“I think I have grown like 8 inches since I got here, but I’ve changed so much mentally, too. I became so much more responsible and mature, and I developed my social skills so much since my sophomore year. Northwood made me grow in a way that I really needed, and I’m so thankful for that.
“Once I leave Northwood, I want to play junior hockey somewhere. Playing juniors for a few years will help me achieve a goal I’ve had my whole life: playing college hockey. I also want to stay in touch with all the people I have met at Northwood. The people here have been such a big part of my life, and I don’t want that to change when I leave.
“One quote I live by is from Bugs Bunny: ‘Don’t take life too seriously, you might not get out alive.’ I like this quote because I try to make sure I am having as much fun as possible and really enjoying life, and I think this quote says something similar. Another quote I love is from a teacher here who has had such a great impact on me, Doc Campbell. He says, ‘Be curious, not judgmental,’ and that has been something I have embraced since meeting Doc.”
“In my time at Northwood, I would say the thing I am most proud of is developing into a leader and becoming a person my teammates look up to. Knowing that they trust me and know they can come to me if they need anything is important to me.”
As told to Michael Peluso ’25. Photo provided.
