Paisley Nichols was honored at the 40th annual Academic Awards Celebration on Saturday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on May 2.

She was honored as a member of the 2026 Academic All-State class. Each All-State honoree was encouraged to bring an honored teacher guest to the event, and Nichols attended with teacher Jasmine Quinonez.

Ms. Quinonez is a Purcell High School teacher.