Nichols School
Buffalo, NY
Nichols Fund
Your Gift; Their Success!
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Tom Maynor (Alumni ’81, Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Middle School Faculty
An incredible group of teachers!
Ronald Montesano (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In memory of Colin Wegner
Helena Crotty (Alumni ’23)
6 months ago
Go Vikings
Jarrod Caprow (Alumni ’98)
2 days ago
In honor of Nichols School Facilities Team
Thanks to the Nichols School Facilities Team for taking care the campus, buildings and grounds. You and your hard work are truly appreciated!
Kathleen Brady-Stepien (Alumni ’04)
22 days ago
In honor of James Williams ‘04
Class of 1989 (Alumni ’89)
2 months ago
In honor of Ann Lewis, Mother of Peter & Andrew Lewis
Brian Sacca (Alumni ’97)
2 months ago
In honor of Jaron Bruzgal
Catherine Kersey (Alumni ’95)
2 months ago
In honor of My teachers & my parents
Thank you to all of my teachers, coaches and mentors who helped me along the way and for making Nichols my home.
Clifford Hurley (Alumni ’82)
2 months ago
In honor of Hon Betsy Glaser Hurley
Andrea Oleary (Grandparent ’30)
2 months ago
For my grandson, Daniel!
Molly & Marty Boscarino (Parent ’23, ’27, Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 months ago
In honor of Kari Achatz
You inspire your students to become the best versions of themselves. Your passion for the arts and dedication to your students is remarkable. You have created a welcoming and beautiful space where our children thrive.
Nicholas Tzetzo (Alumni ’91, Parent ’28)
2 months ago
In honor of Nichols Building & Grounds team
Montgomery Pooley (Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 months ago
In honor of Suggie Williams
Looking forward to our 45th! Thankful for Mrs. (Suggie) Williams and what the Williams family has meant to Nichols over the years.
Kate Roach and Kevin Hogan (Alumni ’83, Parent ’14, ’16, Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 months ago
In honor of Barney Walsh
Deena Kotlewski (Alumni ’88)
2 months ago
In memory of Michelle Isenberg-Agostinelli
Dedicated in memory of a bright light in our class, making us all laugh and bringing positivity to everyone!
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Erin Habelt
Thank you for consistently and lovingly challenging us to be better for kids and each other. You make Nichols a special place. Thank you.
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Greg Plumb
Your passion inspires! Thank you for all you do, seen and unseen. To more great times. Cheers!
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Coach RonMon - “Stan”
Two MM team championships and counting. It’s been a blast, Coach. Thank you for letting me be a part of an amazing athletic program!
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Dr. Aranya Maritime
Modeling poise and professionalism is the best mentoring. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to educating kids.
Rebecca Locke (Parent ’26)
2 months ago
It's easy to support a school that provides such great learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
Katie McIntyre
2 months ago
Go A-Team!
Jennifer Cruz (Parent ’18, ’20, ’21, ’25)
2 months ago
In honor of Dr. Chui Sien Chan, Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum, Mr. Josh Ring and Mr. Kevin Powers
Nicoletta Aliberto (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of the Middle School faculty!
Josh Nussbaumer (Alumni ’89)
2 months ago
In honor of Mary Saperston
Great experience for myself as well as my daughter Callaway who is now at Middlebury College.
Jack Vance (Alumni ’14)
2 months ago
In memory of Larry Regan
Even after his children graduated, Larry was still at so many Nichols basketball games because of his love for Nichols. Miss the conversations with Larry.
Dieter Schindler (Alumni ’59)
2 months ago
Great school!
Anonymous (Parent ’25)
2 months ago
In honor of the Nichol’s Faculty & Staff
Andrew Scirri (Alumni ’84)
2 months ago
In honor of Laura Dudley (Scirri) Class of 1985
Nichols was a transformative experience in my life. The terrific teachers and coaches I had made a great impact on my development. The friends I made at that time are still my best friends over 40 years later. I hope the current students take as much from their time at Nichols as I did.
Jerry Ivers (Alumni ’69)
2 months ago
Proud to be a Nichols alum.
Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Chan Kennedy and Dennis McCarthy
SARA WNEK (Parent ’29)
2 months ago
In honor of Shawn Wnek '97
John Boscarino (Alumni ’23)
2 months ago
In honor of Ron Montesano
JIANHUA HUANG (Parent ’32)
2 months ago
This is a particularly nice school with excellent teachers and kids!
Sean and Erin Cornelius (Parent ’30)
2 months ago
In honor of our kids, Harrison Cornelius '30 and Finn Cornelius '33!
Mary Kate Morrow (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of the wonderful people I work with every day!
Kari Achatz (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In support of my amazing arts colleagues!
Taylor Pietrowski (Alumni ’18)
2 months ago
In honor of Bella Stack. Best advisor ever!
Andrew Mitchell (Alumni ’97)
2 months ago
Continue to Green 💚 😎 Us As We Go, Nichols, GO VIKINGS, And May The Nichols School Live On Now, Always, And Forever!!!
Cameron Ross (Alumni ’57)
2 months ago
In memory of Raymond Verril
William "Jud" Weiksnar (Alumni ’75)
3 months ago
In memory of Neil Goodman '75
Karen Van Dyke (Alumni ’79)
3 months ago
In memory of Richard Stratton
Ronald Leong (Alumni ’87)
3 months ago
In honor of Kristen Grace Scott
Let’s go Class of 1987!!
Eric Ward (Alumni ’78)
3 months ago
In honor of Jim Swiatowy
Louisa Jerauld Levine (Alumni ’76)
3 months ago
In memory of Susan Shapiro
Alexa Laub Gibson (Alumni ’00)
3 months ago
In honor of David Laub ‘56
Ryan Thompson (Alumni ’95, Parent ’32)
3 months ago
In honor of Mr. Waltz
I certainly didn't appreciate being forced to stay after school to focus on math at the time, but now realize what he was doing for me.
Joseph Walter (Alumni ’05)
3 months ago
In memory of Raymond Walter
Aaleya Koreishi (Alumni ’92)
4 months ago
Thank you Nichols for making me. student athlete for life!
Joseph Kresse (Alumni ’83, ’84)
4 months ago
In honor of Keith Celniker ‘84 Memorial Scholarship Fund
John Richmond (Alumni ’60)
4 months ago
Hope to be there for the 65th reunion
Paul Schnatz (Alumni ’53)
4 months ago
In memory of J. David Schnatz, M.D. '49
Arshad Hussain (Parent ’26)
4 months ago
Its our privilege and honor to support an institution which is maintaining a very high standard of academics
gregory stevens (Alumni ’74)
4 months ago
In honor of Bill Clough
Judith Lee (Parent ’67, ’09)
4 months ago
In memory of Dale Bruce Haidvogel
Katie Jebb Norton and Jim Norton (Alumni ’76)
4 months ago
In memory of George Truscott
james mcfarland (Alumni ’80)
4 months ago
In honor of Greg Washington
Daniel Sterman (Alumni ’81)
5 months ago
Nichols was the seminal academic experience of my life. It was where I was challenged to become a dedicated and curious learner, something which I cherish as ongoing in my life. I was privileged to have the benefit of a Nichols education, and wish the same for kids from throughout the Greater Buffalo region.
Brian & Elizabeth Duffett (Alumni ’88, Parent ’24, ’26)
5 months ago
In honor of J. Michael Duffett ‘62
Michael Kubiak ('75) & Lori Faser (Alumni ’75)
5 months ago
We're proud to support the work that the school does to expand the minds of our current and future students.
Margaret(Peppy) McLean
5 months ago
In memory of Hugh McLean'59
Kevin Celniker (Alumni ’04)
5 months ago
In honor of Phil Celniker
Ralph Gabarro (Alumni ’66)
5 months ago
In honor of Pete Gabarro
In memory of Pete Gabarro
Edward Spangenthal (Alumni ’10)
5 months ago
Go Big Green!
Sally Gentner (Grandparent ’25, ’27)
6 months ago
In honor of Molly DiGiulio '25, Ella Murphy '25, & JJ Murphy '27
debbie waitkus (Alumni ’78)
6 months ago
In honor of Nancy & Jerry Hans
In appreciation of providing new life to Greg's chair.
Dr. Siva Yedlapati & Dr. Anu Mendu (Parent ’32)
7 months ago
“Acharya Devo Bhava” is a Sanskrit phase that translates to “Teacher is God”. We believe that teachers have a profound influence on students. We are forever grateful.
Kimberly Kohler (Parent ’25)
7 months ago
I’m so proud that my son is part of the Nichols community and the Nichols hockey team!
Deidre Batson-Griggs (Parent ’03, ’31)
7 months ago
In honor of Mama Crystal Seymour Austin
Deborah Heath (Alumni ’81)
8 months ago
In honor of Ellen Markel, class of 1981
Rashika HALL (Parent ’25)
8 months ago
In honor of Aunt Emma Colston
God is good! Go Vikings!
Aileen Corso (Parent ’25, ’28)
8 months ago
Thank you to faculty, staff, and coaches for all that you do!
Ryan Thompson (Alumni ’95, Parent ’32)
8 months ago
Go Vikings
Nicoletta Aliberto (Faculty/Staff)
9 months ago
In honor of Nichols Middle School
Michael Risman (Parent ’22)
10 months ago
excellent school!
Ralph H. Sidway III (Alumni ’77, Parent ’31)
2 months ago
In memory of William F. "Kim" Kimberly
Mr Kimberly was my English teacher in the early 1970s, and introduced us to The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. His cheerful wit and love for literature was infectious and inspiring, and set me on course for a lifetime of reading, writing, and engagement in the great liberal arts tradition of western culture, especially of the English language. Mr Kimberly was also our neighbor in East Aurora, and is lovingly and eternally remembered.
Harrison Bacon (Alumni ’12)
3 months ago
In memory of William F. (Kim) Kimberly, Jr.
The Dietrick Family (Parent ’28, ’31, Faculty/Staff)
7 months ago
We love supporting Nichols because we know that only benefits our kids! Thank you!!
David Hale (Alumni ’80)
2 days ago
In honor of Raymond Walter - Class of 1980
Stephen Johnson (Alumni ’04)
a month ago
I value the education I earned while at Nichols. I am proud to be a part of the alumni and supporter of all future students.
Mark Roberts (Alumni ’85)
2 months ago
In memory of Laura Schirri
Leah Cannan Fogarty (Alumni ’95)
2 months ago
Grateful to Nichols for grants that helped me, my sister Delia, and my brother Charles to attend Nichols.
Melissa Balbach (Alumni ’83)
2 months ago
So happy to support our Nichols faculty - the heart of our school!
Angela Campagna (Parent ’30)
2 months ago
Let’s Go Nichols!!
Anonymous
2 months ago
Congratulations to the Advancement team on a successful campaign!
Anonymous (Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 months ago
In support of great teachers, a supportive community and a critical and foundational institution in the WNY region!
Kevin Powers (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of My students over the years
With deep gratitude and affection for all of my students over the years. To all of the "wayward boys" advisories, to the "extended advisories," to all who have engaged in service work in our shared WNY community, and to all students of all identities, genders, backgrounds, talents, skills, interests, hopes, and dreams whose paths have crossed with mine: thank you. I have learned so much from my work as a member of our Nichols community. Being your teacher has allowed me to learn so much and to grow as a person in my own life. May we all always remember that the diversity of our community is its core strength. May we be mindful that, in life, we are all called to learn from and grow alongside one another. And, grounded in these values, may we work to have our actions in the world we all share be guided by our compassionate and merciful hearts.
With gratitude & respect
~ kp
Allison Gasuik (Alumni ’14)
2 months ago
In honor of Mr. Ptak. Best teacher I ever had. Onward and upward!
James Strachan (Alumni ’79)
2 months ago
In memory of David Strachan
Dedicated educator who devoted and committed to teaching and the school
Alexander Paul Aversano (Alumni ’65)
2 months ago
Nichols taught me the importance of working hard to achieve your goals, but also to have fun and make life long friends while doing so.
Sara & Dan Wiese (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of All the amazing and hard-working people I work with on a daily basis.
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Kevin Powers
Thank you on behalf of my 7th grade history class. You are a master teacher, and friend that I’ve had the good fortune to observe for years. Thank you!
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of Chuck Ptak
July 13, 2022. Friendship Baptist Church. You were there. Showing up matters. Thanks, Chuck.
Melissa & David Jorgenson (Parent ’26, ’28)
2 months ago
Thank you to all the teachers and staff that are so encouraging and supportive of the students! You make all the difference!
Chuck Ptak (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of my Advisory from the Class of 2024: Carter, Dancy, Emmons, Gibbs, Honeine, Maidment, J. Michael-Saffire, R. Michael-Saffire, Sacher, Smith, Stoffman, and Williams. “In the long run, we find what we expect; we shall be fortunate then, if we expect great things.” - Henry David Thoreau
Ronald Killinger (Alumni ’72)
2 months ago
Nichols got me started on the right path in my educational career and made my college career that much easier for me
Amy Bortner (Alumni ’88)
2 months ago
Top-notch education and lifelong friends.
Stephanie Feliciano (Alumni ’14)
2 months ago
In honor of Dr. Maritime and Mr. Potter
Andrew Bigelow (Alumni ’22)
2 months ago
Go Vikings!
Greg Plumb (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of The amazing Middle School Faculty and Staff.
Bridget Lett (Parent ’17)
2 months ago
I support Nichols for the great education it provides.
Tim Burke (Alumni ’74)
2 months ago
In honor of Charles Hamlen
I learned everything I needed at Nichols!!
Eric Luko (Alumni ’13)
2 months ago
In honor of Mr. Crane
Mimi May (Alumni ’92)
2 months ago
In honor of James G.G. May, Sr '62
In memory of James G.G. May, Sr '62
I wish I were still a student at Nichols! The best 4 years ever!
Delia Koeppen (Parent ’23, ’26)
2 months ago
The faculty and staff are amazing at what they do! Thank you!
Danielle Schmidt (Parent ’25, ’28)
2 months ago
In honor of The Admissions Team
Dr & Mrs Maximillian E Stachura (Alumni ’57)
2 months ago
Nichols expanded my vision and raised my sights.
Hyun and John Dandolph (Parent ’30, ’31)
2 months ago
In honor of Our Children, John ‘30 and Henry ‘31
Ashley Tibollo (Alumni ’06, Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of the late Mr. Stratton
Mr. Stratton, you made an enormous impact on my life and my writing skills. Through the years, my writing has allowed me to excel in academic, personal, and professional capacities. Your support and encouragement helped me to become a confident person. I wouldn't be where I am without you. I miss you constantly, but I take comfort knowing that your legacy lives on here at Nichols through your many friends, colleagues, and former students, including me. I try to channel you when I am correcting student tests and papers in the hopes that it will help at least some of them like you helped me.
Jiaoyan Li (Parent ’32)
2 months ago
Thank you.
Kerry Bennett (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In memory of Kim Kimberly (Mr. Kim) who inspired so many of us. We miss you.
Lisa Caywood (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
In honor of the wonderful people at Nichols School I get to work alongside with each day, and the students that make me love my job
Jesse Baier Radford (Alumni ’05)
2 months ago
In honor of Chelsy Collins
Go Class of 2005!
Christina Leonard (Parent ’32)
3 months ago
Thank you to all of the people who make this school wonderful!
Ann Kern (Faculty/Staff)
3 months ago
In honor of The Facilities Department and their hard work clearing snow and ice this winter.
Thank you Facilities Department for braving the cold, snow and ice this winter to keep the campus safe and accessible for everyone.
William Morey, jr (Alumni ’60)
3 months ago
In honor of Joseph Morey
robert stevenson
3 months ago
five generations of my family have been educated at nichols
Paul Eisenhardt (Alumni ’62)
3 months ago
Continue to cherish the good times and learnings from time at Nichols and subsequent friendships with classmates.
Pamicka Marinello (Alumni ’11)
3 months ago
In honor of Mr. William “Kim” Kimberly
Andrew McDonald (Alumni ’90)
3 months ago
My Nichols friendships and educational foundation are lifelong
Liam Clancy (Alumni ’24)
3 months ago
In honor of Emily Olczak
Supported me through tough times and allowed me to get to achieve my goals of getting to a great university.
Shelley Drake (Parent ’00)
4 months ago
In honor of Warren Gelman, on his induction into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Mary Reed (Alumni ’79)
4 months ago
In memory of Douglas N. Reed, Class of 1949
Darby Johnson (Alumni ’79)
4 months ago
In memory of Bob Strauss '79
George Trimper (Alumni ’68)
4 months ago
In honor of George Kloepfer Fund
Please earmark this donation to the Kloepfer Fund
Peter Sanborn (Alumni ’01)
4 months ago
In honor of Bruce Sanborn (previous teacher)
Siobhan Hughes (Alumni ’89)
4 months ago
In memory of Dick Stratton
Chris Reid (Alumni ’61)
4 months ago
In memory of Nick Hopkins.
frederick Shuart (Parent ’88, ’92, ’96)
4 months ago
In honor of Ruta Valters Shuart
Sam Walsh (Alumni ’05)
4 months ago
In honor of Barney Walsh
Karen Ravin (Alumni ’85)
4 months ago
In honor of Laura Scirri Dudley
Tiziana Daniels (Parent ’20)
5 months ago
Nichols supported my son so we will continue to support others. Wonderful school
matthew mitchell (Alumni ’80)
5 months ago
In honor of Bart Mitchell
Ryan Ballow (Alumni ’15)
5 months ago
In honor of Ed Ballow and Dom Colangelo
Francesca Fulciniti (Alumni ’10)
5 months ago
In memory of Alexander Fulciniti
Marcia Rashman Frankel
5 months ago
In memory of Gordon L. “Billy” Rashman and in honor fabulous class of 1963
Paige Spangenthal (Alumni ’15)
5 months ago
Let’s go buffalo!
Michael Aylward (Alumni ’00)
6 months ago
Remain grateful for the opportunity to attend Nichols more than 25 years ago, and love the chance to pay it forward to future students on financial aid 🙏
ANDREW RICH (Alumni ’69, Grandparent ’26, ’28)
6 months ago
In memory of ANDREW J. RICH '21
Brian Wilson (Alumni ’74)
7 months ago
In honor of Gary Wilson 1970
Michelle Maccagnano (Parent ’29)
7 months ago
The education my child is receiving is amazing. Love the middle school teachers and staff.
Amy Capalbo (Parent ’28, ’30, ’31)
7 months ago
We are so grateful our kids are able to have the educational experience that Nichols School provides.
Saima Jafri (Parent ’26, ’29)
7 months ago
A wonderful community to be a part of! Keep up the great work!
Jamie Kelly (Parent ’23, ’28)
8 months ago
Nichols isn't just the best school in WNY, it is a community of eclectic individuals driven by the desire for education, experiential learning, and commitment to strive for success. It is a welcoming community where faculty interact with the students to help build confidence.
Ramone Alexander (Faculty/Staff)
8 months ago
In honor of London Vinson-Gates, Aniyah Wood, A'riyah Hollins
May each of your lights continue to shine, so that all may see your brilliance and great works.
Katie Dowling (Parent ’28)
8 months ago
Class of 2028
mark goldman (Grandparent ’25)
8 months ago
In honor of Max Langer, '25 Gavin Weinstein,'25 and the Jewish Club of Nichols
Charley Blaine (Alumni ’70)
10 months ago
In honor of David Lewis and Charles Duffy
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