“I am from Boston. I grew up in a different situation than most kids. I got lucky enough to live with my grandparents, my younger sister, and my 3 aunts, who are basically my sisters. My whole childhood, from when I was 4 until now, has been spent playing hockey. I first started skating when I could walk, and I knew I wanted to play hockey as soon as I knew what it was.

“I came to Northwood 3 years ago as a sophomore. I had been to boarding school before, but I wanted to focus on hockey. A friend of mine had gone to Northwood and recommended that I check it out. It was during COVID, so I wasn’t able to tour, but I had called Gilly a couple of times and heard nothing but great things from my friend. My family and I decided to apply, and when I got in, I knew I wanted to go.

“Outside of hockey, I love to bake. Whenever I am home, my sister and I make cookies or whatever dessert you can think of. It doesn’t matter how late or how early it is; whenever she asks me if I want to make cookies, I always say yes.

“I couldn’t ask for a better Northwood experience; I have had so much fun the past 3 years and have too many memories that I will never forget. But I’m also excited to go to St. Lawrence University next year and I plan to go into nursing.”

As told to Maegan Byrne ’24. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.