Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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DAVID TINDLE PROPHET Born: October 29, 1922 - Entered: September 1935 Honor Roll '36, '38. David, our worst woman-hater , may well be envied by the rest of his class for his invincible resistance against the fairer sex. Perhaps his most retiring disposition accounts for this attitude. Contradictory beliefs are present, however, for David, like his brother, is expected to be one of the first in his class to marry. So far, however, he has proved that his interests lie in far more worthy iields than that of women. Since David's entrance into Nichols in 1935, his determined and conscientious attitude have placed his name upon the honor roll with amazing frequency. He holds a decided and unusual interest in weather prophecy, but this has not helped him in determining his life's calling. We are truly sorry that we have not had the oppor- tunity to know David better, but honestly complimented and honored will be the boy, who breaking down David's rigid resistance to conversation, will leam to know him. JOHN WATTS RICHMOND Born: September 1, 1921 - Entered: September 1934 Football squad '38, Soccer team '39, Baseball squad '38, Baseball team '39, Hockey squad '38, Hockey team '39, '40. Johnny has been with us since the first form and now stands as one of the most dependable mainstays of this Senior Class. Popular, witty, and optimistic, he has also acquired the title of the class roughneckn, the reason for which must be apparent to every member of his class. The characteristic bluhing Cwe quote the senior ballot? does not enter into John's athletic record, which stands impressively above most. Despite his retirement from varsity football this year because of injuries, he retained the position of goalie with Mr. Ikeler's soccer team, and then this winter went on to captain the spirited hockey team on which he figured so importantly at center last year. Two springs have seen him in the field and at home-plate, working strenuously for Mr. Gillespie's baseball team, with a marked degree of success. Although his destination, when he leaves for college, is still undecided, John will anywhere be welcomed as one of the few people who realize the appropriate time for a typically Richmond remark-optimistic and humorous.