Ace Strack (right) in Columbus watching his beloved Blackhawks. Photo provided.
“It is funny how nicknames can sometimes become a permanent part of our identity, even beyond where they originated. The nickname came from my high school hockey team experience. In 8th grade, I was on the hockey team as a goalie, but the coach did not remember my name. Although Adrian Strack is still my full name, the nickname “Ace” has become a part of who I am.
“I was born in Lake Placid in 1965, went to Lake Placid High School, and graduated in 1983. I then went to college in Elmira and majored in business administration. After graduating, I worked at O.R.D.A for more than 20 years before getting married. I had two children, Grant and Sabryna [Northwood class of 2017] Strack. After graduating from Northwood School, Sabryna went to study at St. Lawrence University.
“As far as Northwood School, I started in the late 90s as a night security guard. I took the position full-time in 2021 before working as a janitor. One of my favorite aspects of Northwood is the friendly environment and this experience was at full display this year. The whole school came together to support the girls’ hockey team during one of their games, raising awareness for breast cancer. Events like this highlight the unity and spirit of a school community.”
