Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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1960 Seniors

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8 BEGINNINGS This time on earth was sweetest; We have yet to know its joy, Though we shall, and knowing, smile On the freedom that was ours, On the learning as the bond That held us high together As we knew some things we didn't, And said so, and were young. Schoolboy days were much to us. Though unaware of meanings. Though we laughed and knew not why And offered foolish reasons. It all was good and belonged to us. And now is ours to keep. —Kevin Lewis

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THE SENIOR CLASS Friendly at times, irritable at others; now serious and profound, now full of a boisterous, almost rough humor, the Class of 1960 has surged through the school with the restless energy of a spring tide. Quick to take advice, always ready to cooperate with one another, perhaps their most characteristic traits have been sincerity, drive, and determination. While no boy in the class gives unmistakeable evidence of budding genius, there are many men of outstanding talent. By hard work, and by using their ability to the full, they have achieved a fine scholastic record. In sports they have had their ups and downs. With limited natural ability, their successes have come when individual goals have been subordinated to the good of the team; their failures when they succumbed to selfishness or bickering. They played hard, and refused to be discouraged by defeat. Their achievements as study-hall proctors, and members of the Student Council and other committees have been due rather to the ability of many men to lead by setting a quiet example than to the whip-cracking of a dictator. Rarely have there been so many who could rightfully claim their share of the credit for a successful year. The Class of 1960 has been a team. Edgar E. Anderson SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS — Paul Kritzer, Vice President; Robert Raiser. President; Joseph Rich, Secretary-Treasurer. 10 Perhaps few past Nichols classes can boast of the stability shown by the class of 1960. This class trait has been evidenced by the conscientious approach to the obligations and problems which have confronted us both as a class and as individuals. Throughout the entire year the responsibilities accepted have been diligently fulfilled. As a class we can be most proud of the calibre of the Nichols publications, the distinct improvement in the study hall proctor system, the efficient Student Council, our well-organized committees, and the many interesting assemblies which have been presented during the year. Although not outstanding athletically, we have fielded teams composed of men who are a credit to Nichols School. While we are aware that for the most part our names may not be individually inscribed in the annals of our school for outstanding accomplishments, it is our hope that our contribution as a group has been of benefit to the school. Robert E. Raiser, Class President