“My favorite hobby other than hockey is jujitsu. I started this in the fifth grade because I got picked on, but it slowly grew to be one of my favorite things to do. I wanted to learn to defend myself, and now it is something that calms me and gives me confidence. It makes me feel at peace. I am currently working on a black belt and plan to test for it this summer.
There are so many reasons I love Northwood. It feels like a home away from home because of the community. I am never alone, and I am constantly surrounded by people who push me and are always there for me. I am from Ottawa, Ontario, and the transition to living away from home had its difficulties. But I love the part about being away from home where I get to be my own person, and I also think it has pushed me to mature.
I discovered Northwood through hockey. Once I toured, I instantly knew that Northwood would be a place I could call home.
Someone who inspires me is my dad, especially hockey-wise. He pushes me to my limits and knows I can handle it, and in the end, it makes me a better player and better person, and for that, I am incredibly grateful to him.
My plan for next year is to go back to Northwood for a postgraduate year. I feel this will be better for my development in hockey and overall help me with schooling and socially.”
As told to Anna Monette ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
