Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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George Comas-Riu Born: April 7, 1942 Entered: September, 1959 George Comas, our ambassador from Barcelona, has brought to us this year a taste of Mediterranean warmth and humor. Scholastically, George’s inherent enthusiasm for learning has considerably smoothed the transition to Nichols' rugged academic life. His determination to master the complexities of our language has provided inspiration for the students of Spanish to return the compliment. Athletically, it was the Nichols soccer team that benefitted most from his sturdy limbs and spirit, as well as from his well-meant advice on everything from heading to goal tending. ( Hombre, no se hace asi en Barcelona! ) A good musician, George has delighted Bach fanciers with his keyboard sensitivity. To know a young man with so liberal an outlook and happy disposition has been a rewarding experience. Soccer team ’60; Fencing team '60; Track team ’60; Hockey Dance Committee ’60; Math Club ’60 Walter Edwin Constantine, Jr. Born: October 28. 1942 Entered: September. 1955 The assembly is quiet, the speaker begins his lectures, and — FLASH, and all eyes turn to the Verdian photographer. A familiar sight is our hard working Matthew Brady, recording the battle of Nichols life in candid shots. Walt's long hours spent in photographic chores during his junior year led to his appointment as associate Editor-in-chief of this year's Verdian. With these responsibilities, Walt still finds time to share his seemingly inexhaustible humor with the Dance Committee, making the usually boring ordeal of decorating the dining room an interim of levity for all concerned. As football manager for the past two years, Wally has upon occasion boosted the team spirit with this often reckless humor . Football team. Manager ’58 , '59; Track squad ’60; News staff ’59, ’60; Verdian staff' 58, Photographic Editor ’59. Associate Editor-in-Chief ’60; Glee Club '57. ’58. '59. ’60; Math Club '59. ’60

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Jeffrey Dean Bonn Born: October 28, 1942 Entered: September, 1954 When Jeff won the Gleaner Prize in his sophomore year he earned himself the designation of poet laureate of the class. As could then be predicted he became this year an assiduous and demanding editor of the Gleaner, expecting the best from all the members of his board. His enthusiastic effort surprised us with two issues of the Gleaner this year. Jeff s close reign over second period study hall has made it a refuge for boys who would rather work than enjoy a social hour. Jeff has also contributed to the Verdian and the Nichols News. Besides this interest in school activities Jeffs ribald humor combined with an air of practiced nonchalance wins him a group of appreciative listeners wherever he goes. Gleaner Prize ’57; Soccer Squad '59; News staff' 60; Verdian staff ’60; Gleaner board '58, ’59, Editor-in-Chief'60; Dance Committee ’60; Glee Club ’58, ’59 ,’60; Math Club 59, '60; Creative Writing '60; Study Hall Proctor ’60 Curtiss Joseph Campagna Born: July 24, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 A strong, independent spirit. Curt has remained one of the individual personalities in the class. Untroubled by the necessity to conform, he has pursued intellectualism with singularity of purpose. His ability to express himself has been demonstrated both in Creative Writing and on the Verdian staff. His friendliness and generosity, as well as his interest in things hispanic, led him to take our Spanish exchange student under his wing, helping him to adapt to life at Nichols. As a member of the Charities Committee. Curt’s persistence has aided him in the difficult business of soliciting funds from his fellow students. Curt’s hallmark, warmth of personality and sensitivity to the feelings of others, is a trait all too rare with students of his age. News staff '60; Verdian staff '60; Charities Committee '60; Creative Writing '60; Dramatics Club '57 15

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Michael Watson Crane Born: August 24, 1942 Entered: September, 1952 Cool and outwardly unworried Mike gives the impression of drifting through the Nichols routine, while his friendly, easy going attitude serves to relieve many of the tensions built up by our hectic life. A sports enthusiast at heart, Mike has always taken an active part in athletics. Playing on the football and hockey teams in the fall and winter, he moves to the baseball diamond in the spring where his height proves a great asset at his important position at first base. In his capacity as a freshman advisor, he was the sounding board for many of the problems of his charges. Connoisseur of motor cars, sports, and the casual manner, Mike will be remembered as the coolest cat in the class. Football team ’58, ’59, 60; Hockey squad ’58, team ’59, ’60; Baseball squad. '59, team ’60; Charities Committee ’57, ’60; Freshman Orientation Committee ’59 James Miller Cranz, II Born: February 2, 1942 Entered: September, 1951 In his own quiet way, Jim has won many friends in the senior class. A good listener and slow to criticize, he always has a witty comment to relieve a trying day. His congenial and quiet manner, however, belie his fierce competitive spirit on the athletic field. Moose’s size and ruggedness command the respect (and fear) of opponents, and his drive and power have been great assets to the teams. A varsity letter winner in both football and baseball for the past four years, he has always been a key man in these line-ups. It is in hockey, however, that Moose releases his massive energy, guarding the cage with crunching body checks, which leave his opponents on the ice, and Jim anxiously awaiting the next assault. Football team ’56, ’57, ’58, Captain ’59; Hockey team ‘58, ’59 , ’60; Baseball team ’57, ’58, '59, ’60; Class Officer ’56, ’58; Student Council 58 .’59; Three Sport Varsity Club ’58, ’59, '60; News staff '59, '60; Charities Committee ’56, '59, '60; Freshman Orientation Committee ’59; Study Hall Proctor '60