“What inspires me the most at Northwood is the opportunities I am given. For example, I was able to take a robotics course this year, and even though I have no experience with robotics, it has become one of my favorite classes, and I am very grateful to have experienced it.
“While looking at other schools as I was entering high school, Northwood stood out to me right away. I have always been aware of it through NYSEF and from my older siblings going here, and it was solidified that I wanted to go when I heard more about it. I really liked the unique opportunities that Northwood gives students and the support that student-athletes get. I feel like there is an obvious goal of academic and athletic balance and achievement that stuck out to me.
“My favorite thing about the community at Northwood is the diversity, even in such a small student body. It was definitely a huge factor in my decision when I was considering high schools. I like that my friends aren’t just the people directly in my bubble, and I have met people I wouldn’t meet otherwise. I also love the school spirit, and I think it is definitely brought out when cheering for our teams and during Winter Carnival.
As told to Natalie Gaeckle ’25. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
