“My family and I chose Northwood because it allowed me to have a better education and play hockey at one of the highest levels. I live about an hour away from here, and I have always been a homebody, so the thought of moving away from home at 15 years old scared me a lot. But the second I toured, I instantly felt that this place would soon become home, making the decision seem easy. To this day, it is still the best decision I have ever made, and I continue to enjoy every day here.
“The most important thing hockey has taught me is that it is more than a sport, and I can’t even imagine who or where I would be without it. The two biggest things hockey has taught me are resilience and hard work. I learned that no matter how many times you get knocked down, you have to get back up, work hard even when no one is watching, and hold yourself accountable. Although I learned these two lessons in hockey, I believe they apply way beyond the rink, and by living by them, I continue to push myself every day and get better.
“I can’t think of just one person who has had the biggest impact on my time here at Northwood. I believe everyone at Northwood, whether it is a teacher helping me get better grades or Jim telling me to have a good day every day when he serves me lunch. I believe my teammates, past and present, have had the greatest impact on me. They always push me to be the best version of myself and are always there for me on my best and worst days, and for that, I’m forever grateful.
“Northwood has given me countless memories that I will never forget, like winning the Northwood tournament three years in a row, days spent at Northwood beach, and more. But I think one of my favorite memories has to be when a group of my teammates and I walked into town to get Emma’s ice cream, then sat around a fire on Mirror Lake just enjoying each other’s company.
“Although I am very scared of college, I’m very excited to play hockey at the next level and hopefully meet new people and make new friends.
“Outside of school and hockey, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. And in the summer, I enjoy being on the water and surfing.”
As told to Rylie Griffiths ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
