Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Entered Breck 1953, soccer: 5,6, basketball: fr. 3; j.v. 4; v. 5,6, dramatics 4,5, Bugle staff 4,5,6, Mustang staff 6. Gary is the only person who really sees eyes to eye with “Big Vem” Mikkelscn. In stature he stands six feet six, and in participation he stands just as high, if not higher. Whenever and wherever there is a job to be done Gary is only too willing to cooperate in getting it done. He proved an invaluable member of the Mustang staff this year, both as a copy writer and as a typist. Gary probably likes to be active in things because it gives vent to his wonderful imagination. Never will the German class forget his fine direction of their plays. Oh, the characters he could think up; Among his more infamous ones is Aunt Fanny, who wrote a regular article in each edition of the Bugle. Gary, because of his interest in plays and character sketches, has been a member of Breck's Drama Club. Gary likes “to while away his time” by himself. It's not unusual to find him reading one of Winston Churchills novels, listening to classical records, or even composing some of his own “tunes.” He also has an unusual ability to devour foreign languages. Whether it is Japanese, German, or English, Gary displays a fine grasp of each. His diction is wonderful, and he often makes tapes for the language laboratory. Garyr will reach great heights (no figure of speech intended!). 13 I’ve had quite a coughin’ spell today.

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Entered Breck 1958, football: j.v. 3,4; v. 5,6, basketball: j.v. 3; v. 4,5,6 (cpt.), track: 3 4,5,6, Allen Dunn Athletic Award 5, All Conference (ftbl.) 5,6, Best Defensive Player (ftbl.) 5,6, Most Improved Player (ftbl.) 5, Form V prefect 6. fiazcl Everyone knows and appreciates Dick’s sarcastic witticisms, which arc of a highly individualistic and original nature. There is rarely a situation which is not brightened by one of his humorous and ironical comments. No one is fooled by his mock-gruffness, often characteristic of his approach, because he gives it away with a smile. On the athletic field he is, however, much more in earnest. Dick was one of our most determined and spirited participants. He played end for the Mustangs, winning letters for each of his four years, and a place on the All-Confcrcncc team in his junior and senior years. Dick was captain of the basketball team, and his six foot four stature helped him to score an average of fourteen points per game. No one was abler than he, with his leadership qualities, to rally the team and say the cheering words that renewed its determination to win. In the spring, Dick was one of our most valuable point-winners. His stride in the 880 and in the mile relay drew everyone’s attention. If Dick is given a responsibility he accepts it seriously. He showed fine qualities of leadership in his actions as junior class prefect and Student Council representative. Rich graduates as a well-rounded, well-liked boy. 12 Well, that’s the last of the passenger pigeons.

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John has been around Brcck ever since fourth grade and you can tell it; the qualities Brcck seeks to develop arc ground into John to the core. Scholastically, John achieves his grades through genuine effort. This quality follows him wherever he goes, especially out to the athletic fields. John is known as the “sparkplug” of Brcck's teams. His hustle and desire in football, for iastancc, have helped him overcome his size disadvantage and made him one of the best centers Breck has had in many years. This same hustle helps all the other members of the teams, too. In wrestling and golf John works just as hard. Along with gaining the respect of his opponents in athletics he has gained the respect of all his classmates. He is well known for his ability to give and take a joke. Many of these jokes concern his “roller skate” (Volkswagon), which the girls-think is “cute.” His fame is no less in the field of big game hunting. Week-ends could never come fast enough for “Big John” and his 30-30 brush rifle. A person with nicknames is a person people enjoy knowing. John's more notable ones are “Kooz- ic and “Fuss.” He is a joiner, participating with all the fellows and not just one group. John will recharge any gap with a spark. 14 Zat’s etc end of dat foose!