Wolfgang Lux has a very different schedule from other students at Northwood. He plays a bit for the varsity hockey team but mostly does luge. He’s been playing hockey for 12 years now, and he started this passion around 6 years old by just shooting pucks with his dad in the backyard. Luge is his main sport, and he is one of the best in the country for his age. You don’t see him very often at Northwood, since he’s always gone for competition or training in many European countries such as Austria, Germany, and Latvia. He is currently on the USA Junior National Luge Team and works hard on and off the track to accomplish his goal of making the USA Olympic team.
“I learned about Northwood when Northwood recruiters came to my hometown. I was interested in the high level of hockey, and later toured the school and right away fell in love. This was the best decision I have ever made. I’ve grown more than anything in the past 4 years at Northwood. I am forever grateful to be given the opportunity to be at this amazing school.
“My plan for next year is to go to basic training for the military and continue with my luge through the winter.
“I learned a lot at Northwood, especially how to be independent. I’ve learned to become more open with people and found myself always learning something new every day. The culture at this school has taught me my values, leadership skills, social skills, and academic excellence.
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice. I have learned that sometimes I can struggle so much that I learn the true strength I have to keep going.
“My biggest advice would be to take risks! Coming to Northwood was the biggest risk I’ve ever taken, and one of the best ones, too. Take risks and fail so you can learn.”
As told to Charles Pigeon ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
