Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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First Row: Arthur Yates, Clarence Littell, James Cranz, William Beswick, Finley Greene, Joseph Rich (Secretary-Treasurer), Robert Raiser (President), Paul Kritzer (Vice President), John DeMarchi, Frank Spangenberg, David Diebold, Alden Harwood, Robert Mikulec. SENIOR CLASS Second Row: Sheldon Benatovich, Walter Constantine, Donald Koch, Curtiss Campagna, William Donaldson, Richard Mikulec, Gerald Morgan, William Morey, Ralph Kreuger, Steven Kahn, Jeffrey Bonn, Richard Nilson, Marshall Goldstein, Steven Biltekoff. Third Row: Dennis DeSilvey, Taylor Yates, Bruce Stoesser, Brian Block, Jay Regan, John Richmond, William Hudson, Jorge Comas-Riu, Peter Blakeslee, David McCormick, Charles Milch, James Sari, Ronald Benz. Fourth Row: Thomas Zawadski, Norman Ernst, David Donaldson, Bruce Lytle, Michael Crane, Thomas Klepfer, Kirkwood Dormeyer, Henry Nathan, Donald Miller, Ralph Haag, Ernest Notar, Albert Dold. 11

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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

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Sheldon Brian Benatovich Burn: April 6, 1943 Entered: September, 1952 A member of the Vf.rdian advertising staff since his freshman year. Shell has played an integral part in the financing of our year book. As a just reward for his efforts, he was named manager of the staff for 1960. In this capacity, Shell performed the monumental feat of selling the entire ad section before Thanksgiving. During the 1959 season, the track field daily saw Shelly turning over the sawdust in the jump pits. Such diligent shoveling earned for him the managership of the team this year. Above average in scholastics. Shell has maintained good grades throughout his eight Nichols years. But if he spends the week with Commager and Faulkner, his weekend finds him relaxing in a different kind of company. Honors ’53, ’55; Soccer squad ’59; Track team. Manager ’59, ’60; News staff ’59, '60; Verdian staff ’57, ’58, 59, Advertising Manager ’60; Dance Committee ’57; Hockey Dance Committee ’60; Glee Club 58; Math Club ’59; Creative Writing ’60 Ronald Ralph Benz Born: July 27, 1942 Entered: September, 1955 In his tranquil manner, Ron contributes to both extracurricular and athletic organizations. He is a member of the Publicity Committee, which ballyhoos'athletic contests with original posters and humorous skits in the dining room. On the Verdian staff, Ron sacrificed many hours of his Christmas vacation in order to give difficult senior write-ups a new and interesting twist. As football manager, his hard work made light work of pre-game preparations. Ronnie never has to indulge in the mad scramble of other less organized managers to get out the water, towels, uniforms and lists for line-ups. However, despite these activities, he finds time to push hard for the college of his choice. Football squad. Manager ’59; Track squad ’60; Verdian staff ’60; Glee Club 59, ’60; Advertising Committee ’60 12