“Coming from Collinsville, Connecticut, I am a four-year senior who plays for the boys U19 soccer team. I have numerous leadership roles around the school; I am the president of the Multicultural Students Club and a part of the headmaster’s council. After three years at Northwood, I earned a scholarship to play Division 1 soccer and study at St. John’s University for the next 3-4 years.
“Since it’s my last year, I’m trying to make the most of my time left at Northwood. Hanging out with my friends, being a part of campus activities, and playing soccer are the main things that I enjoy. I am learning to appreciate all the little things on the campus as I realize this opportunity only happens once.
“I’ve gained much experience handling my workload as a student-athlete from my time at Northwood. I’ve had to work on getting ahead of my assignments, and the soccer schedule has forced me to work in and around competitions. Having this experience will help me a lot in college as the balance of being a student-athlete is just, as if not more, complicated.
“One of my favorite memories at Northwood is going into town with my friends and getting some food and ice cream. I enjoy these moments the most because this is where we become uncertified therapists for each other in our life problems, and we can get away from the reality of the student-athlete life a little bit by getting off campus.
“I look forward to having a strong finish to the year both academically and athletically and leaving my mark here at Northwood.”
As told to Jace Donowa ’25. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
