Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Ralph Louis Haag Born: June 15, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 Intrigued by the realms of the ocean, Ralph has devoted himself to extensive research in marine biology. A member of both the Oceanographic Foundation and the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, he is becoming more and more qualified in the field which will be his career. Summertime finds Ralph skin-diving and beach-combing for specimens to enhance his collections of intertidal invertebrates. Last summer at Roswell Park, he expanded his interest to the field of immunology, as he compared the blood agglutination between cancerous and non-cancerous people. During the academic year Ralph reads scientific material, dissects some specimens and attends Nichols School. Ralph has the interest and intellect to overcome the rigors inherent in a scientific career. Track squad 59, team ’60; Verdian staff ’60; Charities Committee ’60; Dance Committee ’59 Alden Drake Harwood Born: December 6, 1942 Entered: September, 1954 “. . . Then fill the hollow tube with that potassium compound, run the wire behind the tree, flip the switch and . . . KOPOW!” Such is Alden’s typical conversation. His mania for things electronic and explosive has intrigued his classmates throughout all of his years at Nichols. When the debris settles, however, Alden can be found in somewhat more constructive activities. For example, he served as a member of the Dance Committee, where his vivid imagination lent color to the preparations. Come spring, Alden, experienced in fast getaways, utilized his speed for the benefit of the track team. In Math Club meetings Alden’s wide range of knowledge in mathematics has surprised his fellow members. To Alden, we wish every . . . BANG . . . where’d he go? Track squad ’58, team ’59, ’60; Dance Committee ’60; Math Club ’60 23

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Marshall Lawrence Goldstein Born: April 16, 1943 Entered: September, 1955 Marshall has labored diligently at his responsibilities, academic and extra-curricular. A conscientious student, he has achieved honors for the last three years, while consistently notching a high rank in class. He has been a valuable asset to both the News and Verdian staffs; his informative and interesting “College of the Month articles have been an outstanding feature of the News, and his work on Verdian write-ups has been marked by the patience needed for the job. Marshall also has devoted much energy to the Foreign Exchange Student Committee, where for two years his delicious hot chocolate (secret recipe) lured the cold and hungry to the stand. Marshall's five years at Nichols have been characterized by a desire to participate and a willingness to cooperate. Honors '56, ’57, 58, ‘59; Basketball squad ’59, Manager ’60; News staff ’59, ’60; Verdian staff ’59, ’60; Foreign Exchange Student Committee ’59, ’60; Freshman Orientation Committee ’59; Glee Club ’58; Math Club ’59; Creative Writing ’60 Finley Robert Greene, Jr. Born: July 10, 1942 Entered: September, 1955 Monday morning may look bleak to some members of the class, but judging by Finley’s perpetual, papa-Noel grin, one could easily think that any day was Saturday night. As chairman of the Foreign Exchange Student Committee big Fin has cheerfully devoted himself to the task of raising the funds to bring another exchange student to Nichols next year. At the football games who could by-pass the refreshment stand where Finley was waiting to ply his customers with good food and a jovial comment? Finley’s flare for music is manifest not only in his three years membership in the Glee Club, but also in his pre-rehearsal recitals of popular music on the piano. Dance Committee ’59; Foreign Exchange Student Committee ’59, Chairman ’60; Glee Club 58, ’59, ’60 22

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William Norton Hudson, Jr. Born: February 16, 1942 Entered: September, 1952 Master of three hundred white-walled horses. Bill attempts desperately to comply with our speed limit as he roars to meet each day’s new challenge. A debonair young man, this connoisseur of ivy-league attire has long been acknowledged a class Beau Brummel. More socially-minded than his fellow classmates, this year Bill worked for the hockey dances, seasoning them liberally with his own urbane flavor. An ardent devotee of Florida sunshine. Bill is attracted by water skiing and sculling, and conditions himself for these sports during the winter on the Ward’s Gym mats. Displaying an interest in language, he was also a member of the French Club. Bill’s polish has left an imprint on his coterie. News staff '59; Hockey Dance Committee '60 Steven Charles Kahn Born: August 29, 1942 Entered: September, 1955 Conscientious is the word for Steve and conscientiousness has been rewarded by a consistently high rank in class and by Honors and Highest Honors for four years. Steve's ability to express himself in the written word has made him a valuable member of all the publication staffs. As Activities Editor of the Verdian he presented a thorough review of Nichols extra-curricular life. A frequent contributor to the Gleaner, he was also a member of the Board. He is the anonymous author whose “Who’s Who articles in the News show the best side of senior celebrities. Steve has also participated on the Charities and the Foreign Exchange Student Committees, and in Creative Writing. In his quiet, unassuming way Steve has helped chairmen and editors to succeed. Highest Honors '58; Honors ’56, '51, '59; Squash squad '59; Tennis team '60; Gleaner hoard '59; News staff ’59; Verdian staff' 58, Activities Editor '59; Charities Committee '57, 58; Foreign Exchange Student Committee, '59; Freshman Orientation Committee ’58; Math Club' 58; Creative Writing '59