“Northwood’s academic and athletic development was great, as was the community. When I toured, I felt instantly welcome from students and faculty. That alone made my decision clear that Northwood is the spot for me.
“I came from Denver, Colorado, having heard about this school last year from my friend Trey Noyce ’28, who also attends Northwood. He and I play on the Varsity team this year and train together all summer.
“Coming from a skiing family, I never thought hockey would fall in my lap because I feel like it changed my life for the better, and I am grateful to the game as I chase my dream to play in the NHL.
“My favorite thing about Lake Placid is walking around the lake into town. The food is always good, and it’s a fun time with friends. I also enjoy playing golf at the Lake Placid golf course. The mountains in the background of the course are truly impressive. During my free time, I usually train, study, rest, and hang out with friends.
“Someone who inspires me is my dad. He pushes me to my limits, knows I can handle it, and, in the end, makes me a better player and a better person, and I am grateful to him.
“Spending my time at Northwood, I feel like it made me a better person by staying up to the 5 core values that Northwood gives, and only being here a year, it really made a big impact on me. Being at Northwood helps me set up my life for the future. Learning to be independent, how to deal with setbacks, and overcome them, if that’s in the classroom, on the ice, or in life.
“If anyone asked me about Northwood, I am proud to say that it was the best year of my high school life. I am thankful for Northwood setting me up for the future.”
As told to Justin MacLeod ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
