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."
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.
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.
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.
For eighth grader Colin Fakhari, the Nichols experience is defined by challenge, growth, and a steady focus on what comes next. From adjusting to more demanding academics to developing a leadership mindset on and off the lacrosse field, Colin shares how Nichols has pushed him to work harder, support others, and embrace a “next play” approach that values effort, character, and community over perfection.
From tagging along at open houses as a five-year-old to tackling university-level math as a freshman, Dylan Suchak ’29 shares how Nichols provides the perfect balance of independence and community.