkhwst, J. NiUen. T. Olin, K. Hnmclrnhiirg. E. Andenon. J. CofTldluv, D. Williamv J. Sutter. D. Heney. Fourth row: I). Cennak. B. I.iull.i . T. Bolin, J. Wright, W. Young, T. Palm, J. Twidwcll. D. I’lank, J. Maxtor. K. Adams. The Glee Club of '77 met four times a week, and also frequently in the mornings, to work on a wide repertoire of songs. These pieces varied from more traditional tunes such as This Train” and Once in Love with Amy, to some newer songs such as Bachelors’ Dance and “Madeline.” The group performed in the Christmas Concert and the Talent Revue. The year was topped off by a tour to Louis-ville, Kentucky. BLAKER’S DOZEN C. Beach, D. Cennak. T. Bolin. T. Conner, S. «iggum. V. Kingman. K. Brandenburg, M Young. I). Hank. K. Claim. Ahw-nt: P. Stone. T. Falk, J. Morgan. Despite prevalent pessimism and constant lack of concentration in the group, the Blaker’s Dozen generally succeeded in producing harmonious sounds in its concerts. The thirteen best male singers in the school once again combined their talents to entertain the Women’s Club, Steven’s Square Nursing Home, and a group of Boy Scout leaders, not to mention their fellow students. Regular practices two mornings a week, complete with a two dollar fine for lateness, proved to make the Blaker’s Dozen an exceptional musical group. 50 CONCERT CHOIR tint nmi C. ( Wwcnvdirrclor, K. Sorcm, S. Ankniy. I). Tcnj� iliii, lUrkm. S. Wolfe, B. Wtthlrabc, E. l.umtttl� d. J. Weiner, M. Sundber , I. JoiniMHi. Second ro%%: T. BriiiRv l. MeVay, M. tlickok. C. Smart, k. Pllan c, S. SwiRRum. M. k«md icl ki, 1). tlickok. C. Lca enwo«th, G. BimherR. Third nm: B. (Muni. B. l-aklLw. J. Prmhek, T. Talk. D. Cro h , k. BrandciihurR. I). Gerdte, D. Plank. t-north row: J. ItaRen. k. Petenon, T. Bolin, A. Brvaol. J. T id ell. C. Fonbdl. A. emck, A. Zrmck. T. Palm Guided by their fearless leader Virginia Claessens, the mixed choir had a vers enjoyable year, and even though the work was often long and hard, the product proved to hi very good. With Miss Claes-sens’ famous command, Plug in!,” she somehow managed to turn chaos into order, and senseless babbling into music. Manned with a repertoire that included a musical arrangement of “Godspell,” the group ventured north to Winnipeg for their annual spring tour. « MORE MUSIC 61 62 I (Cl BLAKE SPIRIT, HEAR IT! Once again, the cheerleaders of 76-77 had one thing in common-school spirit. The captains of each of the squads served not only as organizers and leaders hut also as coaches and advisors. Sue and Kathi‘s fall group, better known as the Porkettcs Club, can remember freezing to death at Homecoming soccer, the roar (?) of football crowds, and the famous Win Clap “nip” cheer. Barbie's basketball squad attended both boys’ and girls' games, in the true spirit of Title IX. Sarah's wrestling and swimming crew had several memorable experiences including numerous Del stops—both to and from the SAME meet. Molly’s hockey squad suffered everything from bruised knees to mono, but they will remember many good times at Augsburg, Blake, and even Polar Pit. The cheerleaders didn't have a won loss record; the success of their season showed in the response of the fans and teams, which was the best ever. Fall Cheerleaders: Fint row : K. Wcsa-captain, K. Kelly. S. Wcivs-captain, D. Nelson. Second row: II. McClintock, S. Wolfe, J. Weiner. Third row: M. Sundberg. L. Brennan, L. Thorpe, The Bear, M. Sun-dberg, D. Crosby. Hockey Cheerleader : Firs! row: M. Bowman, I.. Brennan. L. Wohlrabe. Second row : K. Morison, M. Sundberg-captain. B. Larson. Absent: K. Borman, N. Owens. 64 J Basketball Cheerleader : Front: N. Hertzhcrg. Second row: L. Whitehead, B. Wohlrabe, Top: I- Hogg. Swimming and Wrestling Cheerleaders: First row: S. Finch-captain, I.. Krogncss. Second row: C. Nil.scn, A. Bryant. R. Turnau. Absent: J. Proshck. 65 VOLLEYBALL SETS UP FOR VICTORY Conference Game Results St. Francis vs. Blake 18-12, 18-1 St. Anthony vs. Blake 18-3, 18-12 Minnchalm vs. Blake 18-8, 18-4 M.-U. vs. Blake 18-12, 18-8 C.V. vs. Blake 11-18, 18-9, 18-14 Brooklyn Center vs. Blake 18-14, 11-18, 14-18 Kirs! row—N. llrrtzbcTg. N. Owens, II. W’ilherdl, l_ Thatcher. S. Sitgd. Vcoml row—M. W alters-roach, A. Butterfield, I), Cerdts, J. Ila rn. B. Cornelius—manager. The 1976 Volleyball loam was a close, hardworking, rookie (cam. The team finished its season having improved and mastered its volleyball skills, determined to earrv on the growing tradition of success next season. The individual team mcml crs became emotionally involved in the triumphs of victory and the pains of defeat. They were subjected to feelings of happiness, concern, co-operation, responsibility and determination, yet, occasionally besieged by feelings of frustration. Some of the team’s crazier moments were x-rated hula dances, strip tease acts in the middle of practice, and hiding candy bars in knee pads. As close as the team members were, they tried to avoid the fretpient four-way collisions on the court, which resulted in “belly flops.” Continually setting up for a spike, they were disappointed when the wicked drives were stopped dead by the net. Cxjach Mary Walters had as her team | hilosophy, “Do what I say, not w hat I do, for if you do w hat I do. we won’t get anywhere!” The team’s motto: “As we practice and learn, we bump, set, spike and return.” 67 Conference Meet Results 1 Golden Valley—12 2 Brooklyn Center-63 3 St. Anthony—93 4 Centennial-99 5 Blake-141 6 Marshall U.-14I 7 St. Francis—161 8 Minnehaha Academy—175 First raw—J. lux-khurt, K. Adarnx, T. Olin, T. Thiw, C. Aurand. Second row—K. Pflanze— manager. J. Lillehci, I). ( lark. I). Plank. I). Downir, S. Forbw, I). CcrdK C. Opatz—coach. Absent: I). Danielson—asst, couch. T. Geiger. J. Nibcn B CROSS COUNTRY LEAVES SPECTATORS OUT OF BREATH A good Cross Country team is made up of one or two outstanding individuals. An outstanding Cross Country team is made up of many good individuals. This year's team was an outstanding one. Though Blake's harriers finished a weak fifth in the conference meet, they came bade and ran hard to place third in the district. The team was made up of unique individuals, such as Ted Thiss: I can't run today guys, look at this hangnail, ' Dana Plank: That's a hig 10-4, John Lillehci: Gee ., you're weird, Rick Adams, captain: I really would like to be at practice today, but I can't miss Hogan's Heroes,” and Dave Downie, who wore socks on his hands. The combined efforts of these individuals made the team enjoyable, exciting, and succevsful. Conference Meet Results Blake St. Anthony 5—0 Blake Marshall U. 5---0 Blake Brooklyn Center 5—0 Blake Centennial 4— 1 Blake Golden Valley 5— 0 Blake Mahtoinedi 3—2 Blake St. Francis 5—0 70 GIRLS’ TENNIS ACES CONFERENCE First row—E. Amman. A. French. S. Finch. I- Martin, I- Mattox. S. Ankeny. Second row-C. Colwell. S. McLaughlin, I_ Wnhlrabr, L. W arner. B. W'ohlrabc. Absent: B. Duvall, M. Greer-coach. Tlic 1970 girls’ tennis team won its second consecutive conference title this fall. It was their second conference title with un undefeated record. Barb Dugan placed first in the conference in first singles and took fourth in the sectional tournament. Li Mattox, in the second singles position, placed fourth in the conference. Elizabeth Austrian, an eighth grader from the Middle School, took first place in third singles. In the first doubles position, captains Allison French and Barbie Wohlrabe placed first in the conference. In the second doubles position, Susan McLaughlin and Ia� ri Wohlraln placed second in the conference. Mamie Greer’s unique rapport with the players helped make her third year of coaching a success. 71 Although the Girls’ Swimming Team lost several racers this year, this was by far the best team ever. The team, though very young, had amazing depth. As a result of this, they continually defeated their opponents. Besides working hard, the team had lots of fun. They all wore their hair up in two ponytails against Golden Valley, wore blue and green riblmns at the Conference Meet, had a hairy leg contest, and had a shave-down before the Kcgional Meet. Vying for crowd support with other sports, the girls finally got help from the cheerleaders, who subsequently had problems out-cheering the swimmers. The most unique aspect of the 1970 Girls’ Swimming Team was their spirit. Conference Championship Kcsults Golden Valley—I09V4 Blake-1024 St. Anthony—40 Marshall U.-22 72 SWIMMING PLUNGES TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE Blake—125 Meet Results Marshall U.—44 Blake-90 Aurora-Hovt faikcs—'70 Blake-30 Virginia—53 Blake-30 Colden Valley—53 Blake-118 St. Anthony—54 Blake-99 Eveleth—72 Blake-136 St. Louis Park-90 Fridley—55 Blake-88 Anoka-84 Blake-103 Sihley—69 Blake-77 Thief River Falls—95 Blake-Ill Washburn—60 Blake-27 Rochester Mayo-50 Blake-53 ()watonna-30 First nm-K. Ilumphro. Nl. Cruham, R. Ta%lor. Second nm-N, Nicham-capt.. I- Smuam, J. McNutt, I- Mirlin. I_ Truodcll. I.. Kaufman, S. Wortly, E. Dcikd. R. Tumau, C. Cart-coach. C. Fuller-coach, II. Clarke. E. Slock, C. Beach. I_ Salir, K. Budge, J. Pmxhck, A. Julinwn. S. Kohler. L. Ilohnherg. A. Child-coach. I). Thirde-mp. Hiird rw-L Rurst. R. Bohan, M. Umkav. J. Boos. K. Karpuvrko, B. Beimel. A. Bnant. C. Nil sen, L. Johmon-capt., 1. Masko, M. Finch. 73 SOCCER SCORES BIG WITH FANS There was a lot of talk in training camp this summer about 1976 being “the year for Blake Soccer. The predominantly senior team would have no more next years to look forward to. As the season progressed, it became apparent that 76 would yield no conference title, no stale championship, and probably not even a winning record. The team was plagued bv injuries and lost most of its games by only one goal. While they finished sixth in the MISSL, they lost by a single goal to the seventh, eighth, and ninth ranked teams in Minnesota. The season climaxed and ended in a rematch of last year's regional contest at Wayzata. This time the score was reversed and Blake lost 1-0 in the fourth sudden death overtime, to end a disappointing, hut exciting, season. I-'ini row -T. Traff. I). Malmqtml. K. Spencer. J. Spencer. J. Nolllc. J. Comclim. J. ll.ii;rn-ciM.'apt.iiii. K. Ilndgcion. I). Smith, I). Grain, I), t'pin-manager. Second row-R. Minion-manager. I). Meek'. D. Phelps. C. Phelps, A. l-cighlon. S. Armstrong, J. Twktwdl, T. Conner, I). Peterson, L. Daxtun. T. Hatch. C. Scd-coach Absent: B I-aktlaw crxaptai... 7t 75 FOOTBALL TACKLES SEASON The Blake Schools Varsity Football team began their '76 football season in the cool, wet mornings and the blazing hot afternoons of mid-August. The team started with high hopes of a winning season, and possibly another conference championship. Although the conference championship slipped through their fingers the season was still successful. The Homecoming victory over S.P.A. kept the longest rivalry in the state of Minnesota going in Blake’s favor. This win, as well as many others, enabled the Blake football team to grow in many different areas. The ‘76 football season will remain in the memories of its players. hir l nw— I.. M. Goldstein. I), draw lord. J. (ioolex. J. McArthur, C. Ilill—cap!.. S. Swipjum, P. Mom-. K. Kr.iinlcnltiirK, S. krogncvv Second row-A. Witten be rj:-mpr., B. Yonchiro, C. Hilton. J. Morgan-capt.. J. Bacon, I). Schmitt, J. Stryhicki, M. Bacon. T. Guhhinv K. Crawford. Tliird row-1. Mem-ttBt. coach, J. Rekucki. H. Crollilsch, C. Briggs. C. Kngwall. B. Pierce. I_ McKee, J. Parkhunt. F. Burke. Fourth row-J. Boufford-aot. coach, K. Fraley, F. Goldstrand, W. Young, J. Maxtor. A. Zemek. T. Palm. M. Mattox, J. Mah� i� ey. B. Matron-coach. Absent-1). Dayton. Conference Scores Blake 15 8 Blake 7 8 Blake 21 26 Blake 42 8 Blake 27 8 Blake 15 18 Blake 26 0 Blake 25 10 St. Anthony Centennial Marshall U. St. Francis Minnehaha Mahtomedi Golden Valley Brooklyn Center ■■ Pint row: S. Armstrong—capt, C. Ilill-capt. Second roui S. Hanson-coach. D. Downie. J. Sutler. F. Gokktrand. M. Swcndsecn, K. Hodgdon, J. Ilagen, T. Palm, T. Bolin, J. Stvrhicld, K. Brandenburg, D. Cro by-mgr. 7S From the beginning, this year’s boys' basketball season promised to be successful. The team rated 4th or 5th in the conference, and interest in pre-season practices also proved to be greater than in past years. Scott Hanson’s one year of experience helped him develop one of the best Blake basketball teams in many years. However, the season was typified bv only short winning streaks or games ending in losses that were always closer than the scores indicated. Perhaps one of the strongest virtues of this team, however, was the combination of personalities of which it was made, which eventually became important enough to keep the season rolling on. Things like Vince’s gold, size 15 Converse All Stars, Armstrong’s stiff, yellow, but lucky socks, and Hanson’s policies for deciding the next game’s starting line-up enhanced the season. Blake 81 Blake 65 Blake 75 Blake 58 Blake 77 Blake 59 Blake 64 Blake 75 Blake 72 Blake 45 Blake 69 Blake 51 Blake 63 Blake 62 Blake 62 Blake 81 50 Brooklyn C. 62 Minnehaha 59 C. Valley 60 Mahtomcdi 89 St. Anthony 49 Brooklyn C. 56 Centennial 59 St. Francis 97 Marshall-U 54 Mahtomedi 59 C. Valley 68 Centennial 65 Minnehaha 84 Marshall-U. 61 St. Anthony 66 St. Francis 79 HOCKEY STICKS WITH IT First row: M. Bacon, C. Nolan, B. I.aidlaw, D. Dayton, J. Morgan-captain, T. Traff-captain, M. Mattox, J. Master, J. Niben, W. Humphrey. Second row: A. Lcighton-mgr, D. Meeks, D. Crawford, D. Malmquist. I,. McKee, C. Briggs, C. An rand. D. Schmitt, T. Hatch, J. Cornelius—mgr, R. Anderson—coach, C. Ritchic-asst. coach SO The 1976-1977 varsity hockey team met with more formidable Tri-Metro opponents than in the past few years. Their 34-game winning streak was shattered late in the season by a fired-up Mah-toinedi team, but they came back to finish first in the conference for the third year. The season ended with the team taking an impressive victory over Marshall-U on home ice. Led by co-captains Jon Morgan and Tim Traff, the varsity hockey team lost only two conference games. Occasionally dazzling the fans with one-on-one scoring drives, blatant penalties, and beautifully executed passing plays, the team played aggressively and competently. The 1976-77 varsity liockey team had a successful season. Conference Record Blake 6 Blake 3 Blake 2 Blake 3 Blake 5 Blake 3 Blake 2 8 Golden Valley 1 Mahtomedi 9 Centennial 4 Marshall-U 2 Brooklyn Ctr. 6 St. Anthony 4 Minnehaha 2 1 22 1 4 22 3 3 2 1 20 si Won 12 Lost 2 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: ON THE BOUNCE ('enter K. Trmtd—capl. Second Row: L. Ogden. L Mattox. M. Sundberg, II. Clarke, I- Obon, B. Spencer. B. Lundholm—coach. I- That-ctwrr. J. Hagen, M. Finch, K. Budge. Absent: K. Larson. J. McNutt. The spirits of the 1977 girls’ basketball team were high throughout the season, although the girls were plagued by a discouraging won-loss record, injuries, and illness. Laura Oggie Doggie” Ogden, the team’s faithful manager, deserves recognition for her dedication. Working around late practices, the team was kept from starvation by oranges, apples, cookies, G.O.R.P., and Goodniks in pre-practice pork-outs and post-game munch-outs. The team hated to lose more than it loved to win. The girls remained cheerful with dextrose and Vitamin C tablets. Blake 29 52 Mahtomcdi Blake 13 33 St. Anthony Blake 30 41 Mahtomedi Blake 10 31 Brooklyn Center Blake 26 64 Centennial Blake 20 53 St. Francis Blake 16 65 Golden Valley Blake 27 43 Centennial Blake 24 29 Minnehaha Blake 8 66 Marshall.U Blake 26 35 St. Anthony Blake 14 42 St. Francis Blake 32 50 Brooklyn Center Blake 20 40 Minnehaha Blake 17 68 Golden Valiev Si JV BASKETBALL First Row: S. Ilecgaard. B. Thomson. J. McNutt. K. Maurer. Second Row: S. Fasskes-manager. L. MacMillan. S. Waldron, A. MeClintock. J. W allace-coach. NINTH GRADE BASKETBALL First Row: L Cloutier, M. Gariorowicx. S, Kohler, M. Hailey, S. Proshek. Second Ross: K. Utter—manager, K. Morgan, M. Steen, M. Lindsay, A. Johnson, R. Bohan, J. McAnnany—coach. H3 GYMNASTICS SWINGS HIGH, SWINGS LOW The 1977 gymnastics team had a 4-2 conference record. Some high points of the season were home meets against St. Francis and Nlahtomedi, and dance classes with Libby Lincoln. Some humorous excitement was caused by taped music rather than records, and by tire occasional removal of the scale to the boys’ locker room. This 1977 team was composed lurgely of underclassmen. However, the young gymnasts have great potential and the team should be excellent in the next few years. Ffnt rowi D. Holm berg. L Truetdell. A. Taft, M. Dcbiltre, R. Taylor. E. 1 .arson, M. Fit maurice, A. Leavenworth, J. Turner, A. Tobian, A. Sarles. Second row: Amv Dolan—mgr, P. Rcc-mgr. J. Gillette, A. Bcrglund. II. Witherrll, M. Wahh—capt, L Thorpe. A. Child-coach, J. Lanon-coodi. Third row: C. Fuller-coach. M. Aro-now it , M. Miller, L Karupixko, L. Smith. J. Atwater. N. Anderson. WRESTLING TEAM LACKS WEIGHT All six members of the team agree that wrestling was definitely an individual sport this year. The 1976-1977 squad never won a match, because it was forced to forfeit seven or more of the twelve weight classes in each meet. Therefore, the wrestling team measured the success of its season on its record of matches actually wrestled, which was 4-5-2. The team persevered through a disappointing season. Charlie Held 7-2-1 Chuck Bun- 0-3-1 Rick tiugen 3-0 Steve Viltoft 2-2 Garth Engwall 2-0 Dave Proschek 1-3 R. Schmuck—coach, C. Burr, C. Hdd—cap . S. Viltoft. a. Loh-mann-mpr. Abwnt: R. Ilagm. G. Kngwall, D. Pnhhrk. SWIMMERS STROKE HIGH Pint row: J. Carl. R. Anderson, C. Hirnberg. T. Connor-capt. B. Smith—capt, A. Carl. C. Schilling. Second row: J. Wright—mgr., J. Winchester, C. Beach, M. Noble, l. Anderson, F. Bell—coach, J. Owens, T. Bishop, R. C.oullaud-coach. Absent: M. Masko-mgr. M. Colburn. SB Success in swimming is measured in different terms than it is in other sports. Our dual meet record is, surprisingly, not indicative of a poor season; we had a highly successful one. Our team is neither built for, nor concerned about, dual meets. We did swim some excellent meets this year, but our goal and greatest success came in the regional and state meets. It is for these two contests alone that we swam fifteen hours a week. It was here that our endless work and dedication finally paid off. It was here that each one of us could look at that guy in the next lane, and know that we would now beat him soundly—and proceed to do just that. The success of this years' swimming team was due to the drive and determination of all those in it. This was an excellent year for Blake swimming. Blake Varsity Boys’ Swimming Records 1976-77 200 Yd Medley Relay 1:46 1977 Smith, Owens, R. Anderson, M. Anderson 200 Yd Freestyle Smith 1:48 3 1976 200 Yd Individual Medley Smith 1:57.6’ 1977 50 Yd Freestyle Hanold :22.5 1975 Diving Sedgwick 2 1975 100 Yd Butterfly R. Anderson :54.I 1977 100 Yd Freestyle Dolan -.49.5 1976 500 Yd Freestyle Smith 4:56.0 1975 100 Yd Backstroke Smith :53.8 1977 100 Yd Breaststroke Smith 1:06.5 1977 400 Yd Freestyle Relay S. Lund, Hanold, Dolan, Smith 3:17.9 1975 ’state record Team Results—State Championships 13 Honorary All American Bruce Smith, Rick Anderson Time Prep School All American Bruce Smith 200 Yd Ind. Medley, 100 Yd Backstroke 7 ALPINE SKIING CARVES A GOOD SEASON The Alpine Ski Team opened its season with a group of rookies and veterans, each having high hopes for success. Led by a new, spirited coach. Bob Teslow, the team soon showed both its strength and its unity by decisively w inning the first meet, and then going on to score victory after victory. In the region meet the team finished second to Lincoln with two determined individuals, Bruce Yonchiro and Mary fiartfiel, qualifying for state. Because of its growing consistency and experience, the Alpine Ski Team can look forward to another rewarding season in 78. Boy Blake 52 3 Breck Blake 41 13 Coon Rapids Blake 41 14 Breck Blake 40 15 Blain Blake 30 4 24 4 Anoka Blake 22 33 Stillwater Girls Blake 8 7 Anoka Blake 12 3 Blain Blake 12 3 Coon Rapids Blake 3 12 Stillwater Center: J. IJIIetiei-capt., Second rw: T. Anonscn—manager. (!. I.uvcnw� rth. K. Spencer. 3rd Row: C. Ijiidgrcn, M. Herbert. W. Idc. F. Burke. 4th Row: P. Boicv J. Mc.Master, .VI. Hartfiel, II. Grollitsch. 5th Row: D. J affray. J. Taylor, C. McMillan, I- Herbert. 6th Row: N. Cronin. C. Cole. R. Fullerton. B. Leslie. 7th Row: D. Teng-din. T. (Bin. B. Yonchiro, T. Thm, K. Fraley. T. Lowe. Absent: H. Jonev G. Til win, J. Atwater. T. Stalland. 88 CROSS COUNTRY GETS ITS KICKS First Row: R. Brc . A. Wittenberg, S. Schilling. M. Hickok. E. l.undblad. L. Johnson. B. Bart. T. Hut-chin . J. Harm, S. Forhc . 2nd Row: T. Pohlad. D. Gerdt , K. Karpusrko. S. Bailey. D. Clark. D. Dan icUon-coach, L. Haffeley. T. Hale-coach. T. Grigcr-capt.. B. Mcl.aughlin. The Nordic Ski Team had a good season, finishing 5th in the Boys’ Region Meet, und 7th in the Girls' Meet. The team was young with the boys’ captain being the only senior. The weather cut the season short, by both lack of snow and extreme cold. This year was a “growing year in which we developed strengths, both as a group and as individuals. The boys' team had a lot of depth; with several good doers, we managed to have healthy intersquad competition. The girls' team was short-handed, due to a small turnout and several injuries. Overall it was a fun season: fuzzy socks ... Team Epoke vs. Team Fischer ... I'm a Rode man, myself (flex) .. . genuflecting for D.D.D.... 1980? ... well, maybe '84 ... Boys Girls Boys Girls Blake 15 19 50 36 Chaska Blake 20 15 38 21 St. Francis Blake 25 39 33 16 Armstrong Blake 35 38 20 19 Anoka Blake 37 21 Coon Rapids Blake 27 14 32 22 Kennedy Blake 30 25 SPA Blake 31 31 24 24 Richfield Blake 25 25 30 24 Lakeville Blake 23 32 SPA Blake 16 25 45 30 West H9 JV VOLLEYBALL First row—B. Rcay, M. Bailey, K. Utter, S. Lohmann, C. Roursier. Second row—K. Maurer. S. Fawkes, J. McAnnanv-coach. I- Fairfield, S. McCarthy, K. Coidfuss. Absent: J. Clarke—mgr. 90 ■ViBv JV GIRLS’ TENNIS First row—G. Kane. P. Arnold. J. Kane. P. Sa af c, J. Wfiiiim. Second row—R. Nelson, l_ Whitehead. (J. Nadi-coarh. C. l.ea mworth. A. McGlintock. Alncnt: K. Borman. B. Seed. M. Walsh. NINTH GRADE GIRLS’ TENNIS First row—M. Gariorowicz, A. Tobian, A. Goan. J. Sflvervm, |_ Ogden. Second row-S. ProAck-ntp-. ' Dolan, h C-louticr, Johnson. I- Whitney. C. Lukaska. Absent: S. Rahr. M. Bowman. II. Withered. J. Gillette. I- Delaney. M. Hartfiel. J. Wong, Klein. B. Pink. A. Series. ’J JV FOOTBALL First row—M. ( oldtlcin, J. Cooley, XI. iidrrum, I). Crawford. J. McArthur. Second row — B. Archibald—coach. II. Cmllitsch. T. Baxter. B. Yonchiro, T. Kcliher. T. O’Reilly-coach. C. Milton. Nl. Pearson. B. Pierce, C. Held. I). Schmitt. Absent: F. Anderson. J. Poindexter-mgr., I-McKce, S. La vine, J. Wright, j. Rekocki. NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL 92 First row— S. Krognevs, J. Steinke. T. Noble. J. Schwartz. Nl. Sill. K. Bcrglund. W. Ide. M. Milton. S. Bergerson. R. Mott. Second row— J. Rico-coach. H. McMillan, I). Crawford. J. Bacon. I). Jaffrav, J. Marlon, J. Randolph. C. Freeman. F. Burke. J. Nolan. I). Myerv Absent: S. Sanford, N. M inton. S. Springer. K. Pent , A. Black. JV SOCCER Firal nm -C. Ankeny. J. Harm, S. Viltoft, E. Braun. II. Janes, J. Taylor. K. I jinjlilin. E. Atwood. M. Schul c. I). Kuller. Second row-I). Cennak-mp, T. Magee, C. Silvervui. J. Wall, M. Peacock, T. Pohlad. E. I.undblad. J. Sutler. M. Maulman, II. Kimur—couch. Tliird nm —C. Hit chic-coach. T. Ilutchinv T. Anonu-n. W. Donahue, I- llaffely, S. Stn� ther� . M. Swcndsccn. C. Ijndgren, K. Anderson. D. TeiiRdin, H. Breve. NINTH GRADE SOCCER Find row — J. Pierce. H. Webbing. C. Cole. I). Strickland. N. Ilicknk. I). Sweet ier, N. Slade. J. CrtMby, S. Cullickton. Second row -J. Mail In can, I. Siragma, T. Student, T. 1-arvrn. I). Bloonujuiet. H. dcCrcgory. J. Fullerton, F. Cow lev T. Wyman, A. Johnston. Tliird row -J. Murphy, C. Burr. H. Cornelius. J. Mcljughlin, B. Bart. D. Ri� bb. I). Coal, C. Wakh. F. Walcher, J. Stanley, N. Cronin. R. Weber, J. I latch-coach. JV HOCKEY Firs! row: I- Dayton, D. Phdpv T. Cubbins. D. Ilrrwy, S. Seijdng, S. Moore. Second rowi E. Fraley. M. Pcirwn, T. Bacaner. B. Hurt fid. J. Wall. J. Rckucki. B. Steiner-coach. Third row: J. Ncslund. D. Petervon, C. Phelpv MIDGET HOCKEY � 4 First row: F. Norton. K. Laughlin, J. Uickhart, T. Baxter. S. brogues . J. Spencer. C. Freeman. J. Steinke. K. Atwood. Second row: B. Pierce, E. Andenon. J. Bacon. D. Smith. C. Ankeny. C. SUverson. D. Crawford. J. Nolan. S. Ringer-coach. JV BASKETBALL First nmi D. Downie—capt. S. Johnson-coach. Second row: L. Schmidt. J. Sutter. M. Swendwfn, K. Ihxlgdon, J. Mahoney. C. Hilton, M. Goldstein. NINTH GRADE BASKETBALL 95 First riw: J. Mart on, S. Sprrngcr. D. Myers. J. Randolph. I). Strickland. Second row: R. Mott. I- Farah. J. Murphy. D. Blootn |ui t. R. McMillan. T. Student. R. Johnson—coach. UNDE RCL ASSME N 9fi 97 N. Abunahab A. Bunoroft R. Bohan L. Cbutier I). Crawford M. Adams B. Bart C. Bounder c. Cole N. Cronin R. .Allen S. Bergenon M. Bow iiuii R. Cornelius J. Crosby M. Arouowit K. Berlin mi C. Briggs I). Cost R. deCregory J. Bacon A Black F. Burke F. Cowles L. Delano M. Bailey D. Blooinquist C. Burr M. Cowles I- Delaney FRESHMEN A. Dolan C. Freeman j. Gillette M. Herbert A. Johnston M. Lindsay I_ Fa rah J. Fullerton A. Goan N. Ilickok K. Kelly S. 1-ohmann S. Fawkes M. Gasiorowicr B. Greenwood M. Hilton C. Klein R. Lund S. Gullickson W. Me S. Kohler I„ Martin C. Ilankes A. Johnson S. Krogness J. Martineau M. 11 art fir I I). Juffray T. lairvm J. Marton 99 S. McCarthy R. Molt F. Norton J. Pierce B. R � y J. Mcl-attghlin R. McMillan M. J. Murphy D. Mven I). 1.. Ogden T. Olin K. B. Pink S. Prodick M. P. Ree D. Rnhb J Miller |_ Mirkiu K. Morgan Nelson T. Noble J- Nolan Pent E. Phelps M. Pliillips Quaintaucr S. Rahr J- Randolph Robh L. Rohlfing S. Stanford FRESHMEN A. Sarlo K. Schneider J. Schwartz T. Siraguxa N. Slade J. Spencer J. Stcinkc D. Strickland T. Student E. Walcher C. Wallace C. Walsh L. Whitney N. Winton S. Winton J. Share M. Sill J. Silvcrson S. Sprenger J. Stanley M. Steen I). Swcet.wr A. Tohian K. Utter B. Wcbbcrg R. Wei.ser I). White II. Witherell J. Wong T. Wyman The class of 'SO kept up the tradition of looking totally lost the first few weeks of school in a new building, among new teachers, administration, and students. However, the transition from the middle school to the upper school seemed easier for this class than previous freshmen classes—with one hundred-twenty students, they certainly weren’t lost in the shuffle! 101 SOPHOMORES The middlemen, the sophomores, had an identity within their own class as well as within the school. Getting their drivers’ licenses one by one, hanging out in the library, and coordinating the Thanksgiving food drive were only a small part of this year’s sophomore experience. The class of ’79 has only just begun an active involvement at The Blake Schools. J. Boos II. Clarke B. Dugan E. Anderson E. Atwood I. . Brennan J. Clarke L. Fairfield R. Anderson T. Baxter A. Blterfield D. Crawford M Finch C. Ankeny C. Beach I). Cermak It. Danvluk B. Golden J. Atwater T. Bishop B. (.'hick D. Dnwnic K. Coldfus 102 M. (Goldstein J. Cooley . Grossman J. Harris T. Hatch S. Hccgaani N. Ilcrt bcrg I- Hock I- ilulniherK T. Hutchim R. I IikIihiI H. Jackwni K. John on II. Jonn J. Kane K. Karpuszko T. Keliher I). Kullcr K. I-aughlin S. I-avino 103 C Lindgrm I). Malmquist A. McClintock S. Olson J. Pratt J. M.icArthur L. Mattox J. McNuH N. Owens J. Romuin M. M.ilmoti K. Maurer R. Nelson I). Phillips L. Sahr C. Nilsen B. Pierce I- Schmidt M. Noble J. Poindexter I). Schmitt KM Nl. Schul c F„ Slock D. Thicdc I), t pin A. Wittenberg S. Sdjctkog A. Summer T. This S. Villoft L. Wohlrabc C. Silvrnon M. Stmdbcrg B. Thomson J. Wdi J Wright I). Smith J. Suiter L. Thorpe I- Whitehead B. Yonchiro K. Spencer J. Taylor R. Tuniau J. Williams Not shown: B. Anderson, W. Donaho. T. Magee, l_ McKee, C. Simensen. D. Aiuon C. Aurand S. Bailey E. Braun T. Brings K. Budge N. Burke A. Carl I). Clark 1). deGregory C. Edwards T. Falk S. Forbes B. Fullerton D. Gerdts F. Goklstrund 1). Crohn J. Cross T. Gubbins L. tlaffrly lOti R. Hagen C. Hanley A. Harlow B. Hartl.il L. Herbert I). Hervc SI Hickok C. Hilton A. Iluinpiirev L. Johnson W. Kingman l. koml ii'hki B. I-arson C. Ix-asensvorth B. I-oJie J. Lillchri S. Lindsay S. Livingston J. l-ockiiarl T. L.we I). f. Ptr-no w pritcti y BckucW j. M«hoor K. Mon� n K. Peter ’ , Pro p. So afcc |. Mattox N. Nichaus I). Pliclp B. McIouRhlin L. Olson I). Plank |. McVay M. Peacock T. Pohlad JUNIORS Tins year’s juniors were truly an enterprising group. They took over the pop machine, the benches in the front hall, and the parking lot. Realizing early the fact that they would soon Ik seniors, they took on senior privileges such as carrying teacups around the school and taking off campus BOTH semesters. However, the junior class is full of potential leaders. Good luck to the class of '78! Not shown: M. Anderson, M. Bacon, M. Hrakt-y, H. Brew, B. Cornelius. K. Fraley, V. Hammond. J. Joltnn. A. Lohinann, B. Spencer, T. Stalin nd. S. Schilling E. Snclgroso J. Styrbicki K. Trostcl E. W'icthoff M. Siegel A. Stcinlcldt M. Swcndsccn C. Vaalrr I). Williams B. Smith S. Stnithcrs D. TeraHn S. Waldron R. W inton L. Tlutchcr L. Warner S. Wolfe S. Thompson I). Whitney 109 SENIORS no Ill CEDRIC ADAMS, in Hie, Decker. Deck,... V I of Glee ... Dozen ... golf... CC captain—Aw, c’mon, Dan, let’s not run today!... ’68 stang convert .. A. Il.hlih ... pass the catsup ... Big Island Dipper ... a scare at Forest Lake ... Areola Bridge diver ... waterskiis on people’s sltoiildcrs ... always tan ... made the alltiinc ally oop of basketball ... Blurt King ... WBI FKST CIAS-noon dismissals ... a weaver ... Let's bit the Dusts ... Suite: Judy Blue Eyes ... you bet ... fell asleep during the fireworks ... has the hairiest legs around ... 11-yr. vet ... Let’s bach it! ... possible championship golfer ... always willing to listen. MIREYA AGUERO Now ... I'm beginning to accept myself. Now ... I’m accepting my limits. I know that I’m incomplete. I’m only a piece of Humanity. And my limits are an invitation to unite myself with all the others in Love. Now ... Is the age to learn about love. Now ... is the time to respect myself and respect all the people; to enrich myself, so I can enrich others; to love myself, so I can love others. Now ... I’m living the most special time in my life. Now ... I know tluit I can’t sorrow for the past, I can't be afraid of the future. I can only live today. I need to live ... Now. 112 KYLE LESLIE ANDERSON Kyle, Clyde, Sunshine ... Kapitanus ... Are you Marshall's sister? ... Mars’ ... Todd, Eric, Tym, Tanya, Taiwan, Cathy, B.J., Stacey, Geof, Lightning ... What was the homework for Chemistry? ... ex-swimmer ... camera bug ... bumpers ... great at badminton ... nice kid ... quiet (sometimes) ... talks w ith Miss Nottbohm ... soap opera nut ... works (Who, me?) ... a giggler ... “I think I'm in love (again) ... silent observer ... bought pillows for the Sr. Room ... acts innocent ... keep in touch. SARAH KENDALL ANKENY Sal, Swal ... sweet and petite ... photographcr-par-excellence ... always right, even when she doesn't know it ... Colorado powder skier, Minnesota racer ... peanut butter n’ fingers ... Dennis-the-Menace hair ... “Sally, can you take some photos for us and have them in by tomorrow? ... puppy lover ... gourmet cook ... perfectionist ... so delicate, yet so strong ... a natural at making money-eaters parties, knits hats, sells photos ... outgoing ami involved ... always up to something ... Mushes a bright red ... NOLS enthusiast ... a dog named Honey ... understanding ... delightful ... a joy- 113 SCOTT ELLIOTT ARMSTRONG Army ... Scotty ... Cap ... Legweak ... “Mad City ... Well, in Madison we’ve got.. ... hangs out on the Colorado Cliffs ... “Hey, Scott, is the Volvo working today?” ... “The athletic director? Naw, he’s not so had, in fact ...” ... “Ok, hut it’s forty miles to Minnetonka” ... Mr. Clean on the basketball court ... daylight on the night and day show ... “I can’t go to the Del, I gotta do my French!” ... “You were supposed to DUEL the banjo!” ... as far away from the Midwest as he can get ... “What’s wrong? He misses his mommy?” ... cela suffit, n’est-ce pas? PAMELA ARNOLD Flew into life on a hagel—instead of common sense she got cream cheese ... “Have a little tea with your honey?” ... future ambition is to he a Jewish mother ... compulsive; jogs, cats—gourmet virtuoso (dill pickles, anyone?) ... If there’s any point to he made, it must he needle point! ... “Let’s get tea—ed” ... entertaining if nothing else ... (are her parents laughing?) ... not afraid to be herself,— what that exactly is no one’s quite figured out yet ... what you’ll remember Is that she smiled a lot and had a lot of blond hair and made a lot of noise ... what she’ll remember is that there was a lot to smile about and the noise she made was to try and let you know dhe cared. 114 TOBIAS JAY BACANER “Let us llierefore brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that, if the British Kmpire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men w ill still say ‘This was their finest hour.’ ” Winston S. Churchill House of Commons June 18,1940 CHRISTOPHER JOHN BEACH Chris, Beacher, Beach Baby, Mona, Plage, C.B ... I am unique, and that's wliat makes life worthwhile, but I’m not that different from you. 1 love the sound of a barbershop harmony. I love tin sparkle of an olive-blue summer morning on the Riviera. I love to learn. Sure, life is absurd, hut that’s half the fun of it. IIS STEVEN MARK BELL A Portrait of the Artist ... old men tell no tales ... King of the Hill ... the honor student ... pickle on a stick ... Lotta Lemon ... grocers' store hold-up ... teepee jobs with JJG ... Santa Monica ... Sunset ... fellow conspirator ... totaled Torino ... code name cobra ... beet pickle ... keep it quiet ... free dinner in Watertown ... shaving cream in Ames ... Put another quarter in the Magic Fingers” ... off the cliff at Putt-Putt... But please use a handkerchief ... Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray. GARY FREDERICK BIRNBERG Let’s have a five minute laughing period ... I’m readeee! for a real smooth shave ... watered-down wine ... change room into closet ... missing can of Cel-Ray ... on the beach in St. Tropez ... warped pool table... camera face ... I’ve got a kleenex you can borrow ... Want to go to Jerusalem this weekend? Ill show you around ... hoof and mouth disease ... “In Hungary 1 got ringworm ... If you have to sneeze-Sneczc! ... body of hippopotamus, brain of amoeba. lie BRIAN THOMAS BLOOMQUIST Quist, Boomer ... Bogdan ... takes 4 AP classes senior year ... future astronomer, astrophysicist. and space explorer ... political arguments with Murpli ... yellow pants in seventh grade ... 6 year Russian veteran ... bow l-cut Bloomquist ... “I’m in the midst of a romper room nightmare” ... “Hey, Flood pants, what’s the weather report today? ... I'd like 3 Big Macs, 3 French Fries, 3 McFeasts and 3 chocolate shakes, please ... “Murph, you're not the complete Renaissance man ... another conspirator in the romper room caper ... morally corrupt ... rather quiet ... plays war games with the world’s worst loser and Karl Marx the 27th ... little brother is the spittin image of him ... “It’s a quiz ... the deadly one-two punch every day ... a great person to be with when you get to know him. That which is intangible is often the most valuable. PETER DEVEREUX BOIES Pete, Petey, Boiesy ... Winnie’s ... Are you free now, Peter? ... late nighters at Jones’ ... Hey, El, what-da doin? ... Post-curfew Cushman Cruiser ... Hey, Pete, have you burnt down any cars lately? ... the van ... Beaver Bay Dusters ... NSBT, third place ESBT ... knows his limits. 117 TODD ROBERT BOLIN Bols ... Ahhh, Bols ... O'Brien ski boy ... T-bar ... Chcczic ... “CO fan ... goes parking in llie 28’ cruiser ... Bols, let's go to Disneyworld ... Hot Toddy ... “Let hit the links” ... Say, listen, D.C.... This is one of Marbie’s creations ... Park City, Boof Bay, Florida ... die famous frown ... caught only Walleye at Miller's ... water and snow skier ... Cood laird” ... I'm hummed ... a great human being and a good friend. KIMBERLY ELLEN BORMAN Bim Koniian ... TANNY ... fashion girl ... dizzy driver in that green bomb ... they should can milk ... Florida sunshine girl ... Oh, you're so queer! ... Dr. Atkin's diet ... class pres ... wings ... conservative ... good listener ... “Can’t have a cig in mv car ... “Tennis, anyone? ... not your typical cheerleader ... Blake rouscr ... disorganized, hut hard worker ... determined ... Camp Teko ... soap opera city ... Mondale all the way ... I’ve got a new prospect” ... full of nose jokes ... hag of books is her only defense ... tin Del... Where's Betsy ? ... gossip sessions held in the library ... foxy lady ... Blaaah!” ... high-pitched screech ... Ilow does my hair look today?” ... interesting first date ... not as naive as she seems ... very concerned about her friends. II KEVIN LEE BRANDENBURG KB, Brandy, Blandy, Bemdy, B Burg ... Wolf man ... Kcvy-dear ... Captain Jack ... Boog ... .scoop ... Blake's answer to Joe Namath ... basketball—the little climber ... baseball captain ... Dozen ... 4 year Glee Club vet... Hey, Kev, why are you late to practice? ... Camp Warren rouser ... coupons for every thing ... I'm broke ... I et’s bach it ... a scare at Forest I -ike ... goes out with a hotdog ... learns how to ski in the back seat of TP’s car ... Florida with Bolin ... KI'I 300 s ... Shady Oak ... stogies ... I’m gonna waste you ... Burly Brothers ... thinks be can grow a stash ... out catching some rays on Tonka ... Here we go, gentlemen ... Thanks. Blake, it’s been fun. ERIC YALE BROWN EY ... Dr. la� o ... “the face is familiar, but-’’... Isn’t that your limousine, Murph?... it’s a long way to Columbia Heights Grahn ... very interesting contributions to architectural criticism ... would make a fine bureaucrat ... Is the marshmallow in that little bag? ... do you take American Express? ... we don’t D A sandbags ... futcrcuhical warfare in 10th grade, wliat a change .. .Ames 407, a future goal ... knows a victim when he sees one ... I don't think I should have said that. 119 ANNE AUSTIN BRYANT Annie ... Annahelle ... Annie Bannannie ... Saadi ... diver and gymnast ... chorus and choir vet ... she laughs and her whole face lights up ... fearless leader of the B.B. Polar Qub ... gullible ... famous for Bryant brownies ... full of surprises ... a true chocoholic ... “Now let’s analyze this” ... haircuts ... sensitive ... throws nice parties ... loves clothes ... tiny nose ... “Thanks, but it’s not my B-day ... “Lefties are the besties ... a good friend!! CAROLYN HELEN COLWELL Carol, Cowwell, Rocky ... “Carolyn, why do they call you Rocky? ... Hey, Shortie ... Evel Knievel's rival on her minihike ... softball co-captain ... Vail ... Your kidding” ... Atom Ant ... ski attacks in the middle of the summer ... slaps her knee when laughing ... frogfriend ... “Don’t run, 1 don’t feel like running ... easily embarrassed ... aloof ... N-Star fan ... Brady bunch ... Mighty Mouse ... member of Vail and canoe trip ... teddy lx ar eyes ... Let's get down and relate ... a beautiful person, a w onderful friend. 120 THOMAS NORMAN CONNER T.C., Norm ... Mr. Shoulders ... always kidding ... “I’m sure ... ‘'Whoa!” ... hairiest arms in 6th grade ... 3rd fastest talker in the school ... usually has to repeat everything he says ... always wears turtlenecks ... “Oh. Okay ... goes out with the finest girls—but only once! ... “I'm perturbed” ... devoted deadhead ... constantly cracks his neck ... regular at the Kdina Country Club ... never wins, but never drowns ... No, I didn't, I just don’t comb it anymore” ... one of the Blake-Benilde boys ... T.C. and Red in Honduras ... Lassee baby!” ... picnics on exotic islands in the Caribbean ... Utila!... likes iguana stew ... “1 don't know” ... Honduran sun scuba diver ... drives a blue bird ... a true cake eater .. but you’d never know it. JAMES MURRAY CORNELIUS Corny ... Noddles ... Ghetto Kid ... talking ball w ith Rod ... vars, hockey manager ... went from J.V. captain to vars. bcnchwarmer overnight... been to even.- Twins game since '65 ... egads, Spence, you schlod!! ... Only goes out with older women” ... helacious tennis sene ... chicks at Grand View-Who me?? ... dedicated glee clubber ... hit three-run homer in first varsity at-bat ... knows every baseball player’s average (ever) ... if he lost his license for 90 days, it wouldn't make any difference. 121 DANA SAYER CROSBY Beany ... oooh yahlili ... eeha ... say listen ... uff da ... NCS since kindergarten ... rowdy ... silly ... America's golden teenager ... loves animals ... cheerleader ... TB’s on weekends ... lover of Florida and Beaver Bay ... Tab's biggest customer ... Tutu the Cyclops ... friendliest Wavzatan beauty ... always busy ... always on the go ... Brrrr. I’m freezing! ... Mustang II ... original member of the hokey pokey club ... pringvs and breakfast bars ... ski bunny ... tennis with Ted ... Ics trois inousquetaires ... red spoons ... more clothes than Dayton’s store. DUNCAN NELSON DAYTON Dood, Doodle. Dunk ... silver moon ... co-captain of the SVIIC ... mailbo-xer ... JD is his best friend and not his brother ... forearm like sledgehammer ... lake Verbillion ... What a crash expert!... summers in the Slick ... always up for a late-nighter ... Dunky—what are you doing? ... the Fox ... AJ at the wheel ... alias Dave Nelson ... the Mcrsli ... Traff. get out of my kitchen! ... My rents are out! ... glee clubber ... gets 17 phone calls in 23 minutes ... LGW ... oh, ok. 122 • M LEONARD VAUGHN DAYTON, JR To live is not merely to breathe: it is to act; to make use of our organs, senses, faculties—of all those parts of ourselves which give us the feeling of existence. GARTH RICHARD ENG WALL Ciarf ... space bandits ... '57 Chev ... “There is nothing wrong with my car!” ... no left turn ... “Hey, Garth, those lights are red. ... Check it out ... “That's beside the point ... seven flat tires ... “Let’s bomb Chicago” ... Mac Don’s and Burger World ... weekend football games ... “Uff da” ... wishes it were 1957 instead of 1977 ... Was that a stop sign? Ooops!” ... I'll kill him ... fins and vacuum tubes ... playing England ... Give me a break” ... “That’s disgusting ... I’m really peeved ... “Really. ... that's ridiculous. 123 BRIAN JAMES FIER Fiersome ... Mr. Psyche Up ... “There is nothing to fear, hut Ficr himself ... the golden glow of (Golden Valley ... has the best comer kicks ... not the best person to have your locker near ... Doesn't sound Polish to me?! ... never does his Spanish and still gets A's ... miss a penalty kick? No way!... always looking for a ride to Blake ... the best kind of a person for a friend. SARAH ELIZABETH FINCH Finchie ... Finchlut... squinch ... the grind)... Okey dokey, artichokey” ... I have so much to do” ... devoted cheerleader ... I only ski in the mountains ... skateboards straight and out of control, but never falls ... rolls her eyes and laughs ... only senior I know who simps in the kids’ department ... you guvs! ... the cleaning lady car ... Carolyn's aloof ... Monday Evening ... member of the Vail and canoe group — yeuck ... the Finch smile ... I forgot my racket-again” ... loves ice cream pie ... couldndn't, didndn’t” ... ten year piano vet ... “Pepper’s my friend ... always sweet, frank, trustworthy ... fast driver ... my mom likes me ... warm and sensitive. 124 ANDREW SHEA FINK Drew, Andy, Andres, Flame-Holy Cuacamole ... still screams in the shower ... a girl's best friend ... All right!... would lose his head if it wasn't screwed on ... hut Dad, it wasn’t MY party! ... trips to Annandale ... Andy haby ... slowest talker at Blake ... picnics on exotic islands in the Caribbean ... Red and T.C. in the Honduras ... one of those two Blake boys ... loves Benilde girls ... everybody’s friend ... settle down, Fink ... REALLY! ... Sir, I forgot my soccer uni (again) ... only boy that wears his hirthday suit to school ... 'Elio mates ... hunts iguanas... Andy Fink here. EVA CHRISTINA FORSHELL Chris ... Stein ... Kicki ... Svenska flikka ... ya ... Veil, Christina ... dumb svede ... Hi, girls!” (Norseman) ... big eyes ... still jealous of Sylvia (the Queen) ... original member of Sunday bridge club ... wouldn’t dream of becoming an American citizen ... coke addict ... Ex-Spectrum photo-feature editor... hokey pokey club ... Baskin Robbins ... volleyball and tennis drop-out ... after lots of encouragement, she finally got her driver’s license ... Med Bio ... future heart surgeon??! ... ya sure ... you betcha, by gollv. 125 ELWEN EUGENE FRALEY, JR. Hwin St. Ives... OHHH, OKAY, CHUCK ... Did you. Dune? ... golf zealot ... An intimidating sight on skates ... Bill Bergy ... Frals ... One of two remaining party brothers ... Palm Springs ... Pacer ... Rolls) ... Benzy ... EUie ... Kenwood cruiser ... Sc-ricia ... Knows Dr. J. personally ... A member of the stick brigade ... Quadna Ac Quadna II ... BLATENTIZER ... Thank you, cJaver. ALLISON GRAHAM FRENCH laughs constantly ... pea soup and chippers ... Allison, how was your trip to France? ... doubles partners with Barbie ... loves old movies ... future French citizen ... No, you can't go in my room—it’s kind of messy! ... Kitchen talks ... Footsygya ... Pobe ... Summers in Michigan and Bordeaux ... leasable ... let's eat! ... Naples ... Fun, Fun, Fun ... I’m late again! ... Molly, call me back ... knows where she’s at with herself. “On ne peut pas faire d'omelette sans casser les oeufs. Itti THOMAS WILLIAM GEIGER Tom, Tommy, Gingier, Geigs, TWFOG, Solid Hunk ... Cross Country Runner ... Cross Country Ski Captain ... Track Captain ... Not a Jock ... Environmentalist ... Democrat ... A very Reactionary, Conservatively Radical Liberal ... Pro-life ... Locgering, Carter, Mondale Ticket ... listens to everybody’s problems ... a good friend ... The Brown Audi ... “Momin to Ya” ... Disco Boogie Change ... Britt’s bouncer. DIANE LYNN GERDTS As I walked through a forest I saw many beautiful trees. Just when I thought I found my favorite there was another to compete. We are constantly surrounded with people. To have a friend just reach out. 127 HORST GROLLITSCH Horse? how do you say your last name? ... Only senior with a goatee ... Best English speaking AFS student ever if you could only understand him ... a fun guy ... good dancer (has that artistic eye) ... came in 1st place in the 1st Annual Warren Derby AS THE HORSE ... “I want to he a writer” ... One of the 3 seniors on JV football; picked it up fast... did not enter the Beard-growing contest because he just could not grow one ... weirdest Basket maker ... Vot you say? ... easy to get along w ith ... interesting conversationalist. JAMES RICHARD HAGEN Big Jim, Jimbo, Jimboh, Boh ... Hagen, Hager, Hages The mad cameraman ... A Masher ... WCGO Good Neighbor ... Used to be the tallest guy in school ... what time is it ... “Sure you can have a ride to Blake” ... Drives an ancient rust bucket with no suspension ... Runs the best bus service from Northrop to Blake ... sticks big foot in big mouth occasionally ... The organizer ... Has a phobia about English rooms ... In soccer, strictly a team member (when we lose)... Always on the go ... Math mind ... “Hello, down there ... the Holy Toledo Kid ... Sometimes it’s hard to believe that he's captain ... Uses his head on the soccer field ... Do you exist” ... Soccer and Basketball ... Always try ing to help ... A real nice guy you can depend on ... Always smiling. 128 CHARLES ORLANDO HELD Qtarlie ... conversations with Vetscher ... gets a standing ovation when he shows up in homeroom ... “What’s Loretto?” ... thinks he can drive a Trans Am ... LAUGHS LOUDLY ... horse freak ... “my dad dresses beef’... 3 year JV football vet ... captain of the wrestling team ... Smart—Olson—Geiger made him homecoming King—“It’s all in the campaign ... Who is this Held guv? ... Cute and dumb like Bud Anderson ... Hit man for Chris Smart ... ALL-AMERICAN BOY ... HE DRINKS MILK. “Sooner or later the man who w ins is the one who thinks he can.” DAVID FLEMING HICKOK Only person ever to sleep through a quarter of English Fundamentals ... No sir, I haven’t done yesterday’s homework” ... went skinny dipping in La Ix ire w ith D.G.... “What is my hair doing?” ... Mr. N. Fit... Baskin—Robbins ... ex-dehater!... At times I have been unhappy at Blake, but I will always remember the friends, mentors and joys of these last years, and smile. May all your consequences be happy ones. I2� WILLIAM CHARLES HILL, III Billy, Willie, Crhuck, Chuckic, Charlie, Mr. C, Billy Whi-teshoes Hill not Johnson ... trig whiz ... 3-sport jock since eighth grade ... Muhammed Ali's main man ... still wears high-top tennis shoes ... hustles Washburn girls, she’s a Cynch! ... shoore. Chuck, uh huh ... say what? ... loves Cadillacs and double knits ... tri-captain ... Parky and Corny’s griefer ... I'm going to miss this school. WILLIAM RIVERIUS HUMPHREY, III Will, Phil, Hump. Zcph ... always a protagonist ... Beaver Bay with the boys ... continually gets into binding situations ... Outward Bounder ... alw ays up for a good time Red Lodge adventures ... I don't care what they think ... truly dow n to earth guv P.E. golf with Bceno and the Mersh ... cruisin' in the Land Cruiser ... Hold it. Newt . late nighters ... ancient neighbor and friend ... summers on the lake. in KAROLYN KINGSTON IDE Kiki, Kik. Squeaks ... Oh, my contact!” ... Outward Bounder ... yearbook editor ... volunteer ... thirteen years on the Northrop campus ... Big Mountain ... pianist... screamer ... loves minihikes ... belches uncontrollably ... This is o juicy ... valedictorian of BSU ... corrupt vocabulary ... humour at Big Mountain—Joyce and Bosco ... M.F.B!!! ... Cass, it’s a gas! ... “Should I have another party? Wait a minute. I just liad a party, why don’t you have a party?!... Okay, I'll have a party. ... fun loving, spontaneous ... insane, INSANE ... very independent, very dependable, very concerned ... always understanding ... a friend tliat will last. Appears to be sweet and innocent, but we know better ... an expressive I land flying to her chest ... notorious chit-chattcr ... “OY, you’re a Mis-huga. ... advice to the lovelorn . . . SURPRISE. . . . “What’s wrong with my voice?’’ ... hostess with the most ess. The more I do, tlie more 1 realize how much I have yet to do. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I have yet to learn. The more I love, the more I realize how many I have yet to los e. -CK 131 PATRICIA ANN KANE “Sometimes” Sometimes when the w ind is blowing and the trees sway in time with the music of the setting sun and the smell of desire fills the world and my pores are absorbing the feeling of the evening like a lovely child grasping the few pieces of kindness w hich it is fed, my eyes brim over w ith liappiness and I sink to the ground and let the blades of grass puncture and fill my heart with greenness. —Patti Kane ELIZABETH ANN KROGNESS You guys! Hi Lisa! ... Les ... everything she wears is from Italy ... Gucci... Bob who? ... “Let's have a backgammon party!” ... Throws parties that invariably get busted ... Shortie ... Oh! and those Italian men!!... Frogie Krogie ... This blond has more fun ... super nice ... lives next door ... Yea!... always smiling ... one of the “gals” ... “K” as in O.K. ... Planner for the senior ski trip ... definitely an affable person ... Blondic ... the only one that doesn't bleach her hair ... world traveler ... Wows up mailboxes ... short and sweet ... sw ears die is half Italian ... beefstew ... Sun Valley ... St. Moritz ... Has friends all over the world. 132 BRETT ALAN LAIDLAW Laid ... Captain lauds ... Rookie ... Bert ... II ... Ed ... soprano tenor ... soccer pro ... No, her mother sells cross-country skies at Dayton’s ... violent ... gentle ... lives in the Pub ... “Mellow out, guys” ... tartan ... Should I go home sick or just not be here?” ... nice eyes ... Now, what’s the problem? ... “Well, it’s a multiple of eleven ... insomnia ... member of the line that never scores ... “Write tight ... records for 110's and red cards ... has an extraordinary capacity to give of himself ... sensitive and strong. KIM ELIZABETH LARSON I .arse ... Kimmie ... Fox ... Doc Larsc ... Farrah Fawcett hair ... De I .arse ... Watch the knee ... Russian Roll ... first-base PERSON! ... pimpmohile ... Mrs. Rice’s scholar, someday ... tells cute dirty jokes ... w oman of the woods ... football with the guys ... I wish it would snow ... sunshine ... great sense of humor ... “Wicrd Margret! ... Best toilet cleaner M.M.C. ever saw ... five foot three, eyes of brown? ... Ernestine and Porks Pig ... Swiss sly trips ... Sorry, I can’t get you in this weekend—how about next? ... Play softball in Duluth? ... onion pletzel ... D.D., T.T., T.P., J.H., T.C., R.L., M.H., all in one summer!?! 133 ARTHUR LEIGHTON Arthur ... Arto, Babo ... Drives the first Valiant ever made ... cut from Varsity hockey managing ... Arthur, how come you're always unhappy?” ... WHAT radio ... plays full-hack with Frogiegs and Jolly Creen Giant... lives in the inner city ... Core 11 survivor... Mick who? ... Leighton, how can you keep up with me in that heap?! ... got promoted from Spectrum business manager to page six editor ... Arthur, we’ve got to get the last six chem labs from Spencer! ... never ate a school lunch from tenth grade on ... Cot mashed potatos stuck between nut teeth.” The Bolling Stones. FRANK EDGERTON MARTIN, JR. “But you may call me Edgie, “Friend of Bagdalm, Friend of Michaelmas, Friend of Stepan, Friend of Pro ... group coordinator Flash ... 3-year veteran of Debate. ... “Frankly, we've been trying to get them to thatch their roofs for three years. ... Murph, 1 see your limousine arriving! ... Thank you very much, David, for pointing out my reflecting pool’s capacity ... Cottage cheese ... Ah, this is Prauda.” KM MELISSA GRAHAM MASKO Mel, My lisa ... N.C.S. since grade 5 ... Merrylegs and Her Friendly ... rowdy nights at Beaver Bay ... ilokey pokey club ... Let’s go RRRIDINC! ... chronic TAB drinker ... vegetarian ... Friekada ... Sale Tmke! ... original member of Sunday Bridge Club ... most ticklish senior ... thinks she’s Dorothy Hamill ... hoy’s swimming managerette ... ‘The Cloudy Porch ... never remembers her ow n telephone number—it’s been changed too many times ... “There remains a closeness between the two of you that neither space nor time could break.’’ JOHN McDANIEL MASTOR “Bunk” ... ROUSER ... camper John ... tailgater ... B.M.W. cruiser ... Johnny M ... Oh, OK John ... MASTOR-that's with no “S” ... I'm new here, where do I go? ... loves trips up North ... What a Browser ... Hey, who’s snoring?—Mastor—roll over Mastor—zzz ... I,et’s see there are 10 of us, that means we need a 16 ... set World Ijind Speed Record around I.ake of the Isles ... wanna buy a watch ... member of the Hole-in-the-wall gang ... middle of 76 Waste King Defense ... Harpo's look alike ... New Blue Student-New Student Blues ... Virginia ... spends free time wisely ... Fits into Blake Boy’s way of life ... “outgoing ... literally ... Little Johnny Mastor. 135 Hilary Ann McClintock Ladv Green Eyes ... South Dakota Queen and Buffalo Hug ... cheerleader ... sweet girl ... real nice ... hack lockers ... Cornell University and Collegctown ... “Outrageous! ... “You know” ... always laughing. Susan Dean McLaughlin Sue-Mac ... Su .y-Q ... tennis and softball co-captain ... had a great experience at NOLS ... nature’s best friend ... “Veggie ... rowdy nights at Beaver Bay ... Oh, I'm sure! ... little leftie ... what an arm! ... Red Serene (fatty acid) ... V.V. canoe trip ... what a stance ... midnight ride. 136 James Robert McMaster “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” Ilenry David Thoreau I hope our time at Blake has let us begin our foundations. Scott Greenwood Moore Schmotz ... holds the homeroom attendance record ... lives in Edina ... enjoys siding, hunting, fishing, and parties ... has the only '61 Olds in the parking lot ... throws 20 pound pots in ceramics ... refugee from Kdina West ... “Ma, can I have cake for breakfast? ... likes Blake's program ... quiet... even tempered. 137 JON WORNER MORGAN Jon-boy ... Blades ... Morgo Moves ... inhales food ... glee club ... Dozen ... one of llie original Bruiser Brothers ... Never played paddle tennis before, huh? ... 1980 Olympic hockey ... Hanson's 2 Hellion ... the minister’s brother ... “What's it on? ... original Red Lodge racer ... “Nice read, Kev” ... taught Charles Atlas every thing he knows... Oh, ok, Liz!... football, hockey, baseball, apple pie and who?... Tonka-boy • •. senior weekend rabble rouser ... Well, arc we going to do that then? ... R-A-M-M-S-E-S!! ... good moves on tlie field and off! ... many friends ... looks mean, but he’s as sweet as a teddy bear. MICHAEL JOSEPH MURPHY The phantom of a dream. High School, a reality fast becoming memory and then resurrected in vastly different form as nostalgia, yet somehow still tangible. The final fall ... “an exciting new candidate, Todd Otis ... FLASH, the first issue, tin rush for material... high school bow l. Soft grey down over a field of white, winter again ... Russia in '74 ... debate, weekend tournaments, long gone. People living in past images of reality ... in Suarbruken, friends left behind ... Spring-shattering green curtain of a new beginning ... the long-awaited, anticipated, yet dreaded final semester ... walking through the rain-heavy trees of Kenwood ... the pow er of new life, beautiful, trembling, cry ing to the winds of future ... the plumtom of a dream. High School. 138 GERALD DUCANE NESLUND Jer, Jerry, Nez, Nezzy, Neslund, I ooncd, Louie ... Wohl Dohl ... Was that a BMW, I couldn't tell? ... the veranda ... Presto trails ... Ruthie’s Run ... foosball at Nez’s house ... basement hockey at Rufic's Ice Palace ... What’s the matter, Jer? 1 don't have to get up until 1:00 ... let’s play tennis sometime, Louie? ... I’m gonna be a veteran of the JV hockey team!!... Halstead Bay in the Century 1 ... I guess I had fun in high school??? JOHN ANTON NILSEN, JR. N'ilt, Hey Nils, Corvette kid, Bracmar boy ... regular at Edina CC ... 4 year CC veteran ... Edina functions top priority ... drives a bright orange toy ... 2nd fastest talker in the scliool ... only dates Edina girls ... spends weekends try ing to out do Stone ... “Farrah’s a fox!” ... only has money w hen he doesn’t owe anyone ... can hear his stereo for miles around ... determined to live at the lake ... “I do too know where Beaker Street is!” ... reserved spot in the teacher’s parking lot ... Dominant Derham ... “Johnny’s the name, golf s the game” ... the Dead ... Let’s play a quick 9 ... a job well done ... John-most enthusiastic guy about anything. i:i� JOHN PARTRIDGE NOBLE “Not alone 1 walk alone Yet not alone Others come Then they pass The more I learn The less I know I see the stars I sec the trees And I wonder As I wander In this world Away from home ... To go the WAY To know the TRUTH To love the LIFE ... CHARLES DOWLING NOLAN, JR. Chuck ... Chunk ... Coodey ... CD ... Charles F ... Tarsus ... No-Man ... Mailboxer ... Riler ... Rabble Rouser ... Blatandu Chuck ... Rookicst Rookie twice in one year ... Another nephew of Uncle Jack ... Earthy ... Deep ... Lady’s man ... everlasting hairdo ... Want to go to Sam's? ... Best dressed ... Another of ti� e Ives ... I lauic's ... always an invalid ... Was he growing a beard? 140 MARK GEORGS OLSEN OLE ... Root Beer ... Super bee ... Candy Man, Let’s go to the Del... Hey shootin' star you got your ears on?! ... Man of many talents ... Well—basically—It’s Dcecc ... hot dogger ... Drummers bov ... Tall in the saddle ... It’s Cool ... His wheels are heard for miles ... Basket weaver ... Thumbs up! ... Mark Olsen drove today! ... Foos it ... Nice smile ... Wishes he were in the future ... I j� ke Liver ... l.ovcs skiiing ... Flower of snow ... Blake's Fonzy ... Always thinking of time ... His car is his life ... Energetic ... Kind. BRITT KARINA OLSON Mon, Wholesome Olson, M.T.M., Sitting Britty, Dear,” Ick—Flicker ... Studio accompanist ... Music director (?) ... corrupted by M.B. ... Britt’ll play it ... trig parties ... this is a nice party ... Who wants to dance? ... Thor, dance with me” ... whole milk ... Faithful honorary porkette ... religious (?) trip to Las Vegas ... Let's go to Dudley Riggs ... Miss Sensible-air freshener in loeker, toothbrush in purse ... laughs with Iter shoulders but never makes a sound ... No, Brett plays soccer. I’m Britt and I play piano ... Lost arm-wrestling, but won our hearts. 141 THOMAS LEBO PALM T.P. ... Teeps ... Young Tom ... Brother Palm ... 77 ... Billy Glenn’s protege ... Moon Beast ... Ruby's son ... Blake Boy since 3rd grade ... “But officer—I'm a Minnetonka Beach Boy” ... Wendy's Frosty ... A Big Island Dipper ... Never goes to sleep ... Gamp Warren Rouser ... A.P. Lunch... Loves watching sunsets from his cruiser ... Hi-Oh ... O’Brien Man ... Calls Friday afternoon for a Friday night date ... Need some advice? ... Watcrskis backwards ... Scare at Forest Lake ... O'Reilly thought he picked up his dates in a Winnebago ... Annual trips w ith Bolin ... Frequent trips to Burnsville ... Ski-Doo ... “Mr. Vetscher. Ill give you two Vikings tickets for an A ... Stogies ... Bcller Boss ... Mv battery is dead” ... Burly Brothers ... A well-rounded person. JEFFREY DAY PARKHURST Park ... Parky ... Parks ... THE Center ... Huddle up ... Republican ... Strong, silent type ... Wild underneath ... Drop-kick specialist ... Tonka ... Maple Hill Alumni ... Rookie Glee Cluher ... Rips football jerseys ... Hits long ball but nothing else ... Never tardy but always asks “What did I miss in Homeroom?” 142 RUTH ANNE PEEBLES let us sit together under the stars pla y on the lute and drink the fragrant wine, talk of our love and all life’s mysteries, a (|uict hour like this would seem divine. —Lin San Kwei Come, or the stellar tide will slip away. Eastward, avoid the hour of its decline. Now! for the needle trembles in my soul! DOUGLAS HAZEN PETERSON, JR. Douglas, Doug, Dougie, Pete, Dough Pete. Beanie ... Novas I’TB ... Donzi, let me off this boat ... Minibikers, oh can I ride it! ... Member of the line that never scores ... Cutest wing in the league ... One of the Fern dale boys ... Always says “I’ll call back but never docs. Douglas’ answering service ... Julie before the boys ... Thumper, Alice, Beatrice, Charger ... The Mersh ... Dottic Wottie ... Beaver Bay with the boys ... Sun Valley B-Boy ... Boca Beach and Jack ... Pool and Premium at Peterson’s... I want that hat!” ... Has taken dancing lessons from Elizabeth and Julie; now he thinks he’s Fred Astaire ... You always hate and love Doug at the same time. 143 KATRINE RUTH PFLANZE Katie, Kate, Kat. KP, Katty Plant ... aleurophile ... the camp counselor who hates children ... c.c. manager ... “I love it!” ... chocolate malts and peanut butter cookies ... Nurse Kelly ... Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony ... cats, cats, cats ... innocent?? ... cofounder of the T.T.J.J. club ... “Janet, let’s have a dinner party! No—they wouldn't appreciate it” ... the Catholics ... French novels ... Sunday school teacher ... “I think I'm in love— ... confiscated charge plates ... Spanish I ... Periwinkle ... happy ... willing to give. The greatest gift is that of the peace within your soul.” CHARLES EDMUND PHELPS Chuck ... Plume ... Pelt .... Sandbox adventures and toad farms ... Beaver Bay Dusters ... quite the sense of humor ... takes frustrations out on goalies ... Aspen with Big Red ... 3rd member of the 18 club... owes everybody nickels and dimes ... coke adds life ... New-Year’s Eve with Andre and Jon ... Holy cow productions producer ... J.V.’s hockey’s Dave Shultz.... late niters at Jones’ pool ... the biggest blast-off all time” ... talks like Sparky during the fall ... Oh, okay. Dune ... loot's kill these idiots! ... Post-curfew Cushman Cruiser ... Bombers ... out to have a good time ... artistic, clever and original! TRACY ANN PRESCOTT Spacey-Tracey ... Chase ... Ducky ... T.P. ... Trace ... T-Bird ... Del runs ... stayed with volleyball one whole day ... Marlboro’s ... Tiber to the poppy ... Your late again? ... Did we (do the right thing?) DAVID PHILIP PROSHEK D. Pro ... hinmmmm ... man of few words ... well, fine—1 guess ... ten-year Blake vet—Why? ... prime pvroteenics expert— Knowing David has been a blast” ... fresca, tab ... interesting contributions to architectural criticism” ... Why do I like Arizona? ... because it’s so hot and dry” ... loves freedom of the open spaces ... Blake's answer to Dirty Harry ... a banjo picker and draws a bit ... 145 I’m my own imprcvsion of me.' ELISABETH HARDING SEED Butsy, Blondie, Boo-Boo ... a part of the Fast in her soul ... trick knee ... Do I look like I’ve Rained weight? ... nic fits and kick fits ... hides behind lampposts from strange men ... loves preppie boys ... wants to see the sights of Illinois ... academics ... illogical hut emotional ... Where's Kim? ... Weekapaug ... kissy-face ... “Can I have a ride home? ... “Cim Wah, may I help you?” ... Jesus freak ... smarter than people think ... first Northrop girl to have a party ... sw eet and innocent, but... I want to earn a letter, maybe III trv badminton ... “But we’re just friends, I think” ... alw ays has a welcoming heart for people's problems. SANDRA MARGUERITE SIEGEL Sandy, Saiul, S.S. ... Pinto ... Lincoln Del ... voiles hall ... faithful badminton player ... “Ix t’s skip practice ... juicy ... what a driver ... Oh, I'm sure ... Birch's marble sundaes ... never gains an ounce ... Ix t’s go shop-ping ... Twiggy ... Seven Markets ... a really nice kid. I believe in tlie sun even when it’s not shining. I believe in love even when not feeling it. I believe in Cod even when he is silent. 140 —Anonymous CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM SMART Is that kid a genius? ... Short and Smart ... Mr. Young Business Man of America ... always selling something ... recites Monty Python ... Dudley Do-right's love ... pressure sewers and grinder pumps ... studies 6 hours a night and still is behind ... Yes, he is actually Hi and can drive a car ... conversations with Yctsch ... Hubert Bedford blue eyes ... the good-looking one. If von can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty second’s worth of distance run— Yours is the Earth and everything in it, And—which is more—you’ll he a Man, my son. —Rudvard Kipling KIMBERLEE ANN RACHAEL SOREM Kimtnie— She is unusual, really, small in size, but a giant in her capacity for all the emotions, feelings, ideas, and cltallengcs of life: to laugh, to love, to be strong, to dream, to work, to be l er own woman ... A little bit of Zelda ... A great believer. Know your dreams so that you might appreciate the process of achicvcing them.” MLJ JAMES CAMPBELL SPENCER Spence, Jamie, Jim, Dear, Woody, Splints ... Tommy, Toddy, Jimmy, Jeffy Club ... Spence for the defense” ... secret desire to be a stand-up comedian ... 1902 Ford Torino ... indescribable sophistication ... the fairs godfather ... worships Pontiacs ... airplane imitation ... funny ... calf muscles ... Leave my visor alone” ... future Harvard man ... the bushes” ... aardvark call—“whey” ... Sue ... I like your shirt... I say” ... National Lampoon fan ... a real teddv bear ... displaced country boy ... lost omelette pan ... “Egads, Nilsen! ... Hcphoid Naard. GREGORY MITCHELL STAPLES All the world is queer save me and thee; .And sometimes I think thee is a little queer. 14H PATRICK THOMAS STONE Stone, Stoney, Stoner ... “Frank and I will too get a yacht! ... Sho, Pat, SIlO ... St. Thomas student at Blake ... dominant dobber ... summers up North sailing Aeolus on Whitefish ... The Hamel-Stone combo ... “Sheisst! ... bare-foots because he can’t afford a good waterski ... spends weekends with “the wife in St. Paul ... one of the Kenwood gang ... Clapton fan ... fastest talker in the school ... weeknights in the ER with JN, TC, SS, and AF ... straightest kid in tlie state ... always wears body shirts and baggy trou ... knows what he wants and how to get it ... been everywhere ... Dozen member ... loves to ski ... runs with the ball ... constantly risking his life ... a fine sense of humor ... can't be influenced, stays the same. MOLLY VIRGINIA SUNDBERG Mol, Mills, Millie, Molly 1 ... “I do no live in die boonics!” ... the most jive with the pompoms ... Sunny Side of sports ... lived on the lake forever—still can't drive a boat ... “I’m humoured ... Good Friday-grilled cheese at the Del .. - hen parties ... Want it organized? Ask Molly ... Big Mtn., Joyce and Bosco ... 15 min. phone limit... “I LOVE it! ... “We used to sit around the fire” ... gum addict ... “Is that Molly or Martha talking?” ... BSU ... “I CANT believe you did that!” ... the crunch of time ... hockey chccrleading captain ... 3 year Choir veteran ... I refuse to drive a carpool to Blake every day—but, sure, you can have a ride ... INVOLVED ... part of the Vail and canoe trip gang ... I thought I flunked, but I got an “A”-I don’t know how ... great 9th graders ... outgoing, understanding, a true friend. 149 STEPHEN GORDON SWIGGUM Swig, Swiggy, Swigs ... E. Cordy E.... foos ... fire plug... P.H. in Bio ... (dec Club Pres ... Dozen ... 4 year club vel ... choir rookie ... football. Millers, baseball ... keg with legs ... no poss! ... it’s your basic ... party hats ... ('amp Warren rouser ... do a starsk ... changed a greasy flat in a 3-piece ... always hyper ... I pull on sprintouts. TP ... a humorist—always cracking people up ... constantly blushing ... Venus pencil box ... “stogies” ... loves to rile ... I'm punchin' ... Aavy, Swiggy, clap clap clop ... “Nice block. Swig ... what, my man weighs 235 . . . always around when you need a good friend to talk to or just be with ... Teeps, it’s time to chow ... KB, you still owe me that ten Bucks! ... Thanks a lot. Blake, you have a lot of good memories between your walls. TIMOTHY LUCE TRAFF Tim ... Timmy! Whattv? ... Boomer ... Ponti(IIAC) ... rain-hlo ... cruisin' Oaks ... Sea Rav ... taking command ... Shcrabidi’s ... pong ... fooshall ... bird b's ... uncle ... lives in southeast Zumbrota, next door to JF ... late nights on da lake ... Good evening. Officer ... Beaver Bay bom-hardier ... Baptism ... No, Tim, YOU light it ... Oaks to Hecla in one minute ... I .amour. Nodak ... Sharon, coffee, and cola ... dyno evening ... BANCO (or bingo) ... Timmy ‘n’ Rov ... prime parking ... Donnybrook ... Corvette Corral ... back on the track ... poff ... out cold ... Ole ... kykvky ... Pops ... I’ve got to go move chairs, for my grandmother ... always thinks lie's right. iso JEFFRY JOHN TWIDWELL Twid, J.T.... O'Brien ski boy ... third grade veteran ... Robbv Homanee ... Oh, that’s so gross!! ... “Can I borrow-? ... man of unlimited excuses ... the pheiffer ... knows the streets of Kdina by heart... bubble gum fiend ... “What should I pick her up in? the Trans or the Hcaly?” ... Twid, shut your book ... friend extraordinaire ... weaving in the Slick-craft ... Dad, do you have a little money 1 can use?” ... always has a klecncx ... Phantom VP of clsoir ... Mario Andretti's protege ... that unmistakable nose ... I could just scream” ... enjoys everything to the fullest ... Life, I love you. KAREN LYNNE WAGNER Wag, Waggy, Wangner ... the blonde bombshell ... Melissa ... lives in Deephavcn, not Anoka ... avid liockcy fan, even rides with the team ... couldn't wait to get her license ... never denies a dessert ... loves to go to Sam's ... snoops a lot ... Hauie’s ... loves Jack ... bunnv nose ... squeaks a lot ... cutting down again!? ... socinli .er ... Chuck's best friend ... Shaw Beach ... permanent smile ... small but strong ... Blakie-even has Larth shoes! ... steak and lobster expert ... friend of everybody. 151 MOLLY KATHRYN WALSH Moll, Molly 2 ... MfifM lover ... Ilonky Took woman ... sweet smile hides her thoughts ... Good Friday and the Del ... “How are the guitar lessons?” ... Wigwam ... one of the Three Musketeers ... wants to kill the gcrbils ... “I'm bored, let’s do something!” ... duets with Maura ... Pobe ... chippers in the kitehen ... Olga ... knows how to get to Cow Country ... the laundry or the kitchen? ... bazooka ... lazy canoer ... Burch's ... the library film ... winner of the tardy title ... you mean you still don't have your license? ... fasts then porks ... Beatles 6c Beach Bovs ... alw ays ready for mischief ... cripsie yow-yow ... Cam I have a ride? ... tea addict ... Spectrum ... nasties ... Nancy Tw inkle. “Happy are tlmsc who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” STUART CADWALLADER WASHBURN WEAR Semi-Ruthless wargamer ... Karl Marx the 27th ... Sci fi addict... possible Archeologist ... Discovered Raineses Ill's down mummy case ... Evil Grin ... Dictatorial ... Cheshire cat ... interesting contributions to Architectural criticism ... Stuartanian Devices ... has his own words for tilings ... STCARTISMS ... hates bureaucrats ... Conservative ... full of surprises ... Walking talking dictionary. 152 JANET WEINER Weinic, Wei ns. Spunky, Janet, Pronto-Pup—Wiener dun in a bun ... co-founder of tlie T.T.J.J. club ... cheerleader ... Happy Valentine’s Day, Janet ... I should cut my hair” ... “I have 5 brothers and sisters and we keep them in the kitchen” ... Katie, let’s have a dinner party ... I’m really not that short! ... smack. Still my friend? Sure. SMACK! Still my friend? ... “If you think I’m disorganized, you should see my room ... bctcha a malt ... rated G, Pete and Roy, KPI-300's ... Dei . 12, 1975 ... Jan. I, 1977 ... indispensable swimming pool ... Ilowie's now ... one of the guys ... contagious laugh ... always smiling. SUSAN ELIZABETH WEISS Sue, Susie, Sass, S.C., Wcissen ... Miriam from the Bronx ... 2 years Cheerleading Captain ... founder and president of the Porkettcs ... trig parties ... the grapevine ... Super seamstress ... actually prefern diet pop ... all-night Spectrum meetings ... CHEAP THRILLS ... Becky's and I ake Harriet ... cruises in a VVV ... JCS ... loves the North Shore ... BWCA voyageur ... one of the Brody pells ... future Ann Landers ... perennial optimist ... someone you can talk to. This is the day that the Lord has; made; Let as rejoice and glad in it. —Psalms 118:24 Is not life 100 times too short to bore ourselves? —Nietzsche I S3 KATHLEEN MARY WESA Kathi ... Fingers W’esa ... Miss Twinkle Toes ... swingin' cheerleader ... future dermatologist ... America's sweetheart ... always on a diet... a quiet girl with a lot of spunk ... soft-spoken ... all smiles ... St. Anthony chick ... “Why am I the only girl in this class? ... taps her hiues away ... a tiger in tap shoes ... somewhere there is a smaller senior (But where?) ... an equestrian ... almost got to play St. Anthony with the JV baseball team ... accomplished locker interior decorator ... L’air du temps ... an eternal optimist. Man is not what he thinks he is; hut what he thinks, he is. —Proverbs 23:7 ANDRE NICHOLAS WILSEY “Only a Particle” Think things are tough now? But this is just the first ledge. Right now, this is but a particle. There are so many ledges. So many, they can’t be counted. Don't jump off now. At least wait for the destination. Death will be reached. But I shan't preach. Because the thought probably is: 154 «vA BARBARA LEE WOHLRABE BarBEARa, Barbie, Barb, Bums ... a lx� d with a wave ... bubbly ... a distraction ... forced nightime swimming ... Allison, my forehand is gone ... best laugh in the world ... Who is it now? ... let me tell you evrry word he said ... never gets mad, except at Lori ... Elvis ... never opens u math book—always gets A’s ... types between phone conversations ... $3000 pie ... leather coats ... “I miss my Saab” ... “If I wear my boots, I won't get carded ... whispers on the piione ... problems arise when she laughs too much! ... I had the weirdest dream ... best part of the BEST doubles team ... tennis captain ... will get married before anyone else ... hates winter ... knows Bordeaux by heart ... summer in N.Y. ... lotion fights ... The Commitment. ALFRED WESTMORELAND YOUNG Zcsto!... CTO ... the hoser ... What’s happenin' Wes? Celebratin’ with Karen again! ... Let's go hit the Del... Hanson’s 1 Hellion, one of the good time boys ... Cougar Killer ... loves trees, can’t seem to miss ’em ... Mr. Sideburns ... Waster Westy ... 72, left side of the ’76 waste king defense ... wants to be a race driver-burners in the parking lot ... school’s getting me down! ... Who’s your Woo?!! ... let’s go munch ... basically straight ... nice stereo equipment ... one of the original Red Lodge racers ... CC and Dozen ... “Well, one thing I can say about school is, it’s been real”. 155 ALAN JOSEPH ZEMEK AJ, Big Al ... Football player ... mastered the art of the five yard penalty ... too friendly to play football ... flirtatious ... Big and loveable ... Thespian ... Bov flower, girl flower ... The Stork!???!... world’s youngest dirty old man ... Dr. Chumley ... To hell with decency! I’ve got to have tliat rabbit! ... great guy ... fun to Ik with ... Someone you can confide in ... a shoulder to lean on. A Bottle of wine A loaf of Bread A Sunny Afternoon And you. ANNETTE LOUISE ZEMEK Annette ... Netty ... Half of the Zemek in stereo” team ... No, we are NOT twins ... President of Thespians. You're president of WHAT?! Thcsssspians! ... Always plays old women ... works on Hennepin ... fanatical co-worker, senile customers ... only senior in Ur school that can’t drive ... Hello “dear” ... FRANCE ... Big eyes ... I want to get mv haircut, I just don’t want to cut it short! ... you’re a minister’s kid? ... Always ready to help ... Really a nice kid. 156 SPECIAL SENIOR: KIRK PATRICK HODGDON ‘The quality that makes a person unique, are tlic thoughts that nobody else thinks. K.ll. PATRONS PILLSBURY CO. TARGET THE HARTFIEL CO. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK MR. AND MRS. JOHN C. BRYANT PALM BROTHERS INC. MR. AND MRS. THOMAS COLWELL DR. AND MRS. ARTHUR W. IDE, JR. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS MR. ALAN J. ZEMEK MR. AND MRS. KENNETH DAYTON WILLIAM AND AVIS SMART LYMAN LUMBER CO. UNITED DRESSED BEEF INC. MRS. HELEN L. PROSHEK MR. AND MRS. DAVID T. MCLAUGHLIN MERRY SUNDBERG, CLASS OF ’86 MR. AND MRS. THOMAS H. CONNER MR. AND MRS. JAMES L. HALL MR. AND MRS. RICHARD HAGEN MR. AND MRS. DEWALT ANKENY MR. AND MRS. HARRY D. PARKHURST MR. AND MRS. REUBEN BIRNBERG MR. AND MRS. LORING M. STAPLES DR. AND MRS. R.L. ENG WALL MR. AND MRS. RICHARD A. YOUNG MR. AND MRS. PHILIP A. WEAR MR. AND MRS. HAROLD B. FINCH DR. AND MRS. JOHN A. NILSEN DR. AND MRS. JOSEPH TWTDWELL MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM E. WESA 15 MR. AND MRS. MARVIN BORMAN AMERICAN STATE BANK OF BLOOMINGTON MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM HUMPHREY MR. CEDRIC ADAMS MR. AND MRS. EDMUND J. PHELPS, JR. HONEY ALMOND CRUNCH ANKENY MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS H. PETERSON DAIN, KALMAN, AND QUAIL INC. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT MELAMED MINNETONKA TRAVEL PETER FLINT FOX FREDERICK HERFURTH, REAL ESTATE INC. CHRISTOPHER W. SMART KAROLYN KINGSTON IDE I CAROLYN COLWELL SARAH FINCH DANA CROSBY HUGO VON SCHAFER II MOL AND SAL MR. AND MRS. ALFRED W. FRENCH KIRK HODGDON 159 SPECIAL THANKS MRS. MARLYS JOHNSON, FOR BEING OUR ENCOURAGING ADVISOR RICHARD DREW, FOR BEING OUR YEARBOOK REP BILL REYNOLDS, FOR THE ACETATE VERSION OF OUR COVER MR. JOHN K. HODGDON, FOR THE BEAUTIFUL BOOKSHELVES DR. AND MRS. ARTHUR W. IDE, JR, FOR THE USE OF THEIR DINING ROOM TABLE MR. AND MRS. JOHN C. BRYANT, FOR THEIR APPLES, CHEESE, BROWNIES AND BASEMENT CHUCK BURR, FOR FILLING THE REFLECTIONS ROOM WITH MUSIC DON ROBB, RICK MOTT, AND WARNER IDE, FOR THEIR PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTRIBUTIONS MARY HARTFTEL, FOR SOME IMAGINATIVE HEADLINES MR. JOHN HATCH, FOR PUTTING UP WITH OUR LOUD MUSIC AND RAUCOUS LAUGHTER FROM ACROSS THE HALL ALL YEAR LONG t 160 !f SPRING ’77 w BOYS’ TRACK LEAPS TO SUCCESS Pint row: N. Hert berg-mgr., L. Fa rah. K. drGrcgory. S. A mist rung-cap!. P. Stonr-capt. T. (.cigcr-capt. F. Burke. J. Schwartz. J. Owens. J. Mat Arthur, L. Sahr-mgr. Second row : S. Forbes, S. Olson, C. Ilanley, J. Bacon. M. Peacock, D. Bloomquist. E. Braun, D. Dow nes . K. Laughlin, F. Atwood, J. Nolan, T. Pnhlad. Third row: R. Jolin� on-co«ch, I). Tengdin, D. Gerdts. J. Cooley, D. Phillips. M. Mattox. F. ( oldstrand. J. Mahoney, B. Yonchiro, D. Schmitt. J. Kirn-coach, C. Bartcl-coach, C. Opatz-coach. This year’s boys’ track team knew as early as their Florida fun that if they were to live (run) up to their potential, they would have a successful season ahead of them. As the season progressed, through the fine leadership of captains Ann-strong, Geiger, and Stone, the Blake cindermen sped past the opposing runners. F.arly in the season they overwhelmingly won the Rockford Relays and finished the regular season with only two defeats, to Centennial and Brooklyn Center. Standouts this year who will be returning next year are Goldstrand and Downey. In fact, in losing only three members of this year's team at graduation, coach Rollie Johnson expects another strong and successful team next year. BOYS’ SEASON RECORD Rockford Relays—lst 8 YVaconia Relays—4th 8 Mound Relays—3rd 8 Conference Relays—5th 9 St. Michael Invitational—3rd 8 Eden Prairie Invitational—3rd 8 Conference-4th 8 Districts—2nd 13 Regions—6th 51 2 GIRLS’ TRACK SPRINTS PAST TIME GIRLS' SEASON RECORD Rockford Relays—2nd in girls Is in combination with boys Tri-Metro Relays—5th 9 Waconia Relays—5th 7 In 5 triangular meets—2nd in three, 1st in one, and third in one 1st in meet with SPA, Breck and Cannon Falls. Richfield Invitational—10th 11 District I7A-3 12 First nm: C. Il.mkev N. Abuzzahab, J. Gillette, A. Gillette. A. Tobian. A. Sarles, M. Annum it , I). Brown. S. Mom. II. Withered, M. Finch. Second nm: l_ llolmbcrg-ingr.. K. Maurer, A. Goan, J. Bom. D. Thiede. S. Schilling. II. Clarke, K. karputku. M. Sundherg. K. Kelly, M. Greer-cuach. Third row: R. Scripps-coach, C. Carl-coach, N. Owens, T. Hale—coach. J. Pratt. Fourth row: B. Dugan. J. Ilagcn. L W'amer—capt., C. Leavenworth-capt What do you get when you take four uncompromising coaches and add thirty darling girls? Well, you get a lot of dedication, spirit, and good results. The track team ended its season with a third place standing in districts with Finch, Hagen, Kelly, J. Gillette, Boos, and Pratt moving on to Regional . Finch placed first in the mile and went on to State. None of this could have been done without Dr. Hale’s famed first aid tips, Mamie's lessons on form. Uncles Rick’s distance spiral, and Corky’s unbelievably convincing philosophical speeches. The girls closed the season with the theme song from Rtx-ky in their minds and a farmer's tan on their bodies. 3 TENNIS ACES OPPONENTS CONFERENCE MEET RESULTS Blake vs. Marshall U. 4-1 Blake vs. Brooklyn Center 5-0 Blake vs. Minnehaha 5-0 Blake vs. Centennial 4-1 Blake vs. St. Anthony 4-1 Blake vs. Mahtomedi 5-0 Blake vs. St. Francis 5-0 Blake vs. Golden V'alley 5-0 Tills year’s Varsity Tennis team braved many tough matches under adverse conditions, with temperatures ranging from thirty to ninety degrees. Blake compiled an 8-0 conference record, extending their three-year Tri-Metro streak to 24 wins, 0 losses. Coach Will Fisher provided the encouragement and advice to develop a finely balanced team. Although crowds were thin, excellent tennis was abundant. STATE SECTIONAL Blake vs. Mound 5-0 Blake VS. Kcnnedv 3-2 Vanity Tennis: Fin n� : T. Wyman, D. Morn, C. Ankeny, I.. Martin-mgr. Sec- Blake VS. Edina East 0-5 °°d row: w- Fisher-coach. A. Humphrey. L. McKee, K. Hodgdon-capt.. M. Bacon. J.V. Tennis: Fint row: J. Harris. J. Ullehei. D. I’pin. K. Spencer. H. Iludnut, W. Kingman. M. Schulze. Second row: I). McAnnanv-coach, T. Hutchins, K. Snelgrme. B. Jackson. B. Smith. D. Plank. D. Malm |uist. C. Hilton. 4 Ninth Crude Tennis: First row: M. Adams C. Wallace, T. Noble. M. Hilton, R. W'ei.sherg. Second row: J. Spencer, I). White, J. Meljnighlin. J. Crosbv.D. Cost, J. Hatch-coach. BADMINTON VOLLEYS THROUGH SEASON MEET RESULTS Blake 3 Orno 15 Blake 7 Shakopee 11 Blake 5 St. Anthony 13 Blake 11 Golden Valley 7 Blake 1 Chaska 17 A group of girls. dedicated to their vport, were willing to sacrifice their sleep to attend practice each weekday from 6:30 A.M.-8:00 A.M. Led by cocaptains Margie Siegel and I ura Martin, these girls ignored the sarcastic remarks by others referring to badminton as an easy and relaxing sport. In reality, badminton is full of strategy and strenuous activity. With the help of Coach Mamie Greer, the team won its first meet, had a lot of fun and made their last season a memorable one. 5 Firs! row: K. Frulcy. I- Marlin, I- Anderson. S. Thompson. Second row: S. Siegel, M. Siegel, B. I cdic, M. Creer-coach. Absent: T. Stalland, C. Edwards. K. Anderson, E. Phelps, I- Koblfing. S. McCarthy, M. McCann. BASEBALL STEALS THE BASES Fir t ruw: J. Parkhurvt, J. Cornelius, T. Palm, J. Morgan-capL, C. Ilill-capl., K. Brandenburg, B. Pier, S. Swiggum. Second row: B. Coructius-mgr., L. Mrsna—coach, E. Andmon, I). Crawford, J. Slyrbicki, C. Briggs. D. Crawford, C. Freeman. S. Livingston-mgr.. R. Anderson-coach. The 1977 baseball season started out with a trip to Florida. When not in strenuous, rigorous training, the team enjoyed the sun and assorted activities. Although the Bears had a team of winning personalities, Morgo, Bemdy, Carlos, Splinters, Honc-You-Fat-Briggs,Teepers, Snoose, Winny Lectle-Cuy, Lundy-Bird, Dicky—Boy, Porky, Bri and Corny, they were not so successful in their win-loss record. Never the less the season was an enjoyable experience for all the participants and the overpowering, ear-splitting crowd in the stands. Conference Came Results Blake 4 Golden Valley 7 Blake 0 Marshall-U 10 Blake 2 Brooklyn Center6 Blake 1 Minnehaha 3 Blake 2 Centennial 17 Blake 6 St. Anthony 4 Blake 7 Mahtomcdi 2 Blake 6 St. Francis 9 6 Ninth Grade Baseball: First row: J. Martincau, S. Sprenger, S. Ciilliolcson. N. Hickok. A. Bancn ft, C. Cole, J. Murphy. Second Rem: T. Olin, T. Student, C. Freeman, N. Cronin. J. Marion. R. McMillan, C. Walsh, J. Boufford—coach. 7 SOFTBALL SLIDES HOME The first year of fast pitch softball added new and exciting dimensions to the game, such as hunting and stealing, although a certain team member refused to slide for fear of dirtying the new white knickers. Striving for perfection, the team experienced many memorable moments: unforgettable homers, unbelievable catches and incredible errors. The team will remember its members colliding in the field and the jokes passed around the bench; along with thoughts of their devoted coach and all the good times. Vanity Softball: Pint row: A. Summer-mgr.. I_ Anderson. A. French. K. Lanon. S. Ankeny, C. Colwell. K. Trmtel, J. Rotnain—mgr. Second row: K. Budge. J. Tw id well-.mist. coach. I- Olson. B. Wohlrabc, S. Mcl-aughliii. M. Sundherg, M. Ilartfiel. B. Marlon-coach. 1_ Mattox. CONFERENCE RESULTS Blake vs. Brooklyn Center 7-15 Blake vs. Centennial 6-11 Blake vs. St. Francis 15-11 Blake vs. St. Anthony 16-18 Blake vs. Colden Valley 3-11 Blake vs. Minnehaha 18-6 Blake vs. Mahtoinedi 6-3 8 J.V. Softball: Pint row. J. Proshek, I_ Wnhlraltc, 1_ Brennan, J. McNutt, I- Thorpe. Second row: C. Seel-coach, K. Fraley, L. MacMillan. L. Whitehead, J. Kane. B. l.oli« Third row: C. Aurund- � i t. coach, L Johnson. A. McGlintock. B. Spencer, S. Waldron, E. Stock—ragr. Ninth Grade Softball: Fimt row: L. Delaney, S. Proshek. D. Wong, B. Rcav, S. Kohler. K. Schneider. Second row: J. Fecht-coach, M. Ca� iorwic . P. Ree, M. Ijndsav, K. I'ttcr, S. Fawkes, R. Bohan, M. Steen. 9 GOLF PUTTS TO VICTORY First row: D. Nlrdv R. Adams, T. Bolin-cap!., E. Fralcy-capt., B. liartfirl. L. Davton-capl. The golf team's season could he typified in one expression almost hut not quite.” In a late season match between the top three contenders deciding the winner of the conference, Blake played its best match of the year shooting a 204 losing to Mahtomedi by 1 shot. Lenny Dayton scored low enough to receive All-Conference honors and was awarded the Flannery cup. Results of the district I7A meet meant that Tricaptains Lenny Dayton, FI win Fraley and Todd Bolin, scoring 2, 3, and 7 respectively, would go to regions. Elwin's good performance in the regional meet qualified him to play in the state meet. This year’s team, consisting of good “swinging individuals, looks forward to an excellent season next year led bv captain Bob Hartfiel. Conference results: 14 wins—3 losses J.V. Golf: First row: B. Archibald-Coach, T. Baxter. J. Taylor. I„ Schmidt. J. Sutter. C. Simmixrn. 10 SPRING PLAY-THE BOYFRIEND The Blake Theater’s production of The Boyfriend was full of glitter and glamour of the 1920's. Ms. Blake’s fine directing, the beautiful set designed and built by Rick Polenik and Tom Valich, and the acting, singing and dancing contributed to a great show. Setbacks such as illness and spring break interrupting practices were overcome by Ms. Blake’s organization and experience. The cast was rewarded by good audiences and three very satisfying performances. CAST Tony Brockhurst Tommy Van Huscn Lord Brockhurst lady Brockhurst Pcrcival Browne Madame Dubonnet ....Thor Falk Nancy Waiter .....John Noble Dancers ... Kathi Wesa, Woody Kingman Chorus ... Diana Nelson, Chris Beach, John Mahoney, Helen Clarke, Bonita Thompson. Ned llickok and John Noble Director................Jeanne Blake Student Director.......Andrea Harlow Costumes and Makeup ....laura Sahr II SPRING CONCERT The rush of homework and lack of sleep, due to the out-of-school practices, didn’t stop the choral groups from having a successful Spring Concert. The concert included performances by Mixed Choir, Glee Club, Blakcr’s Dozen, Women’s Chorus, All That Jazz, Sweet Adelines, The Bandstand Dancers and BLT. Concluding the concert was Mixed Choir’s performance of a medley of songs from Godspell. Thanks to Cinny’s patience, the officers’ hard work and dedication and the support from everyone, the concert left us with the satisfaction of an excellent year. COMMENCEMENT-1977 Commencement exercises took place on June 7 at 7:00. The ceremony began with the entry of the junior class followed by the graduating seniors. Kim Borman, John Noble, Kim Sorem, Brett Laidlaw, Sally Ankeny and Susan Weiss spoke for the class. The class of 1977 had utilized their potential and energy and with much dedication and commitment to their responsibilities, reached many of their dreams and goals. A life-size wooden bear was the class gift. As the sun set, the class of 1977 bid their farewells and the class of 1978 took over the responsibility as leaders of the Blake Schools. PROM—1977 The Jr. Sr. Prom was held June 8. The evening began with the first notes of Drew Simonson's hand at the Lafayette club. The ballroom was filled with people wearing formal attire, all looking simply smashing. As the dancing continued, the beautiful corsages and boutonnieres slowly wilted away. As the evening came to a close, the dance floor was full of barefoot girls and guys without tails. The Jr.-Sr. Prom was definitely a success, as it proved to be the highlight of the 1976-77 scltool year. 14 AFTER PARTY The beat of Mojo Bufford kept 225 students tirelessly inventing new versions of the Hustle and Pretzel, under the green and wliite tent on the clear hut chilly night. The Leaven worths’ meadow was lit by torches, and candles on the tables. A canoe full of pop, pots of coffee and a table laden with food helped keep the energy flowing. All went away with a feeling of satisfaction that the work expended organizing the prom activities was well worth it. 15 16