Cranbrook School - Brook Yearbook (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

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i - . MW ,, . SENIOR PREFECTS: Fred Steinman, Mike Patten, head prefect Frank Rigas, john Manley, Doug Va.i Zandt. This past year a smaller liody of prefects carried out their duties with the fine sense of responsibilty that has made the Cranbrook prefect system tick. The first duty of the 350 prefects was introducing the new boys to the school and making them feel at home. They swung immediately into their usual tasks, of keeping the school morale high, checking up on yellow slips, and listening to the endless student gripes that always arise. Taking a good part of the hurden ol'l of the shoulders of the housemasters, they settled dis- putes among students. At Christmas they organized the annual xisit of St. Nick, choosing the Santa Claus and the gifts, and later organized the Red Cross drive. The interhouse competition, unusually' hotly contested this year, was completely under the charge of the student leaders, who drummed their charges' fighting spirits up to tip-top form, As is customary. they sponsored the Amateur Night competition, as Cranlirook lioys showed their skills at the annual show. A thousand and one little things kept cropping up. most of which were handled hy the small hody ol' lioys who had shown their leadership qualities throughout the year. Kneeling: Fritz Dow, Hufe Beardsley, Harley XVarner, Tom Calantowicz: Sfllllllfllgl Ivan Seholnick, Gil Cove, NVayne Lyon Fred Noisy, Mike Redfield, Allen Cargile,

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When Dave saunters into a rehearsal of a play, things DAVID IVES BALL usually start humming. He was the high point man for Ergasterion this year, having gained one of the highest numbers of points in the club's history for his backstage work. The nickname Smiling Davev has been tacked onto this friendly senior, for wherever Dave goes his smile is sure to follow. Dave held down this year, in addition to his duties as stage manager, the position of business manager of Erg. His interests are not limited to drama- tics, however, for his hard-driving play earned him a spot on the soccer squed. Biology Lab Grzrup 3, Ergasterion 3-4-5-6, Stage Manager 5-6, Business Manager 6, Glee Club Stage Manager 5-6, School Improvement Committee 6. ? , 51,11 twig. Mil! f RUFUS SPENCER BEARDSLEY Although you can plainly see that Rufe's main interests center around athletics, you can also see that his activities are many and varied. His low Yeah, sure has become as well known here as the Friendship Arch. Ask anybody at this school if they know Rufe, and the answer will be emphatic, for he hasrft let his many athletic achievements and activities get in the way ol' making friends. His friends here are many and varied, from the smallest Lower Schooler to the oldest Senior. Rufe plans to enter Kalamazoo College, and then tackle a career of law. If he can make as many friends at college as he has here, his success is assured. Prefect 6, C Club 5-6, Crrmc Staff 6, Game Room Committee 6, Rifle Club 3-4-5, Shop 3, Football 5-6, Basketball 6, Baseball 5-6, Captain 6, Student Federalists 5-6. IS lt a blrd? IS lt H 10W-Hymg RICHARD BLACKWOOD BEGOLE plane? No, it's just Dick hurrying over to Kingswood in his big car. One of the happy day boy group, this tall, slow-moving Senior has gained the popularity of his classmates through his friendly manner and willingness to try anything oncef' One of the main thespians in Ergasterioifs exclusive group, Dick has spread his talent. widely around the school. As varsity manager of this year,s none-too-l ck iockey team, he fulfilled his task to the plaudits of th the tea me ers .1 the 'Revf' Dick plans to enter Yale next fall, a d t en emba n -er. 72' Administrative Committee 6, Hockey Manager 6, r as erxp !-6. I ROBERT EDGAR BLANCHARD Although no relation to the famous football-playing Doc, Bob has done all right for himself in the athletic vein at Cranbrook. City champion of jackson, he has been a mainstay of the tennis team for two years, and was captain this spring. Pageman Bob realizes the value of relaxation, sometimes to the dismay of masters, and to the Admiral in particular. With his fine voice, Bob has been a regular member of the Glee Club, having been in three operettas. Bobis warm personality and smiling countenance should help him make Cranbrook a step- ping stone to success. C Club 5-6, Clee Club 4-5-6, School Social Committee 6, Tennis 4-5-6, Captain 6, Soccer 6, Pageant 5.