Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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TRACY BALCOLM PERRY Born: October 29, 1936 Entered: September, 1947 Way back when the nucleus of our class was forming, one of the first to enter was Tracy Balcolm Perry-with a pair of skates tucked under his arm. As the years slipped by, Tracy and his blades moved along from form to form while the varsity hockey coaches smiled in anticipation. Ready for action in the fourth form, the hard-checking blue-liner became a mainstay of the varsity and so remained for three successive seasons. However, he does find time-between hockey, football, track, and studies to help out on the Assemblies Committee. Looking forward to an engineering major at college, Tracy will certainly continue to spend a part of the cold-weather months within the dasher boards of a hockey rink. Football squad '54, Hockey team '53, '54, '55, Track team '55, VERDIAN staff '54, Assemblies Committee '55. HARVEY PITTERMAN Born: April 21, 1937 Entered: September, 1951 Coming to us in 1951, Harvey has since been recognized as one of the steady and concientious members of the class both on the athletic field and in the class- room. Harve's drive and determination as he patrolled the backfield last fall earned for him the coveted varsity letter. Having previously served as a member of the VERDIAN advertising staff, Harve this year turned for his extracurricular activities to the Forum and Dramatics Club, where his histrionic talent found ready outlet. ln addition to running a study hall with the touch of a veteran, he helps collect for the Charities Committee. Harvey's rare ability to come out on top in a heated debate will stand him in good stead in the field of law. Football team '54, VERDIAN staff '54, Charities Committee '55, Dramatics Club '55, Forum '55. 28 LAM ur. W4

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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

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EI' THEODORE INMAN PUTNAM Born: September 7, 7937 Entered: September, 7947 Although voted Typical Joe Nichols, Tip is far above average in everything that's good. Few have equalled his enviable record at Nichols, fewer still contributed so much to the school. Since fifth grade, Tip has never failed to receive Honors for the yearllll. ln spheres intellectual, he has served both the News and the VERDIAN. After three years in the Glee Club, his faithfulness and enthusiasm were rewarded with the managership in his senior year. Besides his work on the Charities and Dance Committees, Tip has proved himself a stellar de- fenseman in hockey, a good football lineman, and a steady stalwart in track. Tip culminated his career by being elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Senior Class. lf this is typical-we must be good! Highest Honors '49, Honors '48, '50, '57, '52, '53, '54, Class Officer '55, Student Council '55, Football team '53, '54, Hockey team '53, '54, '55, Track squad '54, team '55, News staff '54, '55, VERDIAN staff '54, literary Editor '55, Charities Committee '52, '53, Dance Committee '54, '55, Glee Club '52, '53, '54, Manager '55, DANFORTH WILLIAM ROGERS Born: May 73, 7937 Entered: September, 7948 As the words Ready set! Ready hike! echo down the field, Rogers snaps the pigskin, demonstrating again the form that has made him one of the mainstays of the Wharton line for three years. Dan's drive and persistence on the football field is also shown in his other activities, for he most successfully inveigles funds for the Charities Committee from timid freshmen and procrastinating seniors alike. This year the News honored Dan by appointing him Exchange Editor, a position entailing the gathering of information from other schools and exchanging news- papers with them. Needless to say, Dan has done this job completely and faith- fully. Dan takes his place among a long line of kinsmen who have worn the Yale blue with distinction. Football team '52, '53, '54, Basketball squad '55, News Exchange Editor '55, Charities Committee '53, '54. 29