Nichols School
Nichols School aim is to train minds, bodies and hearts for the work of life, and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service. At Nichols School, inspired teachers and students are committed to a quality standard of learning and achievement in all aspects of school life. Our community strives to cultivate each student's sense of responsibility, compassion, honesty, and self-discipline. Our goal is to produce confident and ethical young people equipped for the challenges of life. We embrace and value our school's history and heritage. We also recognize the importance of adaptation and innovation as a means of preparing our students for the future. We strive to create a community that reflects our region's neighborhoods and the wider world. In this environment, our students develop habits of tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect.
Varsity Team
Head Coach
David Pfalzgraf
Boys Squash enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in years finishing 15-6. The team played a competitive CISAA schedule defeated Canisius twice locally. In the CISAA Semi-Finals they defeated Crescent School 4-3 and then matched up against a tough UCC team for the finals and the Vikings came up short. The team represented well at High School Nationals. They had wins against Riverdale and Berkshire and finished 6th in Division IV. The team also enjoyed a trip to Cleveland to play University School and MICDS. Jacob Stoffman ’24 was the Most Valuable Player. Sun Jae Nigalye ’25 and Joey Tuber ’25 received the Coaches Awards. Brandon Hsu ’25 was the Most Improved Player. The team thanks the four seniors who will be greatly missed!
The girls squash team enjoyed a very successful season! The team won their 13th consecutive Western New York High School Championship defeating local teams Buffalo Seminary and Nardin each twice. The Clough Cup remains in Buffalo with a victory over Berkshire to start the season. The girls finished fifth in Division IV at Nationals defeating Roland Park and Millbrook, only losing to Westminster along the way. All seven competing players at Nationals return to next year’s team so the future is bright. Alina Khan ’24 was the Most Valuable Player. Yifei Sun ’24 received the Coaches Award. Cordelia Hsu ’27 was the Most Improved Player. The team thanks the two seniors for their time and dedication.