Northwood has a program called the Northwood Ski and Snowboard Club. “Rec Skiing” for short or “Rec” for even shorter. It is a non-competitive ski and snowboard club that about 20 kids are in. Ms. Marcy Fagan is the leader of club. Ms. Fagan is also one of the school’s science teachers.
Her favorite part of Rec skiing is that, “It is usually beautiful on top of Whiteface, and I feel fortunate to be able to ski here with kids as part of my workday.”
Ms. Fagan (right) on the gondola at Whiteface with Sasha Luhur ’27 (middle) and Louisa Parsons ’27
Rec skiing goes till spring break or when we go back to the spring schedule.
“During my time at Northwood, I have watched many students learn how to ski or snowboard for the first time,” Fagan said. “A lot of these kids come from places where skiing/snowboarding is not an option,” she added. Being able to ski or snowboard is a skill that can open doors for students. It’s a social sport, and one that can be done in many places in the world.
“Friendships develop while we are at the mountain, and occasionally we take a field trip to Gore or to Vermont to experience another mountain. I think starting the day with fresh air and exercise is healthy for teenagers, and we have a blast!”
Overall, if you don’t participate in one of Northwood’s main athletic programs and still want to participate in something physical in the morning that can open your horizon for certain sports, skiing or snowboarding with Ms. Fagan is a great idea.