Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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LEO FRANK BERNBECK Born: November 7, 1918 Entered: September 1937 Football Team '37 Basketball Team '37 SLIGHT in build, debonair in manner, Leo commands the respect pf all for his athletic achievements and scholastic perseverance. Entering Nichols last fall, Bernbeck proceeded to orient himself in the society of his classmates without much effort, for his infectious vivacity, radiant wit, and sincere nature can be attested to by all. o Although weighing but 140 pounds, All High played left halfback on the varsity football team, his agility and speed contributing in no slight measure to the success of our team. His versatility extends into other fields, for as a forward on Mr. Gillespie's basketball team, he was indispensable, his aforementioned traits adding merit to the already excellent team. Leo's play at shortstop on the baseball team this spring was indeed stellar. 0 Anticipating matriculation at Georgetown University next fall, Leo will undoubtedly be the recipient of many more athletic laurels. I9 l LJHWLQ

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Ecrrmafef fasokalfigw GEORGE DONALD BECKSTEIN Born: July 8, 1918 I Enfereaf' September 1937 i Soccer Team '37 AW, come on, let me have just one piece. what do you mean you can't? No kidding? VVell, nobody will know. O.K., 0.K., O.K. Whit till I make my first million, then I'll have you fired. Ah! ! ! I Gee. thanks. you're a sport. Becky scampers oH' to arrive in fifth period history class just on time-munching a crust of bread. 0 This goes to show that even the waitresses cannot resist his engaging smile and pleading look. A quick thinker and continually wise-cracking, this former Bennett student received the coveted title of YVittiest in the senior class. Nor did Don come from Bennett empty-handed, for he brings a wealth of worldly knowledge. which he imparts, gratis, to the members of Mr. Adye's lunch table. O In the realm of sport, Becky cavorted with Mr. Pierce-'s soccer players, and during the winter, he indulged in a little squash. 0 Next year, Becky hopes to sojourn at Duke. I 8

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CLARENCE LAURENCE CHERRY Born: September 8, 1918 Entered: September 1937 Football Team '37 Hockey Team '37 BY heavens, this problem has me stumped, bemoans Bus after poring over some intricate problem in Algebra for a period of time not exceeding at the most, two minutes. Though this would indicate a tendency toward academic neglect, Cherry does quite well for himself, scholastically speaking. His well-known but quiet chuckle and pleasing smile substantiate Cherry's imperturbable nature. 0 Much in the limelight have been his athletic achievements. His per- formance at center on the football team only an expert could adequately evaluate, for his superb muscular coordination successfully made way for many a touchdown. At defense on the hockey team, his services were invaluable. His catching during the baseball season was unexcelled. 0 Cherry's latent executive ability, supplemented by a quiet yet sincere mien, and a Wit to which no one is immune, insure prominence in what- ever field he may pursue after the completion of his scholastic career at Northwestern. 20