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

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Blaker’s Dozen All That Jazz The Dozen has had an amazing year. The sales alone from their cassette of the 1985 group really shows how much the group is respected and loved by the Blake community. The 1986 Dozen crew is every bit as successful as the Blakers of years past. A new lineup of songs as well as members, lead by David Priest, Dan Goldner, and Erich Zeiss, have proven just as effective, if not moreso, in demonstrating the group’s ability and talent range. They are always a pleasure to hear. Front row: M. Phllstrom, C. Passi. B. Watson. D. Goldner. M. Hatfied. Second row: D. Bergerson. D. Priest. M. Segal. B. Druskin. Third row: G. Ebcl. N. Alsip, M. Blum. All That Jazz, headed by Lisa Schmoker and Rachel Rubenstein, is a small women’s singing ensemble made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. With the guiding hand of Ginny Claes-sens, Jazz performed wonderfully in the Talent Show. The group also sang beautifully at the second Madrigal dinner, in December, singing many acapella madrigals from the Renaissance era. Their performance in the Spring Concert was a perfect way to finish their year; they sang with a strong sense of energy and excitement. First row: L. Rasmussen. C. Nelson, T. Os-sana. S. Bearson. L. Horton. Second row: B. James. R. Rubenstein. L. Schmoker. J. Snyder, J. Pervis. D, Malmon. 24

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Womens Chorus Glee Club The 1985 1986 Womens Chorus, composed of both old and new members from all four classes, had a very strong year. Increased size and incredible enthusiasm gave Chorus a dazzling beginning at the Talent Show. Performance in the Madrigal Dinner and the Spring Concert also provided an opportunity for a diverse cross section of music, entailing folk, Renaissance, and popular pieces. This years co-presidents were seniors Liz Rasmussen and Wendy Nordstrom. With the patience and encouragement of Ginny Claes-sens and Sevrin Behnen, the Womens Chorus had an exciting and rewarding year. Front row: A. Stott. D. Mastrandrea. W Nordstrom. K. Ellis. S. Bearson, K. Sandler. G. Claes-sens. Second Row: S. Behnen. H. Wooters, L. Hayes. K. Nilsson. L. Horton. R. Edmond. L. Snyder. T. Ossana. Third row: M. Mesna, C. Nelson. C. Geer. L. Rasmussen. D. Malmon. S. Olsen. J. Purvis. L.Gray. The 1985 86 Men’s Glee Club kept up the tradition of excellence in male voices established by past Glee Clubs. Directed by Ms. Virginia Claessens and Severin Behnen the Men’s Club perfected over ten complicated pieces and even found time to have fun. The highlight of the year was a trip to Madison, Wisconsin where they wowed everyone with their good looks and quality singing. The trip and it's intricascies were painstakingly planned by officers Dion Crushshon, Jon Ebel. Matt Segal. Mark Pihlstrom, Mike Blum and Eric Priest. Despite the loss of many experienced voices, the many strong freshmen and diehards Dave Priest and Ben Druskin more than filled the void. Front row: S. Behnen, A. Trow. E. Rosenberg. M Philstrom. C. Hirt, S. Schecter. B. Pflaum, B. Roger, G. Claessens. Second row: B. Druskin. M Cohen. J. Bingham. M. Hatfield. D Davis. D. Koenig, R. Goldberg. B. Watson. E. Priest. P Weinberg. Third row: J. Benon, J. Kllng. D. Crushshon. J. Lieghton, J Ebel. D. Bergerson. M. Blum. M. Segal. D. Benson. D. Priest. 23

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Jazz Ensemble Fun Club The Jazz Ensemble, headed by Se-verin Behnen, has continued it’s strong start at Blake this year. The group; with only one returning senior, one new junior, and three new freshmen; performed at Blake concerts and at the St. Paul city concert this year. Jazz Ensemble’s future plans includes a music video, and a second Teddees album in the Spring, including all-new original recordings. M. CJd2«r. S. Behnen. P Weinberg, E. Priest. A Kopstein. J Srague. The Fun Committee is in its fifth year of existence and has been successful as ever this year in promoting enjoyable events outside of the school curriculum. Its president, Ed Cohen, vice president, Steve Kahler, and faculty advisor Clint Knudson perpetuated the now famous events. All Star Wrestling and the all school Slo-Pitch Soft-ball Tournament Extrodinare in the Spring. As usual, the events were well attended by all students because they offer the chance for people to meet in a more relaxed and casual atmosphere. All Fun Club activities are open to the school and Blake spirit has made this year’s Committee as FUN” AS EVER. Presidents- E Cohen S. Kahlcr And the cast of thousands. 25