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List of 20 news stories.

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  Faculty Friday: Ramón Nicosia

  9/17/2021
  This summer, Ramón Nicosia returned to Buffalo after more than two decades in Miami for school and work.

  He talks about his background as a teacher, his experience as a student at private schools in Buffalo, and what he’s excited to discover at Nichols and across Western New York this year.

   
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  The Origins of Nichols School’s Yellow Shirt Friday

  9/17/2021
  Ever wonder why Nichols teachers wear yellow on Friday? Read here to learn more about William F. "Kim" Kimberly and the history of this faculty tradition.
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  Faculty Friday: Dan Nolan

  9/10/2021
  As the nation recognizes 20 years since the events of September 11, 2001, Mr. Nolan expands on the impact of 9/11 in the classroom and what he hopes this generation of students remembers about that day.
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  Welcome New Nichols School Faculty and Staff!

  9/1/2021
  At the beginning of this school year, students and their families will meet a number of new faces across campus! Get to know the new faculty and staff members joining the Nichols community.
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  Sal Deni ’22, Mirann Gacioch ’22, Long Hao Li ’23 Elected to 2021-22 Student Council

  6/16/2021
  Learn what Deni, Gacioch and Li hope to accomplish in the year ahead, what inspired them to serve on Student Council, and what they appreciate most about the opportunity to lead in the Nichols community.
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  Faculty Friday: Ron Montesano

  4/16/2021
  Ron Montesano is a longtime Spanish teacher and golf coach at Nichols School, and he's a former Nichols parent as well. This week's interview dives into how Mr. Montesano has adjusted to the changes of this school year in his classes and as an advisor, as well as the school's annual Bald for Bucks campaign.
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  Faculty Friday: Cory Shelton

  4/2/2021
  Mr. Shelton teaches Middle School and Upper School music students and conducts the concert orchestras for both divisions.
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  Faculty Friday: Julie Alford

  3/5/2021
  As a 1984 graduate of Nichols and as a former Nichols parent, Mrs. Alford has seen the Nichols experience from many different angles. She shares a bit about how she brings learning to life for her students and what makes a Nichols education truly special in this week’s feature!
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  Faculty Friday: Yajie Zhang

  2/12/2021
  Ms. Zhang helps students not only learn a new language, but she also helps them gain an appreciation for Chinese culture and connects them with opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
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  Faculty Friday: Bobby Ross

  1/29/2021
  Coach Ross is in his sixth year teaching at Nichols and just finished his third season coaching varsity boys soccer. He led the team to an 11-1-1 record and a Monsignor Martin league championship last fall.
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  Admissions In Focus: Meet Erin Gorton

  1/11/2021
  In addition to her role as Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Erin is also a parent of two children in their first year as Nichols students.
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  Faculty Friday: RJ Bouchard

  1/8/2021
  In addition to teaching Upper School science classes, Mr. Bouchard coaches sailing and teaches Research Scholars, an elective for seniors who work with physicians from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to conduct scholarly research.
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  Faculty Friday: Michael Abrams

  12/4/2020
  Meet Michael Abrams, a Middle School English teacher who is new to Nichols this year from Philadelphia!
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  Faculty Friday: Andrea Mancuso

  11/20/2020
  Faculty Friday features the outstanding teachers of Nichols School and showcases the work they do to help our students and our community. Meet Andrea Mancuso, our arts department chair and Upper School visual arts teacher!
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  Faculty Friday: Josh Ring

  11/6/2020
  Mr. Ring is in his 19th year teaching at Nichols School. In addition to leading fifth grade math and science classes, he also teaches environmental science in the Upper School and leads a number of environmental projects around campus.
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  Admissions In Focus: Meet Chelsy Collins

  10/24/2020
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  Admissions In Focus: Meet Adrienne Ptak

  10/14/2020
  Adrienne Ptak, our Associate Director of Admissions, graduated from Nichols in 1998 and is now in her 13th year working on the admissions team.
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  Admissions In Focus: Meet Keith Holton

  10/9/2020
  Keith Holton is 100 days into his tenure as the new Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, bringing more than 20 years of independent school admissions experience to Nichols.
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  Steven Hall ’21, Bella Russo ’21 and Sal Deni ’22 Elected to 2020-21 Student Council

  7/15/2020
  Hall and Russo will lead the community during weekly school meetings. Along with Deni, they’ll lead planning for student events throughout the year and represent the student body.
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  Top 10 Reasons Parents Chose Nichols School for Their Children

  3/3/2020
  For families, choosing a private school comes down to finding a school where their children are encouraged to grow and supported from their first day to their commencement.
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