Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Entered Brock 1958. football: j.v. 3,4,5, v. 6. basketball: j.v. 3,4.5, basketball: v. 6. track: v. 5.6, band 3,4,5, glee club 5.6. zoxcjE. J foxman. c Afzhon If someone yells “Nellie” and a fellow muttering about Swedes and Norwegians chasing through weeds answers, that boy is bound to be George Nelson. In looking at this big blond Scandinavian one might think he just came from the old country, but George’s personality and disposition would be a welcome sight anywhere and everywhere. “Nellie” is the most natural boy in the senior class. You can believe the things he says; and when he offers himself, you can be sure that there are no strings attached. He is honest and teachers need never expect involved excuses for the work he doesn’t complete. George is a refreshing individual, and no one could ever regret knowing him. George can be a hard worker whenever he desires to be, but he always appears fresh and untouched by the worries that plague many of the seniors. Many times students have responded with peals of laughter to the ridiculous predicaments he gets into. George doesn’t seem overly concerned about going along with the gang; he has helped foster music at Breck by his work in the glee club and band. In football “Limpy” has had a hard-luck season, being slowed down by injuries, but normally the ath- letic department receives much in efTort and results from this big boy. Every comer, hall, and classroom of Breck will miss the light of George’s smile and his good-naturedness. When he graduates, George will take with him a warmth and sincerity that will be difficult to replace. Once upon a time Rip . .. van . .. Win . .. 7.7.7! .

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Entered Brcck 1959, football: j.v. 4,5; v. 6. wrestling: 4,5,6, track (mgr.) 4.5,6. choir 5, glee club 5, dramatics 5, Mustang assistant editor 6. Service Award 5, Emeritus honor roll, Form II prefect. jy ick az ion fy[i±fiou Through Mike’s gallant effort in continuously prodding the Director of Studies, Brcck Finally has for itself girl cheerleaders! “Mcese” in his three years at Breck has made many lasting friendships among his fellow classmen and underclassmen (and it's not just because he has pretty girl friends). Mike worked hard in everything he did, from athletics to academics. Last fall Mike often centered for the Mustangs. In wrestling and track as well, never was there a boy with so much determination. Hard work at the books also placed Mike frequently on the honor roll. What’s more, the second formers couldn't have had a better Prefect. The dance committees of the future will certainly miss Mike’s help and organizational abilities. And what is Mr. Owen going to do without Mike’s participation in the glee club? Remember the Homecoming poster contest? This was just an example of Mike's gimmicks for raising spirit in the school. Mike does have one fault though. He moved from St. Paul to Minneapolis! Brcck boasts a boy with an eagerness to learn, an ability to organize, and a capacity to work hard. Mike will long be remembered for his perfectionism and unyielding effort. 20 Your grade U 65!... 75?... 85?

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Entered Brcck 1956. soccer: v. 5, 6. wrestling: v. 3.4.5.6. tennis 5. 6, Master’s Award: biology 3.5. Spanish 4.5. McKnight Foreign language Award 5, Cum Laude Society 5. class treasurer 3. Form IV prefect 6. (3 E-oxi-jE. T£.nxij iJ-'attii.on. “Frenchy” Pattison is one of the best versed fellows ever to be in the “royal walls” of Brcck. George always has ideas for any situation and isn’t afraid to voice his opinion. Vs captain of the soccer team, George showed his love of conditioning along with a great will to win. George’s name switched from “Frenchy” to “Turkey” after his jaunt to that country through the A.F.S. Now the walls of Brcck arc filled with George’s interpretations of Turkish politics and the nauseating smell of a water pipe. George was the boy who brought the piece of paper with Robert’s Rules of Disorder to school; thus he is responsible for the panicky situation in which the class presidents found themselves. As evidenced by all the awards listed above, George is also the serious student type. Many is the time when he can lx heard bellowing throughout the library to discuss such things as the date of the previous night. Along with this “Frenchy” is ever present at Breck so- cial functions, and it is always interesting to see whom he will bring next. Without a question George has been a very loyal member of Brcck’s community. 22 Ah! Smell that Turkey.