i CHOOL IN 1886 THRU 12 EPARATORY - iCOPAL CHURCH _ Gift-Publisher (DiNNeApous PUBLIC Ll OriAtiV Breck started as the dream of an Episcopal priest and educator, the Reverend Dr. James Lloyd Breck. The dream was thot of a school which would provide a good education for the sons and daughters of farmers deprived of learning by conditions on the prairie. It was made a reality by the Reverend Dr. David Griffin Gunn, who received a charter from the state govern- ment for such a school to be conducted under the auspicies of the Episcopol Church. He opened the Breck Mission and Farm School at Wilder, Minnesota in 1886. By 1915, However, public education had come to the prairie, and the need for Breck had passed. Its farsighted leaders then decided that Breck belonged in a lorge city. BRECK SCHOOL’S Accordingly, in 1917, Breck School was re-opened in St. Paul near the University Farm Campus. It grew so rapidly that by 1921 it was forced to move to a new and larger location at Como and Hendon Avenues. The school, then under the direction of Dr. Charles Edgar Haupt, grew until it had an enrollment of 350 boys who were offered a college preparatory curriculum stressing history, sciences, math, and English. Religion and athletics were included to balance the program. The approach of World War II shifted this emphasis somewhat when a full military training program was introduced in 1941. Breck had been a good school, but it has been said that in the 40's the school became slightly stagnant. By the early 50's it was evident that a change was needed to revitalize the school. The change started with the appointment of a new Headmaster, the Reverend Canon F. Douglas Henderson, in 1953 and was continued as the school moved to a new campus in 1956. In its new location Breck took on a new look, with a revised curriculum, and stiffer entrance requirements. The new look also included a new school uniform after the military program was dropped in 1959. SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS Now in its 75th year, Breck is still changing, or better yet, progressing. Its academic excellence is assured by an up-to-date college preparatory curriculum thot is being improved whenever possible. This curriculum is taught by a dedicated faculty who give the students more than just an academic education. Its athletic program is handled by some of the best coaches avail- able and, with their help, Breck's overall record is improving. The students of Breck are boys of high caliber, and individually and collectively they ore among the best. It is hoped that in the next seventy-five years, Breck will continue to grow as it has, and thot its students will always, as they are now, be proud to be a part of this school. 75th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS Walter Cvonkite Bill Gove Bishop Pike Bishop Reed Dr. Walker Mr. Richards 6 Bishop Wetmore STATE OF THE NATION Mr Waller Cronklfe ipeoki An introduction of the board of trustees and an excellent speech by Rueben L. Anderson led the 75th anniversary celebrotions to a good start. Cronkite's State of the Nation speech was a true and succinct picture of national and world affairs. Mr. Cronkite mentioned first the U.S. rocket program which he felt was doing well and certainly not behind that of Russia. He mentioned the excitement he felt about being able to observe such a dynamic program and see history in the making. Our speaker further predicted a definite split in the Communist party and a war (cold or hot-between Russia and Chino. A third world war, he stated, would be a war of races, Caucasian vs. Asian. He also noticed a similarity between the foreign policies of Nixon and Kennedy and stated that if Nixon had won, his administration would merely have been a continuation of that of Eisenhower. He felt that the effort to increase America's prestige abroad would be stressed in the new administration. When interviewed by an on-the-spot reporter for the Bugle Mr. Cronkite said that reporters are considered to be in the ranks of international diplomats and are the few who can give a true and unbiased picture of the U.S. He also remarked of the Russian people that they were basically stoic. They never were found laughing or smiling, but even if they were not under Communist rule they would retain their stoicism. 7 Members of the Board of Trustees apploud Cronkite. FATHERS’ AND SONS’ PROGRAM BILL GOVE The Pothers' and Sons' Program this year featured many sports greats of the area, and the nation. Ossie Bluege, Tom Brown, Johnny Kundla, Dick Larson, John Mariucci, Bert Rose, and Dick Siebert were all present to speak and meet the fathers and sons. Also present were Brecks own notables: Pinkie McNamara, Tom Warner, Vern Mikkelsen, and Bob Aarthun. The meal was exceptionally good, and the after-dinner speeches were humorous as well as interesting and thoughtful. The running of the program was ably handled by M.C. Bill Gove, who made any number of quips to introduce speakers and keep the interest and smoothness of the show. This was probably the best Fathers' and Sons' Program Breck has ever had, and has started a trend, possibly, which will be followed for a long time. BOB RICHARDS The Lower School Field Day featured the Reverend Robert E. Richards, who demonstrated many of the techniques of pole vaulting and other field events. Mr. Richards is an Olympic pole vault champion as well as three times champion of the decathlon in the U.S. He has dedicated his life to improving the ''whole man, spiritually, mentally, and physically. At present the Wheaties Man is on associate professor of philosophy at La Verne College in California, and is a minister-ot-large for the Church of the Brethren. 8 SCENES AT SPORTS BANQUET J 10 EDUCATION CONVOCATION On May 23, Eric A. Walker, president of Pennsylvania State University, spoke at the Education Convocation. Born in England in 1910, Dr. Walker was graduated from Harvard University: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (1932), M.S. in Business Administration (1933), and Sc.D. in Engineering (1935). In addition, he has been awarded honorary degrees by Temple ond Lehigh Universities and Elizabethtown College. After teaching electrical engineering at Tufts College and the University of Connecticut, he moved back to Harvard in 1942 as Associate Director of the Underwater Sound Laboratory, the organization that developed the homing torpedo that broke the back of the German U-boat menace. After the war, he became Director of the Ordnance Research Laboratory ond head of the Electrical Engineering Department at Pennsylvania State University. In 1951 he was appointed Dean of the College of Engineering,-was named Vice President for Research in 1956, but was selected as President to succeed Dr. Milton Eisenhower even before he had a chance to start his new duties as Vice President. As a teacher and educational administrator, he is particularly proud of his part in establishing at Penn State the two-year associate degree program for training technicians, ond the honors program to prepare outstanding young engineers for positions of leadership in today's technological society. In addition to his public and educational activities, Eric Walker has a long and distinguished record of technical and administration consulting with research and industrial firms. it CHURCH CONVOCATION The Rt. Rev. Jomes A. Pike was consecrated Bishop Coadjutor of California on Ascension Day, 1958, at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco,- formerly, he had served since 1952 os Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York City. After the death of his predecessor. Pike become Diocesan Bishop of California on September 20, 1958. Among his numerous talents. Bishop Pike is the author of several books and articles in the field of federal, judicial, and administrative procedure, and is co-author of the Faith of the Church In addition to being the honored holder of many degrees, offices, and a noted author, Bishop Pike is considered one of the most controversial religious figures of our time. The Church Convocation was held on Monday, April 17th in the auditorium of Breck. The main speaker of the evening was the Rt. Rev. Jomes A. Pike who is presently Bishop of California. Bishop Pike's oddress was entitled The Church in Independent Education which has become a very large issue in national affairs today. His speech stressed the fact that the Church has a right to operate a school such as Breck because it allows the students to gain o broad point of view. This he contrasted to secular schools obliged to present a narrower outlook. Christian schools like Breck con and do teach Christianity. But the public schools, which are run by the government, by low cannot teach any form of religion. This accounts for their limited point of view. A broad viewpoint is an essential part of one's education; to ignore Christianity is to present an essentially distorted picture of Western culture. The Canon and the Bishop congratulate each other The Glee Club sings to open ceremony 12 The religious life of Breck is firmly centered in the altar before which the faculty ond student body assemble each morning to intercede for their school, and their country, and to pray God's help in their doily lives. The Holy Communion is celebroted here each Wednesday morning before classes begin, ond three times during the school year—on All Saints Doy, Ash Wednesday, ond Ascension Day — there is a corporate communion of students and parents followed by breakfost. is ___VJ 1961 COMMENCEMENT The 1961 Commencement Exercises featured the Rt. Rev. Stuart Wetmore, Suffragan Bisiiop of New York. Bishop Wetmore is a graduate of Kings College, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is also the president of the New York Churchman's Clericus, chaplain of the Canadian Society of New York, a member of the North American Administrative Committee of the World Council of Christian Education, ond hos been the director of Christian education in the Diocese of New York for seven years. The diplomas were awarded by The Rt. Rev. Hamilton H. Kellogg, Bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota. The glee club entertained by singing a few numbers, and a baritone solo was sung by Mr. Skari. THE RT. REV. STUART WETMORE COMMENCEMENT AWARDS DARTMOUTH ALUMNI AWARD: A Dartmouth Bible is awarded to that senior who hos contributed most to the high moral and ethical standards at Breck School. To Dick Powell. YALE ALUMNI AWARD: Awarded annually to the boy in the Sixth Form who is chosen by the faculty for excellence in citizenship, scholarship, and othlet-ics. To Gordon Mixon. THE HAUPT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Awarded by the Women's Board of Breck School in memory of Dr. Haupt to the underclassman who has demonstrated the greatest devotion and service to Breck School, and in addition hos demonstrated strong scholarship potential. To Fred Junger. THE MILBURN JOURNALISM TROPHY: Awarded to the student who hos contributed the most to the field of journalism. To Peter Johnson. MRS. REUBEN L. ANDERSON SACRED STUDIES AWARD: Awarded annually to the student who has demonstrated the greatest interest ond proficiency in Sacred Studies. To William Heller. THE BRECK TRUSTEE PRIZE: To be awarded to the student in each form who submits the best essay on a subject connected with the history of the United States. To Wolf-Dieter Berkholz for his essay, Democracy and Its Challenges. BAUSCH AND LOMB SCIENCE PLAQUE: Awarded by the Bousch and Lomb Optical Company to that member of the Sixth Form who has mode the best record in scientific subjects during his high school career. To John Stubstod. RENSSELAER MEDAL: An award made nationally by the Rensselaer Alumni Association to a member of the Sixth Form who hos displayed high scholarship in science and mathematics. To John Stubstod. COLONAL PORTER P. WIGGINS AWARD: Awarded annually to the boy in the Fifth or Sixth Forms who has displayed the most outstanding ability in history. To John Stubstod. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Awarded to that student who has led his class in scholarship for the year. To Thomas Whyatt. THE McCALL ACADEMIC AWARD.- Awarded annually to the valedictorian of his class, the student with the highest academic average for four yeors at Breck School. To Thomas Whyatt. THE MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Awarded annually to the boy in the sixth form who has shown outstanding character and patriotic leadership. To Thomas Whyatt. THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR AND TRIBUNE GRADUATING SENIOR AWARD: A scholarship award of twenty-five dollars and a certificate of honor is made annually by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune to that member of the Sixth Form who in the judgment of the foculty has achieved an exceptional record of leadership, scholarship, and service. To Thomas Whyatt. THE VIRGINIA McKNIGHT BINGER AWARD: A cash prize of fifty dollars and a book are awarded annually to the student who has shown the greatest proficiency in Latin or a modern language. To Thomas Whyatt. THE HAUPT CUP: Awarded by the Women's Board of Breck School in memory of Dr. Haupt to the student who has shown the greatest devotion and service to the school. To Thomas Whyatt. THE HARVARD BOOK PRIZE: Awarded annually to the student in the Fifth Form for outstanding scholastic attainment and extra-curricular ability. To Peter Johnson. THE JOHN NELSON MATHEMATICS AWARD.- Established by the class of 1958 in recognition of Mr. Nelson's outstanding service as a teacher of mathematics to Breck students for over a quarter of a century. This award is to be made annually to that member of the Fifth Form who has demonstrated outstanding mathematical excellence. To Peter Johnson. THE BROWN ALUMNI AWARD: Awarded annually to that member of the Fifth Form who best combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken, with those personal qualities which, in the words of the Brown Charter of 1764, give promise that he may become one of the 'succession of men' duly qualified for discharging the office of life with usefulness and reputation. To Peter Johnson. HOBART COLLEGE ALUMNI AWARD: Awarded annually to the boy in the Fourth Form who is chosen by the faculty for excellence in citizenship, scholarship, and athletics. To William Harley. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Awarded to those underclassmen who hove lead their respective classes for the year. Form I — Bruce Jacobson Form II — James Norris Form III — Kenneth Sansome Form IV — David Hancock Form V — Peter Johnson 15 ALUMNI AND THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY A good deal of the inspiration behind Breck's diamond year celebration must be credited to Mr. Warren Breckenridge. Mr. Breckenridge came to Breck in 1959. He made a survey of Breck alumni, systematized the records, ond initiated a program which will co-ordinote alumni activities more closely with the activities of the school. Mr. Warren Breckenridge Mr. George Thiss To ease Canon Henderson's heavy burdens, Mr. George Thiss was appointed Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster in April. Mr. Thiss was a graduate of Breck in the class of 1946, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota in 1950. The newly created position of Administrative Assistant included duties in the areas of enrollment, financial development, alumni and public relations. ifi . . . And so Breck celebrates her seventy-fifth anniversary, with convocations, banquets, ond notable guest speakers. We hove shown you the Breck of the past, and the seventy-fifth anniversary. It is the purpose of the rest of the book to show you the Breck of today. DEDICATION Mr. L. Paxton Meeker In memory of Mr. L. Paxton Meeker, the yearbook staff dedicates the 1961 Mustang to a mon who was a living representative of the Christian gentleman. All Breck students have known and accepted Paxton Meeker os an integral part of the school. But like so many great men, we don't fully realize his importance until it is too late. He lived his religion from day to day and did not merely wear it as a mask on Sunday. His efforts served to benefit us all at Breck. Mr. Meeker always handled a difficult situation with zeal and enthusiasm. We saw this by his capable handling of the treasury at Breck. His aims were always accomplished and were never accompanied by confusion or worry in attaining them. His singleness of purpose can be attributed to his close relationship with God. Mr. Meeker was a living example of a man who completely gave himself to his Creator. By knowing and living with Mr. Meeker we could see how God directs and influences man to achieve his highest goals. Man is a purposeless vagrant, wandering,-without God, Man is dead. Mr. Meeker, on the other hand, was alive — olive with the spirit of God working through him. His very nickname Pax connotes to us the meaning of the word peace. Everywhere he went Mr. Meeker shed light and love with everyone he contacted. He was like a live coal in the midst of ashes. His spirit radiated God's purpose and plan for Man. Best of all, Mr. Meeker was a plain everyday man. In such a man lay the Christian virtues of love, friendship, brotherhood and hope. Paxton Meeker wos more than a man,- he was a symbol. 18 CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ► FACULTY T MAINTENANCE T CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SOCIAL EVENTS UPPER CLASSMEN ► LOWER SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Anderson, Reuben L. Andrews, Walter G. Binger, James H. Carlson, Harry F. Chandler, Wesley Dahlberg, Kenneth H. Fronk, Emil P. Gibson, Robert W. Gile, Robert B., Jr. Griggs, C. E. Bayliss Haglin, Preston Hall, Dr. Harry B. Henderson, The Reverend Canon F. Douglas Kellog, The Rt Reverend Hamilton H. Mixon, Gordon W. Peyton, Morrow Powell, William J. Rahn, Mrs. Kenneth W. Ramsey, David C., Jr. Trennery, Walter N. Webster, Henry Woodroofe, The Reverend Robert W. 20 mu HEADMASTER Breck school hos good reason to be grateful to Canon Henderson. During his administration Breck has moved to its new location, has substantially lowered its indebtedness, hos raised its academic standards and has successfully reconverted from a military to a civilian college preparatory school. In addition to his duties as headmaster he has found time to conduct a course in religion for the senior class. 21 Headmaster damson Has served for six years os Director of Studies arid Assistant Headmaster of Breck. During this time the improvement in Brock's scholastic standing must be credited largely to His insistence on o High standard of scholastic efficiency. ADMINISTRATION THE REVEREND ERNEST CAMPBELL Chaplain MR. I PAXTON MEEKER Director of Enrollment MR JOHN HUDSON Prefect Advixx 23 MR ROBERT A AARTHUN Athletic Director ADMINISTRATION MR JOSEPH RYCHMAN Accountant MRS DORTHY RADER Secretary to the Heodmaitor MRS. MARION ENGQUIST MRS. MARGARETTE KELLOGG MRS JEANETTE LAMSON Secretory 0 the Au'l Hoodm cater Store Monomer librorlon 24 FACULTY MR. JAMES FAUl Fifth ond Sixth Grodei 25 MRS. BEATRICE BROWN Fifth ond Sixth Grodet MR. R BRUCE GAPP Fifth ond Sixth Grodet FACULTY MR. G. DAVID HARDMAN MRS. KATHLEEN HARSHBARGER MR. C. J. HEASER Upper School English Fourth Grode Upper School Social Studies MR. EARL HOVLAND Upper School Math and Seventh Grade Science MR. DAVID IAMS Upper School Latin MR CHARLES KRENZ Upper School English 26 FACULTY MR RONALD I MARR Chemitfry and Math MR. JOHN NELSON Upper School Molh MR. GOFF OWEN German ond Moiic MRS. HAZEL RAMSEY Flr t Grode MRS MAE POISON Second Grode 27 MR LESLIE M ROTH Upper School Englljh FACULTY MR. ORWIN RUSTAD MR. VERNON SKARI MRS. ELIZABETH TOZER Biofogy and Science Upper School Hlitory Fifth G'odt French ond Mtraic MR. MICHAfl URAM MR PHILIPPE VERBRUGGHEN MR GEORGE TRUSCOTT Latin ond Sponiih Director low« School Athletic! Fifth and Sixth Grode 28 Roy Biery 1 Leroy Aoby MAINTENANCE STAFF 29 30 Half the closs? That's fine. I foiled my whole class. I was waltzing with my darling . . . Mr. Hooelond fights off his man-eating plonts. You say you want to look at the accounts? No, I don't ride my motorcycle to school! EHHI Oh, that's right — we just had a fire and burned oil my records. 31 Just look of the letter the canon wrote to the internal revenue service! Pools of knowledge. It's been o long day. Fishing for Friday? 32 UNDERCLASSMEN In the high school wing of the school are a group of boys known as underclassmen. These boys view with respect the seniors and look forward to the day when they can be seniors. Life for the underclassmen consists of shining shoes (or leaving chapel secretively) and passing courses so that they can move towards seniority. It is always a joy to see them when they reach their goal — and receive the accompanying benefits: college boards, chapel, speeches, religion term papers, sitting at the head table, student council meetings, receiving blame for the underclassmen’s misdeeds, trying to quiet study halls, filling out reams of college applications, and putting out yearbooks. — And also wondering what there was about senior year to look forward to. First Form Second Form Third Form 33 Fourth Form Fifth Form JUNIORS Set Good Example Watch out for next years senior class; we're going to be terrific! As freshmen, sophomores, ond juniors we hove been working for our senior year. We hove a great post that shows our desire. On the athletic fields, in the classroom, ot social activities, ond all other events outside Breck School we hove set on example meant to be followed. At any high school a person's efforts ond accomplishments receive the most attention in his senior year. What he does before this seems to remain latent and then explode in his senior character. Give us an inch and we'll make it a mile, because we show interest as o closs. We chose Peter Torn Kj«lfe«rg Wode Lori In Mike Mithou G«org« N bon Johnson os our president and Student Council representative, Fred Junger as our vice president, Dale Peterson as secretary, and John Peyton as treasurer. In football Lee Sutton quarterbacked our varsity squad while Dick Hegner and Fred Junger starred in the line. At the guard position Lee McDonald cracked heads next to our centers, Pete Johnson and John Kausel. Oakly Pearson was our richly endowed cheerleader. We'll explode all right, to be one of the top senior classes. Look at our past and you'll see our future. CLASS OF 62 Goorgo Patl(ton Oahiey Poarjon Dale Peter ton John Peyton Roland Racine Luke Roder John Reay Willtom Reay Perec Rennebohm Randy Schopiro David Smith lee Sutton John Wobh Fred Yore 35 SOPHOMORES Active in Many Fields This year was a successful one for the sophomore class in the academic athletic and social life of Breck school. The athletic teams, especially the football team and the basketball team, relied heavily on sophomores for their members. Bob Williams, Rod Kieth, Nick Goddard, Judd Hess, Steve Kingsbury, and Bill Harley lead the list. Our class also tried many new social affairs which were a success. We were well represented in all the social events of the year. We were also active in many other fields. There were sophomores in journalism, dramatics, and choir. We were honored by a dinner for our magazine sales. Yes, this year has been a success for the sophomore closs! BARNEY STEELE Class president. Robert Arnold Ralph Bvrnet Chorlet Corlton John Eliaton Robert Front Bloir Jonness Robert Julon Roderick Keith Arthur Kerkhol Steven Kingsbury Tim Kjellberg Alan Norton Charles Prescott Dick Rclnhard Bruce Shaw Barney Steele James Watson Fred Webber Richord Weln Robert Williams Richard Yore Richard Zoubek 37 FRESHMEN Show Their Ability This year we have shown Breck what we can accomplish. On the athletic field and off we have used our abilities well. We had three social events for our class; a combination hay ride and halloween party in the fall plus two other functions, one in the winter and one in the spring. Bryce Black Robert Blum Dick Burry Andrew Cole Rkhard Deimck John GrrfRth John Grou Mo Honhborger RJdwd Hee.on Judd Herrmon PWip Me l. David Johnton Tom lewedog Robert McCall .38 Our athletes this year were awarded many letters for their contributions to the various teams and were commended for their academic excellence. Our advisors this year were Mr. Uram and Mr. Krenz. We elected as our officers Tom Lewedag, president, Michael Tangen, vice-president, Bob McCall, secretary; and Kenneth Sansome, treasurer. TOM LEWEDAG Class President Jim Wrick Robert Modge Robert Murphy David Notion Joy Peyton Steve Roder John Record Kenneth Sontome John Scegcr John Slater Nell Stein John Sfriftmotter Mlchoel Tangen David Wohhour 39 EIGHTH GRADE Active in School Events Early in the year we selected David Mitchell, Bill Owen, James Bill and John Loomis as president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. Our advisors were Mr. Hardman and Rev. Campbell. Gene 8eoult«v Rondy Beech Jomct 8ill Richard Cole Mlcboel Dobb Jamei Eb«n Chorle E nekton Jamet G'«we Leon Hamon David Hathaway Jarres Hayw Cktrenc Holt 10 As last year, the doss again proved itself academically, with a large number of the boys on the honor roll. This is the first year that we have participated actively on social events at Breck. We also had three major social events of our own. We hope that in our remaining years at Breck we may gain the respect of the students and faculty of Breck. DAVID MITCHELL Class President John Larkin Joe Leemhui Mortln llpschultt John looml David Mitchell CHarlei Nelly Jorne Notrij Bill Owen John Packard Lorry Rom Peter Redder Joy Sonder Baxter Smith Jeffrey Stewart Jeffrey Toth 41 SEVENTH GRADE Looks to Future The Seventh Grode this year has thirty-seven boys all of whom started the year enthusiastically! They are good students who have done well both academically and athletically. They have had many successful social events during the year. The class officers elected during the fall term are: Antony Harrison — President, Robert Boblett — Vice-President, Lewis Griggs — Secretary, and Jeff Holman — Treasurer. The class advisors are: Mr. Hoveland, Mr. Heaser and Mr. lames. The future of the First Form looks good; it hopes to become better in all fields. ANTONY HARRISON Class President Stuart Ackman Gregory Albaret Jo Ban Robert Boblett Allen Buck bee Jo met foMon Paul Doepke Willi. Gold MicHoel Good Scott Hoag Todd Horattcfc Jon Harris Antony Harrison Geoflry Harrison Perry Harrison Stephen Heltand Robert Heller Jeffry Holman Bruce Jacobson James lock Tim Lenox Frederick tott Ed Mathewson George May James Phleps William Pittman Poul Poison Craig Rohn John Rogness John Schnieder Tom Schuster Robert Sturgess Icland Swanson Jay Thomas 43 Alan Vereen Jonathan Wilkie Horflwn- lewH OASSOfHCERS. Griggs. J.« Holmon. Robert Boble , remember Him well All those who wish to leave raise their hand CLASS OFFICERS. Second Form, BOTTOM ROW, Oav Mifchotl. J m Owen. TOP ROW, Jim Bill. John Loomlj. 45 CLASS OFFICERS. Fourth Form Left o Right. ll Ho r ley. Boroey Steele. Fred Webber. Robert Arnold. Where! 47 Why don't you peoplo grow up? You're acting like seniors! “The heights by great men reached .. 49 50 LOWE In the south wing of the school are the students in the kindergarten through grades. These people work hard for years to get into the upper school wingLl when they arrive, they find that there are no girls in the upper school and ther not even women teachers. This problem is easily solved, however (See page 4 FRONT ROW (Ml to fight;i Bo Keeling. Robert leob, Vance Hortman, Gory Wilton. Thcmot Borrington, Williom Britley. SECOND ROW; Fronk Kimkin. Stophon Sinno . Joy Schaber. Peter Archer. Chariot Choto. Jeffery Sicbert BACK ROW: Richard Bouder, Williom lord, Robert Floger, Robert Witter. Williom Mlrick. Robert Menton. FRONT ROW 'left to right)) John Colo. Edgar Arenz, Peter Toxor. Stephen Sinclair, Anthony Goddard. Gregory Wiltey. SECOND ROW. Rlchord White. Ston Wendlond, letter Wiltey, Scott Jonei, William Egermeyer, Wllllom Cordingly, Jomet Robinion. BACK ROW- Robert Hartton, James Ncrdberg. Stephen Owen, Thomos Melonder. Pool Telr . Cllfon Miller, James Peonon. FRONT ROW left to right : Bill Covington, Bill Champion, Charles BucVbee. Steven Patterson. Tom Ring. Bill Klaus MI001E ROWi John Lombros, Bill Whitney. Michael Scott, Kevin Gibson. BACK ROW: Charles Holt. Tim Walt-er . Richord Rosenblum. Robert Scorlett, Curtis Hoppe, end Tom Anderson FRONT ROW ileft to right • Tom Mudge. tonce Beouliev, Steve Chopin, tin leren, R chord Hofte, Mark lofon. Sanford Smith BACK ROW; Dona Jomet Jacobi. Scott Weiner. SECOND ROW: Tim Nordlond. Kim Olhcy. Mar. Fill . Bob Qoom, Dan freed. Philip Smith, Steven Wirth. BACK ROW 'lelt to right Duane Anderson. Stephen Gartke. Stephen Baoder. Chariot Wcbtter, Morty Schutfor, Dougtai Whitney, Robert Pearton, Chrlt BriKoe. Rotor Sorenten. Rott Fruor MIDDIE ROW: Michael Melander, Burnett Sullivan, Leigh Hofrey, Stephen Mitchell. 8rock Robinton. Jome Det- nick. Bill Hite. Chariot Rockier FRONT ROW: Michoel Vartanian. Torn Sin. clolr, Mork Baumgardner. Steven Roth, Alan Johnton. Poul Buckbee, Stephen Von Slyko FRONT ROW I -r Mognui Wll n, .'ohn itoocv Pom' Stark, Pol Secgcr SECOND ROW; Pfoiton Moglon. Angot Perk ni Su'on letch, Jim Wilton. Scott Hoppe. THIRO ROW: John Pohl. Charles Wallace. V.ike Mwlligon, Soton Eilertton. Roger Wlltoy FOURTH ROW Robbio Schwy er Robb-e lenox Dick Cochrane. Suvon Leppert. FIFTH ROW: Mike P-kovtky. Scott Hcnde-ton. Mike finicky. Don Chao n, Pool Peyton, Stephen le Roy, Mortho Toier. Closs List for Grode Two: Judith Andrews Eric Brown MocLeon Brown Kenneth Dohlberg Robert Frey Peter Hoglin Chorles Haugen Kathy Lambros Peter LeRoy Cynthia Lesch Gregory Lyzenga Benjamin Sherman Scott Smith Seth Sweetser Mary Tietz Frank Warner 58 FRONT ROW (I—r)t Barbara Contort. Bar boro Sockbee. Suwn Stork, Chor-lotto Quiggle. Dvone Brown. Svson Leroy. Beth Juneau. MIDDLE ROW: Gor-don Awiumb Cothy Eilertsen. Susan Winter, lourol Hoppe. Patti Skori. Donny Brown. TOP ROW. Ricky Frank. John Roberson, Evon Weiner. St even Andrews. David Furlong. Mike Rybak, Bobby Von Slyko, Marshall Johnson BACK ROW lloff to righti: Mark Donyluk, Jay Turnor. Barney Horrli, Charle Roth. FRONT ROW: Margaret Jocobten. Julie Ann Berg. Ruth Ann Cole. Connie Hoedge. Soroleo Seal. Progressive education — college prep CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES To relieve the humdrum of everyday studies the students at Breck are exposed to activities of an extra-curricular nature — dubbed “co-curricular by those who care for the term — which take their mind off studying and give them new woes. mt' SEATED I—f)i P«ler Johnton. Tom Whyaft. Rou Robinj. Scott Rohn, John Sfubtfod. Borney Steole. Anthony Horrt on. STANDING: Lorry Kon . Bud Mi on, Dick Powell. Tom lewedog. Dove Mitchell. THE STUDENT COUNCIL In its second year of operation the student council has grown into an effective representative organization for the student body. This group, composed of the prefects in the senior class (appointed by the administration) and presidents of the classes (chosen by the individual forms), meets once a week to discuss problems of discipline, ap-pearonce, or conduct in the student body, to plan social functions, and to advise the administration on the feelings of students toward various subjects. Although the student council has accomplished much in student government, there ore still many ways in which it can grow in the ability to accept responsibility, and develop the student body into a self-governed, smooth-run group. From left to right i Tom Whyott. John Stubttad. Lorry Kono. Bud Mi von. Peter Johnton. Wendell Burton. George Pattiion. Oakley Peorton. THE BRECK CHAPTER OF THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETY The Cum Laude Society is a nation-wide organization modeled after the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Breck School joined the organization two years ago, and has initiated many boys into the society. To become a member, one must have an average of eighty or better, and be in the top sixth of the Senior class. Pictured here are the members of the Breck Chapter of the Cum Laude Society, who attended Breck this year. 62 BUGLE STAFF Left to right, (STANDING): Jomet Haye . Fred Webber, Nick Goddard. Chuck Carlton, Gory Hoiby, Bob Fronk. John Peyton, Rolph Burnet, Wode lorkln. Mr. Hardman (Foculty Advitoc). (SEATED): Janet Norrii, Ookley Pearton, Tom Whyotf, Poter Johntoo t Editor), Scott Rahn, David Hancock, Richard Deinick. YEARBOOK STAFF From left to right: Scott Rohn. lorry Kane. Bennett White. Tom Whyott. 8 ll Heller. 63 THE BRECK SWINGING GROUP left to right • Dcive Nelson, lorry Hall. Dole Peterson. John Reay. and George Nelson DRAMATICS CLUB 'left to rlghtl, Rondy Beech. Barney Stoele. Steve Roder Mike Mishoo. Ken Sansome. Tom Kjellberg. Perry Horrison, Steve Helloed. Blair Jeneis. Chock Prescott, larry Hall. Richard Deinick. Kirk Bachter, ond John lorkln Bob Modge (KNEEIING!. GLEE CLUB CHOIR 65 SENIOR SCIENCE CLUB f«l ro right!, Bud Mixon. Tom An dor ton. Mike Sborov WKyott, and Bill Heller. WerxJel Burton. Rom Robbins. John S’ub od, Tom 'L , 0 righ Davo 67 68 SOCIAL EVENTS Livening up the school year at a boys’ school, social events, such as dances — at which girls become the center of attention — are important to Breck and give the students a reason to come to school on Saturday. This year’s events were exl successful in bringing the student body together in an enjoyable activi u Hrsnow-ing to all that even chgtnistry teachers can dance. AFS BENEFIT TALENT SHOW 69 Left to rlghti Jim Mon on. Som Anna RicKardion. Wendell Bvrton. Scott Rohn, Kitty Homihon. Qu® n Sandy Sovogo. Ex-Queen Donna Kelly, Teri Berthiaume, Bvd Mixon, Bill Horley, Carol Morquort. Dick Powell. The first sign of homecoming activity (outside of a general frustrated confusion) was the arrival of the queen candidates for lunch. The guests and their escorts, seated with Canon Henderson, enjoyed a typical Breck meal: a cottage cheese salad, choice of roast prime ribs of beef or filet of walleyed pike, mashed potatoes, parsley, cake and sherbet. It was interesting to observe that the escorts did not order pike (a rose by any other name is still a rose). The coronation of the 1960 Homecoming Queen took place at 8:30, before the dance. Succeeding the 1960 Queen Donna Kelly was Sandy Savage, whom Bud Mixon escorted. The attendants and their escorts were: Soni Richardson, Jim Monson; Kitty Hamilton, Scott Rahn; Carol Marquart, Dick Powell; and Teri Berthiaume, Bill Harley. The condiates were introduced by Jeff Sharp. Pinky McNamara, the Varsity Football coach, announced the new Queen. The ceremony was consummated as Bud implanted the traditional coronation kiss on Sandy's lips. The Homecoming Dance was considered one of the best Breck has ever had. Jim Monson took charge of the decoration, and with the help of a few branches, birds, and extension cords created a beautiful wintry effect. A few incidental occurences added to the enjoyment of all. Mr. Marr exhibited a combination of Gazelle-like agility, Herculonean endurance, and Ubangian rhythm as he and his date performed the ivy-divy bop. Maj. Hudson rivalled Fred Astaire os he waltzed with Teri B. Dieter Berkholz threatened Mr. Krenz's position as chapel piano player when he sat down to play a song or two. Rumor has it that Mr. and Mrs. Owen arrived on a bicycle built for two. Refreshments served by the Mothers Club were welcome after many couples danced a Polka resembling the chariot race in Ben Hur. 71 Condidafes and escorts await coronation 1959 Queen Oonno Kelly or d OKOrt Wendel Burton 72 Sox man shops while the drummer disapproves. 73 Marr takes notes while Rahn lectures. The 1961 Mid-Winter Formal, presented by the student council, was an extremely enjoyable event for everyone. The French atmosphere of sidewalk cafes and Fleur de Leis created by Jim Monson combined with the music of Jim Rhodes to make the dance smooth and fun. Appreciation was extended to the Mother's club for the refreshments they provided; to the chaperones: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kingsbury, Mr. and Mrs. William Burnet, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Larkin, and Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hegener; and to Mr. Mac Donald who gave much of his time to help decorate. The seniors attended a dinner before the dance at the home of Ross Robbins. The reception line produced interesting happenings, such as the transformation of the name Margie Boyer to Maggie Sborov. Dick Hegener brought a date named Mr. Youngdahl. An orderly, dignified grand march woved its way in and out of chaperones, posts, etc. in search of a dork corner. Everyone had fun of some sort at the dance, and another happy Breck social event came through with flying colors. 74 Duke remembers The Old Days Ross sits one out to recover from the ceremony Who put this picture in? 75 Secular CHAOS TALENT ? SHOW Gold Dust Twins Goldbrick by Dieter Berkholz and Pete Johnson. The Who's On First? act of Abbott and Costello fame was well done by o pair of eighth graders with loud voices, and rock and roll bloomed colorfully with the Ions. A foculty quartet and various choirs and glee clubs provided some music while an interesting deviation from sense was explored in a ploy by Ring Lardner. Jeff Sharp remained casual and sophisticated throughout his hesitant job as emcee, and stole the show with a heart-rending plea for donations. This year's talent show was successful in monetary and esthetic senses and even encouraged many people to want to preform again next year. In order to raise money for Breck's AFS program, the school held its second annual talent show. Organized by Mr. Campbell and Mr. Aarthun, the show contained attempts by students and faculty to entertain. Some of these were successful. Highlights of the show included a solo by Mr. Skari, a trio (Kingston type), the ever-popular German IV Mannerchor, and a Vaudville-like skit 77 A new event was added this year to Breck's social calendar — a Beatnik Dance. Staged in a well-lighted, finely decorated Senior Room, the Beatnik Dance proved to be both entertaining and enlightening to all involved. Although the chaperones (Mr. Aarthun and Mr. Mrs. Campbell) complained of eye-strain after the night was over, most people were well satisfied with the affair. Ten pizzas and seventy-two bottles of pop were ingested by those present. Music ranged from Hi-Fi Drums to dream dance songs — with an occasional outburst of the Theme From Exodus. Decorating the walls were various artworks resulting from spills on newspaper, inaccurate spray painting, and a bit of highly imaginative smearing. Even the floors were scathed. Light ranging in color from blue to orange to off provided the proper atmosphere, and a curtain of novel qualities enhanced the spring fever theme. Maybe a new event was not added to Breck's social calendar, at that. B E A T N I K D A N C E Demonstration of Zen — in crowded cities I O 3 Junior- Senior Prom 79 Strum for her Morrie every one wos happy The drinks are on WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE BEING KICKED OUT OF THE DANCE? 83 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SOCCER BASKETBALL WRESTLING HOCKEY BASEBALL GOLF TRACK TENNIS 84 FRONT ROW toft to right}; Bill Harley. Steve King bury. John Kausal. Mike Sborov. Chuck Norton. Nick Goddard, and lee MacDonald. CENTER ROW, Rocky (Cromer, D«k Powell, Scott Rahn, Judd He , Bud Mixon. Fred Junger. Blair JeneM, Dale Peferjon, TOP ROW, Coach Pinkie Mocnomoro. Dick Herron. Tom Whyott, John Stubifad. Pete Johnson, John Mitchell, lee Sutton, Rod Keith, Dick Hegener, Jim Menton. Bob Wlllloms. ond Mr. Aarthun. 1960 FOOTBALL TEAM This year's football team won its first league game in about three years. This was a well-chosen one to win since it was the homecoming game, against Concordia. The team also won two other games, against Cosmos and Rosemount, and tied a game with Burns- ville. In league play Pinkie Macnomara's team won only the one game, but managed to rally in the second halves of many games to almost catch up. If the team had only put a few second halves together, they might have had a more successful season. 85 Air Brakes almost SOCCER The first soccer team in Breck history, coached by Mr. Trus-cott and Mr. lams, was not victorious in any of its three matches, although it did start a trend which will moke soccer a major sport in the MISL soon. George Pattison wos the team captain, and goals were scored by Pattison, Dave Hancock, and John Elioson. The soccer team will improve with experience, and promises to gain equal status with football in the Breck sports program. Left to right.- FIRST ROW: David Hancock, Stove Roder. Goorgo Pottiwn, Judd Herman. Jim Mirick. S£C-OND ROW: lorry Holl, Alon Norton, Ookly Poar on, Bill Heller. Fred Weber. Bruce Show THIRD ROW: Cooch lorn . Charier Preicoft, Fred Yore. Arthur Kerkhof. Dieter Bcrkholx, John Griffith. Bennett White. Gory Hoiby. Cooch Trutcott. J. V. FOOTBALL left to Right: FIRST ROW: Richard Zoubek. Robert Arnold. John Peyton, Bill Reay. John Walih. Jeffrey Shorp, Jomel Wotton. SECOND ROW: Cooch Campbell. Robert Julen. Mike Miihou. Randy Schapiro, luke Rader. John Reoy, Richard Yore, lorry Kane. THIRD ROWi Dick Reinhord. Dove Smith. Charlei Carbon. George Nelton. Barney Steele. Peter Rennebohm. Roland Roclne. Robot! Fronk, Tim Kjellberg. The Junior Varsity team showed both potential and desire as it took the better half of a 3—2 season. The quarter-backing of John Peyton, who wos selected by his mates as Most Valuable Ployer, lead the team over Roosevelt 20—15, over Minnehaha 29 —0, and Golden Valley 32—7. They lost to Blake 25—0, and were edged 7—6 in the last forty-two seconds by SPA. Coach Campbell noted that many of the players would be good varsity material next year. And he's usually right. 89 SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL FIRST ROW ||— r Jim Grew . Jeffrey Holman, Chariot Erickson, le-lond Swanson. Bob Heller, Todd Hoortllck, Doug Poison. SECOND ROW: Jomet Easton. Robert Boblet. Jon Harris. Joe Bom. Jon Wilkie. Robert Sturglt. John Schneider. Gregg Alboret. Jomet Phelps THIRD ROW: James Hoyet. Geoffrey Horrlton, Anthony Harriion, Bruce Jocobton, David Hothoway. Steve Helland. Perry Horrlton, Cooch Wendell Burton. FOURTH ROW, John Pockord. Fred low. Willis Gold. Joy Thomot. Micheol Hobbs. M ke Good. Jim lenox. Aten Bwckbee. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL FIRST ROW «—r). Peter Rldder. George May. Craig Rohn. Wil-Horn Piwmon, lorry Rots. Dove Mitchell. SECOND ROW: Mon-ager John larkin, Martin Up-tchultf. Randy Beech, Alon Vereen, leon Hanson. John loomis. Joy Sanders, James Norris. Box'er Smith. Cooch: Mr. lamson. THIRO ROW: Jeffrey Toth. Joe Leemhuis. Ed Mathewson. Stuart Ackmon, James Bill, Bill Owen FOURTH ROW: Scow Hoog. Clarence Hoh. James Ebln, Pool Doepke. Jeffrey Stewort, Tom Schuster, Chorlet Nelly. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL FIRST ROW (I—r), Richard Desnick. John Grots, Jay Peyton, Robert Mudge. Robert McColl, Andrew Cole. SECOND ROW, Max Horth-borger, Nell Stein. Dovid Johnson. Robert Murphy. John Slriftmotter. Cooch Mr. Urom. THIRD ROW, David Nelson. Tom Lewedog, John Sloter. Phil Hetll. Robert Bium. FOURTH ROW, John Seegcr. Richard Burry, Bruce Block. John Record. Oovld Walthour, Mlchoel Tongen. 90 Left to right: Cooch Vern Mikkelsen, t ov« Smith. Jim l to . Wendel Bvrton, Dole Peterton. Scott Rohn fcop-foln), Tom Anderton. Gory Hoiby. John Mitchell, Dick Hogener, Roderick Keith, Dick Herron. Nick Goddard. Bob Arnold, ond Monoger Bill Heller. 1961 BASKETBALL TEAM The varsity basketball team had a more successful season this year than they have had the last few years. Under the coaching of Big Vern Mikkelsen, the boys won three conference games and a non-conference game. They also came close to winning a few others but lost by just one or two points. The team gained much experience this year and will lose only three starters through graduation. Next year's season should see a few more victories, and we can expect the team to end up in the first division. SEASON RECORD Breck Opponent 49 13 St. Paul Lutheran 35 54 41 52 32 33 38 46 28 54 Concordia 40 81 43 42 58 75 St. Paul Academy 32 31 38 59 56 51 48 67 91 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL FRONT ROW ileft- right'. John Kouiel. Bruce Block. John El.oson. John Reoy. Luke Rader. George Nelton. Cooch Vern Skotl. BACK ROW: Monoger Wode lorkln. Oakley Pearton. Bob Murphy, Dave Walthour, Randy Shapiro. Barney Steel. John Griffith. 93 ,t . VARSITY HOCKEY KNEELING ll-tl. Peter Rennebohm. Charles Olson. Bruce Show, David Hancock, Coach Warner STANDING: John Peyton, Fred Junger. Bob Williams. Mike Sbofov. Leo Sutton, Dovid Kromber. 94 JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY SITTING il—r)i Robert McColl. Joy Peyton. Tom Whyott. Blair Jennets. ING: Cooch Trutcott. Phil Hetll, Robert Blum. Chariot PreKott. Tom lewe-Rolond Rocino. Jim Wation. Judd Hett. Mike Tongen. Larry Holl STAND- dag. John Slater. John Seeger, Tim Kjellberg. Fred Yore. 95 WRESTLING TEAM FIRST ROW (I—f'i Bob Mvdg . Jodd Hermon. George Polllioo. Alon Nor. M.ko Mldiov, John Record, Peter Johnjon. Bennett White. Dick Powell, ron. Neil Stein. SECOND ROW: Bill Reoy, Andrew Cole. Rom Robblru. Jim Moojon. lee MocDonoU. Cooch Compbell. Steve Kingibury. Bill Horley. Chock Norton. THIRD ROW: John Wobh, The 196) wrestling team was the best Breck has ever had. Jim Monson, Bill Harley, Al Norton, Chock Norton, George Pattison, and John Walsh lead the team along with captain Dick Powell through a grinding season which saw a large number of close matches — some won and some lost. The record of the team was not good as a whole, but there were many highlights in the season, such os Bennett White's capture of third place in the tournament, which made the season a success. Along with White, Bill Harley and Dick Powell placed in the tournament, respectively second and third, to cap the season. Next year a seasoned team can be expected, and the results will look as good on paper as they did this year on the mot. 96 ■ 97 98 1961 M. I. S. L. Championship Baseball Team The 1961 Baseball team was the first championship baseball team that Breck has ever had. And it was the first championship team Breck has had in any sport since 1955. The team came up with an undefeated record — eleven wins and no losses. This is even more impressive when you consider that, of the starting team, two are seniors, three are freshmen, and four are sophomores. The pitching was handled by two sophomores, Bob Williams and Rod Keith. Nick Goddard was catcher,- Bruce Black was first baseman,- Dick Herron was second baseman,- Robert Murphy, shortstop; Bob Arnold, third; Bud Mixon, left field; Dove Kramber, center field; Fred Junger played left field when Williams was pitching,- and Bill Reay and John Stubstod were utility infielders. Coaching was Don Saatzer, and Ben White and John Mitchell were monogers. 1961 RECORD Breck Opponents 12 .... . . 3 . . . . 8 .... .. 3 ... SPA 9 ... . .. 0 .... . . . Concordia (no-hitter) 7 ... . .. 4 ... 7 .... . . 1 . . . Minnehaha 11 .... .. 2 .... 13 .... .. 5 ... SPA 5 .... .. 2 ... Concordia 15 .... . . 4 Shattuck 5 .... .. 3 .... 9 . . . . . 4 99 TRACK LETTER WINNERS: NUMERAL WINNERS: William Harley Charles Hess Barney Steele Richard Hegener John Peyton Luke Rader John Reoy Lee Sutton Richord Powell David Johnson David Nelson John Record Ken Sansome Neil Stein David Walthour Blair Jenness Tim Kjellberg Peter Johnson Roland Racine Managers: Wade Larkin and Brian Patterson 102 103 rgef fo the seniors I would beg your ottentKjn As tho editor I ought to soy Some :h r gs obfcuf this yearbook — and this is my only chance. The 1961 MUSTANG .was published by the student body of Breck School. It wos financed by the gen-erosity of those whose advertisements appear in the back, and by the generosity of those who paid an exorbit t price for this book. AlfhougBthis MUSTANG was supposed to be put together by members Lfhe student body, the faculty advisor, Mr. Roth, Was forced, by necessary hurry, to help write some of the book. For this I thonk him. I would also like toj thank Miss Susan Milton, whose ideas and inspiration were extremely helpful in publishing the yearbook. This. vA- the MUSTANG established the record of beincH most belated yearbook in-Breck history.-!,. and others, hope that this record will belong stand- ness ont questionable quality of this book. They are good ones. You will just have to take my word for that, since I am not about to enumerate the reasons. One of them becomes apparent, if you look at the room pictured here. It's o completely disorganized mess. kAnd it's fjie journalism room, in which the MUSTANG wos written. I thonk you for your attention. You may now set the book aright and continue your reading. The next section concerns the seniors, is the most important section in the book, and is the main reason yearbooks ace published. __ ________________________ Arrorr! PLEASE TURN THE PAGE SIDEWAYS. TO THE CLASS OF 1961 From Scott Rahn, Class President. Well, Guys, it sure didn't seem like the year 1961 would ever come os we pondered this remote date when we were underclassmen. But suddenly we started school last fall and this remoteness disappeared. We were finally seniors. Our responsibilities toward Breck and the tradition of seniority increased rapidly, preparing us for life beyond high school. Soon we would be on our own, and not be treated os immature sub-adults to be pampered and told what to do. Some of us had been at Breck almost a decade ond others only two or three years, but for all of us, this was our last year. Each individual in our class contributed something to make the class of '61 one of the best in recent years, in their own opinion. In the senior sketches which follow can be seen their accomplishments. Even though almost every senior wanted to graduate and become independent, I think we all deeply disliked to leave Breck. Our class had many great times together throughout the year. How con we ever forget the blasts we had initiating the Senior Room with our senior confabs ond discussions,- the perfect homecoming day with o football victory and a terrific coronation, dance, and open house,- the Mid-Winter Formal (especially the Senior Ladies Ceremony); the Sports Banquet with all its guests; the F. S. (where the seniors danced while the F's and S's watched); the J. S.,- the Beatnik Dance,- and all the parties and open houses at which we didn't get that spied-on feeling,- the class meetings where everything was discussed and nothing decided; the Senior softball gome which ended 33 — 15 in four hours; ond the general fun of being casual, easy-going seniors. However not everything was as much fun as it might appear from this. There was a tremendous amount of work involved in the job of being seniors. Between the heavy load of studies, and extra-curricular activities, and special duties, the seniors were extremely busy during the year. But, though the hard work wasn't appreciated at the time, every senior knows the benefits of it, ond the success it will mean later on. Well, now we've graduated. The memories of our high school days will stay with us throughout our lifetime. I know the class of 1961 will carry Breck's high standard and qualities into whatever future they will have. 106 The Senior Class Departs — Anderson leaves the administration blustering. Berkholz leaves his latin-fo-German-to-English translation of Caesar tucked in Mr. lams' motorcycle boots. Burton leaves for Wonderland. Clifford leaves everyone smiling. Heller leaves the cage empty. Kane leaves the student council in the red. Kramber leaves 7,649,392 dirty towels in his locker. Mitchell leaves nobody alone. Mixon leaves all the glory to Sutton. Monson leaves in a baby carriage Norton leaves under the door. Olson leaves in a different car every day. Patterson leaves thousands of pictures undeveloped. Powell leaves broken hearts strewn about. Rahn leaves Where are you little star echoing through the basketball court. Robbins leaves Mr. Owen with a good reason to plug his ears. Sborov leaves molecular chaos in the lab. Sharp leaves with the Ice Follies. Stubstad leaves JFK posters to the mercy of the mob. White leaves Max hungrily. Whyatt leaves in a blue Conestoga Wagon. Senior Class Officers (I—fli Tr®o ur r. Bud Mixon; Pretid«nt, Scott Rohn; Scc etaiy, Jim Monson. ond Vice-President, Did Powell to Become — Anderson — Living exception to Freud's theory of civilized inhibitions. Berkholz — Founder of the Fourth Reich. Burton — Fountain of Youth. Clifford — Public relotions expert for Send Clark MacGregor to Camp committee. Heller — Clark MacGregor's camp counselor. Kane — Merchandiser for Red Heart Corp. Kramber — Strongest argument in favor of canned laughter. Mitchell — Mr. Lomson's son-in-law. Mixon — Root for the F.B.I. Monson — First beatnik to paint with his hair. Norton — Bigger. Olson — Used car salesman. Patterson — Photographer for Playboy Powell — Roadrunner. Rahn — Fabian's idol. Robbins — Gillette's downfall. Sborov — Frustrated T.V. repairman. Sharp — Monson's spare paintbrush. Stubstad — Humphrey's ambassador to Kennedy. White — Foreign car's nightmare. Whyatt — Yearbook editor (out-of-work). 107 Entered 1955. 6 yeors. Wrestling 1; JV boseboll 1,2; F.S. Donee committee 2; JV basketball 2; Most Valuable JV basketball player 2; J.S. Dance committee 3; Varsity basketball 3,4; Homecoming Dance and Parade committee 4; Mid-Winter Formal committee 4; Science Club 4; Track 4. THOMAS EDWARD ANDERSON Please pass the sugar. It's hard to describe Andy to someone who hasn't known him. He is uninhibited, unpredictable, and funny. He has more than once thrown the class into a panic and the teacher into a fit with a remark which doesn't actually make sense and doesn't even have anything to do with what is going on. But it is the very glibness and meaninglessness of the remark that puts it over. It is not hard to like Andy because of his nature. He will offer an opinion on any subject and defend it for seconds on end. He will give speeches for the purpose of making people laugh, sometimes at the expense of a grade. He has been known to sacrifice his presense in the class for the rest of the period just to make some remark which few others would think of making, and which no one else would dare to make. Even the staid teachers of Breck have been begrudgingly overcome with his wit. However, there is a more serious side to Andy's character, which hides behind his jokes. Tom is perhaps the smartest boy in the class, and could have graduated much higher in rank than he did, if he had wanted to. But the satisfaction of making people have fun and relaxing himself was worth more to him than grades. Tom was active in sports, playing center on the basketball team and first baseman on the baseball team. He used his length to good advantage in both these sports, and even was voted Most Valuable Player on the JV basketball team in his sophomore year. He also kept socially active, turning up at most Breck dances to liven things up with a candid remork or so. He even created a few social functions of his own, such as the afternoon parade at Homecoming. Andy has made a deep impression upon Breck, and, although the more sophisticated might think it a bit wild, his presence has helped Breck immeasureably to loosen up and have fun. Entered 1960, 1 year. Student Council 4; Soccer team 4; JV basketball 4; Tennis 4; Choir pianist 4; Emeritus Honor Roll 4; Cum Laude Honor Roll 4; Trustees' Award 4. WOLF-DIETER BERKHOLZ Dieter came to Breck from Hamburg, Germany, this year as part of the A.F.S. Program. His pleasant smile and cheerful greeting soon put new life into the school, and, although he was unused to American ways at first, he soon became a part of every portion of Breck life. Dieter inspired the formation of the first MISL soccer team and proved to be one of its most valuable players. He played piano for the singing groups, including the world renowned German IV Mannerchor. He also wrote for the Bugle, and lectured to the German classes. He became so proficient in English that his native tongue became harder for him than the new language. However he still retained a few oft used German exclamations, which he practiced among non-German speaking Americans. Although he was taking all courses in a foreign language. He managed to make the honor roll consistently, and to impress his fellow students with his vast knowledge of math and political science. Dieter had a quality which is not often found in students in America: the ability to discuss a serious subject with intelligence and interest — and not feel self-conscious about it. This ability he spread to many of his fellow classmen, and the result was a number of serious discussions between Dieter and others about, not girls or cars, but Kennedy's foreign policy, or the like. This is only one of the many benefits which this quiet boy brought to Breck. It combined with an all around better understanding of Germany and her people for Breck students and the pleasant experience of knowing Dieter with his cheerful personality and contagious interests, to make Dieter's year at Breck one of the best years that Breck has had. We can only hope that our A.F.S. Program will continue as successfully. Entered 1955, 6 yeors. Freshman football 1; Freshman basketball 1; JV baseball 1j JV basketball 2,3; Varsity baseball 3; Master's Award in Biology 2; Seventh Grade football coach 4; Varsity basketball 4, Homecoming committee 4; Cum loude Society 4; Honor Roll Emeritus 1,2,3,4. WENDELL LAWRENCE BURTON Wendell Burton has that kind of quiet, likeable personality that is not seen often enough in people. He was always the one who listened with a smile When I was a young mon and never when others were talking of preforming antics to call attention to them- been kissed ... — popular song, selves and their great humor. To remain calm when the rest of the class is loud is not only hard to do, but is sometimes considered strange. However, Wendell wouldn't let this bother him, and he won the respect of his classmates because of his silent principles. He worked hard at everything he did, and was rewarded with the success which comes from conscientious effort. He supported the school in many fields, including sports, ploying of the JV basketball team and helping coach first form football. Although he was not a social tiger, Wendell turned up at many dances, snowing the girls with his casual manner and shy appeal. He was chosen to escort the retiring Homecoming Queen to the coronation this year, and his efficient manner and graceful carriage brought him through this task with fewer mishaps than many of the escorts. Boys like Wendy ore needed in any class to unite the group behind a task. Wendell's friendly personality enabled him to do that, and will always be a credit to him wherever he goes. MO Entered 1957, 4 years. Freshman football mgr. 1; Freshman basketball 1; Trock 1; Class treasurer 2, JV basketball mgr. 2; Co-chairman F.S. Dance Committee 2; Gleo Club 2; Cross Country 3; Rifle team 3; Golf team 3; Co-chairman J.S. Prom committoe 3; JV football mgr. 4. PETER PARSONS CLIFFORD A penny saved is a penny earned. If you should hear Pee-tohl or Mr. Casual! in the halls of Breck, it would mean someone was calling Pete Clifford. This student's easygoing, debonaire manner has made him one of the best liked boys Breck has ever hod. Pete has done much for the school in the years he has been here. He was seen at all of the dances, and has helped to plan many. In athletics he has confined himself to two of the more sophisticated sports, golf and rifle shooting. In seasons when these activities are not being held, he has assisted the athletic department in the cage. We all appreciate this service. But it is Pete's natural chorm that is his greatest contribution to Breck. He knows how to persuade people to see his point of view with out using any pressure. And he can make friends with even the teachers. These qualities will assure him of success in the business world or in any other field he chooses to enter. ill Entered 1956, 5 years. Freshman football mgr. 1; Assistant Cage mgr. 2,3; Varsity basketball mgr. 4; Assistant Business mgr. for the yearbook 3; Advertising mgr. for the yearbook 4. Service Award 3,4. WILLIAM GEORGE HELLER Green door. What's that secret your keeping — theme song. Bill's most outstanding characteristic is his dependable generosity. Ever since he came to Breck in 1956. people have been able to depend on him to get any job done efficiently. Bill can always be counted on to do the necessary work without any grumbling or tries for glory. For example, he issued athletic equipment, and replaced it when the season was over; he decorated for dances, sold advertisements for the Mustang, and was always available to score for games. For these valuable services Bill has received far less recognition than he deserved. His conscientious effort has carried over into scholastic fields, where he has done well, and into Breck's social events, which were enriched by his presence before as well os during the dances. The school will long appreciate the helpful nature and efficient work which has become this friendly boy's trademark. 112 Entered 1957, 4 years. Freshman basketball 1; Freshman Football 1; Bond 1,2.3. Golf 1,2,3,4, JV football 2,3; Athletic supply department 4; Winter Dance committee 4; Student Council 4; Prefect 4; Treasurer of Student Council 4; Mustang Business mgr. 4; Service Award A, Emeritus Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. LAWRENCE DAVID KANE Lorry Kone, through his ability to be at the right place at the right time to do the right thing, unobtrusively became one of the busiest students at Breck. As Business Manager of the Mustang, assistant athletic prefect, third form prefect, and treasurer of the Student Council, Larry did much to keep the wheels of the student body turning smoothly. Wayne was a charter member of the Emeritus Honor Roll, an active participant in the senior math class, and a stalwart vocalist in the German IV Mannerchor. He ployed JV football, and was on the golf team. In addition to all these rigorous activities, Larry found time to go steady his entire senior year, and to turn up with Mimi at all Breck dances. Larry became vital to the operation of the German IV class, the Chapel inspections, the athletic supply room, the Senior Room refreshments, booby traps, and decorations, and the head table bibby supply system. He did all this by merely assuming the responsibilities and keeping them. Just how Breck will manage to keep all the student activities well-oiled after Lar is graduated is questionable, but it will un-doubtable take a couple of people to hold down all the positions which Larry filled by himself while at Breck. 113 Entered 1955, 6 years. Freshman football 1; F.S. Dance committee 1,2; JV Hockey 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4, Football 2,3,4; Hockey 2,3,4; J.S. Dance committee 3. DAVID ALLEN KRAMBER Rocky developed for himself a real character through his yeors at Breck. He started as a quiet, athletically-minded seventh grader, and ended as Beeves. Dave could be the hardest hitting full-back in the league when he wanted to. He could make a body-check on the ice that was hard and occasionally legol when the spirit moved him. And he could hit a grandslam homer and jog around the bases grinning if he felt like it. It was a source of frustration to his coaches why he didn't do it more often, but Rock did come through with many game-saving manuevers during his 10 letter sports career. Dave held people in awe with his true-life experiences, related at length for any aggregation of students. His CHUCK IT will be a part of his life where ever he goes, and will become a part of the lives of any one around him, too. His complaints will forever be a part of Breck, and his work with distilled water will go down in the pages of Van Nostrand's. Zippy spent a minimum of time studying, and a maximum amount of time in the shower, or before a mirror. However, he kept above water in school work, and the quality and quantity of his dates will verify the success of his complextion care. Everybody liked Dave, and respected him, although it was more fun to kid him. He was the kind of boy that will take things seriously or jokingly, depending on his mood. And his attitude did wonders to add to the ability of the class to enjoy something, or to work at it. It is a tribute tc Dave that his influence was so often beneficial. Beauty is only skin deep — Johnny Weismueller. 114 Entered 1957, 4 years. Freshmon Football 1; JV Football 2,3; Varsity football 4,- Bond 1,2; Freshman basketball 3,4; Vors'ty basketball 3,4; Varsity baseboll mgr. 4. JOHN WILLIAM MITCHELL After reading all these senior articles, one might think that all Breck had was a bunch of quiet, friendly seniors. It will be a good contrast to note that John M tchell was a loud, friendly senior. His sarcastic remarks could be heard all through the day. They were not unpleasant; however, their truth was often a bit biting. And the smile which accompanied these remarks seemed somewhat sharp, although always friendly and joking. John even spoke out to members of the administration, giving vent to his candid, if not always flattering, opinions. The matters he spoke of were usually important, and it has been suspected that the administration did something about many of the complaints he aired on behalf of the rest of the student body. John did not grind with his school work, however he did keep himself in good stead with his teachers. And he kept the classes interesting with keen observations and interesting questions. He ployed football and basketball, and did well enough to start on both teoms in many games. He used his six feet and some inches to good advantage on the basketball court, and his long arms caused the runners much trouble when John was playing football. John's family was host to our AFS student this year, and John accepted the responsibility of helping a foreign student get used to America. Dieter will attest to the fact that John did the job well, and helped make Dieter's new experience more enjoyable. Because of John's nature, he was always kidded or kidding. And he managed to keep up the |oking without ever hurting anyone or making any enemies. In fact it was a sign of his friendship when John would moke some remark about something to a person. This attribute of being able to put anyone of ease with a joke on them or himself which ever was appropriate! will be useful to John all through his life, and will moke him memorable to any one who becomes his friend. Entered 1949, 12 years. Secretary of doss 1; Freshman football I; Freshman hockey 1; J.V. Football 2; Varsity football 3,4; Captain varsity football A- Most improved football player award 3; Most valuable football player aword 4; All-conference football 4; Varsity hockey 2,3,4; Captain of varsity hockey A. All-conference hockey 4; Varsity baseboll 2,3,4; Fred B. Anderson Award 4; Student Council 4; Prefect A- Service cward 4, Cum Laude Society 4; Honor roll (emeritusl 1,2,3,4; Senior Science Club 4; Mid-Winter Formal Committee 4. Treasurer of class 4; Homecoming committee 4. GORDON WASHINGTON MIXON It would be hard to find a boy as successful, and yet as modest, as Bud Mixon. Bud was ranked near the top of the class scholastically, and was the captain of the football and hockey teams. He was treasurer of the senior class, as well os prefect of the third form and escort of the 1960 Homecoming queen. His boyish grin and innate friendliness made him a natural soft-selling kind of leader. He could usually be counted on to gather some sort of group when any kind of activity was starting. And his interest would spread to those around him. This was easiest to see when Bud was out on the oth-letic field. His Hubba Hubba could always draw some spirit from even the most down-hearted of teams. He could also raise the spirits with a display of the form which made him all-conference in both football and hockey. Although he never tried to make himself look important, Bud was probably the deciding influence in any activity he was engaged in, and his spirit of helpfulness will long be a part of Breck. But they, while their companions slept were foiling upwards thru the night. — from dedication of MocKnighf Field. 116 Entered 1955, 6 years. Decorations committees 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Carnival 3; Class secretory 3,4; Varsity wrestling 3,4; Most Valuoble Wrestler Award 4. Varsity football 4, Service Award 4. JAMES PAUL MONSON Whether it was to make posters, decorate for dances, or to embellish English books, Jim Monson's artistic talent was often put to use in his days at Breck. He would accomplish this or that task with a combination of abilities usually attributed to Picasso, or Klee. In addition to drawing cartoons for the Bugle as long as anyone can remember, Jim has helped tremendously in making Breck's dances successful by planning ingenious motifs and artistic effects. Through hard work Jim developed himself into a fine athlete. His hard rushes in football and scientifically muscular tactics in wrestling made him effective in both those sports, and won him the Most Valuable Player Award in wrestling. He also established himself as a fine judge of feminine pulchritude. He used his good taste, gleam smile and curly top to his best advantage, and turned up at the dances with a very attractive girl with a Soni personality. Jim's self-sacrificing manner will bring him many friends, and this plus his talents will make him very successful in his chosen field. 117 Entered 1958, 3 years. JV football 2; Varsity football 3,4; Varsity wrestling 3,4; JV hockey 2; Captain JV football 2; Track 2,3. CHARLES LOOMIS NORTON Chuck Norton is the senior class's answer to the compact cor. Five feet four inches toll, encumbered by piles of equipment, Nort wos a veritible rock on the varsity football team. When in full gear, he resembled an active pom-pom gun propelled by a pair of trip-hammers. And his rooting tactics were greatly appreciated by the team as he opened up a hole in the line or crawled between the opponents' legs to make a tackle in their backfield. He also piled up an impressive list of victories on the wrestling team by overcoming his opponents with sheer speed and power. Chuck didn't imagine himself the scholarly type or a ladies man, and he assumed an attitude of detached nonchalance towards studies and girls. However, when the need arose for real desire, Nort could always come through with his best effort, and the success — which counts most — which is his greatest attribute. ''The heights by greet men reached and kept, were not gained by sudden flight . .. 118 CHARLES NORMAN OLSON Chuck wos probably the quietest senior Breck has hod in o long time. However, he wos active in many things His natural co ordination and athletic ability made him able to ploy well at any sport which required skill instead of size. Therefore Ole made a name for himself in sports like golf, in which he lettered all through his high school years. He also held down the table tennis championship of the senior class. His quick reactions proved a boon to him and to the team as Chuck played goalie for the hockey squad. And he also was a goalie on the soccer team. But his strongest point was his mode of transportation to and from school. Chuck had more cars than Hertz The autos ranged from a T-bird to a station wagon to a Bonneville convertible, with many cars in between. If a strange, new car turned up in the parking lot, the chances are that it was Chuck's. And if a crowd gathered around some car in the parking lot, it was probably Chuck's car, with Chuck uncapping the leg-pipes. The tell-tale roar of unmuffled engine would usually follow. Chuck went to Breck for so long that most people can't think of Breck without him around. When he leaves, there will be no noticeable loss in the attitude of the school, or in the actions of the school, but something intangible which followed Chuck around will be gone. And the school will miss it. 119 I Entered 1957, 4 yeors. JV baseball 1,2; Trock 3; Trock mgr 4; Yearbook coeditor 3; Yearbook photographer 3; JV football 2; Soccer 4; Honor Roll 2. BRIAN LEE PATTERSON It has been in the more scholarly fields that Brian has proved his worth. In the class room he has shown that hard work and a serious approach con lead to good grades. In his days on the Junior Varsity baseball and basketball teams, Brian showed a real dedication to the teams. Among Brian's accomplishments is his ability as a photographer. At school functions he could be seen with bulbs flashing and shutters clicking. Brian's contributions to Breck will be long remembered. Anything worth doing is worth doing well. 120 Entered 1958, 4 yeors Freshman footboll 1; Varsity track 1,2,3,4; Varsity wrestling 1,2,3,4; Varsity football 2,3,4. Service Award 4; Lee Anderson Trock Award 4; Dartmouth Award 4; Prefect of the Third Form 4; Vice-president of the class 4; Captain of wrestling and track teams 4. RICHARD HALL POWELL Dick has the kind of personality which no one can resist liking. His natural charm and athletic prowess have made him popular with his classmates and especially with girls. He brought recognition to himself ond his school with his record breaking performances on the track. His streaks around end brought many gains and touch-downs for Breck's football team, and the muscle and leadership Dick showed on the wrestling mat accounted for much success for Breck's mat-men. In his four years in high school, Dick amassed a totol of eleven letters. Dick's contribution to Breck was seen in more than just the athletic field. He attended so many Breck dances with lovely girls that the future dances will seem lacking without him. His hard work and willingness to learn rewarded him with success in all activities at Breck. He was a prefect ond the vice-president of the class in his senior year. He was also one of the most popular seniors with the faculty, the underlings, ond the wives and mothers of Breck people. The latter group were often brightened by the flattering remarks that seemed to flow from Dick's mouth with ease, but with sincerity. Breck, and its class of '61, will always be indebted to this gentleman ond competitor, who has contributed so much to Breck in all fields, but especially in athletics. 121 Entered 1955, 6 years. Freshman football 1; Varsity football 2,3,4, JV basketball, 1; Varsity basketball 2,3,4; Coptain Varsity basketball 4; JV Baseball 1; Varsity baseball 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4. Vice-president of class 1; President of class 2,3,4, Bugle Staff 3,4; F.S. Dance committee 1,2; J.S. Dance committee 3,4; Homecoming Dance committee 4; Prefect of Fifth Form 4; Honor Roll Emeritus 1; Glee Club 1; Mustang Staff 4; Service Award 4, SCOTT W. RAHN Scott's outgoing personality and numerous abilities made him an important part of almost every Breck activity, and caused him to be one of the most popular boys in the class. He was elected president of the class the last three years, served on the Student Council during that time, and was the prefect of the fifth form his senior year. In sports Scott made himself felt in the league, winning eight varsity letters and being captain of the basketball team. There are many things about Scott which made him the personality that he was at Breck. His Teenage Idol appeal, bop talk, I'll bet you tell that to all the girls remarks, and lonesome lough at a joke told five minutes ago all became a port of his presence anywhere. And this presence could always be predicted as bright and enlivening. His help in planning accounted for much of the success of the dances this year, and the keen observations he helped to make in the following issue of the Bugle rendered the dances immortal. The seniors can be proud to include in their ranks one so talented and likeable as Scott. And they con thank him for giving of his many qualities so willingly to improve the personality and effectiveness of the Class of '61. Another smooth pass — Kitty. 122 Entered 1957, 4 years. JV hockey 1,2; Golf 1,2,3, Wrestling 3.4, Athletic prefect 4; Secretory of Student Council 4; Honor Roll, Emeritus 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Band 1,2,3; Glee Club 4. ROSS SHERWOOD ROBBINS The heights by great men reached . . — Edgar Rice Burroughs. Some people are loud, some quiet; some are funny, and some people are even serious. However, no one (except Ross himself) is like Ross Robbins. He is a combination of all these things — and can display characteristics of each quality either one at a time, or in combinations and permutations of two or more qualities at once. Occasionally even Ross himself hos trouble following his various characters. He could tell a groonable pun one minute, sit quietly for another minute or so, come out with a vigorous laugh next, and then settle down to an intellectually composed perusal of Hot Rod Magazine with an occasional nod of a wise head and murmur of learned agreement. It was impossible to know Ross and not like him. His very character, or characters, drew people to him, and enabled him to make friends with teachers, students, and select members of the administration. His brood smile of hello, or his knowing look of goodnight when leaving dances grew on people. And he had many other things to recommend him besides friendliness and wit. Ross had one of the highest scholastic averages in the class. He won an honorable mention in the Merit Scholarship Tests. Also he was athletic prefect of the school, anchor mon in the German IV Mannerchor, and letter man on the wrestling team. He came with charming dates to all the dances and parties, had a dinner party at his house for the seniors (which will be long remembered , and displayed remarkable talent as Goldbrick in one of the prime acts of the AFS Talent show. Ross will be missed next year, and the years that follow, not only for what he did at Breck, but also for the personality he spread within Breck. It is unimagineable that anyone else could hove os light, yet as full, a character as he had. And this quality will be an asset to Ross throughout his life. Entered 1957, 4 years. Freshman football 1; Varsity football 4; JV Hockey 1,2,3; Varsity hockey 4, Tennis 4; Senior Science Club 4. MICHAEL JON SBOROV Often known os Einstein ibecause of his knowledge of the Sboro-vion Universe) or Sleeping Beauty (because of his intense interest in classes), Mike hos become a vital port of the class of '61. He is respected by his class motes and often becomes the center of attention. The whole class has been moved into an uproar by his pertinent anecdotes and observations, spiced with the latest scientific jargon. And his enlightening discovery that 2 equals 1 has brought Mike to the spotlight more than once. Mike has become a real personality in his six years at Breck, Honor Roll. He has also contributed much to Breck's athletic deportment as a member of the football, hockey, and tennis squads. In the school social life, Mike has appeared at every function with a steady date, and has made his presence known, and desired. He also hod some open houses at his home after a few Breck dances. Mike has become a real personality in his six years at Breck, and has been appreciated by the rest of the class, although they might have complained at the bits of humor and news that he often came up with. The people who know him can be sure thot he will accomplish whatever he is after, even if it's just to have a quiet, steady life of inventing devices to revolutionize the world, or to improve it. '71 5 First mon came into being through molecular chads. — Observation in religion class. 124 Entered 1954, 7 years. Freshman football I; JV football 2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4. Mustang Salesman 4; Magazine sales chairman 4; M.C. of AFS Tolent Show 3.4; Emeritus Honor Roll 4. E. JEFFREY SHARP Jeff Sharp's free and easy manner surrounded him through his six years at Breck He was one of the most versatile members of the senior class, with the ability to adapt himself to any situation, or to adapt the situation of himself. This has made him most influential to his classmates. The super salesman of the school, Jeff was always ready to render his services os pusher of anything, and overseer of everything. E. Jeffrey is noted for his hand-sown Italian suits, his latest Bondstand step, his Hollywood hoircuts, and his movie star friends. Although not recognized as an athlete. Jeff could always be counted on to give something to any team. Socially, Jeff was active and rarely missed o dance or other social event. He was also near the top of his class in school work. Always ready with any of a number of antics, from general clowning to highly practiced imitations of Sammy Davis, Jr., Jeff was an example of a happy yet serious student — a kind very important to a school. One can only hope that the spirit which Jeff put into Breck will become permanent, and become a port of the character of all who follow him. 125 Entered 1949, 12 yeors. Class treasurer 1; Glee Club 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Cum Laude Society 3; Gopher Boys' State 3; Time Current Affairs Award 3,4, National Math Award 3,4; Proficiently Award 4; Brown University Award 3, Porter P. Wiggins History Award 4; Rensselaer Science and Math Award 4; Service Award 4; Football 4. Hockey 4; National Merit Finalist 4, Bausch and Lomb Science Award 4; First Form Prefect 4. JOHN ANDERSON STUBSTAD Stubby was one of the more intellectual seniors. He was interested in science, politics, and moth, in addition to the usual girls, cars, and griping. He held up, almost single-handedly, the Democrat Party's banner during the presidential election. And he disproved many of the current scientific and mathemoticol theories (including the pertinent Sborovian Theorem). He wos involved in most class activities and made himself a part of all school functions. He played on the football, hockey, and baseboll teams. He consistently reached the Honor Roll, Cum Laude, and graduated Salutatorian of his class. As the prefect of the first form he managed to keep the little ones in hand and in uniform. But one of his greatest contributions,- to the school was his quiet-appearing, but fun-loving personality. The German class was often entertained by his heretical recitations on Nathan der Weise, or his New Frontier theories regarding the way to leorn German. Even the chemistry class would have been less enlightening, were it not for John's surprisingly correct estimations concerning chemical formulas etc. John will be remembered always as an extremely intelligent boy, with a sense of humor, and a friendly personality. His name has been engraved on most of the scholastic trophies in the school, and his record in natioal tests has brought honor to himself and to Breck. Breck has been, and always con be, proud of John. 126 Entered 1958, 3 years. Varsity wrestling 2.3.4; Mgr. Varsity baseball 2,3,4, Soccer 4; JV football 2,3; F.S. Donee Committee 2; Homecoming Committee 4; Bugle staff 3; Mustang staff 4. BENNETT WINSTON WHITE To look ot Ben, or listen to his Charlie Weaver-like manner of talking, you would not imagine that he could be a hot rodder. But that's what Ben is. Anyone who listened to his speeches on how to body section a '49 Ford, or whot the purpose of a hot rod club is could tell that Ben is an enthusiast. His old Blue Ford, replaced at graduation by a newer blue Ford, was a common sight and sound along the parkway each morning. And his descriptions of others cars — spiced with such expressions as louvered, or lowered, or raked, or sharp, — were heard throughout the day ot school. Cars were one of Bennett's most ostensible interests, but Ben also kept himself busy with his wrestling. For years, Ben held down the heavy weight wrestling position, and represented Breck with every ounce of his two hundred plus pounds. He took third place in the league during the wrestling tournament in his senior year, which was a credit to his ability to toss himself and his opponents around. Benny's magnificence at almost all Breck dances was certain, as he and date would bomb in with carbs feeding and framouses popping. And his efficiency as monager of the baseball team was appreciated by the entire team, and especially, the coaches. Ben's engaging interest in a subject which most boys like (in this particular case it is cars and not girls) made him the center of many conversations. When he leaves Breck, he will take with him a vertible fountain of information about cars, and Ben will also take with him the friendship of all the seniors, even those who still think canoes are the only way to travel. Big Ben does toll —Dickens. 127 Entered 1952. 9 years. Freshman football 1; Wrestling 1; JV baseball 1; President of class 1; JV football 2; JV hockey 2; JV baseball 2; Varsity football 3,4, JV hockey 3; JV baseball 3. John Nelson Mathematics Award 3; Harvard Book Award 3; McCall Academic Award 4; Minneapolis Star and Tribune Aword 4; Sons of the American Revolution Aword 4; Virginia McKnighf Binger Award 4; Houpt Cup 4, Sixth Form Prefect 4,-Yearbook Editor 4; Masters Awards 1,2,3,4; Scholarship award 1,2,3.4; Cum Loude Honor Roll 1.2.3.4; Bugle Staff 4, Senior Science Club 4. THOMAS EDWARD WHYATT Tom's position as Valedictorian of the senior class speaks for itself. His record in academic matters has been consistently high; but this achievement has been joined with his leadership as Sixth Form Prefect and his active participation in sports to leave behind him an impressive record at Breck. He handled the demanding tasks which fall on the Senior Prefect with tact and good humor, winning the praise of the administration and faculty while retaining at the some time his popularity with the student body. In athletics he earned a varsity letter in football his junior and senior years, and a letter in wrestling in eighth grade. He also accumulated numerous JV letters and varsity numerals. He was active in Brecks social life, was on dance committees most of the time, and turned up with Sue at all the dances. In fact, he turned up with Sue just obout everywhere. Breck will change when Tom leaves. The office will be invaded by someone else every morning. Another voice will drone out the announcements at lunch every day. And the head table will do without his presence forever. 128 “The day of graduation is anticipated with the hope that the Senior will feel relieved, more mature, and ready for new experiences. “Every one who graduates knows that a way of life is over for him. 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PAUL, MINNESOTA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1961 THE DAHLBERG COMPANY 7731 6th Avenue North LI 5-3721 Minneapolis, Minnesota BEST WISHES FROM CULLIGAN ON BRUNSWICK WATER CONDITIONING COMPANY 3500 Brunswick Avenue South MINNEAPOLIS 16 MINNESOTA West 9-6721 F. W. PACKARD COMPLIMENTS OF C. H. KJELLBERG and FAMILY LEO A. KRUMPELMANN WILLIS A. KRUMPELMANN THE NEW YORK TEA COMPANY 69-71 EAST 5th STREET WE DELIVER LOCALLY OWNED WE ROAST OUR COFFEE DAILY CA 2-0708 BEST WISHES IN THE FUTURE TO THE BOYS OF Breck School THE REUBEN L. ANDERSON FAMILY COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND THE MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY “WHERE RESEARCH IS THE KEY TO TOMORROW,” AND ITS 25,000 EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD CONGRATULATE BRECK SCHOOL ON ITS 75 YEARS OF SERVICE IN EDUCATING THE YOUTH OF MINNESOTA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF QUALITY DRUG CO. MR. AND MRS. A WILLIAM SCHAPIRO 163 NO. CONCORD FRIEND SOUTH ST. PAUL GL 1-1861 WENDELL- GREETINGS NORTHWESTERN, INC. FROM 2424 EAST FRANKLIN MR. AND MRS. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA JULES EBIN MANUFACTURERS OF CELLULOID BUTTONS, AWARD BUTTONS, CONGRATULATIONS TO TROPHIES, STEEL MACHINE DIES, THE SENIOR CLASS ENGRAVING PLATES, DIES AND MOLDS, OF 1961 RUBBER STAMPS. SEALS. STENCILS, BADGES. MR. AND MRS. J. N. BARNUM, President OREM 0. ROBBINS AND FAMILY COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COURTESY OF HARRISON AND SMITH CO. Printers and Lithographers 520 WASHINGTON AVE. N. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA BRECK FOUNDEL GRADES COLLEGE PI AUSPICES EPI CHOOL IN 1886 THRU 12 EPARATORY - ;C0PAL CHURCH
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