“I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and that is where I have grown up my entire life, but my dad’s side of the family is from Iowa. I found out about Northwood through a prep school advisor and a few friends. When I came to visit Northwood late in the school year, I remember walking through the 2nd East lounge and seeing the entire Prep team watching a hockey game together. They really looked like a family, and I felt I wanted to be part of it. It was one of my main reasons for choosing Northwood.
“What I have enjoyed the most about Northwood is the community and the people. I have made lifelong friends here. It’s truly a special place where you can live, go to school, and play hockey with your best friends.
“When I leave Northwood, I want to be remembered as a great community member who puts smiles on people’s faces and makes people feel good. Also, I want to be remembered as someone who does the right things consistently and leads by example.
“I’m going to miss the people the most. The people here have made my experience incredible. There are so many people from different backgrounds and stories that make this place great. Like I said, I have made lifelong friends here.”
“After I graduate, I hope to continue my hockey journey. I want to go play juniors, and then play college, and then play professionally. Northwood has really helped my physical and mental development, enabling me to achieve my goal of playing hockey at a very high level.
As told to Parker Thompson ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
