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Spring/Summer 2010

We’re almostthere

Albert R. SutterOne of the most respected Nichols faculty members in our history was Albert R. Sutter, who died in 2009. As a foreign language teacher, mentor and friend, “El Supremo” is remembered and revered by generations of Nichols students. The Sutter Chair recognizes a member of the current faculty who exemplifi es his excellence in teaching and strong personal values.

George B. Truscott ’55One of the two new athletic fi elds has been named in memory of George B. Truscott ‘55, beloved Nichols faculty member and coach who died in 2008. Few of us will ever forget the sight of George and one of his loyal Golden Retrievers out on the playing fi eld where he loved to be. The lead gift was made by his son, Ted Truscott ’79, and also honors Ted’s classmate and friend, Bob Strauss ’79.

G. Frederick Zeller, Jr. ’47Fritz Zeller, who died in 2009, will be remembered by over four decades of Nichols students as perhaps the ultimate role model. As an administrator, teacher and coach, Fritz stressed character and sportsmanship above all else. To honor his memory, the Zeller Fund for Ethics and Character has been established. This initiative will include a scholarship, an enriched advisory program, new curricular initiatives, an Ethics and Leadership Student Orientation and enhanced faculty and staff training.

Grace McKendryGrace McKendry taught art at Nottingham Academy and Nichols for 25 years. She introduced visual arts to countless students and was truly a leader in the growth of the arts at Nichols. Many alumni were inspired by her creativity, enthusiasm, style and fl air. To honor her memory, an endowed scholarship fund has been established through this campaign. Need-based scholarships are awarded to students who show talent in the visual arts. You can designate your campaign gift to be added to the Grace McKendry Memorial Scholarship Fund to help provide opportunities for future artists.

Richard C. Bryan Few individuals have had an impact on Nichols as impressive as that of Rick Bryan. His legacy will include the opening of the Flickinger Performing Arts Center, the relocation of the Middle School to the Amherst campus, the integration of technology into the Nichols curriculum and all the benefi ts of this campaign. To recognize his leadership and commitment to the environment, the green roof of the new Math and Science Building has been named in his honor.

Honor a Faculty Member or FriendPerhaps you have a personal choice of a faculty or staff member who made a lasting and important impression on your life. Or, there may be a special classmate or friend whose loyalty and friendship infl uenced your years at Nichols. Make a gift to honor someone of your choosing.

Honor a special someoneThere are many ways to make your gift to the nicholsfuture.org Capital Campaign. General support is welcome, however, you may wish to designate your donation to honor a special faculty member or friend who has had a positive impact on your life or the life of your child. Consider these possibilities:

nicholsfuture.org1250 Amherst St., Buffalo, NY 14216

Phone: 716.332.5151 Fax: 716.875.3931

But we can’t get there without youThe nicholsfuture.org Capital Campaign is already a tremendous success. During one of

the most challenging economic environments in history, the Nichols community has come

together like never before. To date, over $22 million of the $23.3 goal has been raised.

The fi nish line is in sight, but we need your help to get us there.

There are many wonderful additions to our campus, thanks to the nicholsfuture.org Capital Campaign. Here are just a few examples of what your dollars will fund:

SMART™ classroom (board, projector, screen) – $5,000 SMART™ Board – $1,500 Football goal posts – $11,500 Plants for green roof – $1,600 Video conference camera for lecture hall – $1,300 Computer server – $4,000 Blacktop for driveway – $4,600 Internet access for a month – $800 Wireless network controller system – $10,000 Laptop – $1,000 Five square yards of artifi cial turf – $500 Classroom lighting – $5,000 Bleachers – $10,000

For a list of all naming opportunities, please call Elizabeth Stevens Gurney ‘75 at 716.332.5152.

Campus Green Space and ParkingThose who have not visited the Nichols campus recently will be surprised by a dramatically different layout. The former football � eld along Colvin Avenue is now a beautifully landscaped parking lot. The former parking lot is the site of the new Class of 1963 Center for Math and Science. An outer-ring driveway provides safer, more ef� cient traf� c   ow for both cars and buses.

EndowmentNichols has been very successful over the past 20 years in increasing the School’s endowment. But there is still work to be done to bring Nichols closer to peer school endowment levels. Endowment is critical for funding increased need-based � nancial aid, curricular innovation and on going physical plant maintenance and support.

The Class of 1963 Center for Math and ScienceThis magni� cent 24,000 sq. ft. learning center has already had a tremendous impact on our campus. Both our faculty and students are thrilled with the bright and spacious classrooms, laboratories and study spaces. The entire community has taken note of the building’s green attributes, including natural daylighting and sun control, a landscaped green roof, a sustainable heating and cooling system and an active, naturally puri� ed, air quality system.

Athletic FieldsNever again will Mother Nature prevent a practice or a game for our football, soccer, � eld hockey or lacrosse teams. The two new eco-friendly, arti� cial turf � elds have extended the seasons for our teams and provide near-perfect conditions for both interscholastic play and physical education classes.

nicholsfuture.orgCan we count on you?After you have seen the enclosed DVD and considered your giving options, we hope you will make your commitment by � lling out the enclosed pledge card. The nicholsfuture.org campaign will be ending soon, so please take this opportunity to join this important effort. If you have questions about the campaign or would like to discuss your gift, please contact Assistant Head of School Elizabeth Stevens Gurney ’75 at 716.332.5152 or at egurney@nicholsschool.org.