Hudson Marshall ’27, a fourth-year senior from Toronto, Ontario, is an alpine ski racer at Northwood. Away from the mountain, he enjoys fishing, playing rugby and playing guitar.
Marshall said he tries to live by the motto, “If you don’t try, you never know what might have been”.
He chose Northwood because of its location and the sense of community he experienced during his first visit.
“From the moment I visited Northwood, I loved the location, and the people made me feel like family”, Marshall said. “I knew there was no better place to spend my high school years, and Northwood quickly became a community that felt like home”.
Marshall enjoys training and competing alongside his friends while challenging himself athletically and academically. He said living away from his family has helped him become more independent, experience new cultures and develop relationships with people from different backgrounds.
“Being at Northwood has pushed me outside my comfort zone, helped me build new friendships and taught me lessons that I will carry with me long after high school”, Marshall said.
Moving from Toronto to Lake Placid also gave Marshall a different perspective. He has learned to establish standards for himself, remain accountable and follow his values.
Marshall said leadership also means encouraging his teammates and classmates to pursue their goals.
“I want to lead by example, challenge myself to keep improving and help the people around me reach their full potential while making a positive impact on the Northwood community”, he said.
Hudson’s Goals After Northwood
After graduating, Marshall hopes to compete in NCAA Division I skiing while studying in a strong business program. Among the schools he is considering are the University of Vermont, Dartmouth College, St. Lawrence University and the University of Denver.
Marshall also hopes to represent Canada in skiing before eventually pursuing a career in business.
“Representing my country through skiing is a major goal of mine, and I hope to one day compete at the national level before pursuing a career in business”, he said.
Although Canada remains an important part of Marshall’s identity, he said he may eventually settle in a large American city such as Boston or New York.
At Northwood, Marshall serves as a resident assistant and supports younger students as they adjust to school life. He tries to model accountability, commitment and the responsibilities of being a student-athlete.
“The harder you work, the luckier you get”, Marshall said, describing a motto that motivates him in the classroom and on the mountain.