“Living in Wilmington [NY] is very nice. The community is friendly and close because it is such a small town. I also enjoy having such quick access to Whiteface Mountain. Skiing is one of my hobbies outside of school, so it’s nice to be a mile or two away.
“I came to Northwood last year as a junior. Before that, I went to Lake Placid High School. I decided to switch schools because I thought it would be a better fit for me and strengthen my academics. I really enjoy the different people who go to Northwood. It’s a super diverse community compared to my old school, and it is nice to be able to meet friends who don’t live locally.
“As an independent student at Northwood, I don’t have a set sport to play. For my extracurriculars, I do CARE, which is Northwood’s community service program, and last year, I was a part of the dance team. I really enjoy working with CARE. They do a lot to help the community, and a big lesson I’ve taken away is to help others no matter what because you never know when somebody needs it and how big of a difference it can make.
“My plan for the rest of the year is to spend the last couple months of school with my friends and making as many memories as possible. I’m going to NCCC for college to study nursing, so I don’t have to worry about decisions anymore. After grad I’m going to spend the summer having fun and preparing to move into school.”
As told to Avery Novia ’24. Photo provided.
