Spring has arrived at Northwood! Students are back from break and are counting down the last month of classes. If you ask any returning students, they would tell you that spring is the most exciting season here. Warmer weather, finishing up final projects, and making the last memories with their closest friends for the year, or for seniors, their final memories at Northwood. Exciting events are all over the calendar, but one activity is happening all month long: spring co-curriculars. Options for students include running club, golf, gym training, lacrosse, and, new this year, racquet sports. Both students and faculty are thrilled to introduce this new activity, given the rising popularity of pickleball and the classic, fan-favorite tennis.
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The coaches for the inaugural season of racquet sports are Franny and Rachel. They have been planning for several months on how to bring their ideas to fruition. The logistics of making this available to 17 students are not easy. However, they managed, and the students were on the courts for the first time this week.
The students have been itching for racquet sports to begin. I have even heard rumors that students were practicing their skills over spring break to dominate when they return. When asked, junior Cora Major ’27 shared her thoughts on this. She said, “I love the competition. Obviously, it is a spring sport meant to be enjoyed, but I find the most fun in competitive games, and I’m most looking forward to tournament-style pickleball days. My second favorite thing about racquet sports is spending time outdoors, enjoying fresh air and gorgeous mountain views. I can’t wait for the sunny weather to arrive!
Standing nearby, senior Anna Monette ’26 added, “I’m so glad that we can offer this activity this spring! It is a stress-free, fun activity that also allows me to spend time with my friends. My final weeks at Northwood are winding down, and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my afternoons.”
So far, racquet sports have received nothing but positive feedback across the board. It is great to see the Northwood community passionate about something new and exciting. It is still unconfirmed, but there is a good chance that racquet sports will be offered in the coming spring.
