Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Gerald Statler Morgan Born: November 13, 1942 Entered: September, 1955 Gerry's quiet application earned for him this year a consistently high rank in class. His intellectual abilities, however, have been recognized in the past: twice he was awarded Honors for the year, and as a sophomore, his science projects won him a gold medal and cash award at the Western New York Science Congress. In addition to his studies, however, Ger enjoys participating in extra-curricular activities. His work as a member of the News ad staff eased the financial strain on that publication. As a member of the Green Key Committee, he extended a welcoming hand to the visiting teams. Gerry’s good nature and quiet amicability have characterized his five years on the Nichols scene. Honors '56, '57; News staff '60; Charities Committee ‘59; Green Key Committee ‘60; Freshman Orientation Committee '59; Glee Club '59, '60 Henry Nathan, II Born: December 17, 1942 Entered: September, 1954 Henry entered Nichols as a member of the first form in 1954. Since then his reserved approach has been a pleasing contrast in the Class of '60. During his senior year, Henry was both the manager of football and the captain of the fencing squad. As a man of considerable scholastic ambition, Henry has tackled all the honors courses, showing a preference for scientific subjects. His interest in electronics, in fact, led him to build a complete stereophonic hi-fi set. The construction of an electronic computer and his talks on Boolean algebra in Math Club have also marked Henry as a man of significant scientific achievement. Henry’s efforts as second in command of the Assemblies Committee have brought the school many provocative speakers. Football squad '59, Manager '60; Fencing squad ‘58. ‘59, Captain ’60; Verdian staff ‘60; Assemblies Committee '60; Math Club ‘59, ‘60; Dramatics Club '51 31

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Donald Ellsworth Miller Born: January 13, 1943 Entered: September, 1956 With a cheery greeting Don makes his appearance on the campus. Always gay, never morose, Don's pleasure is to comment wittily on all the passing scene—even on physics tests. Don is also a devoted scholar and eager worker, as is apparent by his fine record. His capacity for scholarship was first recognized when he was awarded the George Nichols Scholarship as a most promising new student. This promise has been fully realized, for Don has had Honors every year, while keeping very active in school affairs. He has served as sports editor of the Verdian, associate chairman of the Charities Committee, and manager of the Glee Club. Intelligence, cheerfulness, and willingness make Don one of the most capable members of the senior class. Honors '51, '58, '59; George Nichols Scholarship '57; Football team '59; Basketball team '60; Baseball team '60; Verdian staff '59, Sports Editor '60; Charities Committee '59, Co-chairman 60; Freshman Orientation Committee '59; Math Club '59, '60; Glee Club '59, Manager '60; Study Hall Proctor '59; Cheerleader '58 William Irving Morey, Jr. Born: December 19, 1941 Entered: January, 1953 The white ball rises, a high pitched “twang”—Bim had aced another opponent on the counts. The only three year member of the tennis team in our class. Bim has won several trophies at Nichols. To concentrate on his achievements in tennis, however, would not do justice to Bim’s athletic prowess. After two years on the football squad, he won this year his varsity letter as an aggressive defensive lineman. In addition, Bim capably checked opposing drives as a strong defenseman on the hockey team for two years. In class, Bim took Nichols life with moderate but deliberate pace; but when involved in the fund raising activities of the Charities Committee, he proved the motivating force of money.. Football squad '51, '58, team '59; Hockey team '59, '60; Tennis team '58. '59. '60; Charities Committee '60; Freshman Orientation Committee '58 30

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Joseph Drake Rich Born: May 3, 1942 Entered: September, 1956 Whether he is in the classroom or on the playing field, Joe is never out of his element. Attaining scholastic honors and playing on three varsity teams, soccer, hockey, and tennis, go hand in hand as far as Joe is concerned. His successful athletic career here at Nichols culminated in his election to the captaincy of the tennis team. As Features Editor of the News, he was charged with reporting on the more sensitive topics of school life. A quiet, unassuming manner coupled with an unselfish attitude and a studious mind are the attributes which have made Joe a class officer, a member of the Student Council, and an eminent member of our senior class. Highest Honors '51; Honors ’58, '59; Class Secretary-Treasurer 60; Student Council '60; Soccer squad '57, team '58. '59; Hockey squad '59, team 60; Tennis squad '58. team 59, Captain '60; Three Sport Varsity Club 60; News staff 59, Features Editor 60; Verdian staff 58, 59. '60; Charities Committee '60; Dance Committee 57, 58; Freshman Orientation Committee '59; Math Club 59, 60; Glee Club '57, '58, '59 ,'60; Study Hall Proctor 60 John Edward Richmond Born: January 22, 1943 Entered: September, 1952 Numerous members of the senior class are characterized with such terms as “happy, possessing an active sense of humor, and “witty, but John must be placed foremost in these categories. One look at his merry eyes and mischevious smile, topped by his bright red hair, evokes laughter and instils a sense of gaiety. The freshness and originality of his humor relaxes some, stimulates others, delights all. His ardent spirit and desire to work this year have gained Johnny positions on the Verdian, Nichols News, and Publicity Committee. Throughout the school year our variegated halls were adorned with his artistic creations publicizing recreational and intellectual activities. Johnny's constant willingness to cheer a despondent classmate has earned him the friendship of everyone. Squash squad 60; Tennis squad 60; News staff 60; Verdian staff 57, 60; Publicity Committee 60; Sports Announcer 60