Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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9. liabi- CHAUNCEY RANSOBI HATCH Xp Born: December 1, 1920 XTX Entered: September 1 I 9 K Soccer Team '37 Basketball Squad 'JT Basketball Team '38 FIVE years ago, Chan Hatch put in his first appearance at Nichols. As was then, is now, and forevermore shall be, he was accompanied by his bosom friend, Bob Oldman. Time has not altered the high regard which was early his, for together with a splendid physique, C han possesses intellectual proclivities of no mean merit. In regard to this latter endow- ment, let it be known that seldom does the name Hatch fail to adorn the honor list. Though some dub him a bookworni, few denote less time to study and realize his achievements. Chan has, however, a very definite penchant towards the more salutory aspects of school. His performance on the Soccer field was deserving of envy, and his nimble execution of passes on the basketball team are worthy of the highest praise. 0 VVe have it from a first-hand source, that Chan is casting a favorable eye on Colgate. 28