Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1969 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS Students. Page 37 Extra Curricular Activities .. Page 119 3 Advertising... Page175 A NEW BUILDING BUT SOME OLD FACES 6 DEDICATION A COMMITMENT This year, the Breck Mustang is dedicated to two outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to the Commitment to Betterment, Mr. Ervin Stockwell and Mr. William R. Neher. Since coming to Breck in 1962, Mr. Stockwell has headed the English department. Under Mr. Ervin S. Stockwell. his leadership, this department has developed into a superior aspect of the school curriculum. Mr. Stockwell has also endured in his position of Faculty Advisor to the Breck Bugle, which has improved in content and form in the last seven years. He has advised the Senior class capably in the past years, and has been an understanding individual advisor. He is widely respected by the students as being one of the most competent and understanding teachers at Breck. ... and then 1 dreamed that I was being suffocated by thousands of Bugles That's two more 'no-no's' for Tom and one for Jim. 10 TO BETTERMENT Mr. William R. Neher has taught German since coming to Breck in 1963 and has been head of the Language Department since 1967. Under his direction, the German non-graded program has advanced considerably. Presently, students have the opportunity to complete four credits of ALM German and still enter a special German Literature course in their junior year. Mr. William R. Neher Mr. Neher has helped Breck in other ways also. He has been the supervisor of the testing program and has endured four years as faculty advisor to the Mustang. He has also coached Varsity Track and Varsity Soccer in his years at Breck. In addition to his material contributions, Mr. Neher has also given of his understanding personality to his many students, advisees, and friends. And often I have wished to return to the Vaterland. We of the Mustang Staff salute you, Ervin S. Stockwell and William R. Neher, and wish you good luck in your future endeavors. But mein Fuhrer, my papers are in order ll Lee R. Anderson Dr. Oscar Anderson Reuben L. Anderson (Emeritus) Walter G. Andrews (Emeritus) James H. Binger W. Whitney Boardman, Jr. Grover W. Forster Emil P. Fronk (Emeritus) Preston Haglin (Vice President) The Rev. Canon F. Douglas Henderson Samuel G. Jacobs (Secretary) The Right Rev. Hamilton H. Kellogg (Chairman) John A. Kohler Frank B. Krause Joseph E. Neily Cole Oehler (President) Mrs. Cole Oehler (Ex-officio) F. Wayne Packard William R. Parmeter Eugene Pikovsky Kermit W. Strebel (Treasurer) Dr. John D. Tobin Paul D. Webster BOARD OF TRUSTEES The governing body of Breck School is the Board of Trustees. Under the leadership of Bishop Kellogg. Chairman, the Board decides the financial programs and establishes policies for the school. One of the tasks the Board has undertaken is the Commitment to Betterment”. Breck's continuing program of improvement and expansion. tees. One is the Curriculum and Program Committee, which works closely with the faculty in planning the curricula. The Building and Property Committee and Finance and Capital Funds Committee are also actively involved in Breck’s Future. The building program currently under way is concrete evidence of the conscientious, continuing work of the Board of Trustees, which will have a profound influence on Breck’s future. 12 The Board is organized into three commit- Mrs. Cole Oehler (President) Mrs. Thomas Ellerbe (Recording Secretary) Mrs. Sarah G. Ahern (Treasurer) Mrs. Robert Ford Mrs. Selden T. Robb Mrs. Roger Fruen Mrs. David Fesler Mrs. John Baird Mrs. Janet G. Maxson Mrs. Andrew Leemhius (Vice President) Mrs. Edward P. Johnson (Corresponding Sec.) Mrs. John S. Dahler (Assistant Treasurer) Mrs. O. R. Springsted Mrs. John A. Kohler Mrs. B. J. Kennedy Mrs. Craig Dickson Mrs. G. L. Schuster Mrs. Victor Lydon, Jr. Mrs. Carl W. Dokmo, Jr. MOTHERS' CLUB The Mothers’ Club has always participated in the life of Breck School, and is now an integral part of that life. Their presence and personal support has contributed greatly to many school functions. They have also assisted many of the school’s projects. This year, their President was Mrs. Cole Oehler. Under her leadership, the Mothers' Club sponsored and participated in many fundraising endeavors. The Annual Luncheon and Style Show was a highly successful gala affair. They also held the Upper and Lower School Bake Sales. Some of the mothers participated in Dayton’s Jubilee Sale, and served refreshments at several Upper School dances. They pledged to the Capital Fund Campaign, and gave generous donations to the Mustang and to the Endowment Fund. The Mustang joins the students and the faculty in expressing gratitude for these and many other services performed by the Breck Mothers’ Club. 13 RECTOR AND HEADMASTER When the subject of Breck School comes to mind, we cannot help but think affectionately of its Headmaster, Canon F. Douglas Henderson. For years, the Big Gun7' has fought for Breck and has indeed made the institution what it is today. His dream of Commitment to Betterment is gradually becoming tangible reality. Students seldom realize what kind of man Canon Henderson is until they become se- niors. When the pressures of college applications, new freedoms, and new responsibilities come down heavily on the twelfth graders, they find a true friend and guide in Canon. To describe Canon Henderson to someone who doesn't know him is next to impossible. But we students who have had the pleasure to attend the school he heads, will agree that it is indeed an experience to know him. 14 ASSISTANT HEADMASTER Mr. Robert W. Herbert has filled the position of Assistant Headmaster at Breck since 1966. Originally a native of New York City, Mr. Herbert graduated from the Loomis School, Windsor, Connecticut, in 1943. During World War II, he served with the American Field Service and the British Army in Burma and Italy. Returning to the United States after the war, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Trinity College in 1950, and his Masters of Arts degree at Columbia University in 1951. From 1951 to 1961, Mr. Herbert taught at the Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He studied at the American School for Classical Studies in Athens, Greece, during the summer of 1957 and also at Clifton College in Bristol, England, from 1957 to 1958. From 1961 to 1966, he held the positions of Assistant Headmaster and later Headmaster at the Phoenix Country Day School, before coming to Breck in 1966. Mr. Herbert has also written various publications and had several speaking assignments. We are confident that Mr. Herbert's fine teaching background and excellent abilities will continue and wish for him and his family the best in their new home. 15 Mr. Ervin Stockwell The Rev. Bradbury Robinson Mr. Robert Aarthun Mr. Kermit Strebel Mr. Earl Hovland Mr. Michael Uram Mrs. Lorraine Rybak ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Bfcrg Mr. Blatherwick FACULTY AND STAFF Mrs. Bowman Mrs. Crocker Mr. Charbonneau Mr. Clements Mr. Coulter Mrs. Arenz Mrs. Benson Mrs. Eastman Mr. Dolen Mrs. Goddard Mr. Graham Miss Holscher Mr. Fronk Miss Harshbarger Mrs. Harshbarger Mrs. Herbert Mr. Johnson Mrs. Junger Mrs. Kennon Mrs. Matoush Mr. Krenz Mrs. Kellogg Mr. Lund TTTTTTWt Mr. Neher Mrs. Merriman Mrs. Pierre Mrs. Pinkham Mr. Nelson Mrs. Pedersen Mrs. Ogden Mrs. Rader Mr. Yonker Mrs. Thacher Mr. Tierney Mrs. Tozer MATH Breck's Math department has a most progressive curriculum, thus providing its students with excellent preparation for college. Students are now coming to the Upper School with a much better understanding of math. An advanced program called Minnemast and SMSG materials are used in the Lower School. In the Upper School, the classes are non-graded and divided into achievement levels. The first level stresses fundamentals as well as concepts; and the third or Quest level moves as rapidly as it can master the material. The courses offered include Algebra I and II, geometry, Advanced Placement Calculus, and computer programming. The school's G-15 digital computer is used in the last course, as well as being an aid to student interest in math. The 1604 computer at the University of Minnesota is used to teach Fortran Programming. Before I make out the grades, does anyone have a 1909 Svdb? 22 . . and after the hockey arena we can build ...zzzzzzzzzzz... Moustaches are out. Sideburns are in. 23 ENGLISH Breck's English Department prepares it students with a well-rounded background of grammar and English usage, with special emphasis on composition, as well as a thorough knowledge of both American and English literature. Lower School students study the basic essentials of English, and, upon entering the Upper School, study Mythological and Biblical backgrounds with Mr. Krenz. In the ninth and tenth grades students study American literature from the colonial period up to the most contemporary of writers. Junior year English is devoted to the study of English literature. Senior English students study specific literary types, as well as review grammar for the College Board examinations. Mr. Fronk and Mr. Stockwell share the teaching load of the American literature course; Mr. Fronk also teaches Junior English, and Mr. Stockwell teaches the Senior English. Periodically throughout the year these teachers exchange classes for a number of weeks in an effort to evaluate and vary the English curriculum. Mark was an excerpt skier. ? Good evening, I van't to bite your neck. Wary went to the wavratory. ? Fronk gets the bird. HISTORY The History Department, directed by Mr. Thomas Tierney, provides Breck students with an unparalleled background in the social sciences. Its unique presentation and dynamic curriculum have sparked new interest in this field of study. The Lower School sequence of study consists of a three year course in social disciplines in the primary grades, which serves an an introduction to the study of world geography, ancient history, and American History conducted in the fourth through sixth grades. Seventh and eighth grade students study a two-year composite course in world History under the direction of Mr. James Graham and Mr. Thomas Dolen. Students in the ninth through twelfth grades are offered a number of courses in which they may enroll at any grade level. Although Breck requires only two history credits for graduation, more and more students graduate with three and even four courses to their credit. This increased student enthusiasm is explained by the exciting manner in which the subjects are presented. The African History course is studied from the various points of view of archeology, anthropology, geography, and political history. This course has been of special interest to students since Africa has been in the news limelight of late. Mr. Graham has lived on that continent and provides first-hand information to his students. Mr. Dolen's Modern European History course covers the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to World War II. A current events unit is also included in this course. American History, taught by Mr. Tierney, is required by law of all students. As well as providing the students with factual knowledge, the class explores the evolution of the United States government. Topics such as foreign policy, power, and the Presidency are examined and discussed. Mr. Dolen's Economics-Political Science course was of special significance in this year of a national election. His classes conducted weekly opinion polls over a period of two months. Other segments of the year were spent studying basic economic terms and concepts, as well as social life and politics. The Social Seminar course is perhaps the most challenging and unique offered. Selected students work in conjunction with Project Motivation, a program sponsored by the University Y.M.C.A., that includes field work with disadvantaged children from lower-economic regions of the cities. The History Department has developed a well-rounded curriculum that stresses not only the importance of facts, but also develops the student's ability to evaluate what he reads and hears — equally important in a full preparation for college level studies. 26 You want a Walnetto? LANGUAGE The Language Department at Breck includes in its curriculum not only the dynamics of foreign languages but also unique studies of cultural aspects of the countries in which they are spoken. The importance of knowing a foreign language has become much clearer in the past few years, and more and more students are entering advanced levels of study in the Language Department. At Breck a student may begin a language as early as seventh grade. This means his high-school years can be spent in advanced literature courses. The German program, directed by Mr. William Neher, is unique both in its approach and scope. After a one year classroom course in basic language skills, students are allowed to continue at their own pace. This non-graded teaching permits the more gifted students to progress according to their skills. Mr. Neher has developed a highly informative German Literature course for fourth and fifth year students. This course.has included studies of Goethe, Kleist, and numerous short story authors. The Spanish program is taught by Mr. Michael Uram. Students in Mr. Uram's classes benefit not only from his knowledge of Spanish grammar, but also from his firsthand knowledge of Spanish and Mexican cultures. Along with work in the language lab, students spend a great deal of time translating Spanish to English. Mme. Pamela Pierre, the new French teacher, drills her students extensively in oral as well as written proficiency in that language. Advanced students read books by contemporary French authors and attend French film classics. Now I wonder where I pul those glasses. And don't call me 'Bill'. Dear Gerard, SCIENCE Breck's Science Department has all new teachers: Mr. Coulter, Mrs. Ellis, and Mr. Lund, a former Lower School teacher. These new teachers add new vitality and interest to the Science Department. Mr. Yonker, department head, expects an even newer look next year in science at Breck with the new classroom and lab space that the new addition will provide. The PSSC Physics, CHEM Study Chemistry and BSCS Biology used at Breck are the most progressive programs in their fields. In addition to these first year courses, Biology II and Chemistry II provide more advanced material for interested students. These courses were started at the students request and are left wide open, thus requiring the student to discipline himself. Seventh, eighth and ninth graders take Life and Earth Science courses. These courses are an excellent preparation for the exciting upper level courses. 30 Let's assume Mr. Yonker, Science Department head. Try to have your labs in by Tuesday or at least before Friday ... and if you can't do that . give them to me on Monday but they won't count on your grade so don't worry about it. No, Jay-Jay, that is not Rhabdocoel, it's a white mouse. Black holes in space? They're about that big. RELIGION Breck considers religion to be an integral part of education, and upon this principle the school was founded. The religious education of the student body is directed by Canon Henderson and Rev. Robinson. The Sacred Studies classes for grades eight, ten, and twelve were a major part of this religious education. These courses gave the student a background in Judeo-Christian philosophy and discussed the problems of modern life. The spiritual life of the school centers around the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, to which was added this year a free-standing cross, a gift from the class of 1968. Services were held Mondays for the whole school, and the rest of the week the Upper and Lower Schools met separately. Sermons and Chapel talks were given by Canon Henderson, Rev. Robinson, guest speakers, faculty and seniors. On Wednesdays communion services were offered to those students and faculty who wished to attend. In addition, several Corporate Communions were held during the year. Several religious organizations were also formed, such as the Chapel Assistants and the newly installed Junior Altar Guild. These students assisted the Chaplain and Canon Henderson in the smooth organizing of religious events. Religion has always been part of the students' life at Breck, and it is hoped that the training given here will have an enduring influence on their lives and on Breck's future. 32 Strange how some things come to be Honest fellas, in Nova Scotia they're this big! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz . . 33 in r FINE ARTS An awareness of beauty is an important part of a student's education. The Breck Fine Arts Department attempts to fill this gap by encouraging the individual to create for himself. In Lower School, Mrs. Berg taught the fundamentals of art and Mrs. Tozer the fundamentals of music. In contrast, Mrs. Pinkham's Upper School courses were somewhat more liberal. The phases of the art program ranged from surrealistic painting to wood and metal carving. Here students were almost completely free to make what they wished in whatever medium they were working. The number of Quests in the Art field has grown increasingly over the past few years and consequently there were far more applications this year than any other year. These Quests ranged from an enormous wire sculpture to a totem pole to a metal sculpture. The increased interest in this department reflects the enthusiasm of both the faculty and the students. 34 Mrs. Tozer and her piano. 35 MAINTENANCE STAFF How about a work break, you guys? LEFT TO RIGHT: Hazel Koehler, Roy Aaby, Katherine Rupe, lack Zie-mer, Armand Charbonneau. KITCHEN STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: Patricia Audel, Marion Stai, Hazel Dunham, Cleo Carter, Ray Wier. Hello, George, ... we were expecting you for lunch, ha, ha, ha, ha. 36 THE CLASS OF'69 LEFT TO RIGHT: Forrest Peiper, Treasurer; Mark Arnold, V. President; Hugh Roberts, Secretary; Steve Mitchell, President. The past year has seen many changes in school life. The institution of Student Lounge was a joint effort of the Seniors, Faculty and Administration. This dramatic change required the patience and determination of all concerned. Hopefully the first steps have been made, and future classes can work to make the Lounge a realization of the blueprint that was developed at the Senior Weekend. The class led the school this year in academic achievement, as is evidenced by the unusually large number of seniors that were on the honor roll. The funds obtained by the record breaking candy sale helped to produce a fine yearbook. The profits from the class pop machine have gone into aid for the children in Biafra as well as a gift for the school, an electric scoreboard for the hockey arena. The class of 1969 has had a long and full life at Breck. This year's Seniors have gone to Breck for an average of over seven years each. This has made the class an unusually close, but by no means cliqueish , group. This class has seen the transition from a boys' military school, to a co-educational, college-preparatory school, and it is the last class that ever knew the old Breck in St. Paul. For some of us, Breck is the only school we have ever known and has been a great part of our lives. The Class of 1969 has grown with Breck, and although the school may expand and change, we will remember the Breck we knew — the Breck we now must leave. 38 Class of '69 Mustang-12, Glee Club-9,10, NEDT Award-10, Master's Award: German-10. Entered Breck 1965; Giant Lurch Dump J.V. Football-9,10,11, Football-12, J.V. Basketball-9,10, Basketball-11, Co-captain, 12, J.V. Tennis-9, Track-10, Golf Manager-11. CRAIG MELVIN ANDERSON 39 Entered Breck 1963; Bat-Boy JV Football-9,10, Foot-ball-11, Co-captain-12, V Basketball-9, Hockey-10,11,12, Golf-9,10,11,12; Co-Captain, 12. Class Treasurer-11, Mustang-11,12, Bugle-12, Glee Club-12, Dramatics-10,11,12, NEDT Award-10, St. Barnabas-10,11, 12. TODD WILLIAM ANDERSON Beauty and the Beast. Maybe the dance is tomorrow night. Gee, Mr. Uram, sorry I couldn't get my assignment done last night but ... Entered Breck 1966; Arnie Poobah Soccer-11,12, J.V. Hockey-10, MVP, 11, Hockey-12, Baseball-10,11,12. Class V. President-12, Student Council Secretary-12, Mustang-12, Glee Club-10,11,12, Dramatics-12, NEDT Award- 10, Master's Award: Spanish- 11, St. Luke's-11,12. MARK DUNLOP ARNOLD Entered Breck 1959; Boomy Tennis Player —10,11,12. Class V President — 10, Student Council — 10, Bugle — 10, Dramatics — 12, NEDT Award — 10, Quest Award — 11, Mustang —12. MARK RUSSELL BAUMGARDNER From now Till tomorrow We would know Whether tomorrow Should be lived For yet today But if that were True ... Oh! Then today would be Tomorrow and tomorrow The day after. —original poem by Mark Baumgardner Foxey Ladieee You wish to race with me, mon ami? Entered Breck 1963; Burr , JV Football-9,10, Football-11, JV Basketball-9,10, Basketball-11,12, JV Baseball-9, Baseball-10, JV Golf-11, Golf-12. Class V President-11, Student Council-11, President of SOMAS-11, SOMAS Council- 11.12, Mustang-12, Dramatics- 11.12, John Nelson Math Award-11, NEDT Award-10, St. Barnabas-10,11,12, St. Lukes-11,12, Service Award-11, Quest Award-11. DAVID WARREN BURRY Entered Breck 1963; j.V. Football-9,10, V. Football-10,11, Co-Captain 12, Fighting Heart Award 12, J.V. Hockey-9, V. Hockey-10,11, Captain 12, V. Baseball-9,10,11, Captain 12, Allen Dunn Trophy 11. Class Secretary-9, Class President-10,11, SOMAS Rep.-12, Student Council Secretary-10, 11, Mustang-11,12, Glee Club-9,10,11,12, NEDT Award-10, Bradford Lamson Award-9, L. Paxton Meeker Award-9, Trustee's Term Paper Award- 10, German Certificate of Merit-10, Hobart College Alumni Award-10, Bio-Lab Service Award-10, National Merit Commended Student- 11, Hospital Volunteer-10,11, 12, Harvard Book Award-11, Haupt Scholarship-11, Master's Awards: Latin-9, German-9,10,11, Economics-11, Quest Award-11. PAUL ALLAN CEDERBERG 44 Entered Breck 1956; J.D. Tennis — 9,10,11, Captain, 12. Mustang — 12, National Honor Society — 11, NEDT Award — 10, Refreshment Committee Chrm. —11. JAMES HOWARD DESNICK mam Entered Breck 1963; Clancy JV Football — 9,10, Football — 11,12, Hockey — 9, 10,11,12, JV Baseball —9,10. Mustang — 12, Dramatics — 11,12, NEDT Award — 10, St. Lukes —12. CARL WALTER DOKMO, III What do you mean you put another dent in the car? Hi, Clancy Dokmo Entered creek 1963; Oscar JV Football — 9, Football Mgr — 10,11,12, JV Basketball —9, 10, Basketball — 11, Co-captain —12, Track —9,10,11,12. Mustang — 11,12, Glee Club — 9 NEDT Award — 10, St. Barnabas — 11,12, Project Motivation —12. THOMAS CHARLES ESENSTEN Entered Breck 1957; Fruey the Foot , Soccer — 10,11,12, JV Hockey — 9, Hockey — 10, 11,12, JV Baseball —9,10. Mustang — 12, Bugle — 10,11, 12, Glee Club — 9,10,11, Dramatics — 12, NEDT Award — 10, National French Contest Winner — 9. ROSS HARRISON FRUEN Entered Breck 1960; “Beaver JV Football-9, Soccer-10,11,12, JV Hockey-9, Hockey-10,11, 12, JV Golf-10, Golf-11,12. Mustang-12, Dramatics-11,12, NEDT Award-10. STEPHEN JOSEPH GARSKE Entered Breck 1961; Moon Horse , JV Football — 9,10, Football — 11, Most Improved, 12, JV Basketball — 9, 10, Basketball — 11,12, Track Mgr — 11,12, JV Baseball — 9, 10. Mustang — 12, Bugle — 12, Glee Club — 9,10, NEDT Award — 10, St. Lukes — 11. RONALD EDWARD HOFFMANN Entered Breck 1956; “Little Jose Jv Soccer-10,11, Track-9, 10. Mustang-11,12, NEDT Award- 10, National French Contest Winner-10, SOMAS Council- 11. ALAN YOUBERT JOHNSON Al at one o'clock. Al at two o'clock. Al at three o'clock. Entered Breck 1963; Mouse' JV Soccer —11. Class Treasurer — 9, Mustang — 12, Bugle — 12, NEDT Award —10. STEPHEN PETER KOSMAS I deserved an A anyway Of course it's mine, officer Entered Breck 1963; Football Mgr.-10,11,12, JV Wrestling-11, Track Mgr.-10. Class Secretary-10, Bugle-10, 11, Co-editor, 12, Dramatics-9,10,11,12, Master's Awards-Spanish-11, US History-11, Art-11 National Merit Commended Student-11. ANDREW DAVID LARKIN Entered Breck 1963; JV Wres-tling-9,10,11, Golf Manager 10,11,12, Soccer Manager-12. Mustang-12, Dramatics-9,10, 11,12, NEDT Award-10. THOMAS TODD McVAY pedestrians and other NOW BICYCLES AID Kill DRIVEN CYCLES PROHIBITED Hi, Big Al here. Entered Breck 1960; “Hoyt JV Basketball — 9, Basketball — 10,12, Golf — 9, 10, Captain, 11,12. Mustang — 12, Bugle — 9,10, 11,12, Glee Club — 9,10, Dramatics — 10,11,12, NEDT Award — 10, Quest Award — 11, St. Barnabas —9,10,11,12. MICHAEL HOYT MELANDER Entered Breck 1960; J.V. Soccer — 10, Soccer — 11,12, Hockey Manager — 10,11,12, Track —9,10,11,12. Class President — 12, Student Council V. President — 12, Mustang — 12, Bugle — 10,11, 12, Dramatics — 11,12, NEDT Award — 10, Honorable Mention in French Contest — 9, St. Barnabas — 11,12, Project Motivation —12. STEPHEN WALLER MITCHELL Golly, Beav, I guess hundred dollar accordians don't bounce down the stairs to the tune of too cheap, do they? Steve Mitchell — manager with a mission. Do you want to talk about it. Mouse? Entered Breck 1961; jV Hockey — 10, Hockey — 11,12, JV Baseball —11. Mustang — 12, NEDT Award — 10, Quest Award — 11, Glee Club —9,10. JAY PHILLIP NELSON “Come, my dear, it is useless to struggle. “I know my coffee cup is in here somewhere. 57 WWVT RICHARD ALLAN PARKER 58 Hey, it's not supposed to cheat ME. Entered Breck 1965; Bosque Soccer — 10,11, Captain and All-Conference, 12, J.V. Basketball — 9,10,11, Basketball Manager — 12, J.V. Golf-9, Golf— 10,11,12. Class Secretary — 11, Class Treasurer — 12, Mustang — 11, Editor-in-Chief,12, Dramatics — 12, NEDT Award — 10, National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist — 11, Scholastic Awards — 9,11, National Honor Society — 11, John Nelson Mathematics Award — 11, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Math and Science Award — 11, Masters' Awards: Mathematics — 9,11, Geometry — 10, Science — 9, Biology — 10, Chemistry — 11, Physics — 11, German — 11, Ancient History — 9, Quest Award — 11, St. Barnabas — 11,12, SOMAS Treasurer — 11, Chemistry Service Award —10. FORREST WARREN PEIPER Entered Breck 1965; Montana JV Football-9,10, Football-12, jV Wrestling-9,10, Wrestling-11,12, Track-10,11, 12, JV Baseball-9. Mustang-12, Glee Club-9,10, 11,12, NEDT Award-10, Master's Awards; Ancient History-9, Spanish-9. PHILIP OWEN PETRIK All right, all right, I'll give you high octane if you let go of my nose. Aren't you supposed to be in Spanish this period, Phil? Oh, are you growing mold too, Phil? 60 Entered Breck 1963; Fireball Garbage Mouth , Soccer Mgr.-9,10,11, Football Mgr.-12, Basketball Mgr.-9,10, 11,12, JV Baseball Mgr.-IO, Baseball Mgr.-11,12. Class V President-9, Class Secretary-12, Mustang-12, Bugle-9,10,11, Co-Editor in Chief, 12, Glee Club-9,10,11,12, Dramat-ics-12, National Merit Semi-Finalist, NEDT Award-10, Literary Society Foundation German Medal-11, German Consulate Award-10,11, German Certificate of Merit-10, 11, Brown Alumni Award-11, Service Award-10, St. Lukes Volunteer-12, Master's Award-English, 9,10,11, Latin, 9, German-10,11, U.S. History- 10, Modern European History-11, National Honor Socie-ty-11, Mrs. Reuben L. Anderson Sacred Studies Award-10. HUGH HENRY ROBERTS Entered Breck 1966; J.V. Football — 10, J.V. Soccer— 11,12, Wrestling — 10,11, Golf Manager—11,12. Mustang — 12, Bugle — 12, NEDT Award —10. RICHARD KOHLER ROBERTS I get high with a little help from my friends. I warned Mr. Aarthun that if he didn't leave me alone, I'd have to take care of him. Does five aces beat a pair? 62 Entered Breck 1958; Chuck Little Bwana J.V. Football-9, 10, Football-11,12, J.V. Hockey-9, Hockey-10,11,12, Golf-11,12. Student Council President-12, Mustang-12, Bugle-12, Glee Club-11,12, NEDT Award-10, St. Barnabas-11,12. CHARLES MARTIN SCHUSTER Entered Breck 1957; Twin-kie , JV Soccer — 10,11, Soccer—12. Bugle — 10,11,12, Glee Club — 9,10, NEDT Award — 10, Mustang —12. PETER FRANKLIN SORENSEN Entered Breck 1959; JV Football — 9,10, JV Hockey — 9, Hockey —10,11,12. Mustang — 12, NEDT Award — 10. ROBERT OREN STEWART Stop on a dime, give you nine cents change. Entered Breck 1958; Fatty” JV Tennis Mgr. — 9,10, Golf Mgr. —11,12. Mustang — 12, Bugle, Glee Club — 9,10,11, NEDT Award — 10, St. Barnabas — 12, Sel-by-Dale —10. STEPHEN KEITH VAN SLYKE Entered Breck 1966; Curt JVSoccer — 10, Football — 12, Most Valuable Player — 12, Best Offensive Lineman — 12, All Conference — 12, Wrestling — 9,10, Captain, 12, All Conference Champ — 10, Baseball — 9,10. Class President — 10, Student Council — 10, Hobart College Award — 10, Mustang — 12, Master's Awards-Spanish — 9, Trustee Term Paper Award — 10. TAYLOR CURT WALDRON Entered Breck 1957; Link Football — 9,10,11,12, Best Offensive Lineman — 12, All Conference — 12, Hockey — 10,11,12, Track —10,11,12. Mustang — 11,12, Bugle — 12, Glee Club — 11,12, Dramatics — 10,11,12, NEDT Award — 10, St. Barnabas —10,11,12. DOUGLAS RIEDEL WHITNEY Entered Breck 1948; Lil' Nard Soccer — 12, Golf Mgr — 12. Class President — 10, Mustang — 12, Dramatics — 12, Professor F.P. Quizzard Award — 11, Senior Room Clean-up Committee, Master's Awards; German — 10, Spanish — 10,11,12, Quest Award — 10,11,12, Biology Service Award — 10,11. GEORGE HERMAN ZYGLOTE 1969 LEGACY AND PROPHECY Craig Anderson leaves his German Award to Pat Truhn; to become the center for the Harlem Globetrotters. Todd Anderson leaves in a path of destruction; to become a wall tester for Acme Wall Company. Mark Arnold leaves with a lump in his throat; to become PR man for Smokey the Bear. Mark Baumgardner leaves Mrs. Pinkham alone; to become a cripple. David Burry leaves at 3:30 to get home in time for dinner; to become a computing tube. Paul Cederberg leaves his best friend; to become TIME magazine's Man of the Year. Jim Desnick leaves in a puff of smoke; to become the face on the million dollar bill. Carl Dokmo leaves a few empty spaces in the parking lot; to become a poet. Tom Esensten leaves for his honeymoon; to become a model at Kieffer's. Ross Fruen leaves with his sap bucket to Vermont; to become a bell-ringer at Ding Dong School. Steve Garske leaves Mom, apple pie, and gosh, he's going to Denver; to become the pin-up boy for the class of 73. Ron Hoffmann leaves for home but gets lost on the way; to become Breck School Athletic Director. Al Johnson leaves — tomorrow, maybe; to become discjockey on WLOL. Steve Kosmas leaves his Beater in the street; to become a bender at the Dip. Andy Larkin leaves his crayons; to become Peiper's next-door-neighbor. Todd McVay leaves slowly; to become a gym teacher at Northrop. Mike Melander leaves for Mello, every hour on the hour; to become caddie for Doug Sanders. Steve Mitchell leaves for Pete's house with his bottle of Excedrin; to become navigator for the Good Ship Lollipop. Jay Nelson leaves his monogrammed coffee cup, Bruce Patterson; to become successor to Johnny Carson. Richard Parker leaves his sleeping bag in the senior room; to become a quality control expert for Coca-Cola. Forrest Peiper leaves with Clara for the West Bank; to become an organ grinder. Phil Petrik leaves his plow behind; to become a Kami-Kazi pilot for Polish Air Force. Hugh Roberts leaves to get away from Pete; to become photographer for FREUNDIN. Dick Roberts leaves his will to win; to become Fatty's financial advisor. Marty Schuster leaves Calculus and Physics; to become Ramar of the Jungle. Peter Sorensen leaves quietly; to become the second Messiah. Bob Stewart leaves — he can't leave, he never showed up; to become captain of the Good Ship Lollipop. Steve Van Slyke leaves in his RT, Corvette, and or GTO; to become Rich Roberts' financial advisor. Curt Waldron leaves a year early; to become Vern Gagne's tag team partner. Doug Whitney leaves in a fit of rage; to become an Edina cheerleader. George Zyglote leaves an everpresent odor in the bio lab; to become lunch. 71 ELEVENTH GRADE President Ed Oldfield Vice-President Treasurer David Baird Tom Boblett Secretary; George Mills Robert Ahrens 72 Paul Ashmore Donald Brown Bill Mike Cole Cornelius W. Donald Brown Donald Chapin Matt Curran Tom Ellerbe Mike Elnicky Li! Yes, Bill, with this I can rule the world. Cary Fabel Roger Fick 73 Preston Haglin Scott Henderson James Jordan John Leemhuis 74 Andrew Steven Bruce Stephen Kretzmann Luther Patterson Peeps Scott visits St. Mary's James Rollwagen Tom Sinclair Jerry Tiers Scott Templin 75 TENTH GRADE President Gary Phelps Vice President Roger Eastman Treasurer Roy Sandstrom Mr. Uram must be in the room. 76 Will Ahern Gary Alexander Jack Anderson John Boardman Kevin Coffey Richard Clary Gerald Cunningham Stephen Field Jeff Frederick 77 Peter Haglin Kim Jaker George Johnson Scott Harrison Another good lunch, Cleo. Richard Kanten Alan Larkin Teacher's pet Greg Lyzenga Mark Nies 78 Robert Nordquist Peter Oehler Chess Illustrated, What a magazine! Worthington Smith Charles Sturtevant Brian Smith Kirk Springsted Cory Sutherland Marshall Winchester 79 NINTH GRADE President Robert Van Slyke Vice President Secretary Tom Cavin Chris Ranz Treasurer John Ware Breck boys enjoy a good laugh once in a while. 80 Ned Ahrens Stewart Allen Peter Anderson Stephen Andrews Sheer madness Gordon Awsumb Andrew Baird Paulette Bosela Richard Arnold Alan Carole Dumas Fick Colleen Fesler George Dow 81 Ricky Frank Larry Garmezy Paul Finley Elizabeth Flora Jennifer Garlid Debra Lilie-Jean Gay Grossling Kevin Hardesty Henry Jerome David Johnson Jay Johnson William Jepson Linda Johnson Paul Micevych 82 Kevin Milner Charles Moulton David Myhre Mark Oppenheimer Nancy Parmeter Michael Rybak Ray Scallen The celebrated Bed Theory? Sally Sjobeck William Shear Richard Stockwell Donald Stacy Pat Truhn Connie Woodrich 83 EIGHTH GRADE John Bellville Mark Danyluk Katia Blackburn Kate Sheppard 84 Douglas Dedolph Dennis Dickson Scott Drew Joan Eichenlaub Greg Ferguson George Flora Bryan Gerrish Roger Gilbert 85 Elizabeth Goddard Brad Kennedy Charles Matoush Cathy Maxson lames May Michael Meyers Kurt Miars Laura Miesen Barbara Miller Steven Morawetz Leslie O'Keefe Kent Olson John Peterson Ann Powell Harry Prest 86 Come back Mr. Lund. Gary Smith Renee Swicord John Todd Jane Tornstrom Mark Trucker Tim Wittenburg Thomas Williams Susan Woodrich 87 SEVENTH GRADE President Raymond Rybak Vice-President Secretary David Jenkins Vicky McComb Treasurer Roger Ranz Michael Alexander James Anderson 88 Carolyn Baird Charles Baker Larry Baldwin Griffith Brown Karen Brown Thomas Brown Mary Fick Kent Guptil Janet Fesler Peguine Karl Heraty Hohmann Patrick Haglin Edward Bosela Susan Comfort Pier Gustafson Andrew Houlton 89 Julia Iverson Richard Jerome Stephen Johnson Kent Jones Susan Kneller Lark Lewis Deborah Lyzenga Robert Leemhuis Doug MacLellan Jeffrey Michael Stephen Mayer Paul Miller What do you mean, I'm on detention for standing up? 90 Erin Phelps Scott Pikovsky Scott Posten William Quie Scott Salkin Paul Smith Gary Stone Eric Terzuolo 91 James Weiner SIXTH GRADE Barbara Brown Roger Baker David Crist Reed Austin Seniors of the Lower School hard at work 92 Miriam Colacci Yes, Mr. Clements, that's two dozen glazed and one dozen coconut. Gordon Davis Nancy Dahl Kimberly Derby Beverly Duckett Denece George Barbara Greig Kathryn Harper Granville Harlow David Hasselmann 93 Ted Henderson Karen Hill Teresa Hunt Mark Jassky Paul Jordan David Kallstrom Paul Kolderie William Kunin William Lydon Jeffrey Lyon Elizabeth Maxson Susan May Liisa Mayo John Newell 94 Jennifer Ranz Kristen Rash Catherine Reid Tommy Robb William Soderlind Kathy Stewart Jon Springsted Joel Stone Mary Stordal Dale Frederick Whitby Whiteford 95 FIFTH GRADE Carlton Anderson Marly Cardozo Janet Davis William Baker A fifth grader works to get a feather in her cap. Kenneth Dull 96 Richard Field Patrick Eastman Loren Frederick Kimberley Fiterman Kevin Fleming Susan Garske Kristen Haugen Anne Herbert Mark Fruen Lynn Hobbie Jay Jackley Elizabeth Hohmann Susan Hurrell Maria Iverson 97 Scott Kennedy Eleanor Kinkead John Kohler Charles Larson Peter Leete Grant Lindemer Todd Lindblom Stephen Lyzenga “Finally, everything's right! Charles Mayo Kurt Oppeneimer Lynne McComb Anne Paper 98 Arthur Quiggle Georgeann Rybak Willis Steinberg Franklin Phelps Let's see, if John has five Cadillacs, and gives two away 99 FOURTH GRADE Leah Ahern Stacey Bamford Paul Bernstein Michael Adamovich John Blair Kimberly Bliss Kurt Dahler Courtney Damkroger Stephen Davis John Fick Mary Ford Josephine Garbisch Reading with Mrs. Matoush. Scott Hcdblom Charles Hicks Kendra Haaland Laurie Hasselmann Paul Hovland Bradford Steven Johnson Karnowski Grant Kennedy Shawn Ashraf David Kennon Khalafalla Kunin Mary David James Maxon Olin Pedersen Amy William Hugh Setzer Swanson Thayer 102 Sarah Matthews Nancy Peiper Brian Thomas Karla Van Drunen Dawn Westerberg Joy Westrum Evan Whitby Michael Wilson 103 Stephen Woodrich Matthew Zimmerman warn THIRD GRADE Wendy Abrahamson Evelyn Arthur Emily Baker Ross Cardozo Third grade jump-ropers swing into action. 104 Gwendy Dahler Stephen Davis Beate Gregory Roger Grim Larry Harper |on Haugen Kay Herbert Eric Hobbie Paul Huseby Daniel Klein Bruce Koerner Gregory Karas Third graders enjoy reading. 105 Joey Rising Jessica Olson James Martha Parrish Paper Bowen Phelps 106 Paul Quie Sylvia Smith Victor Saliterman Cheryl Stone Albert Sanford Hans Tester Shane Schaumburg Erica White John Jacques Winsor YaDeau Mark Ziesler Laura Whitemore Julia Zimmerman 107 SECOND GRADE Andrew Arthur 108 Christopher Dull James Carpenter Elizabeth Edblom Virginia Carpenter Paul Ekberg Craig Dabrowski Leif Garbisch The second graders roll in the front yard. 109 Jeffrey Gisselbeck Tommy Gregory Douglas Griggs Mark Haugen Julie Jacobson Stephen Jacobson Mark Jepson David Herbert Larry Keesling Ruth Kennedy Robert Koerner Ricky LeRoy Christopher Lowe Bridget O'Keefe Ralph Tommy Nelson O'Bryan 110 Danny Olson Craig Patterson Elizabeth Orr David Parrish Second graders choose books Tracy Platou Jay Schwartz Nicole Simmons Joshua Switky ill FIRST GRADE Nada Abuzzahab Peter Berg Todd Bolstad George Carpenter Daniel Copeland Julie Gates Cynthia Greenberg 112 David Griffin Susan Harper I'll have to look that one up in my Funk and Wagnalls. Matthew Hayes Gregory Holden Kurt Hovland Warner Ide Stephen Jarvi Lee Johnson Rozmond Kennon Lisa Lane 113 Don't laugh, you had to do this, too. Rebecca Matthews Kristen Naros Michael O'Bryan 114 Matthew Pedersen William Ruth Phelps Prebil Betsy Reay John Robb Lizann Schloff Emily Smith Donnie Robb Steven Swaim James Swearingen David Thomas Jamie Thomssen Margaret Robert Eric Tozer Weisberg Wetlaufer Jennifer Williams 115 KINDERGARTEN Carl Blair Lisa Adamovich Beverly Baker Thomas Bamford Marshall Crutcher Channing Harrison Jeremy Bruce David Harper David Grein Judith Hasselmann Phineas Haglin Barry Hay I wonder what Mr. Herbert will do when he finds out that the Kindergarten is skipping tomorrow. 117 Robert Herbert Michael Hurrell Arthur Ingersoll Mary McComb Geoffrey Parrish Mary Beth Patterson Frederick Quiggle Spencer Reece Warren Schaller Scott Teska Peter Tester Deborah Raiche Gale Traynor Colin Ware Launcelot Weber Richard Yonker 118 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The primary purpose of the Breck Bugle this year has been to inform students, faculty, parents and alumni of events at the school. The newspaper has also attempted to provide interesting features on people in Breck and on activities within the Twin Cities area. Further, the literary works of many students have been published in the paper. Co-Editors-in-Chief, Andrew Larkin and Hugh Roberts, have co-ordinated the efforts of the Bugle staff this year. They have written editorial opinion and have planned the stories appearing in the newspaper. Faculty Advisor, Mr. Ervin Stockwell, has helped these two and the rest of the staff in the production of the Breck Bugle. News Editor, Steve Field, was in charge of the front page this year. Features were handled by Editor, Steve Mitchell. Sports Editor, Ross Fruen, and his assistant, Bob Fischer, have been reporting the news of Breck athletic contests. Editor-at-Large, Pete Sorensen, has contributed greatly to the newspaper this year with his willingness to handle any miscellaneous problems which have arisen. New innovations have characterized the paper this year. For example, for the first time in Bugle history, a column has been devoted solely to the popular music scene in the Twin Cities (written this year by Don Chapin). Also the Co-editors have given one page to writers from the seventh through ninth grades. Andrew Larkin was the editor of that page. The Bugle has fulfilled the need for information about the Breck community, but has also attempted to highlight activities outside of the campus. Let me see, you had a burger and a malt, Larkin had a hot dog, where is my fish-wich? 120 THE BRECK BUGLE Brack School, 4200 West Rlvor Rood, Minneapolis, Minnesota SS406 Edltors-ln-Chlei........................Andrew Lorkln, Hugh Robert Editor.ot-Lorge.........................................Pet So renter. N w� Editor.......................................................Steve Field Feature Editor...........................................Steve Mitchell Sports Editor......................................................Ross Fruen Assistant Sports Editor....................................Bob Fischer Circulation Editor........................................Dick Roberts Humor Editor.......................................... Steve Kotmot Foculfy Advisor...................................Mr. Ervin Stockwell Reporters..............W.Donold Brown, Conoid Chopin, Andrew Bolrd, Chorles Moulton, Morsholl Winchester, David Myhre, Todd Anderson, Doug Whitney, Mortln Schuster, Aton Lorkln, David Johnson. Photogrophy.............................Jock Anderson, Hugh Roberts lose more fingers that way. 121 A mild-mannered reporter working for a great metropolitan newspaper ... As if it isn't already evident, the next three pages are devoted to ... THE MUSTANG The Mustang Staff: Left to right standing well, everybody's standing except for M. Baumgardner and A. Larkin. They're sitting on the shoulders of T. Anderson and D. Whitney, respectively. Anyway, left to right: M. Mclander (he's the one without the tooth), P. Sorensen, he's behind him next to P. Cederberg with the bulb. S. Mitchell is holding that basket with R. Hoffmann next to him. On the floor we have, going left to right again, M. Schuster, D. Burry, and S. Kosmas. J. Nelson and D. Parker are in front of them and P. Petrik is in front of everyone. Then going from bottom to top yet right to left this time we have A. Johnson, R. Fruen (with gum), and J. Desnick. M. Baumgardner and nh yeah, we already did those guys. Who's left? oh F. Peiper, the editor, is hanging from that rope think about it, folks. And by the way, H. Roberts is behind the camera as usual, — one more thing, that artwork on the wall behind Desnick was done by Larkin. Missing, left to right: Craig Anderson, Mark Arnold, Carl Dokmo, Tom Esensten, Steve Garske, Todd McVay, Richard Roberts, Bob Stewart, Steve Van Slyke, Curt Waldron, George Zyglote. 122 THE CREDITS Editor-in-chief Secretary to the Editor Assistant Editor Photographer and Photo Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Business Editor Assistant Business Editor Monkey Business Editor Special Events Editor Artistic Consultant Editors at Large At Large Forrest Peiper Mr. William Neher David Burry Hugh Roberts Paul Cederberg Ross Fruen )im Desnick Al Johnson Dick Roberts Tom Esensten Andy Larkin Todd McVay Steve Mitchell Todd Anderson Steve Kosmas Doug Whitney Percussion Bass Inspiration Perspiration Entertainment Athletic Support Transportation Marty Schuster Peter Sorensen Richard Parker Ron Hoffman Bob Stewart Steve Garske Curt Waldron Phil Petrik Steve Van Slyke George Zyglote Carl Dokmo We'd also like to thank Craig Anderson, Mark Arnold, Jay Nelson, and Mike Melander, who stayed out of the way. All songs written by Mark Baumgardner, except Moon Over Naples. TO HUGH Once in a Blue Moon there comes a man who is wholly unselfish. Hugh Roberts was such a man. Always behind the eight ball ... er, behind the camera, ana almost never in front of it, Hugh put his own interests aside and devoted a great deal of his valuable time to the 1969 Breck Mustang. (You don't know how hard it was to secure just this one picture). The staff humbly thanks you, Hugh, but wishes that there were a few more pictures of you to do you justice. 123 Photo of Hugh Roberts — (one of the few). A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The 1969 Mustang Staff (a dubious term at best), in attempting to create the best yearbook ever at Breck has created the best yearbook ever at Breck. First of all, there is of course that flashy red cover. You see, the '69 is distinctive already. Inside, (it gets better), there follows one of the greatest, nay, the greatest, collections of humorous pictures and captions ever assembled. For you underclassmen enthusiasts, the staff has granted the knaves double the space this year, although we really don't know why. There was an attempt by the staff to be serious and print the truth in addition to this never-ending comic book, but that was quickly squelched. So, we have been content just to use this book to bring a little cheer to the world. If it doesn't bring cheer to you, maybe you can use it to start a fire. OUR BELOVED EDITOR LEFT TO RIGHT: Ed Oldfield, Mar-tin Schuster, Mike Melander, Steve Mitchell, John Leemhuis, Tom Esen-sten, Richard Kanten, Steve Field, David Burry, Forrest Peiper, Jim Rollwagen, VV. D. Brown, Mike Finicky, Preston Haglin, Don Brown. ST. BARNABAS ANDST. LUKE'S VOLUNTEERS Perhaps the largest and certainly the oldest part of SOMAS is the St. Barnabas and St. Luke's Hospital volunteer program. The volunteers from Breck serve the hospitals on Saturday mornings throughout the school year. The boys can be found helping at the information desk, the coffee shop, or the emergency room, or wheeling patients to or from physical therapy. If a boy has worked at least ten hours by the end of the year, he receives a service award in gratitude for his help to the hospital. Juniors W. D. Brown, Stephen Peeps, James Rollwagen, Ed Oldfield, and Mike Elnicky have helped greatly this year and sophomore, Steve Field, promises to be very valuable in the future. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mark Arnold, Steve Garske, Kirk Springsted, George Johnson, Kim Jaker, Scott Harrison, Gary Phelps, Bob Ahrens, David Burry. TOP ROW, left 10 right: Doug Whitney, Hugh Roberts, Phil Petrik, Dick Parker, W. D. Brown, Don Brown, Jim Roll-wagen, Steve Peeps. SECOND ROW: Pete Anderson, Ricky Frank, John Ware, George Johnson, Bob Fischer, Mat Curran, Jennifer Garlic), Chris Ranz, Sally Sjobeck, Paulette Bosela, Linda Johnson, Elizabeth Flora, Charles Moulton, Mark Nies, Paul Cederberg, Debra Gay, Nancy Parmeter, Colleen Fesler, Connie Woodrich, Richard Stockwell, Richard Arnold, Andy Baird, Paul Finley. GLEE CLUB This year, for the first time, girls were able to join the Breck Glee Club. Their inclusion in the group made possible a fuller sound of the organization, which had previously been a four-part male voice group. The Club presented a concert in January in place of the annual MISL concert, which was cancelled this year. Mr. Gary Clements was the director this year, and Mr. Krenz accompanied the singers. 126 Now get this Jimmy Cagney — 'You dirty rat .. ' DRAMATICS Although the Dramatics Club was off to a slow start this year, the thespians enjoyed one of their most successful seasons. The New Timid Workshop, as it is called, presented three plays by contemporary authors in April. These one-act plays were The Case of the Crushed Petunias, by Tennessee Williams; Sandbox, by Edward Albee; and The Bald Soprano, by Eugene Ionesco. Since there was no scheduled period for the Workshop, the players met after school and on weekends to rehearse their parts with their faculty advisor Mr. Terrill Nelson. 127 LEFT TO RIGHT: Andy Baird, Renee Swicord, Steve Field, Pat Truhn, Carroll, Jay Johnson, John Boardman, Paul Micevych, Debbie Gay, Kate Sheppard, Alan Dumas, Barbara Miller, Kevin Coffey, Anne Charles Moulton, Greg Lyzenga. LIBRARY COMMITTEE The Library Committee is a group of students who help Mrs. Thacher with various library chores and with the control of students who are working there. Generally, they are available for checking in books, maintaining an atmosphere conducive to study, and providing information about reference materials. A valuable group, they help keep Breck's library a good place to obtain necessary books. As the library grows, more people will be needed and we hope they will continue the good work. 128 LEFT TO RIGHT: lames Rollwagen, Steven Peeps, Richard Clary, Connie Woodrich, David Burry, Kurt Miars, Patrick Haglin. S.O.M.A.S. A few years ago S.O.M.A.S. was an organization created by Breck Chaplain, Russell Ingersoll. In a short period of time S.O.M.A.S. has grown to be an important part of Breck's extra-curricular life through its management of the St. Barnabas and St. Luke's Hospital Volunteers and its participation in the Save The Children Foundation. It also has hopes of instituting an A.F.S. Club. S.O.M.A.S., which stands for Student Organization for Mission and Service, is made up of two elected representatives from each class. These members meet and discuss the various activities the organization has planned for the year. Through donations and fund drives S.O.M.A.S. supported an Indian child in Northern Minnesota. This year the President is Stephen Peeps, and the Vice-President is James Rollwagen. 129 rimn t t in Uifift ono , 0oo Breck School STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Cavin, Roger Eastman, Robert Van Slyke, Martin Schuster, Steve Mitchell, John Bell-ville, Mark Arnold, Ed Oldfield, Gary Phelps. KNEELING: David Baird, Raymond Rybak, Mark Danvluk, David Jenkins. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, under the able leadership of Marty Schuster, greatly contributed to the varied activities of the school. The Council sponsored a number of drives that, with the help of guest speakers, gave the students and faculty a greatei knowledge of the social problems in our own and foreign countries. These drives included a collection to aid the starving children of Biafra and a clothing drive for the people of Appalachia. Along with these drives the Council organized many of the dances held this year and sponsored an excellent talent show. 130 Left to right: Paul Cederberg, Charles Moulton, Leslie O'Keefe, Pat Laurie Miesen, Kevin Coffey, Ann Powell, Barbara Miller, Reverend Truhn, Chris Andrews, Preston Hjglin, Jay Johnson, Elizabeth God- Robinson, dard, Peter Haglin, Andrew Baird, Joan Eichenlaub, Patrick Haglin, CHAPEL ASSISTANTS AND ACOLYTES 131 .. now cough. Oh, if only I hadn't given up my amateur rating! We got 'em! Uncle Auto's? Just turn right on Lake, go two ... Tell 'em Clancy sent ya. HOMECOMING'68 This year's Homecoming was a success all the way around. The traditional Queen's Tea held at the home of Canon and Mrs. Henderson kicked off the festivities. At the Tea the varsity football team and seniors choose the queen and princesses. Breck's 1968 Homecoming was a true masterpiece. From the beautiful queen, to a victorious game, to a fabulous dance, Breck was a winner all the way. This is a credit to Breck students whose true school spirit made it possible. Homecoming day, October 11, the student body dined with our beautiful queen candidates and zealous cheerleaders. The coronation brought an anxious air to the chapel. Here the queen's crown was placed on the head of Miss Cheryl Erikson, a junior at Sibley. The game, perhaps the best attended in Breck's history, brought great numbers of parents, alumni, and friends of Breck. With spirits high the team went out and scored the only touchdown of the game, a twenty yard run by Scott Henderson. During the remaining three periods of play, Breck's defense frustrated Concordia's offensive squad. The final score of the game was Breck-7, Concor-dia-0. Friday night brought excitement as members of the student body and their dates showed up for the always jubilant Homecoming Dance. Music was provided by the Oyster's Masterpiece. The psychedelic decorations were furnished by the junior class. 135 137 Princesses LEFT TO RIGHT: Pat Bennett, Julie Horlitz, Bunny Thomson, Terry Pherson. CHRISTMAS 1968 Oh really, it wasn't there this morning. Ambitious young actors at work. The Colonel, Antonio, and Peter Wong will delight you with your choice of chicken, pizza, or Chow Mein. 139 MID-WINTER DANCE The Choir Crystal played many recent Beatle tunes. 140 This was a formal dance, wasn't it ? 141 The crowds mills during intermission. KOOKY DAY 1969 Pick looks doubtful while her friend is brimming over with enthusiasm. What Mr. Herbert doesn't know ... Only his hairdresser knows for sure. can't hurt him. Kooky Day ends on a glorious note as Mr. Fronk and Mr. Do-len get their just desserts. Good morning, Mr. Neher. Your assignment, should you decide to accept it, ... is to take control of the language lab by any means necessary. LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW; S. Peeps, W.D. Brown, M. Finicky, W. Cole, E. Oldfield, F. Krause,). Jordan, M. Cornelius, P. Cederberg, T. Anderson, P. Oehler, C. Dokmo, M. Curran, SECOND ROW; Coach Aarthun, R. Parker, K. Jaker, S. Henderson, G. Fabcl, J. Leemhuis, D.F. Brown, A. Kretzmann, J. Rollwagen, C. Waldron, R. Hoffmann, C. Anderson, M. Schuster, P. Petrik, Coach Blatherwick, T. Esensten. VARSITY FOOTBALL This year's Varsity Football Team had a very disappointing season, especially after the good showings against Cass Lake, Bemidji, Walker, and Blackduck during football training at Cass Lake Episcopal Camp. As the season wore on, the squad was able to compile only a 2-6-0 win-loss-tie record. The bright spots were the victories over Minneapolis Lutheran by 26-12 and Concordia by 7-0. The following awards were given at the end of the season: MVP — Curt Waldron and Jim Rollwagen Fighting Heart Award — Paul Cederberg Most Improved Player — Ron Hoffmann Best Offensive Lineman — Doug Whitney Best Defensive Lineman — Curt Waldron All-Conference — Doug Whitney and Curt Waldron Next Year's Captain — Jim Rollwagen Leemhuis blocks for Oehler against Blake. Anderson applies the pressure. Defense moves up fast. 147 rtif Rollwagen and Dokmo await theattack. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW; G. Phelps, B. Van Slyke, W. Ahern, P. BACK ROW; S. Field, W. Jepson, M. Nics, K. Jaker, D. Myhrc, G. Ashmore, K. Springsted, G. Alexander, R. Fischer, J. Fox, R. Kanten, Mills, S. Harrison, H. Regcl, M. Winchester, Manager B. Ahrens J.V. FOOTBALL The Junior Varsity was just superb this year with its 3-2 conference record and its fine all around play. The best games were the wins over SPA 7-6, Concordia 26-0, and Blake 15-0. The desire and extra effort of the individual team members enabled them to be the lone bright spot in the fall athletic season. Led by Most Valuable Players Gary Phelps and Kim Jaker, they had a rugged defense that was the key to the season and scored many points. Other standouts were Bob Van Slyke and George Johnson in the backfield and Scott Harrison on the line. The offensive highlight was a 60-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Springsted to Jim Fox against Minnehaha. Phelps cuts up against SPA. FRONT ROW L TO R: B. Gerrish, W. Ahern, R. Dahl, D. Dickson, J, Ware, M. Rybak, D. Stacy, P. Smith, J. Peterson, C. Maloush, J. An- Cross, C. Flora, S. Drew, J. Crist, S. Salkin, T. Brown, R.T. Rybak, K. derson, S. Posten, G. Smith, R. Gilbert Cuptil SECOND ROW: Coach Johnson, G. Dow, P. Anderson, J. C SQUAD FOOTBALL Under Coach David Johnson the C Squad football team earned a 2-3 win-loss record, including a victory over Blake by 7-6. Gary Smith was voted the Most Valuable Player. Breck kicks off. Oh is this ball heavy! Tom Cavin steps on ball Goalie Steve Garske stops another shot. During the 1968 season, soccer made great strides and finally received long-deserved support and recognition. Breck's varsity squad, under the tutelage of Mr. Graham and Mr. Lund, had some difficulty defeating teams from the tough Minnesota Independent School Soccer League, but emerged unbeaten in nonconference play. The probable highlight of the 1968 season was the 1-0 victory over Lake Conference power Bloomington Kennedy. Although the offense was not as powerful as desired, the defense was more than adequate, leading the team to shutout victories over SPA, Brady, and Kennedy. VARSITY SOCCER Steve Mitchell, right halfback. Preston Haglin scores from right inside. On Awards Day, a few of the players were singled out for their efforts throughout the season. Captain Forrest Peiper was named to the All-conference Team, while Steve Garske, Al Larkin, and Ross Fruen received Honorable Mention. Larkin also was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates. The 1969 squad has the potential to be the best in Breck's history. The kickers will be experience laden, with nine of fifteen lettermen returning under the direction of Captain Tom Sinclair. 153 Mark Arnold played goalie as well as left fullback. Pete Sorenson helps beat Kennedy. Dave Hohman was a valuable twelfth man. 154 Most valuable Al Larkin crushes an opponent. All-conference Forrest Peiper shoots from left halfback. LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: Coach Thomas B. Tierney, J. Tiers, J. K. Coffey. KNEELING: T. Boblctt, S. Mayer, R. Frank, P. Micevych, C. Boardman, R. Nordquist, Pete Haglin, B. Smith, C. Adams, R. Clary, Sutherland, C. Moulton, R. Stockwell, G. Ly enga. J.V. SOCCER This year's J.V. Soccer Team learned a great deal about the fundamental techniques of the game from coaches Mr. Tierney and Mr. I Ross. The squad played a full slate of games in the Independent School Soccer League. The highlight of the season was a 3-0 shutout victory over Minnehaha. Although young and inexperienced, the team played relatively well against its opponents. Many of the players will be on next years Varsity and they have already provided timely assistance to the A-squad. As the J.V. has time to develop and form a nucleus in the years to come, it certainly will continue to be a great asset. 155 LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: J. Leemhuis, K. Coffey, J. Frederick, M. Winchester, C. Waldron, D. Whitney. KNEELING: M. Rybak, 8. Ahrens, S. Field, D. Baird, D. Dixon, B. Fischer, S. Johnson. WRESTLING Wrestling is a demanding tough sport. When you lose you can blame it on no one but yourself. Victory or defeat is measured in terms of sweat and desire. A winner spends long hours going over and over moves until they seem to be almost part of his reflexes. Often a wrestler is on a strict diet which can make his life more miserable than many of you could imagine. Not everyone can be a wrestler, and even fewer become good wrestlers. For some the daily discipline of practice becomes wearisome, some just don't have the physical capabilities, and others are not willing to sacrifice so much of themselves, mentally and physically. All in all, a wrestler has to be a tough, intelligent person. There is no room for frailty of body or mind, a wrestler is tough. Breck School has a team of wrestlers and I can guarantee that they are tough. They did not have a successful season this year and no excuses will be offered. The Breck Wrestling team worked hard, very hard this year, and it showed up in the tournament. This year's team is losing only one member, compared to the eight it lost the year before. We are determined next year will be a better season than this one and the year after even better. Only time will tell. 156 157 158 Leemhuis wrestles the invisible man. 159 This guy is going to hate this spider being squished on his back. Fischer executes a cross-body ride. Captain Waldron goes for the pin. BELLVILLE in control. 4 Baird aids drowsy opponent. LIFT TO RIGHT: T. Anderson, S. Harrison, S. Garskc, S. Henderson, D. Hohman; G. Johnson, P. Cederbcrg, R. Fruen, M. Arnold. J. Fox, R. Stewart. C. Dokmo, G. Mills, |. Nelson, M. Schuster, Mgr. S. Mitchell, Coach J. Blatherwick. HOCKEY Composed mainly of seniors, this year's Varsity Hockey team compiled a fairly respectable 10-13- win-loss-tie record. The ten victories were the most wins accomplished by any Breck athletic team, and the total possibly could have been more. The squad came in fourth place in the MISL and did fairly well in the post-season MISL Invitational Tournament held at Saint Paul Academy. Breck lost the third place game after defeating Milwaukee University School and losing to S.P.A. in the semi-finals. Senior goalie, Ross Fruen, was elected to the All-Tournament team in addition to his being voted MISL Goalie of the Week during the season. Above all, this year's team showed the development of Breck's expanded and growing hockey program, with even better results expected in the future. Zamboni and Friends. ..5 Breck attacks I wish I could get my stick out of the roof. Garske leads charge. LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW; R. Eastman, R. Frank, D. Stacy, G. Alex- hcimer, R. Gilbert, 8. Smith, M. Elnicky, G. Fabel, C. Moulton, K. Jak- ander, J. Ware, N. Ahrens, H. Jerome, SECOND ROW; M. Oppen- er, R. Van Slyke, Coach Thomas Dolen. C SQUAD HOCKEY The C Squad compiled the best won-lost record of any winter athletic team, 7-4, despite the fact that the team was completely revamped from the one of the previous year. Coach Dolen skated three lines with only three defensemen, while he played John Ware, Don Stacy, and Gary Alexander equally in the nets. The season's highlight was a 3-2 overtime win over Blake with Bob Van Slyke tying the game up at 2-2 while Peter Oehler scored the winning goal in sudden death play. At the end of season, Bob Van Slyke was voted the Most Valuable Player. But Coach Dolen felt that all of the teammates contributed greatly, and all came to play . MVP — Bob Van Slyke Gilbert and Gerrish skate up ice. LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING; Kirk Springsted, Gary Phelps, Ed Oldfield, Mike (Hoyt) Melander, Matt Curran, Jim Rollwagen, FRONT ROW; Craig Anderson, Coach Steve Sluder, Tom Escnsten. BASKETBALL This year's basketball team started as one of the most inexperienced ever, but the team had hopes of overcoming this deficit by becoming one of the most unified teams we have had. The more-than-able coaching of Steve Studer added to these pre-season hopes. Unfortunately all these hopes resulted in a 2-16 record. Next year's team will start with much more experience than this year's. Sophomores, Kirk Springsted and Gary Phelps, and Juniors Jim Rollwagen and Matt Curran, with coach Steve Studer will be starting with a much better base than this year. 168 r TOP ROW, left to fight: K. Hardisty, F. Krause, J. Johnson, S. Andrews, T. Ellerbe, S. Luther. SECOND ROW: C. Sutherland, R. Slock well, A. Dumas, M. Nies, B. Shear, P. Truhn, C. Davis. THIRD ROW: Coach Mike Fronk, R. Clary, B. Patterson, S. Allen, A. Larkin, B. Nordquist, B. Jepson. FOURTH ROW: P. Anderson, P. Finley, G. Flora, T. Cross, P. Ashmore, L. Garmezy. Chris Olson Bunny Thomson SENIOR MEMORIES Fatty's bash 1 2 ... Mel-o-glaze ... Fat Albert ... green grades ... jukeboz ... fly on the wall ... Wisconsin State Police ... cheerleaders? ... Peiper and his pinball machine ... sensitivity training ... trust levels and Mr. Dolen ... walk a mile ... football wallpaper .. nards ... Marty's uniform ... Mog's ... senior chem. ... $drawers$ .. . Kosmas and the farmers .. senior room committee ... beauty and the beast ... puns ... Mike's mike ... A chance meeting in the hall ... Hiram ... whoopee cushion ... Al's the name, pop's the game ... Armand's work-breaks ... Max ... Edna ... Cleo ... Mr. Spic ... Water bottles ... Whitney's halftime speeches ... lady in black at Cass Lake ... prom ... after parties ... leche ... 8:25 chapel ... Aar-thun's matching wardrobe . . . Parking in Lot — $5.00 fine ... Bob and Debbie ... Love Camp 7 .. . Avalon ... class rank ... Maniago Spummoni Zamboni ... Milwaukee ... Trip to Uranus ... Fatty's wallet .. . Todd and Mary Ann's handkerchief .. 100 proof mouse ... Poker parties ... Somerset, Wisconsin ... trips to the bank ... Otto's ... Mike's million dollar smile ... Doug's elbows ... Pete's key ... bastions of cynicism ... jiissse ... soul beater .. chip ... dismissed ... Tinkerbell and Springsted ... hummers ... gosh ... Arnie T. Ted ... Poobah ... key to success ... social pressure_totem poles ... cynicism ... sarcasm .. backbiting ... Revrob ... Strange how some things come to be ... but it's intuitively obvious ... burro ... wombats ... Mr. Cobler, Mr. Coscher, Mr. Cobblemeister, Mr. Ceathanger . .. S.S. Bang Bang ... Charge it to Strebs .. . Yeah, don't worry about it .. . Steve, there's something wrong Bunny ... Dougo and Miko in the phone booth .. . Gordy .. . Watch it, 50 . . Shylock ... FLASH — if you don't like it, shove it ... Fronk's Follies ... Go Ahead, shoot . . . Ryb's talks ... P.C. and PC ... Shup guys ... Hawaiian History ... THOONE ... Coke up ... Acme Glass Company .. . What's the Avalon, Craig? ... Hugo's New Years' Resolutions ... Al's SAT scores ... Middlebury ... junior alter guild ... my body, it hurts ... sensory satisfaction .. . Paul's list of Revrob's euphemisms ... a little humor there, very little ... BOSQUE .. Sgt. Harmon's Raiders, Columbo ... Blatherwick's barber ... Sons of B's ... Crock o' ... Miracle of Monologue ... Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee .. Mel's birthday .. Toddwhitgarkmo and the filthy five ... CLEM ... and here's jay ... Phil, leave Sally alone and sing ... Hugh, Andy, and the Great Egg Crisis ... Murph's wife ... Charlie's ... What is this, Lady's Day ... the steady drip, drip, drip ... Come on .. . Chip Chip Chip, You're gaining weight ... Creer es ver ... Curt and Ron ... Gotta love it ... leemee tell ya ... Meat Day ... Gotta love it ... The day following Tuesday will be Wednesday ... journalism Room ... Mr. Lund's puns ... Good Night Irene ... college applications in on time ... Attendance in the Kindergarten room ... My friend in Mexico ... SCHOOL RULES BY SENIORS ... 38 — Rollouts ... Sunday night hockey ... P.C.'s Statue of Liberty handoffs ... Poobah's ambulance ... last nite out with the boys ... Carleton and Big Brother ... weebs ... Bun ... ? The Mike's onthe blink ... good food ... You say you did it in the road!? ADVERTISING Founded 1886 An Independent College Preparatory School BRECKSCHOOL Under the Auspices of the Episcopal Church Diocese of Minnesota Kindergarten — Grade 6 (Lower School) Grades 7 - 12 (Upper School) The Reverend Canon F. Douglas Henderson, D.D. Rector and Headmaster 4200 West River Road Minneapolis, Minnesota 721-3325 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING. CLASS OF 1969 THE BRECK BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE BRECK MOTHERS’CLUB Supports the Commitment to Betterment” Program and Pledges its Continued Help Towards Breck School’s Exciting Future Congratulations to the Class of 1969 CONGRATULATIONS ON A FANTASTIC JOB TO FORREST PEIPER HUGH ROBERTS PAUL CEDERBERG DAVID BURRY AND THE ENTIRE MUSTANG STAFF FROM PRACTICALLY EVERYBODY COMPLIMENTS OF MIDWEST MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. 331-9407 331-9474 MIDWEST SHEET METAL WORKS 331-9407 UPPER MIDWEST PIPING, INC. 331-9474 340 Taft Street, N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Specializing in Plumbing, Heating, ana Air Conditioning M. J. 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Minn. 645-3959 633-3001 SEATING CAPACITIES 25-42-48-54-60-66-73-78-90 EKLUND'S ‘Celebrating their 76th year in clothing the entire family. •Fashion minded, trying to bring you the newest ideas in clothing. •Price conscious, always the best quality at the lowest possible prices. •Stocked with sizes for all. We fit the fat, short, slim, and tall. •Happy to congratulate Breck School in training leaders for our community. •At 403 EAST HENNIPEN AVENUE, with lots of free parking available behind the store. What's New for '69? YOUNG IDEAS That Make Good Sense The Man From FromOLDSMOBILE! CARL W. DOKMO O.R.G.Y. Invites You To Test Drive TORONADO “98” DELTA DELMONT And the Fabulous Returns To Wish CUTLASS “S” and “442”. The '69'ers Learn What’s Extra About Oldsmobile! ROYAL OLDSMOBILE Good Luck SALES — SERVICE — LEASING 734 Grand Ave. 225-6591 Best Wishes for Continued Success To The Class of 1969 BRANDOW HOWARD KOHLER, INC. Risk Management Insurance William Brandow, CPCU John A. Kohler, CPCU Frank J. Howard, CPCU Norman L. Svea, CPCU Insurance Brokers for Breck School 6121 Excelsior Boulevard Minneapolis, Minn. 55416 929-5551 The MUSTANG would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the following professional people. Without their generous financial assistance, this yearbook would not have been possible. Dr. And Mrs. Robert M. Ahrens 2261 Fairmount Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 Dr. And Mrs. Sidney Esensten 4846 Russell Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410 Dr. And Mrs. Robert F. Fischer 1500 Edgcumbe Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 Dr. And Mrs. Youbert T. Johnson 1515 Orchard Spring Road Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420 Dr. And Mrs. Mancel T. Mitchell 4804 East Sunnyslope Road Minneapolis, Minnesota 55424 Mr. And Mrs. Cole Oehler 1330 Goose Lake Road White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 Dr. And Mrs. Warren S. Peiper 4308 Twin Oak Lane Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 186 I s