A N N U A L R E P O R T - Nichols School
A N N U A L R E P O R T - Nichols School
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Keith Celniker ’84 Memorial Fund<br />
Keith Celniker died on the eve of his<br />
graduation from <strong>Nichols</strong>. A scholarship is<br />
awarded to a deserving student who<br />
demonstrates many of Keith’s outstanding<br />
attributes. ($134,677)<br />
Eames and Guida Donaldson<br />
Scholarship Fund<br />
This is an endowed scholarship<br />
established by the family of Eames and<br />
Guida Donaldson. Each year a recipient is<br />
selected based on financial need and<br />
overall contributions to the <strong>School</strong><br />
community. ($320,147)<br />
Duffy–Leahy Memorial<br />
Scholarship Fund<br />
In memory of Charles G. Duffy, Jr. and<br />
Virginia Leahy Duffy, established in 1999<br />
through the One Community Campaign,<br />
this fund is designed to support minority<br />
students, preferably Buffalo Prep<br />
graduates, who meet the <strong>Nichols</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
admissions criteria. ($299,166)<br />
Neil Farmelo Scholarship Fund<br />
This fund was established by Neil Farmelo<br />
when he was Chairman of the Board of<br />
Trustees and <strong>Nichols</strong> was beginning to see<br />
the need to increase endowment. The<br />
income from this endowed scholarship<br />
fund supports one or more students that<br />
qualify through the <strong>Nichols</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Financial Aid Program. ($616,212)<br />
Endowment Report<br />
for the fiscal year ending 6/30/07<br />
Goldome Foundation<br />
This fund was established by the Goldome<br />
Foundation in 1997 to fund a Buffalo Prep<br />
student. The Buffalo Prep program, which<br />
began in 1990, assists academically<br />
motivated African American, Hispanic<br />
American and Native American students<br />
with placement in college preparatory<br />
schools. ($121,046)<br />
Walter Goldstein ’48<br />
Memorial Scholarship<br />
This fund was established in 1992 through<br />
the estate of Walter J. Goldstein ’48. It<br />
was Walter’s wish that a scholarship fund<br />
be set up for a deserving student who<br />
might not otherwise be able to afford the<br />
tuition, in hopes of giving that student a<br />
start in life similar to the start Walter so<br />
appreciated. ($497,987)<br />
HSBC Scholarship Fund<br />
This scholarship was established as a part<br />
of the One Community campaign by HSBC,<br />
out of their Western New York<br />
headquarters. It is dedicated to provide<br />
tuition aid to minority students at <strong>Nichols</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>. ($114,503)<br />
Henrich Scholarship<br />
This is an endowed scholarship fund<br />
established in 1973 by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph<br />
E. Henrich and their son, John. Mr.<br />
Henrich is a former trustee of <strong>Nichols</strong> and<br />
John is an alumnus of the class of 1959, a<br />
former trustee and father of four <strong>Nichols</strong><br />
graduates. This scholarship is given to a<br />
I. Market Value as of 6/30/06 $18,295,787<br />
A. Additions and Enhancements<br />
1. Gifts $430,541<br />
2. Investment Return<br />
(a) Dividends and Interest 547,504<br />
(b) Capital Gains Realized 2,247,431<br />
(c) Capital Gains - Unrealized 151,967<br />
Total Additions and Enhancements $3,377,443<br />
B. Applications and Distributions<br />
1. Scholarship, Awards and Special Programs $460,771<br />
2. Faculty Enrichment 67,611<br />
3. Operations 264,957<br />
Total Applications and Distributions ($793,339)<br />
II. Market Value as of 6/30/07 $20,879,891<br />
III.Net Gain $ 2,584,104<br />
female in the Upper <strong>School</strong> based on<br />
financial need, integrity and contributions<br />
of the student. ($214,966)<br />
Dwight D. Hopkins<br />
Scholarship Fund<br />
Dwight, an alumnus of the class of 1949,<br />
president of the Alumni Board, and father<br />
of three <strong>Nichols</strong> graduates, died on August<br />
5, 1981. Several of his classmates decided<br />
to establish a scholarship in his memory.<br />
This scholarship is given to a student who<br />
has demonstrated financial need and has<br />
contributed to the <strong>School</strong> in both<br />
academics and athletics. ($90,936)<br />
Dudley M. Irwin, III Scholarship<br />
This scholarship was established in<br />
memory of Dudley M. Irwin, III, a member<br />
of the class of 1945, by his parents, Mr. &<br />
Mrs. Dudley M. Irwin, Jr., and a group of<br />
his friends. The Irwin scholarship<br />
recognizes an Upper <strong>School</strong> student who<br />
has financial need and who has shown<br />
talent in academics and extra-curricular<br />
activities at <strong>Nichols</strong>. ($66,458)<br />
Jay Kahle Memorial Scholarship<br />
The Jay Kahle Memorial Scholarship was<br />
established in 1979, in memory of Jay<br />
Kahle, a member of the class of 1952.<br />
The scholarship is awarded annually to an<br />
Upper <strong>School</strong> student with average grades,<br />
who demonstrates those qualities and<br />
characteristics which his family and friends<br />
admired in Jay - leadership, athletic ability,<br />
determination, courage, sense of humor<br />
and a desire to succeed. ($181,513)<br />
Seymour H. Knox Scholarship Fund<br />
This scholarship was established in 1988<br />
by Seymour H. Knox ’15 in recognition<br />
both of his philanthropy and of his<br />
inestimable contribution to the artistic<br />
richness and prominence in this<br />
community. The Knox Scholarship is<br />
awarded to students who show promise in<br />
the arts. ($259,641)<br />
Christian D. Laettner Scholarship<br />
This fund was established as part of the<br />
One Community campaign by alumnus<br />
Christian Laettner ’88. The income will<br />
support students deserving of financial<br />
assistance. ($110,964)<br />
Judgy Lytle Scholarship Fund<br />
Judgy Lytle died in 1965. He was a<br />
graduate of the class of 1964. A group of<br />
his friends established the fund to provide<br />
scholarships for entering ninth graders. A<br />
recipient must be an able student with a<br />
capacity for excellence when inspired, an<br />
enthusiastic athlete, and a loyal and<br />
sympathetic friend. ($3,490,347)<br />
Allen E. Neil Scholarship Fund<br />
This endowed scholarship fund, which<br />
was established by Mr. Allen Neil and his<br />
son Kenneth ’61, provides financial<br />
assistance to a deserving student or<br />
students. ($98,393)<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Oscar J. Oberkircher<br />
Scholar<br />
Begun in 1978, this endowed scholarship<br />
was established by Flora Oberkircher and<br />
her sons, Oscar R. ’54, and Paul ’51 in<br />
memory of Dr. Oscar J. Oberkircher.<br />
($216,931)<br />
Reader’s Digest Scholarship Fund<br />
DeWitt Wallace, founder of The Reader’s<br />
Digest, established this endowed<br />
scholarship in 1976, to be awarded to two<br />
or three students from middle income<br />
families. ($176,231)<br />
Clark T. Roberts ’14<br />
Memorial Scholarship<br />
This scholarship, established in 1995<br />
through the estate of Mary Roberts,<br />
provides tuition assistance to deserving<br />
students who express interest in athletics,<br />
especially track and field. ($198,568)<br />
Christopher Cole Scheu ’75<br />
Memorial Scholarship<br />
This scholarship was established in 1985<br />
following the death of Chris Scheu, an<br />
outstanding member of the class of 1975,<br />
by the Scheu Family and friends. The<br />
scholarship is given to a freshman student<br />
who has demonstrated interest in<br />
community service, the arts and science.<br />
The selection is based on financial need<br />
and, once awarded, the recipient will likely<br />
be named through graduation. ($371,750)<br />
Robert L. Stone Family<br />
Scholarship Fund<br />
Established in 2000, this fund provides<br />
scholarship assistance to students in the<br />
Upper <strong>School</strong> who strive to be the best<br />
they can be in the classroom, the <strong>Nichols</strong><br />
community, sports and within and outside<br />
of school. ($679,998)<br />
G. Robert Strauss, Jr. ’79<br />
Scholarship Award<br />
This scholarship was developed in 1989<br />
by the Strauss family and is presented<br />
annually at Awards Day to a junior who<br />
exemplifies the characteristics most<br />
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