Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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 Clarence Hardin Littell, III Born: September 4, 1942 Entered: September, 1952 A hard tackle near the sidelines, a bone-crushing check to the boards, a line drive into right center—all is pure routine for “Stanley.” Endowed with a natural athletic talent and fine team spirit, Buster has earned eight varsity letters since his sophomore year. In football, his solid blocking and running have been a great help to the team. Deadly accuracy on the ice has often sent an opposing goalie scurrying for a team conference. On the diamond, Buster’s stunning performance in any position often wraps up victory for the green and white. Because of his athletic prowess, Buster has the honor of being the first athlete in many years to be chosen captain of two teams in the same year. Football squad ’57, team ’58, ’59; Hockey team ’58. '59. Captain '60; Baseball team ’58. ’59, Captain '60; Three Sport Varsity Club ’59, ’60; Charities Committee ’58, ’59,’60 Bruce Phillips Lytle Born: October 26, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 While Bruce’s drolleries have revealed the lighter side of his nature, his vast knowledge of all aspects of athletics has made him the class' authority in the field. This knowledge was often gained first hand. In the fall Bruce exploded out of the line, smashing through the opposition. On the other hand, in the winter he managed, fulfilling every capricious desire of the icers. On the track team his strength again aided him in the shot put circle. Bruce’s activities, however, are not limited to athletics. He has worked on the News staff and on the Charities Committee and been a member of the Math Club and the Glee Club. Bruce’s approach to our routine has made life interesting both for him and for us. Football squad ’58. team ’59; Hockey squad ’59, Manager ’60; Track team ’59, ’60; News staff ’60; Charities Committee ’59; Math Club ’59, ’60; Glee Club ’57, ’58, ’59. ’60 77