Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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FRANKLIN CORNELL GURLEY M-J XX Born: March Q, 1920 Nj Enfcfred: Sepfember I9-37 ' X-L X X Upl'I'l'ffll '-LS Soccer Squml 'JT IT is a moot question whether Cornell derives more from the class or the class from him. Since his arrival last September, the senior class has been a witness to the adroit manner of argumentation employed hy this youth, a characteristic which, instead of disconcerting, quite encourages the masters as an indication of more than superficial interest. Let it not be assumed, however, that this lad possesses an argumentative nature. for in every respect he is a delightful companion, displaying a disposition as cheerful and captivating as it is open and frank. Through continual and exceedingly sedulous application to his studies, he has succeeded in maintaining a fairly stable position on the honor list. 0 Other than his interest in soccer, Cornell is somewhat disinclined. athletically speaking, limiting his winter athletics to a rather tedious game of squash and measuring the boys for their Operetta costumes. 0 Gurley has chosen Dartmouth tentatively as his future Alma Mater. 2 6 1

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WILLIAM ALEXANDER GRIFFIN, JR. Born: June 10, 1920 Entered: September 1932 Honors '34, '36g VERDIAN Board '37, '38 News Board '37, '3S,' Editor-in-Chief '38 Gleaner Board '38,' Ope-retta '38 Circus '33,' Football lllanager '37 Basketball Squad '37, '38,' G. I . T., Highest in School '38 SINCE 1932, William Griffin has succeeded in baffling not only his classmates but at times has caused the faculty no end of bewilderment. One is not to conclude from this that Grifl ' constantly attends the detention periods nor that his marks hover dangerously near passing. On the contrary, it is his much envied ability to enjoy a seemingly unrestrained freedom in school without accumulating demerits that puzzles Bill's classmates. Moreover, the faculty worries not over Alex's ability to pass, but his constant soarings between the nineties to the sixties. I Although Bill's ability in basketball has at times been very promising, his only varsity letter resulted from almost two years' work as manager of the football team. His most outstanding achievement, as Editor of The Nichols News, may in part account for the mystery surrounding this prominent member of the senior class. The Harvard Freshmen will be the next victims of Griff's playful arm twisting. 25 V WM ff War

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RONALD DALE HASSLER Born: hlay 21, 1920 Entered: September 19.37 l oofbf11l Team 'JT' lfrlskrfbclll Tennz 'JA' NE of the unsolved problems of the senior ballot was the vote which conferred upon Hou Hassler the title of Class l'essimist. His infec- tious smile alone allays any doubt upon this point, and combined with an extraordinary sense of humor. one finds Ron entirely cheerful and eompanioualmle with no trace of that testiness usually accompanying pessimism. His levity extends into the classroom. where Hon may be seen indulging in his eustomary playfulness. To this cause can be attrib- uted the occasional reverses in his academic career. 0 Perhaps Diringer's nearest rival during the football season was our friend, llonnie. His spectacular passwork and accurate punting astounded all who saw the games, and raised Hassler to phenomenal heights in the esteem of athletic luminaries. 0 Hassler's future appears bright. for his congenial demeanor will carry him far. He will be always a welcome member in any society. and what better eau be said about anyone? 27 Ewing