“One of my secret talents is drawing. It is not much of a secret anymore because most people know how much I love it, but it is also something I love to do that people do not expect from me. Drawing keeps me busy when I am bored and gives me a way to relax and express myself creatively.
“I started playing hockey when I was four years old because I wanted to be the first female hockey player in the NHL. When I told my dad, he said hockey was a boys’ sport, and I think after that, something inside me was motivated to prove him wrong. That mindset has stuck with me ever since and continues to push me to work hard.
“I like Northwood because it has given me the chance to grow as an independent person. Being away from home helped me become more confident and responsible, and it also allowed me to connect with people in ways that were harder for me back home.
“The quote I live by is Wayne Gretzky’s famous saying, ‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ This applies to my everyday life, especially when I am unsure whether or not to take a risk. It reminds me that you only grow when you step outside your comfort zone.
“My favorite meal at Northwood is definitely the beef tacos.
“Next year, I plan to continue both my education and hockey career at Boston University, where I hope to study architecture. Playing Division 1 hockey has always been a dream of mine, and I am incredibly excited to be a part of the BU hockey program. I am looking forward to this next chapter.”
As told to Anna Monette ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.