“I first found out about Northwood because of all the times that I had visited Lake Placid with my dad. I knew I loved the area, and when my dad and I were doing research into schools and everything, we found Northwood. It checked all the boxes for me and felt like a no-brainer.

“I would say that my favorite part of the Northwood experience is the sense of community with not only the sports teams but also all of the students and faculty. I think that Northwood does a great job making you feel at home, and it is definitely a high point of my experience at school.

“My plan for next year is to hopefully go play hockey in a good junior league, but I think that Northwood has prepared me well for the next steps in my life, like applying to colleges and eventually joining the workforce.

“Something that I will never forget and take with me after Northwood is the way that school felt. It feels like a family here, and that makes getting up, school, sports, everything, much easier.

“The advice I would give to the students on campus is to savor every moment while you’re here. Northwood is really a special place, and it goes by really fast. These last years have been highlights in my life, and the thought of it coming to an end is sad. I’ll miss everything about this place.”

As told to Cody Betsch ’26. Photo provided.