Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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JACK BENNETT CRAIG Born: November 13, 1919 Entered: September 1933 ,i tudent Council '38 VERDIAN Board '37, '38 Operetta '35, '36, '38 Soccer Team '36, '37 Captain '37 THE Plymouth's by far the best car on the market-Beat me in the pick-up? Why I've done 80 in second. Go on, no Chevy can do that.- What? Oh gosh! All Fords are a piece of tin . . . Why my-Listen, chum, my car's in perfect condition. 0 Somewhat overpowered, the second party in this lunch table conversa- tion finds a rebuttal the following morning by passing a few of the following derisive remarks. 0 Since when do street cars run through Nichols? Oh, oh, look out- something's going to explode.-No, that isn't it. What? Maybe-by golly, it is Craig in his '35 Plymouth. 0 In spite of the preceding scornful comments, this fair-haired fellow is a regular guy, possessing, as you ay well guess, a passion for Plymouth cars. His aimless chatter, rough-house tactics have earned him many friends, and, no matter when the time or what the place, he is always ready to argue. 0 Watch out. Duke! Here comes Jack-and the Plymouth. 2 3 are