Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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John James DeMarchi Born: May 17, 1942 Entered: January, 1953 Whatever John does, he does supremely well. Since the fifth grade his Honors or Highest Honors have usually placed him first in his class. Athletically he has proved to be a tough fullback on the soccer team and a determined netman on varsity tennis. As Editor-in-Chief of the Verdian and President of the Student Council, John holds the two most coveted positions in the school. His deep sense of responsibility and readiness to undertake any task, no matter how difficult, made him a natural choice for these positions. Maturity beyond his years and the strength to follow an ethical course, attributes which give a sense of reassurance to all who know him, have made John our outstanding citizen. Dudley M. Irwin HI Memorial Scholarship'59 Yale Award 58; Winner. Science Fair 58; Highest Scholastic Average in Upper School 58; Highest Honors 53, 56, 57, 58; Honors 54, 55, 59; Class President 58, 59; Student Council 58. 59, President 60; Soccer team 59, 60; Tennis team 60; Gleaner Board 59; News staff 58, 59; Verdian staff 58, 59, Editor-in-Chief 60; Charities Committee 57, 58; Hockey Dance Committee 59; Freshman Orientation Committee 59; Glee Club 57, 58, 59; Math Club 59; Cheerleader 58; Nicholodians 57, 58 Dennis Lee DeSilvey Born: May 17, 1942 Entered: September, 1957 Mixing a cheerful acceptance of responsibility with stern intellectual pursuit, Denny, often on the Honors list, is a man of many activities. A master in clever repartee, publicity is his special delight. As chairman of the Publicity Committee, Denny has been the motivating force behind its amusing posters and lunchtime skits (“A little more rouge on the cheeks. Little Red!”) On the News staff, as its Production and Circulation Manager, he plays the role of newsboy in getting out the paper. In the spring Denny completes his year with the managership of the baseball team. A pint-sized Stengel, he exhorts his team with boisterous encouragement and shrewd advice from the sidelines. A continental grin and a happy spirit have made Denny many friends. Football team 59; Baseball team. Manager 60; News staff ‘58. 59. Production and Circulation Manager 60; Verdian staff 60; Freshman Orientation Committee 59, ‘60; Publicity Committee 59, Chairman 60; Cheerleader ‘59