Louis Ihrt ‘27. Photo provided.
Louis Ihrt ‘27, a 16-year-old from Monaco, is a new student at Northwood School. He has played soccer since he was six and has an 11-year-old sister who plays hockey. His hobbies include swimming, reading, creating his music, and camping. Initially wanting to be a firefighter, he later expressed an aspiration to become a businessman, planning to start with internships to learn from experienced professionals. He speaks three languages fluently: French, German, and English. His favorite food is sushi, but he also enjoys lasagna. He listens mostly to house music, chill rap or his own music. He went to many soccer academies in Europe, but he decided to change schools and experience a new adventure in the United States. Last year, he decided to go to Admiral Farragut Academy in Florida, which he loved, but he wanted to focus more on academics, so he decided to join Northwood.
Ihrt is adjusting well to Northwood and Lake Placid. “I find the classes easy, but there is a significant amount of homework,” Ihrt said. He enjoys the schedule and social life, despite not knowing many people yet. He thinks his room is small with a springy bed, but he improved it with a mattress topper. He appreciates the turf for soccer practice and finds the facilities excellent. He thinks the food is great, compared to the last schools he attended in Europe and Florida. Louis also values the school’s close-knit community, likening it to a family.
