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List of 10 news stories.

  • Nichols School, TechBuffalo Launch Strategic Partnership to Lead AI Education and Readiness

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    How do we prepare students for an AI-driven economy? Nichols School and TechBuffalo just launched a major partnership to find out. From building AI fluency in middle school to fostering 'algorithmic accountability' in seniors, discover how this collaboration is creating a blueprint for the next generation of tech leaders in Western New York. 
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  • Paige Pilote and the Strategic Fast-Track to Medicine

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    For Paige Pilote '26, the path to medicine wasn't just about labs and classrooms; it was about being exactly where she needed to be. Read how Paige’s journey through Nichols prepared her to skip the gap years and dive straight into her professional calling.
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  • Just Get it Done: The Story of Joseph Goodly

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    Freshman Joseph Goodly ’29, from Derby, N.Y., brings a steady, disciplined approach to his time at Nichols. Balancing a demanding academic schedule, JV hockey, and a growing business, Joseph shares how consistency, effort, and a “just get it done” mindset shape his experience both in and out of the classroom.
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  • How Brotherhood Changed Nichols Basketball Culture

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    "The chemistry was different." From a nine-game winning streak to deep playoff drama, the Nichols varsity boys basketball team proved they are one of Western New York's elite. Read how the 2025–26 squad turned a record-breaking season into a lifelong brotherhood.
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  • Meet Finn Riordan, Who's Already Onto the Next Thing

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    Meet Finn Riordan ’29, a Nichols School freshman who isn’t waiting for graduation to start his career. From composing original music to co-founding his own hot sauce company, Scorch, Finn’s journey is a testament to the power of student ambition and a supportive school community.
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  • Nichols School Takes In Minnesota Frost Game During Chipotle-USA Hockey High School Nationals

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    When the Nichols School girls hockey team went to watch the Minnesota Frost host the Ottawa Charge on Wednesday, the trip had a two-fold meaning.

    One, the girls got to watch a game featuring six players who helped Team USA win Olympic gold last month. Second, players from the school in Buffalo, New York, also got to catch one of the school’s alums, Frost right wing Katy Knoll, in action.
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  • Empowering Middle Schoolers Through Community Mentorship

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    In the brand-new Teaching & Mentoring Club, the focus extends far beyond traditional tutoring. By bridging the gap between Nichols middle schoolers and the University at Buffalo, this pilot program pairs students with college mentors who provide more than just homework help—they offer a roadmap for time management, self-discipline, and the confidence to navigate the "real world."
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  • Lily Zhang Finds Her Next Shot

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    Nichols senior Lily Zhang ‘26 is a varsity golf champion and a thoracic oncology researcher. In this spotlight, Lily shares how her "next shot" mentality led her from the Augusta National Drive, Chip, and Putt finals to the labs of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Whether she’s competing on the boys’ varsity golf team or analyzing non-small cell lung cancer data with Dr. Mark Hennon, Lily embodies the balance of academics, athletics, and the arts at Nichols. 
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  • Nichols Juniors Sweep City Squash Championships

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    In a city where winter sports usually conjure images of frozen ponds and hockey rinks, two Nichols School juniors are proving that some of the most intense competition in Western New York happens inside a four-walled court.
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  • Hayley Scamurra '13 Returns to the Olympic Stage

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    The Buffalo community has a familiar face to cheer for at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Hayley Scamurra, a 2013 graduate of Nichols School, has officially hit the ice for her second Olympic appearance with the U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team. 
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List of 3 news stories.

  • Nichols School, TechBuffalo Launch Strategic Partnership to Lead AI Education and Readiness

    Nichols School
    How do we prepare students for an AI-driven economy? Nichols School and TechBuffalo just launched a major partnership to find out. From building AI fluency in middle school to fostering 'algorithmic accountability' in seniors, discover how this collaboration is creating a blueprint for the next generation of tech leaders in Western New York. 
    Read More
  • Paige Pilote and the Strategic Fast-Track to Medicine

    Nichols School
    For Paige Pilote '26, the path to medicine wasn't just about labs and classrooms; it was about being exactly where she needed to be. Read how Paige’s journey through Nichols prepared her to skip the gap years and dive straight into her professional calling.
    Read More
  • Just Get it Done: The Story of Joseph Goodly

    Nichols School
    Freshman Joseph Goodly ’29, from Derby, N.Y., brings a steady, disciplined approach to his time at Nichols. Balancing a demanding academic schedule, JV hockey, and a growing business, Joseph shares how consistency, effort, and a “just get it done” mindset shape his experience both in and out of the classroom.
    Read More
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