Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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GEORGE ERNST HOUCK Bom: April 15, 1922 - Entered: September 1935 Soccer, Manager, '39. George might well be called one of the pillars of the Class of 1940, for without him the class would be lacking in modernism. His suave manner and his loquacity in English class fespecially when a joke has just been launchedj often make Mr. Verrill raise his eyebrows and look askance at the perpetrator of that deprecating chuckle and that long drawn out yes-s-s-s . In fact, in the classroom George's loquacity extends to that one derisive word, yes-s-s-s . But once out of the classroom his geniality becomes very pronounced. After dutifully performing all the arduous and never-ending tasks which an assistant soccer manager must, he rightfully fell heir to the post of manager on the '39 team. As soon as the last bell rang his troubles began. Shoelaces, shoes, towels, and other such athletic paraphemalia were simultaneously demanded from every nook and cranny of the locker room, within a fraction of the usual time the ubiquitous George had satis- factorily filled the behests of the howling players. George eventually intends to become an insurance salesman: it is superfluous to add that he will be a high- pressure salesman. JAMES GREGORY HURLEY Born: January 3, 1922 - Entered: March 1930 News Board '39, '40, Verdian Board '39, Gleaner Board '38, '39, '40, Honor Roll '36, '37, '39. jim is without doubt one of the most brilliant members of this year's graduating class. During his five years at Nichols, he has consistently earned honors and has established himself as a student of highest scholastic ability. An indication of his high rating is the fact that jim polled among the first as most conscientious and biggest grind in the Senior Class ballot. While he has concentrated most of his efforts on scholastic endeavor, J im has not missed out on the important and broadening effects of extra-curricular activities. Although he has never gained a position on a major varsity team, Jim plays an excellent game of squash and has for two years practiced with the varsity tennis squad. Work par excellence in the literary field has earned for him the assistant editorships of both the News and the Gleaner -equally well-deserved positions. Argumentative by nature, and possessed of an apt mind and retentive memory, Jim is well Fitted to the life work which he has chosen-law. He will attend Princeton next year.

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HARVEY BUSWELL HARRISON Born: September 2, 1922 - Entered: September 1936 N B ' ' ' ews oard 40, Assemblies Committee '40, Dramatic Club '39, Tennis squad '38, Honor Roll '37. Entering Nichols in the third form, Harvey readily caught the spirit of the school and began, without ostentation, to stack up a reassuring collection of honors . While all of his subjects are above average, an ever-increasing pile of A's will Verril1fy the fact that English is his forte. His aid in publishing the Gleaner was greatly appreciated, and the News also owes him a debt of gratitude. Harvey has undertaken this year to fill the difficult but important position of Alumni Editor on the News staff and has, in his oliicial capacity, met with great success, exhibiting marked ability and ambition. While he cannot be classified as an athlete, Harvey, like his good friend, Jim Hurley, enjoys squash and tennis, and will challenge anyone to a good game of golf. If we may believe the senior ballot, Harvey is one of our seniors who enjoys a Nichols dance to the utmost, and, as becomes a man-about-town, gives the impression of being just a little high-hat . Harvey is not yet definitely decided as to his choice of colleges, but either Williams or Wesleyan will win the honor of preparin him t b ' ' g 0 6 8 CO!I11T1C1'Clal aYtlSt- ALLEN THOMPSON HILL Born: December 30, 1921 - E Football squad '39, Basketball ntered: September 1938 squad '39, Tennis team '39. Allen is one of those boys who, when it comes to doing senior write-ups, make editors tear their hair and stay home on Saturday nights. To call Allen reticent and reserved would be a masterpiece of understatement. Few see him come to school' few see him lea b ' , ve, ut we know he is here since his name does not appear with any regularity on the absence report. This is true during the greater part of the year, but in the spring Allen is very noticeable due to unusual ability in his swift and enervating game of tennis. Turning out for the tennis team two years ago, he immediately found a place for himself, a place in which he has prominently distinguished himself, since he was a vital player on the championship tennis team of 1939. Unfortunately, Allen was unable to attain the varsity foot- ball team last season. This was not d ' ' ' ue to a lack of energy or ambition, of which he has an abundance. but to his diminutive size. At whatever school he matriculates, we hope Al's aspirations for the freshman team do not fall short.

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WILLIAM HARRY JONES, JR. Born: March 2, 1920 - Entered: September 1937 Football squad '37, '38, '39. A loud Ah-ooh-ga and a series of spasmodic rattles herald the arrival in the parking lot of a somewhat time-worn gas buggy from the Wilderness of Kenmore. Out of the debris steps the friend of the people, Bill Jones, ready, willing and even anxious to jump to the immediate defense of his famous chariot. Although we realize that Bill's affability and continual good humor keep him constantly in the good graces of the entire student body, we fail to understand his being one of the In worst with the Faculty , especially since his name is occasionally seen among those comprising the honor list. Besides maintaining a respectably high academic standard, Bill has played on the varsity football squad for the past three years, being a valuable and versatile player especially during the most recent season. We feel certain that Lehigh will welcome the opportunity of starting Bill on the long road to a successful medical career and will also enjoy the privilege of housing the primeval Chev., if it continues to exist. ELLIOTT CHARLES LASSER Born: November 30, 1922 - Entered: September 1937 Football squad '38, Football team '39, Basketball squad '38, '39, Basketball team '40, Dramatic Club '39, Honor Roll '38. Although quiet and retiring, Elliott is far from lacking in school spirit, excelling both scholastically and athletically. His pleasing smile and friendly attitude toward all make him well-liked by students and faculty. Since his arrival at Nichols from Lafayette three years ago, Elliott has given much of his time and energy to football and this year realized his ambition by winning a starting position at left guard on the varsity team. As all members of the green eleven will affirm, his crushing tackles and skillful recoveries have rendered him invaluable to the team. His athletic ability is not confined to football, however, as he has for three years played basketball on the varsity squad under the excellent coaching of Mr. Gillespie and Mr. Reist. His marks are also in the upper bracket due to this same indefatigable effort. Achieving honors for 1938, he has also upheld his record this year and is deserving of all credit paid him. Elliott has not yet decided in which course to major for his four years at Harvard.