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Connect with us Like Nichols School Follow NicholsSchool Join the Nichols School Alumni Network Follow nicholsschool Regional Alumni Receptions Join Head of School, Rick Bryan, and fellow area alumni for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fellowship in the following cities: Boston Nov. 1, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hosted by Chris Gabrieli ‘77 at his home San Francisco March 6, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The University Club New York City April 17, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hosted by Bill Constantine ‘62 at The Racquet & Tennis Club Also in NYC Feb. 6, 2013 Public House Join fellow Nichols, EFS, Park and Sem alumni in NYC for the Buffalo Independent Schools Alumni Happy Hour To RSVP or for more information, email alumnioffice@nicholsschool.org or call 716-332-5151. Contents Head of School Report ......................................................................... 5 Trustee Appointments and Departures.................................................. 7 Alumni Board Appointments ............................................................... 8 Calendar of Events ............................................................................... 9 Faculty & Staff Appointments ................................................................ 10 Faculty & Staff Departures ................................................................ 12 After Nichols – Leah Christopher ’08 ................................................. 14 The Importance of the College Visit ................................................... 15 Class of 2012 Matriculation List ......................................................... 16 The 35th Anniversary Derby Day Auction .......................................... 17 Pen Pals 2012 .................................................................................... 18 Verdian Day – Upper School Awards .................................................. 21 Verdian Day – Middle School Awards ................................................ 22 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony ...................................................... 23 Class Day ........................................................................................... 24 Cum Laude Society Induction ............................................................... 25 Alumni Feature – Allen Farmelo ’88 ........................................................ 26 Legacies .............................................................................................. 29 Reunion 2012........................................................................................ 30 Back to Square 1 (Sandwiches) ........................................................... 36 The Class of 2012’s Class Gift .............................................................. 37 The 120th Commencement ................................................................. 38 William Nichols Award and Mitchell Award ......................................... 41 Ringo Award ....................................................................................... 42 Lost Alumni ........................................................................................ 43 Young Alumna Reflection: A Nichols Gift ............................................ 46 Nichols Volunteers .............................................................................. 47 Digital Citizenship through Online Learning ........................................ 48 In Memoriam ..................................................................................... 49 Class Notes ....................................................................................... 51 Faculty Profile – Kate Olena ............................................................... 55 4 Nichols School
Head of School Report It’s the Life in Your Years by Richard C. Bryan While most people associated with schools think that everything shuts down on the afternoon following graduation, the opposite is true. In the 21st century, schools, like most organizations around the world, operate throughout the summer. For many of the staff, there are deadlines to adhere with the close of the fiscal year, the push to complete The Nichols Fund goal, the ongoing efforts to attract qualified young people to the School and more. And so it went this year as well. We reached and exceeded our goal of $850,000 thanks to the generosity of so many. We exceeded our admissions goal of 583 students, and are closed in four of our eight grades. Our campus was alive with major projects like reroofing Mitchell Hall, as well as hosting the Buffalo Prep middle school program, computer workshops for area private school teachers, and a host of sports clinics and academic workshops. In the midst of all this, while I was on a tour of Scotland and England with my wife, Judith, and members of Clarence Presbyterian Church, I turned 60 years old. Abraham Lincoln noted, “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” In the end, I have been blessed with a wonderful life in those six decades, with half of my life at Nichols School. And now it is time for the final act. We tell our young people that senior year is important for college, and we advise them to work hard to the end. But with people at the end of one phase of their professional life, the comments are different. Most people think I’ve already left Nichols. I guess they didn’t read beyond the headlines, but it does invoke that wonderful quote from Mark Twain, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” after hearing that his obituary had been published in the New York Journal. I had a colleague thump on my back, and ask about my “victory lap.” A well-meaning alumnus referred to me as a “lame duck” in one recent conversation. And others wonder how many times I am going to clean out the garage after next June. The fact remains that I am excited about this year. Like many of you, I was enthralled with the Summer Olympics from London, and in that spirit feel like I’m in my “gun lap,” poised for my final sprint. My primary goal is to support the search process for my successor, and to aid in a smooth transition process for the continuity of the school program. As we open a defining year in the 121st history of Nichols, let the word go forth that Nichols School remains committed to academic excellence. In an era where there is so much cynicism about educational systems, our school community is firmly dedicated to our mission. Through our outstanding faculty, we continue to challenge students to think imaginatively, critically and independently. We expect our students to communicate clearly and with confidence, and that they will be problem solvers, develop a global perspective and think in terms of interdisciplinary perspective. We know our students must be skilled in technology, understand the fundamental principles of the sciences, recognize the beauty of literature, the importance of historical perspective, and appreciate the arts, other cultures and languages. We value the opportunity for students to participate in athletics, the arts, leadership opportunities, publications and community service. But there is more. We remain committed to well-rounded young people. We remain committed to – truth in our personal and academic endeavors. We believe in the values of respect and concern for others, and in our responsibility to be true to our own principles and convictions. We believe in the fair and just treatment of others, in not only tolerance, but inclusivity, and our need for giving service to the community. Faculty in the future will continue to make a difference in the lives of Nichols students by demonstrating their passion for learning and pushing students to lead lives of inquiry, responsibility and participation. I invite you to think about the future. As we head further into this school year, the future offers our students new possibilities, new frontiers and new opportunities to grow and learn. One of the wonderful aspects of school is the chance each year to begin anew; and parents, don’t miss the chance to encourage your child to do their very best and to learn from disappointments or setbacks. Nichols School is poised to head into the future with strong new leadership under Bill Clough, and with it, new ideas and possibilities. Great schools cannot accept the status quo; great schools must seize opportunities to grow in new ways. Yes, keeping core values and traditions are vital, but so too is the responsibility of being the outstanding academic institution in this area. I have always believed in the search process; we assembled a strong Search Committee, as well as Advisory Groups representing the alumni, faculty and staff, and parents. Student input on the finalist candidates provided yet another valuable perspective. It promises to be an exciting school year, and I look forward to greeting you firsthand in the weeks and months ahead. Fall/Winter 2012 5
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Page 7 and 8: Trustee Appointments Alexis Muscato
Page 9 and 10: Calendar George Matthews ’01 Geor
Page 11 and 12: Benjamin Gerhardt spent the last se
Page 13 and 14: The Nichols Fund Leadership Giving
Page 15 and 16: The Importance of the College Visit
Page 17 and 18: Adam Noonan ’13, Sydney Clark ’
Page 19 and 20: Pen Pals 2012 Chandra Desai ’19:
Page 21 and 22: Verdian Day Upper School Awards On
Page 23 and 24: A. B. C. D. A. Diana Henry ’16 an
Page 25 and 26: (First row, left to right:) Nyrie S
Page 27 and 28: Elska singer/costumed front woman,
Page 29 and 30: Legacies The following are new Lega
Page 31 and 32: 1957 Robin Crosfield, Jim Wadsworth
Page 33 and 34: 1982 Row 1: Steve Sanders, Annette
Page 35 and 36: 2002 Row 1: Alissa Vogelsang, Colle
Page 37 and 38: propelled him to the successful ope
Page 39 and 40: Nicole Lowe ’12 accepts her diplo
Page 41 and 42: William Nichols Award by Nina Baron
Page 43 and 44: Lost Alumni We do not have valid ma
Page 45 and 46: James M. Grohman ’88 Edward C. Ha
Page 47 and 48: Nichols Volunteers by Stephanie Ang
Page 49 and 50: In Memoriam Alumni Anthony Pantera
Page 51 and 52: 1947 Playwright and novelist, A.R.
Page 53 and 54: 1994 Brennan Keating and wife, Jen,
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