Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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David Gerber McCormick Born: October 24, 1942 Entered: September, 1952 In the past eight years, Mac has learned to face the rigors of life at Nichols with a good-natured acquiescence. A take-it-as-it-comes philosopher, he lightens the burdens of students anticipating dreary classes with his whimsical remarks. Mac is, however, a steady supporter of all school activities. Working for the Charities Committee, he has made parting such sweet sorrow for his fellow students and their money. In selling ads for the News, he has successfully persuaded the local merchants to support the publication. As a member of the Foreign Exchange Student Committee, Mac is instrumental in bringing to Nichols our colorful foreign visitors. “With malice towards none and charity for all,” Mac has engendered a warm comradeship with his classmates. News staff '59, '60; Chanties Committee '60; Foreign Exchange Student Committee '60 Richard Alexander Mikulec Born: January 23, 1943 Entered: September, 1956 The more serious of the Mikulec twins, Dick considers petition the most effective method for changing the injustices of the world. It was most discouraging for him to learn that the headmaster did not see eye to eye with him on this score. Rikmik’s other activities have included a year on both the News staff and the Charities Committee, where he has cheerfully devoted himself to any and all the tasks assigned. His friendliness, altruism, and own rugged experience fitted him well for the task of counseling incoming freshmen during his year on the Freshman Orientation Committee. Dick’s light-hearted friendliness has made him one of the more pleasant members of the Class of I960. Football squad '59; News staff '58; Charities Committee '60; Freshman Orientation Committee 59; Study Hall Proctor '60; Cheerleader '59 28