Having come from the small town of Chazy, New York, I have always wanted to push myself to achieve greater things in life, and Northwood turned out to be one of my best decisions. When I’m not playing hockey or going to school, I enjoy spending time on the lake or riding dirt bikes with my family and friends.
I’ve been a part of the Northwood experience for three years and couldn’t be more grateful for such an amazing experience; the people are what I’ll miss the most. I have formed incredible friendships with both students and faculty members that I will truly miss when I graduate. Walking into town with my friends has given me some of my favorite memories.
The person who has had the greatest impact in my life has been my father. I strive to make him proud of everything I do, and I truly believe that without him, I would not be who I am today. He has given me many opportunities in life, and I appreciate having such a strong support system.
I’ll be attending SUNY Oswego next year, where I’ll play hockey and study business and marketing. I can’t express how excited I am. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play hockey at their incredible facilities while also majoring in something I’ve always been interested in.
If I had to give any advice to new or returning students, it would be to go out and participate in all of the weekend activities, get involved in things, meet new people, and really push yourself to go outside of your comfort zone. This school provides you with the tools to do all of these things, so it is up to you to take advantage of them and participate.
As told to Halle Mules ’24. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.