Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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THE 1929 VERDIAN 'T p -. --.--.--.- s. .....- .- .- .. .. - g 2 ' V A' , ' - ' ' ' k - M-' -' -' +-'---------H -- Q -.JL...S-....-.- xH ' ' t'xanzuaiagzagrgggggigg..1,::Lgz:x.4:u.:g...5a.,14.g.,.g.,a.-...,,.....a.- ,Q GEORGE POLLARD BURROWS A BORN3 APN! 4, 1909 ENTERED: 1928 ' NE of the most pathetic sights around the school is that of George being Q attacked by little Chesty Hustecl, who although full of spirit is some three feet shorter. Cann, fortunately, is usually in the vicinity and helps the latter out. Burrows is picked on in other ways also. After helping to found the Nichols Commercial Club, the members of which are familiarly known as the boys, he was elected President of this useful organiza- tion. After taking a glance at this corporations club rooms, we suggest that George go into interior decorating instead of College. Another achievement of Burrows which should be men- tioned is the very excellent program which he put out for the Minstrel Show. Besides producing the program, he produced the sensation of the shovv, when his suspenders suddenly gave vvay in mid-stage entirely without his permission. The walls of the Erlanget are still echoing with laughter. Another Freshman for the WhartonfiSchool. 3. f wa, V Q 3 ,f?fg'? -. J' Football Squad, ,28,' Bafkctball fqzuzd, '28,' Nlimtrel Show, '28 A ' K fa ll 31 ll

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THE 1929 VERDIAN tg- cmrwrw 'f-. ,. of-1 -,.., . p ef f: - ,,-f f ,'-- ' A- Y ' rw- ----' bg, -'- ':1'?' - -- :M w - u i - - i ,- - , - , -'r g -'Q '-' ,,.. .,,.., . .- ., -,,. .,-m-,,,:,z'.f4 .w., ,... , .. ,.-...L,, nd Q Q -Wa K f- 'A'- i x ' .Li ,ani W- --is -Y ' '-4 NORBERT LCUIS BLOCK BORN: May 26, 1911 ENTERED: 1925 LOCK has the distinction of being the only crimson-locked member of this B year's illustrious class. Norbert, however, is the direct opposite of most red- heads, in that his temper Cif, indeed, he has anyD is the mildest we have seen in a long time. Block, however, is one of the hardest fighters that has ever graced the football field, and he certainly earned his numerals playing in the tackle berth last fall. Block is usually at his best in first period Ameri- can history. His condition at this hour of the morning often resembles a coma and some of his replies are the spice of life. The following conversation is not unusual. Mr. Pierce: Block, who was Andrew Jackson? Block: Yeah-h-h. Mr. Pierce: What's that? Block: Yes, sir! Mr. Pierce: Yes is suflicientf' CLaterD Mr. Pierce: Block, where is Washington? Block: Yeah-h-h. Lights go out in midst of loud crash. Besides playing football, Block ran the hundred and four-forty on the track squad. He also has made an excellent sports editor on the New for the last two years. Block will add to Cornell's colors next fall. Football Squad, '28,' Tratk Squad, '28, '29,' News Board, '28, '29 l30l

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THE 1929 VERDIAN f i : , - W i f i ' .. f f' f -' -v . F - V L- , --' ..,Y. , ,... Tfvgm-- Q I ss:ss.sf:f:sfssss1 .:t K' ' LL ' - 4 - f - '94-Us -' 57--3 5--'-L4------i4 M- f----f ----- - -g V Q Q -L ,,., 11.14. ,z.,, :1,.-.-.g.::::: i ..,. 2,-.g.a,1g4..g.,ggg,1.a,.1:.4.:44:2gtc: -U EARLE CANTOR BORN: Auguft 6, 1909 ENTERED: 1928 ERE is the first of the boys from the wilds of the great city. The school is still H in the daze produced by Cantor's Hrst appearance here Ctwo weeks lateb. Cantor dropped his title of Earle about two days after he arrived, when he was given the nickname Eddie Since a nobleman must have some occupation after he has dropped his title, Eddie assumed the position of Coach of football, with Mr. Fellowes as his assistant. The only argument that arose against his having this office was that he did not let his assistant have anything to say concerning the coaching of the team, and as said assistant was being paid for his services, it was decided that Eddie should discontinue. Our hero did not let this worry him in the slightest, however, and he became a very good end on the team, often terrifying his opponents by the fierce gleam which crept into his eyes. After a little work, Eddie was able to get another position. This time with Dr. Ai1inger's quintet in basketball. He is still arguing with the referee at the time this book goes to press. Eddie will rest in peace at the University of Pittsburgh. E Football Squad, '28,' Barlzetball Squad, '28 lvl