Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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Thomas Matthew Klepfer Born: August 4, 1942 Entered: September, 1954 The outstanding characteristic of Tom’s personality is an ability to see the bright side of any situation. This banter acts as a catalyst to change the gloomiest into the most carefree gathering. The only place his humor forsakes him is in study hall, where, as proctor, he keeps close rein on over-enthusiastic upper-classmen. Tom's greatest contribution to Nichols has been in the field of athletics. His size and strength made him a formidable opponent for our football rivals and a fine discus thrower for the track team. Tom has used his 6'6 to greatest advantage, however, as center on the basketball team; captain this year, he has proved himself an explosive and able leader. Football squad ‘57, team ’58, ’59; Basketball team ’59, ’60, Captain 60; Track team ’59. ‘60; Freshman Orientation Committee ‘59; Three Sport Varsity Club ’60; Creative Writing Club 60; Study Hall Proctor ’60 Donald Warner Koch Born: October 18, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 The keynote of Don’s stay at Nichols has been a sincere approach to every phase of the school’s life. In the classroom, Don, with a conscientious attitude toward his studies, has achieved respectable grades; he has also participated in extracurricular activities compatible with his interests. To satisfy his mathematically inquisitive mind. Don joined the Math Club last year and has since been an active member. For two years he has been a faithful typist for the News—his willingness to type while others play has been a pleasant relief to the editors. Serving on the Green Key Committee, Don welcomes the visiting teams and conducts them around the campus. An altruistic good-natured spirit has characterized Don’s four years at Nichols. News staff ’59, ’60; Green Key Committee ’60; Math Club ’59. ’60 25