“It’s kind of a funny story, but even before Noah Kahn released the song ‘You’re Gonna Go Far’ it has always been something that my mom has said to me my whole life. When she was proud of me, when she was happy for me, when I was sad, and when I left home. ‘You’re Gonna Go Far.’ Taking that and living by it every single day and consistently remembering that I have so much around me. From my family, my community, and knowing that I have pushed myself to this point. I have made so many friends and so many lifelong relationships that I hope to keep in every step I take. Even if it is uncomfortable, it is something that is going to make me a stronger person every single day.
“I love the mountains, I always have. Being from Missoula, Montana it was easy to come here because it felt so much like home. I did not really want to live anywhere near a city so choosing Northwood because of its location was an easy decision. I joined Northwood two years ago, and I can honestly say it’s been one of my best decisions. I came here to pursue a higher level of hockey out of state, but I fell in love with everything about the school. Especially how everyone knows everyone, you have so much support in all aspects. Even with new kids every year, the community of this school is something no one takes for granted.
“After Northwood, I will continue my hockey career at the Division 1 level at Long Island University and major in Biology or become a veterinarian. Everything I have gone through to get to this point has allowed me to continue to work for my dreams.”
As told to Sophia DeAnzeris ’25. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
