Removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday Northwood life, there lies a sanctuary of sorts upon the Second East boy’s dormitory hall. Walking into the room of Tziyon Morris ‘26 is like walking into the comfort of your bedroom back home. Wherever you call home, a bedroom has that same feeling: it’s comfortable, welcoming, and most of all, it’s your space.
Morris’s room does not disappoint in any of those regards. When he first moved in, Tziyon lined the walls of his room with two different variants of LED lights. This phenomenon creates a striking contrast between the brighter, more stationary lights positioned at the corners of the wall and the dimmer, more organic lights that hang like vines in the back of the room. This light system allows Morris to keep the room reflective of the mood he is in or the situation he needs. During the day, or maybe during study hall when focus is more necessary, you will often find Tziyon with his lights set on White light for that daytime feel, but after study hall when it is finally time to relax you will often find the lights on a deep A A A shade of red reflective of the calm and laid back mood at the end of the day. Photo: Noah Moodey ’26.
On the wall opposite his bed, we find three jerseys from various sports and teams. The list includes a Boston Red Sox #11 Rafael Devers jersey from the MLB, a Boston Bruins #37 Patrice Bergeron jersey from the NHL, and lastly a Minnesota United Jersey from the MLS. Each jersey means something to Morris, and although he is from and grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, his family has deep ties in Boston, so from the moment he was born, Morris has been a Red Sox and Bruins diehard. The other Jersey is the Minnesota United Jersey. Being a kid obsessed with soccer, Minnesota United was a huge deal for Morris growing up. He went to countless games and watched stars, who he considered role models, play the game he loves, and this jersey serves as a reminder of those role models and of those memories.
Next to his desk, Morris keeps his shoe rack, where the order he keeps is a depiction of his lifestyle. He likes to have everything planned out and in order. He always knows where everything is and when he will need it, and the room is a depiction of that.
Overall, Tziyon has created an escape from Northwood life. Northwood is known to be chaotic, especially for athletes, with practices, classes, and trips often overlapping. There is barely any time to catch your breath, and that’s why it’s so important to have a place of your own. His room is a serene and relaxing environment that can, if needed, transform into a studious and work-friendly space, offering the perfect blend of home and away, of work and relaxation. In other words, it’s the perfect room for Northwood School.
