- “That Lady Deserves All of the Credit in the World”: 1970s Alumni Remember Birdie NicholsUnder the direction of Mrs. Birdie Nichols, the Westinghouse Choir thrived. Former students remember their teacher, nicknamed “Aunt Birdie,” fondly. 1970s alumni shared their memories of the choir and their teacher with us. Leadership and Structure “That lady requires all of the credit in the world,” one of Nichols’ former … Continue reading