Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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OSCAR WILLIAM CLEAL, JR. Born: June 26. 1920 Entered: September 1935 Dance Committee '37, '38 Cheer Leader '36, '37. '38 PERHAPS one of Bill's most outstanding characteristics is his instinc- tive sensing of the right time for an appropriate witticism. His polished demeanor and affable personality add to his popularity at social fune- tions where his proficiency in the Terpsiehorean art has won him the unanimous vote for the best dancer in the senior class. 0 Should Bill apply himself with a little more ardor, we feel that honors would be a frequent attainment. Lagging interest in scholastic pursuits, however, resolves itself into a zealous interest in radio and all its ramifications. O Although athletically disinelined, Cleal has upheld the tradition of cheer leader remarkably well, receiving little assistance, and his enthusi- asm in regard to the Dance Committee has resulted in a most successful year climaxed by the Senior Dance. Indeed, the .Ye11's once observed, Just imagine Bill Cleal talking sincerely to anyone without trying to sell him a dance ticket! O Next year. VVashington and Lee will resound to his scintillating wit. 2 I Qfewtwflls-.e6Q06u

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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

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.NIJ LJ. gfsfme. HAROLD WILLIAM COWPER IXX Born: December 15, 1919 7 Entered: September 1931 S Honors '33 Gleaner Board '37, '38 VERDIAN Board '38 I'1'rf'14s '33 BILL is one of the four members of this year's senior class who have risen through all the grades and forms of the school, starting with the sixth grade. His Work throughout those seven years has been of a high standard, and his name has invariably been seen on the honors and highest honors list. Bill has found time, however, for other things than his studies. He has been on the editorial staff of the Gleaner for two years, and has done as much as any other single person to further the interests of that publication. He has also worked on the editorial staffs of the VERDIAN and News. Billls Qentific interests have led him to be an ardent attendant of Mr. Adye's classes. He is, at times. employed by that master to perform experiments which prove more interesting to the class than those assigned. 0 Bill will further develop his scientific abilities at Harvard next year. 22