Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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 Walter Kreuger Born: September 21, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 Loquacious and pleasant, Ralph greets each school day optimistically. Whether his latest physics mark suited him or not, he returns to the challenge with an amiable, energetic spirit. In those activities which he has undertaken at Nichols he has been a diligent worker. Ralph successfully met his quota for two consecutive years in the rigorous competition for position on the Verdian advertising staff. Known to but a few, he is also greatly interested in the complexities of mathematics. His ability in this field was proved by the high scores he obtained on the Tuthill Mathematics Contests and his active participation in the Math Club. Athletically, Ralph put his weight and muscle to good use on both the football and track squads. Football squad ’59; Track squad ’60; News staff ’60; Verdian staff ’58, ’59; Math Club ’59, ’60; Cheerleader ’58 Paul Eric Kritzer Born: May 5, 1942 Entered: September, 1957 Kritz joined in his sophomore year as a George Nichols Scholar. His election to class offices for the past two years is a manifestation of the popularity and respect he enjoys among his classmates. As sports editor of the News, Paul has pepped up the athletic section with a new sports gossip column—“The Roar of the Crowd. In athletics Kritz has been equally prominent. His speed and strength have made him a great asset to our football and basketball teams. It is in the spring, however, that he comes to the fore. His flashing speed in the sprints and relay made him the season’s high scorer last year and captain this year. George Nichols Scholarship ’58 Class Officer ’59, ‘60; Student Council ’59, ’60; Football squad ’57, ’58, team ’59; Basketball squad ’59, team '60; Track team '58. ’59, Captain ’60; Three Sport Varsity Club '60; News staff '58. ’59, Sports Editor '60; Verdian staff '60; Charities Committee ’58; Hockey Dance Committee ’59, ‘60; Freshman Orientation Committee '59. '60