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Responsibility: Northwood’s Theme of the Year

Responsibility flag outside Northwood School. Photo by Mark Tverskoy

Each year, Northwood students and faculty members have an emphasized theme throughout the year.  Recent focus has been on the school’s five core values: last year’s theme was Integrity, and this year’s focus is Responsibility.

Northwood’s five core values are responsibility, courage, respect, integrity and compassion. These values help students grow in the classroom, at the rink, on the field, and in the mountains.

Responsibility means taking ownership of one’s actions, completing work, supporting teammates and treating others with respect. It also involves making thoughtful choices and understanding how those choices affect the people around us.

The other core values remain just as important. Courage pushes students to face challenges and stand up for what is right. Respect reminds them to value different perspectives and treat others with consideration. Integrity reinforces honesty, while compassion encourages students to recognize the needs of others and respond with kindness.

“Prep schools are getting younger and younger. It is important for students to understand that they take responsibility everywhere. In the school, they are responsible for everything—for every single action and decision,” Mr. Tommy Spero said.

Spero said the theme applies to adults as well as students.

“As hockey coaches, we have a lot of things that we are responsible for. This theme is not just for the students. It is for everyone who steps on this campus,” he said.

Taking responsibility can be difficult, but making good choices can benefit both individuals and the people around them.

“This year, the theme reminds students that even small actions can make a difference. Whether it is helping a friend, being prepared for class or admitting a mistake, everyone has a chance to show responsibility every day and keep each other accountable,” Pierce Williams ’27 said.

At Northwood, responsibility is more than a word. It is a value students and faculty members can practice every day to become better classmates, teammates and community members.

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Responsibility: Northwood’s Theme of the Year

The annual theme encourages students and faculty members to take ownership of their choices and actions

By Mark Tverskoy

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Responsibility flag outside Northwood School. Photo by Mark Tverskoy

Each year, Northwood students and faculty members have an emphasized theme throughout the year.  Recent focus has been on the school’s five core values: last year’s theme was Integrity, and this year’s focus is Responsibility.

Northwood’s five core values are responsibility, courage, respect, integrity and compassion. These values help students grow in the classroom, at the rink, on the field, and in the mountains.

Responsibility means taking ownership of one’s actions, completing work, supporting teammates and treating others with respect. It also involves making thoughtful choices and understanding how those choices affect the people around us.

The other core values remain just as important. Courage pushes students to face challenges and stand up for what is right. Respect reminds them to value different perspectives and treat others with consideration. Integrity reinforces honesty, while compassion encourages students to recognize the needs of others and respond with kindness.

“Prep schools are getting younger and younger. It is important for students to understand that they take responsibility everywhere. In the school, they are responsible for everything—for every single action and decision,” Mr. Tommy Spero said.

Spero said the theme applies to adults as well as students.

“As hockey coaches, we have a lot of things that we are responsible for. This theme is not just for the students. It is for everyone who steps on this campus,” he said.

Taking responsibility can be difficult, but making good choices can benefit both individuals and the people around them.

“This year, the theme reminds students that even small actions can make a difference. Whether it is helping a friend, being prepared for class or admitting a mistake, everyone has a chance to show responsibility every day and keep each other accountable,” Pierce Williams ’27 said.

At Northwood, responsibility is more than a word. It is a value students and faculty members can practice every day to become better classmates, teammates and community members.