Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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JOSEPH LEE MCTIGUE Bom: July 4, 1920 - Entered: September 1937 Football team '37, '38, '39, Hockey team '38, '39, '40, Baseball team '38, '39, '40. Despite the fact that Lee entered the Senior Class late in the year, he is and has been for several years one of the most colorful students in the Nichols School. Coming here three years ago from Lafayette, Lee at once entered into three major sports-football, hockey, and baseball-secured on each of these a varsity position, which he has not had to relinquish in three years. Captain of the Hockey and Football teams in 1938, Lee played brilliantlyg while in baseball, the double play combination of Batt, Amigone, and McTigue will long be remembered for its unusual success. At Graduation every year, Nichols loses fine boywfine in amiable qualities and the ability to command respect. This year Lee will be one of Nichols' great losses. Wherever he goes, we feel sure Lee will find the certain success which he has received while at Nichols. Best of Luck to you, Lee. CHARLES PHILIP MUGLER, JR. Bom: May 13, 1920 -Entered: September 1936 Soccer squad '39, Verdian Board '40, Operetta '38, Class Officer '38, Student Council '38. Time: 9:15. Scene: Mr. Pierce's history class. Mr. Pierce: Now, fellows, I will inquire about the book reports. Let's see . . . Hurley, Sikes, Graves, you have all handed yours in. Now Mugler? Hmm . . . He isn't here, but I am sure that he has been working on it. CDoor opens. Phil steps in jauntily, grinning broadly with his book bag over his shoulder.j Well, good morning Mr. Mugler. It is a good morning, isn't it? Phil: Good morning, sir. It is nice. Mr. Pierce: Kindly see me after class to clear up a few points. In this way starts a typical day for Phil Mugler after having driven from Orchard Park to school. Phil has become one of Nichols' most illustrious characters, without whom it will never be the same. He entered in the third form, and his perpetual and decidedly outspoken humor has added zest to what otherwise might have been dull days. Phil has not yet indicated any preference for his college career, but regardless of where he goes, he is certain of being welcomed as a good fellow.

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ALFRED THOMAS LEOUS Born: September 16, 1920 -- Entered: October 1939 Football team '39, Hockey team '40. On visiting the football field during practice last fall, one undoubtedly would have heard Hey, 'Oppie', get out of that hole , or He would run faster if he got off his knees . One would have probably been quite startled when he saw the little man , because he is not only short but fairly stocky, which makes him appear even shorter. Oppie would greet all this joking with that friendly ear-to-ear smile. Thus our class baby is blessed with good-nature and a sense of humor. Coming from Bennett this year, Oppie was a very welcome addition to the football team as well as to the Senior Class. On the former, Oppie did an excellent job of ridding the team of a fatal weakness in the backiield. On the defense, he backed up the line and his blocking made him prominent. His position on the varsity hockey team was more than warranted, for he spectacularly prevented more than a few goals. His time having been completely taken up by these athletic endeavors, Oppie has not had the opportunity to enter into any other extra-curricular activities. His choice for college is still uncertain, but whichever he chooses will acquire one of the best-natured boys Nichols has to offer. literally rags the scale . Verdian in his senior year. Mac is considering continuing his education at Princeton. 19 - EDGAR FRANCIS MCGUIRE Born: November 21, 1921 - Entered: September 1935 Re entered October 1938 Football squad '38, Dramatic Club '39, Student Council '40 News Board 39 40 Verdian Edztor 5 in-Chief, '40, Gleaner, Editor-rn Chief 40 K The following boys will please report to the News Room . Thus run Mac s announcements nearly every day One may almost always iind Mac bedecked in his hom-rimmed glasses pormg through a mass of papers There is little doubt that he is an asset to the school, having been voted the Biggest Benefactor not to mention his being an asset to the students with the title of the Most Influential Nevertheless whenever a 'S joke drifts through the air, Mac's serious air gives way immediately to a burst of raucous laughter which He has put his efforts into Mr. Waterman's football squad, worked for Mr Gillespie s baseball team as assistant manager, displayed his talents on the legitimate stage held an important position in the Student Council, and has become thoroughly acquainted with the Nichols Publications One of the Aristocratic Four , he has been the associate editor of the News for two years and editor in chief of the Gleaner and the

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HOWARD RAYMOND NEUREUTER Born: January 15, 1923 - Entered: September 1936 Soccer squad '38, Soccer team '39, Basketball, Manager, '40, Track squad '38, '39, Charities Committee '39, '40, News Board '40. Howard crossed the threshold of Nichols four years ago, and, since then, his jocose and unobtrusive manner has won him countless friends. By means of the Glimpsetorial column in the News, Howie has spread his sparkling wit abroad, thus giving the entire school the dubious benefit of his indigenous puns. Not content at seeing his wit in print. he assails his fellow men with still more of his humor at lunch time. As a matter of fact Howie spends most of his time telling jokes, fwhich, in a Nichols student, is a rare qualityl. On the athletic field he has not remained idle, for his work as fullback on the varsity soccer team was many times instrumental in keeping the onrushing enemy from scoring a goal. Howard also was manager of the basketball team under Mr. Reist, and has been a member of the track team for the past two years. With the spare time that was left him, Howie aided the vital Charities Committee. If a prep school record holds any indication of a college record, we predict great success for Howard at Dartmouth. ,, -. f ,,, jg welcomed anywhere. 2 1 WILLIAM HENRY PENSEYRES Born: May 6, 1923 - Entered: September 1936 Football squad '38, '39, Dramatic Club '39 Baseball Manager 40 1 Although Bill is the youngest member of this year's graduating class neither his actions nor his beard betray his youth. Frequent reports upon his social life as found in the Glimpsetorials usually refer to him as Blue beard , a descriptive nick-name best suited to his live o'clock physxognomy In four years at Nichols, Bill has distinguished himself in no particular field High marks have no interest for him-athletics little more. But Bill, we feel, has had more fun at Nichols than most other students His naive answers to questions on Julius Caesar and Macbeth have always managed to raise a good laugh even though they may have failed to raise his mark. Baseball and dramatics seem to attract Bill to some extent and, therefore, when the Dramatic Club was substituted for the Operetta Bill entered this Last year he was the assistant manager of baseball and this year was placed in the more advanced position Although Bill has not yet decided where he will spend his next four years it is a certainty that he will be