Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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WALTER FRANKLIN MAISCHOSS, JR. Born: May 2, I937 Entered: September, I949 Since entering Nichols in I949, Walt has established himself as a hard-work- ing student and an adept athlete. In football, he is renowned for his precise centering, clean blocking, and hard tackling. Assuming the role of goalie for the hockey team during the winter, Maisch drew wild praise for his sensational net-minding, and when spring arrived, he stepped up to the pitcher's mound to hurl his specialties. Wally climaxed a successful career on the News' staff this year with an appointment as Co-circulation Manager. When he raises his voice in his study hall, quiet prevails immediately, for Walt has the respect of classmates and underclassmen alike. Maisch's conscientious effort and sense of humor will be appreciated on any college campus. Football team '53, '54, Hockey team '54, '55, Baseball squad '54, team '55, News staff '54, Co-circulation Manager '55, Charities Committee '54, '55, Glee Club '53, '54, '55, Study Hall Proctor '55. PHILIP EDWARD McNAlRY Born: March 6, I937 Entered: September, 7950 Nichols football opponents would be amazed if they could see Captain McNairy off the gridiron. Phil, a rugged terror when turned loose on the football field, is in reality one of the most gentle and good natured members of our class. He'll always stand still while classmates cry on his shoulders. In addition to doing a fine iob as captain of football and as a miler in track, Phil, as a defenseman on the hockey team, has broken up more plays than we could shake a stick at. The Glee Club and Charities Committee have also benefited from Phil's generous and cooperative spirit. Nichols' fighting deacon will be a sure bet on the college campus. Football team '53, Captain '54, Hockey team '54, '55, Track squad '54, team '55, Charities Committee '54, '55, Glee Club '52, '53, '54 26

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THOMAS CARPENTER McicARTHUR Born: February 73, 7937 Entered: September, 7947 lt's hard to imagine the Senior Class without Tom MacArthur, whose delight- ful levity and sparkling witticisms have lightened the burden on many a tiring day. Possessed of a booming voice, Mac has put it to varied use in terrorizing Junior School study hall delinquents, amusing his friends with tolk ballads, and making announcements that at last can be heard. Besides being President of the Glee Club and Chairman of the Hockey Dance Committee, Tom has won three varsity letters in soccer, coached and captained the fencing team, and nimbly hurdled and high jumped to fame on the track team. His wit, self-con- fidence, and ingenuity in unexpected fields will amuse his college acquaintances. Soccer team '53, '54, '55, Fencing team '54, Captain '55, Track team '53, '54, '55, News stati '55, Hockey Dance Committee '54, Chairman '55, Glee Club '53, '54, President '55, Cheerleader '52, '53, Captain '54, '55 CHAUNCEY HATCH MAGUIRE Born: April 28, 7936 Entered: September, 7948 Whoosh-What was that? No, not the Green Hornet, just Chan in his green Ford headed for home after a hard day. Chan, so devil-may-care when cruising the countryside, is really a quiet, pleasant character when hitting the books. Apparently, Mr. Verrill's principles have had great ettect on Hatch as he has spent several summers relaxing in the Canadian woods. However, if one headed over the Bridge for Canada last summer, he could see a tall, blond figure in blue standing at the ticket booth-Collector Maguire, Nichols' answer to inter- national cooperation along our border. Conscientious is the word for Hatch, as those who try to hide in his back seat find out to their regret. Luck, Chan! 25

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ALBERT LOUIS MICHAELS Born: June 20, 7937 Entered: September, 7949 I contest that! dissents the Sheu Room philosopher, affectionately known to his friends as Albie. A devotee of the ideals of Omar Khayyam and a possessor of the social savoir-faire necessary to put them into practice, Albie is widely acclaimed as the true sophistocate. Reservoir of a vast store of facts and past master at the art of debate, he uses his consummate skill to tie up every naive opponent whom he can caiole into a discussion. The Forum has proved the ideal outlet for Al's forensic talents. lWill M. S. ever be the same?l Always sedately attired in grey flannels, rep tie, and sport coat, Albie will be fondly remembered for his admirable understanding of the social graces and the ways of the world. VERDIAN stat7 '54, Dramatics Club '55, Forum '54, 55. RICHARD BRUCE NARINS Born: January 77, 7937 Entered: September, 7952 Dick has made his mark at Nichols since 7952. Possessing superior athletic ability, he excels in three sports. An able member of the basketball team for the last two years, he received a squad letter in 7954 and a maior letter in 7955. One of the best tennis players in the school, Dick has achieved the unusual distinction of winning major letters in that sport for three straight years. Dick's prowess on the golf links in local junior golf tournaments is well-known to all those who read the sports section in the papers. We are sure that Dick, with his broad smile and friendly manner, will go far in any f7eld he chooses. Basketball squad '54, team '55, Tennis team '53, '54, '55. 27