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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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