Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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David Kittinger Diebold Born: December 30, 1942 Entered: September, 1952 Dave is a connoisseur of the finer things in life. Clad in strictly ivy attire, he roves the city in his black Morris Minor. Quite a sports enthusiast, he has eagerly participated in both tennis and squash. Outside of school, his athletic pursuits range from skiing at his favorite winter resort to golf at the country club. A hardworking student, his interests go further than his daily assignments, for he was a devoted member of the Math Club. Dave has spent many hours in the past two years toiling for the Foreign Exchange Student Committee. In the cold and rain of the football season he was always ready to serve. His interest on this committee offers a reflection of Dave's unselfish, good-natured spirit. Fencing squad '58, team '59; Tennis squad '60; Foreign Exchange Student Committee '58, '59; Math Club ’58, '59 Albert W. Dold, III Born: November 28, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 Diligence and an extreme devotion to duty make A1 one of the most respected members of the Senior Class. Al’s performance in diverse fields has brought him many accolades in his years at Nichols. Foremost among these are the Harvard Prize Book to a Junior for high scholarship and good character, and honors every year. As Co-Editor of the Nichols News he is often seen pursuing a delinquent reporter or dashing down to the publishers for last minute improvements in the layout. A1 has also found time to serve as Chairman of the Assemblies Committee and has introduced us to fascinating and enlightening speakers. Al's diligence, innate respect for others, and faithful fulfillment of duty make him typical of the finest Nichols men. Honors '57, '58, '59; Harvard Prize Book '59; Student Council '60; Track squad '58, ’59, team 60; News staff '59, Co-editor '60; Verdian staff 58. '59, '60; Assemblies Committee '59, Chairman '60; Charities Committee '57; Freshman Orientation Committee '59. 60; Math Club '59; Cheerleader 59, '60; Study Hall Proctor ’60