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First Semester Honor Rolls Released

January 6, 2026 by Mirror Staff

January 6, 2026 — Ms. Noel Carmichael, Northwood School’s Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs, today announced the Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, which concluded on December 17, 2025.

Ed. note: originally published on January 6, 2026. Updated on January 7, 2025.

DEAN’S LIST
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum weighted GPA of 4.00 with no grade below B+
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.70 with no grade below B+
Tessa Barton ’27
Kevin Betsch ’26
Marie-Jeanne Cazes ’26
Grant Chan ’28
Brackett-Anne Clark ’26
Alexander Darby ’26
George DeSantis ’28
Katherine Elbrecht ’26
Lola Ferrillo ’27
William German ’27
Kenna Gillis ’27
Rylie Griffiths ’26
Meghan Holmes ’28
Jason Iglesias ’28
Jett Jewett ’27
Zackary Klaich ’26
Azuolas Klangauskas ’28
Gavin Kruger ’26
Sasha Luhur ’27
Owen MacLean ’26
Jackson Marchione ’27
James Martin ’26
Sara Martin ’26
Patrick McCormick ’26
Anna Monette ’26
Maxwell Notley ’27
Treyton Noyce ’28
Lucy Orringer ’29
Dominica Sarandeva ’26
Kalina Sarandeva ’28
Asa Schwartzberg ’27
Andrew Sherland ’26
Devin Smith ’26
Marley Tracy-Deuss ’27
Orrin Tracy-Deuss ’27
Benjamin White ’26

HIGH HONOR ROLL
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.70 with no grade below B
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.30 with no grade below B
Adit Agarwal ’27
Mohamed Ahmed ’26
Lexie Alves ’29
Maïka Beaudoin ’27
Max Beemsterboer ’27
Cody Betsch ’26
Clara Boutelle ’26
Eleanor Boutelle ’28
Reese Combe ’26
Victoria Fortier ’27
Charles Fox ’28
Theodore Ghanimé ’26
Emma Hagens ’28
Carter Jackson ’26
Philippe Joly ’29
Savva Kalinin ’28
Aidan Kress ’27
Henry Kress ’26
Jack Kroll ’26
Edouard Laberge ’26
Georgianna Larkin ’28
Cora Major ’27
Hudson Marshall ’27
Michael Mezzetti ’26
Luke Monaco ’27
Vincent Montreuil ’28
Tziyon Morris ’26
Maxwell Mortimer ’29
Elliott Murch ’27
Charles Pigeon ’26
Juan Sebastian Poleo Reyes ’29
Rafaël Poulin ’28
Lily Pratt ’26
Florence Richard ’26
Anja Robertson ’26
Conner Sestak ’28
Adam Sherman ’26
Jacob Slagel ’26
Ashton Turcotte ’27
Lucas Wardlaw ’28
Kaidence Wright ’27
Tianche Yu ’26
Tendo Zikusoka ’28
Annette Zuck ’27

HONOR ROLL
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum GPA of 3.30 with no grade below B-
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum GPA of 3.00 with no grade below B-
Nathaniel Benjamin ’26
Parker Borden ’27
Henry Bridges ’26
Andres Castro ’27
Thiago Cesar ’26
Lorie Clement ’27
Brooke Connors ’27
Matias Cruz Alban ’28
Sophie Cunniff ’28
Ryan Demers ’27
Terrell Ferreira ’27
Aston Ferrillo ’26
Jack Foisy ’27
Rafaelle Fondacaro ’26
Luca Giugno ’27
Luke Hurlbut ’26
John Ide ’26
Autumn Kelly ’26
Matthew Kernan ’27
Ashton Khory ’26
William Koster ’28
Perry L’Esperance ’26
Reese L’Esperance ’27
Loélie Lachapelle ’26
Uma Laguna-Curtis ’26
Luke Lalonde ’26
Henry Loher ’26
Jackson Magnus ’27
Zachary Matopodzi ’27
William McGahay ’27
Noah Moodey ’26
Ethan Nau ’26
Joachim Neverdal ’26
Louisa Parsons ’27
Jack Pitts ’27
Cooper Plotts ’26
Hamish Riddell ’26
Aona Shida ’28
Jindrich Simanek ’27
Yosef Spear ’26
Max Stracar ’26
Oceanne Thiffault Michel ’26
Jett Travis ’27
Miles Van Mullen ’27
Duncan Van Dorn ’27
Harry Vant ’26
Riley Ward ’27
Pierce Williams ’27
Wang Lun Wong ’27
Jingxi Zhao ’26

EFFORT HONOR ROLL
Attained at least three “excellent” grades, with no effort grades below “good.”
Lexie Alves ’29
Russell Astuto ’28
Léanne Aubut-Laurin ’26
Tessa Barton ’27
Maïka Beaudoin ’27
Max Beemsterboer ’27
Cody Betsch ’26
Kevin Betsch ’26
Parker Borden ’27
Clara Boutelle ’26
Eleanor Boutelle ’28
Andres Castro ’27
Marie-Jeanne Cazes ’26
Thiago Cesar ’26
Brackett-Anne Clark ’26
Reese Combe ’26
Sophie Cunniff ’28
Alexander Darby ’26
Katherine Elbrecht ’26
Terrell Ferreira ’27
Aston Ferrillo ’26
Lola Ferrillo ’27
Rafaelle Fondacaro ’26
Victoria Fortier ’27
William German ’27
Theodore Ghanimé ’26
Kenna Gillis ’27
Luca Giugno ’27
Rylie Griffiths ’26
Brynn Haran ’28
Jason Iglesias ’28
Jett Jewett ’27
Philippe Joly ’29
Autumn Kelly ’26
Ashton Khory ’26
Zackary Klaich ’26
Azuolas Klangauskas ’28
Aidan Kress ’27
Henry Kress ’26
Jack Kroll ’26
Gavin Kruger ’26
Edouard Laberge ’26
Loélie Lachapelle ’26
Paul Lahaie-Boivin ’29
Luke Lalonde ’26
Sasha Luhur ’27
Owen MacLean ’26
Summer MacLean ’28
Cora Major ’27
Jackson Marchione ’27
Everett Marin ’28
Hudson Marshall ’27
James Martin ’26
Sara Martin ’26
Patrick McCormick ’26
Michael Mezzetti ’26
Luke Monaco ’27
Anna Monette ’26
Noah Moodey ’26
Elliott Murch ’27
Maxwell Notley ’27
Treyton Noyce ’28
Lucy Orringer ’29
Charles Pigeon ’26
Juan Sebastian Poleo Reyes ’29
Rafaël Poulin ’28
Lily Pratt ’26
Florence Richard ’26
Anja Robertson ’26
Dominica Sarandeva ’26
Kalina Sarandeva ’28
Asa Schwartzberg ’27
Andrew Sherland ’26
Aona Shida ’28
Jacob Slagel ’26
Devin Smith ’26
Yosef Spear ’26
Max Stracar ’26
Oceanne Thiffault Michel ’26
Marley Tracy-Deuss ’27
Orrin Tracy-Deuss ’27
Ashton Turcotte ’27
Duncan Van Dorn ’27
Riley Ward ’27
Benjamin White ’26
Wang Lun Wong ’27
Kaidence Wright ’27
Jingxi Zhao ’26
Annette Zuck ’27

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Recap: The 2025 Commencement Ceremony

July 1, 2025 by Mirror Staff

All photos by Mr. Michael Aldridge.

At the 118th Northwood School commencement was held on May 17, 2025. What follows is a summary of the awards and distinctions from the event.

Read this article from Adirondack Daily Enterprise (May 20, 2025) for more information.

Speakers

Sophia DeAnzeris and Cedric Lemaire were the class speakers.
Pam Scheideler ’90 was the commencement speaker.

Head’s Council Recognition

Sophia DeAnzeris
Cara Dempsey
Diego Green
Jack Kroll
Sydney Kuder
Lohkoah Paye
Michael Peluso
Alex Randall
Will Schneid
Jenny Tran
Abigail Van Dorn

VANDERLYN R. PINE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

The Pine Award is given to the faculty member who: “Demonstrates dedication to his or her students; exudes energy and enthusiasm for learning; fosters respect for scholarship and provides a consistency of preparation and classroom delivery which stimulates students to want to learn.” The members of the Northwood student body select the faculty winner through nomination and vote.

Dr. Scott Campbell

STUDENT PRIZES & AWARDS

THE IRA A. FLINNER AWARD

Ira Flinner served Northwood School as headmaster from 1926 to 1951. During his long and legendary service, he fostered excellence in academics and character. His influence is with us today, and it lives on through the achievement of this year’s recipient of the Ira A. Flinner Award.

William Schneid

THE HARRY MacDONALD AWARD

Harry MacDonald served behind the scenes at Northwood School for thirty years. The award in his name honors students for whom giving is more important than receiving and who put the greater good ahead of their own interests. For all he has done for the greater Northwood School community, we extend our gratitude to:

Jonathan “JT” Wint

LUSSI FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

A $4,000 Scholarship, $1000 per year for four years, is awarded to a student who has achieved outstanding performance in academics, demonstrated excellence in a co- or extracurricular activity, and who is attending a four-year college or university next year.

Charles Leduc

THE ANNE EDWARDS AWARD

There’s an essence to Northwood School that cannot be put into words. Instead, it shows itself in the actions and character of its community. For thirty-four years, no one displayed this essence better than Anne Edwards. Whether serving as a dorm parent, teaching French, leading our community service group, offering a maternal shoulder to students in need, or teaching hyper-competitive athletes to knit, Annie wasn’t just an instructor; she was a living personification of the school itself. This award recognizes a student who, like Annie, has understood and fully lived the Northwood experience. This year’s award goes to:

Alexander Randall

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Judith K. Good Student Leadership Award is given in honor of Mrs. Judith Good, who served the Lake Placid community as a mediator and conflict resolution specialist for more than twenty years. The recipient is chosen, and the award is given by students themselves in recognition of the qualities of character they see in a fellow classmate. Sophia DeAnzeris, your classmates thank you for being yourself so truly and giving to others so generously.

URFIRER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This plaque is awarded annually to a member of the Senior Class who, over their last three years at Northwood, has shown the greatest academic growth through their hard work and determination to succeed. The award is given in memory of Mr. Roland Urfirer of Lake Placid, who served on the school’s Board of Trustees from 1973 to 2014. We are pleased to recognize Julianne Brochu for her achievements.

THE DON MELLOR AWARD

The Don Mellor award goes to that student whose participation in outdoor activities embodies Don’s love of our Adirondack environment and his determination to push himself and others to expand the boundaries of their courage. Whether scaling a rock face, rafting in whitewater, or simply living a worthy life, hundreds of Northwood’s students are braver, more prudent, and kinder people after their adventures with Don. This award is going to:

Alexander Randall

THE HEADMASTER’S PRIZES

This prize is awarded to the students in the graduating class who, in the opinion of the head of school, advised by the faculty, are individuals who have, through their character and enthusiasm, contributed in positive ways to enhance the culture of Northwood School.

Today, we honor a truly exceptional student, Lohkoah Paye. Throughout his years at Northwood, Koah has been a steady and dependable presence in every aspect of school life. Whether in the classroom, on the soccer field, or leading the Multicultural Student Club, Koah exemplifies accountability, responsibility, and grace. He was unanimously voted to serve as the president of the Multicultural Student Club and also served on the Headmaster’s Council—two roles that reflect the deep respect his peers and faculty have for him. Despite recently facing a tough injury, he continues to inspire his peers with his unwavering positivity and commitment. He may be a quiet force, but his impact is undeniable. We are proud to present the Headmaster’s Award to a truly remarkable human being—Lohkoah Paye.

The second recipient is one of the most consistently exceptional individuals in our community. Whether in the classroom or on the soccer field, Diego Green’s unwavering dedication and excellence shine through. He ranks among the top academically and is indispensable to our soccer program, always getting the job done with quiet leadership and integrity. His high moral standards and ability to lead by example make him a role model to his peers. Diego is not only a high achiever but also a thoughtful and tremendous human being. The Northwood community has been privileged to have him, and we are proud to recognize his remarkable contributions today.

When I asked faculty about who should receive a headmaster’s prize, one name kept coming up …. John Spear referred to this young lady as “solid on her feet and true to her values…..”Her advisor, Leigh Riffle, said, “She is the kind of person others look up to…A remarkable teammate and a loyal friend…. She has always put her teammates before her own interests.” I asked Ms. Carmichel about the first words that come to mind when she thinks about her, and she said, “her kindness and her smile…she’s principled and hardheaded in a good way.”  And Mr. Gilligan said, “This kid has courage….she made the decision 3 years ago to leave Newfoundland without ever setting foot in Lake Placid to embark on an unknown journey.  She leaves Lake Placid with lifelong friends, mentors, and a cemented legacy in the girls’ hockey program. ” For her selflessness, her willingness to stand for what she believes in, her courage, and yes, for her positive hardheadedness, it is my honor to present Laura Dyke with a headmaster’s prize!

When this young lady first walked through the doors at Northwood, she was quiet, reserved, and kept her cards close. She didn’t demand the spotlight, and frankly, she didn’t need to. From the beginning, she carried herself with quiet determination, a deep sense of purpose, and a work ethic that spoke louder than words ever could. She never took shortcuts. She just did the work, day in and day out, in the gym, in the classroom, and on the hill. Her recent commitment to Bates College, one of the country’s top-ranked Division I ski programs, might’ve surprised some, but it didn’t surprise Sydney Kuder. Her commitment and vision for herself never wavered. Sydney’s journey is a powerful reminder that quiet confidence, backed by consistent action and grit, can lead to extraordinary outcomes.  It’s a pleasure to recognize Sydney Kuder with a Headmaster’s Prize

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Senior Scholastic Awards honor the two graduating seniors who have achieved the highest academic averages over the past year.

: The highest ranking scholar: Casey Clausen

: The second highest ranking scholar: Meghan Crowley

SCHOOL SEAL PRIZE

The School Seal is the visual representation of what we are and what we stand for. The annual prize is awarded to the senior who has exemplified the high ideals of our Core Values: Responsibility, Courage, Compassion, Integrity, and Respect. Just as the School Seal represents our school, so does the work and influence of this year’s winner embody all that we aspire to be. This year’s recipient is: Michael Peluso

THE NORTHWOOD AWARD

This award is given to a senior who has been, through influence, character, and service, an outstanding citizen of the school, embodying our highest ideals and showing a consistent will to work for the betterment of the entire Northwood community. This is our highest award. This year’s winner is: Sophia DeAnzeris

REMARKS MADE BY HEAD OF SCHOOL MR. MICHAEL MAHER

My Hopes for You

Before handing out diplomas, I’d like to share two hopes that I have for you, the soon-to-be graduates of the great class of 2025!

My first hope is that you keep Northwood in your heart and continue to embrace the school’s core values.

The awesome power of AI provides opportunities to advance society  in unprecedented ways, but AI also has the capability to overwhelm us with misinformation and misrepresentations that could challenge our moral foundation and impact our basic sense of right and wrong.

Our school values -Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Courage- are timeless principles, and adhering to them is a pretty good recipe for living a rich and meaningful life. During times when the world seems to be spinning out of control, when you might feel confused or disorientated by the rapid pace of change, take a deep breath and draw strength from the values that anchored you at Northwood and by the relationships that you formed with your classmates and teachers. We’ll be here for you, so stay in close touch!

My second hope is that you find a profession that you really love. I feel so fortunate to have found that profession. Working with kids has been the most inspiring part of my life. I hope I’ve helped a few kids along the way. But I know for certain how much my life has been enhanced by my interactions with you….how much you, Ad have inspired me by your courage to be yourself, how much you Sophia have inspired me by your grace and kindness, how much you Julianne have inspired me by your ability to change… how much you Will Schnied have impressed me by your strength and integrity….and so many more…I’ve learned that mentorship done well means that we as teachers benefit every bit as much as do our students. So, thank you, the members of the class of 2025, for being such good kids and for confirming in all of us the power of teaching.

THE NORTHWOOD SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025

Julianne Brochu
Jacob Brunton
Lucas Campion
Gavin Carr
Marie-Jeanne Cazes
Diogo Charraz
Aslan Chong
Casey Clausen
Meghan Crowley
Colton Cushman
Machai Davis
Sophia DeAnzeris
Cara Dempsey
Drew Donatello
Jace Donawa
Leo Doyle
Laura Dyke
Ryan Farr
Li Feng
Trey Frantz
Clayton Fuller
Natalie Gaeckle
Augustine Garvey
Jorja Gillis
Christopher Green
Rylie Griffiths
Arielle Haccoun Choquette
Audrey Hurlbut
Cecilia Keller
Taeyeon Kim
Jack Kroll
Sydney Kuder
Alessandro Lacchi
Cash Lawrence
Charles Leduc
Daven Linck
Wolfgang Lux
Ella Malloy
Nicolas Malouin
Anton Malyshev
Paulo de Tarso Marcilio
Sadie Martin
Peter Moore
Peter Morris
Nicholas Palmer
Lohkoah Paye
Elleanore Pelletier
Michael Peluso
Robert Penning
Camilo Pereda Lopéz
Nathaniel Poole
Eliza Quackenbush
Ryan Racine
Alexander Randall
Vittorio Renda
Florence Richard
Luke Salibello
William Schneid
Jorge Schoch
Sophia Sherman
Jake Shingles
Ty Simonet
Maxim St Pierre
Taylor Stoll
Tue Minh Tran
Shane Tronoski
Addison Truscott
Abigail Van Dorn
Cole Van Etten
Teegan Wardlaw
Zachary Wargo
Jackson Weyl
Matthew White
Hilary Wilkin
Jonathan Wint
Maya Wissler
Nathaniel Wright
Trey Zeren

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Julien Cousineau is New Director of Snowsports

June 11, 2025 by Mirror Staff

Julien Cousineau. Photo provided.

Northwood School is proud to announce the appointment of Julien Cousineau as its new Director of Snowsports. A seasoned athlete and coach, Julien brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role, having enjoyed a distinguished World Cup racing career with Team Canada and, most recently, serving as Head Coach at Club de Ski Bromont.

Julien represented Team Canada from 1998 to 2014, competing in 109 World Cup events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and three World Championships. His notable achievements include a 5th place finish at the 2011 World Championships and a career-best world ranking of 13th in slalom during the 2009-2010 season.

Following his retirement from competition, Julien transitioned into coaching, dedicating himself to the development of young student-athletes and helping them reach their full potential—both on and off the slopes.

“I’m thrilled about this opportunity to join Northwood and lead the Snowsports program,”said Cousineau. “During my visit, I was truly impressed by the sense of community, the commitment to excellence, and the support provided to student-athletes. I’m excited to contribute to this environment and help every athlete push toward their highest potential.”

“In our search for a new Director of Snowsports, Julien quickly stood out as the ideal candidate,” said incoming Head of School Gino Riffle. “His passion for working with students, his depth of experience, and his commitment to team culture align perfectly with Northwood’s mission. Julien is not only a world-class coach but also someone eager to become an active part of our school community.”

Northwood School is excited to welcome Julien, his wife Catherine Ledoux, and their two sons, Benjamin and Thomas, to Lake Placid. We look forward to the energy, expertise, and leadership he will bring to our Snowsports program.

(Press release from Northwood School)

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Second Semester Honor Rolls Released

June 5, 2025 by Mirror Staff

June 5, 2025 — Ms. Noel Carmichael, Northwood School’s Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs, today announced the Honor Rolls for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year, which concluded on May 15, 2025.

Ed. Note: Originally published 5 June 2025; corrected on 9 June 2025

DEAN’S LIST
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum weighted GPA of 4.00 with no grade below B+
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.70 with no grade below B+

Maïka Beaudoin ’27	Jack Kroll ’25	Lily Pratt ’26
Grant Chan ’28	Gavin Kruger ’26	Eliza Quackenbush ’25
Casey Clausen ’25	Sydney Kuder ’25	Alex Randall ’25
Meghan Crowley ’25	Charles Leduc ’25	Dominica Sarandeva ’26
Sophie Cunniff ’28	Daven Linck ’25	Kalina Sarandeva ’28
Landon D’Arco ’28	Sasha Luhur ’27	William Schneid ’25
Drew Donatello ’25	Ella Malloy ’25	Devin Smith ’26
Leo Doyle ’25	James Martin ’26	Taylor Stoll ’25
Kate Elbrecht ’26	Luke Monaco ’27	Marley Tracy-Deuss ’27
Lola Ferrillo ’27	Noah Moodey ’25	Jenny Tran ’25
Gus Garvey ’25	Pete Moore ’25	Abigail Van Dorn ’25
William German ’26	Maxwell Notley ’27	Jackson Weyl ’25
Kenna Gillis ’27	Louisa Parsons ’27	Trey Zeren ’25
Diego Green ’25	Michael Peluso ’25
Jett Jewett ’27	Jack Pitts ’27

HIGH HONOR ROLL
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.70 with no grade below B
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.30 with no grade below B

Mohamed Ahmed ’26	Trey Frantz ’25	Nathaniel Poole ’25
Cody Betsch ’26	Rylie Griffiths ’25	Florence Richard ’25
Kevin Betsch ’26	Arielle Haccoun Choquette ’25	Andrew Sherland ’26
Clara Boutelle ’26	Gracie Hurlbut ’25	Jake Shingles ’25
Ollie Boutelle ’28	Owen MacLean ‘26	Ty Simonet ’25
Diogo Charraz ’25	Sara Martin ’26	Jacob Slagel ’26
Colton Cushman ’25	Sadie Martin ’25	Shane Tronoski ’25
Ryan Farr ’25	Zachary Matopodzi ’27	Add Truscott ’25
Aston Ferrillo ’26	Liam McGahay ’27	Matthew White ’25
Max Fey ’28	Anna Monette ’26	Hilary Wilkin ’25
Charlie Fox ’28	Vincent Montreuil ’28
Emmett Fox ’28	Charles Pigeon ’26

HONOR ROLL
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum GPA of 3.30 with no grade below B-
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum GPA of 3.00 with no grade below B-

Léanne Aubut-Laurin ’26	Jonathan Fischer ’27	Maxim St. Pierre ’25
Nathaniel Benjamin ’26	Autumn Kelly ’26	Penelope St-Pierre ’27
Parker Borden ’26	Dowon Kim ’26	Harry Vant ’26
Jacob Brunton ’25	Edouard Laberge ’26	Riley Ward ’27
Gavin Carr ’25	Loélie Lachapelle ’26	Zach Wargo ’25
Thiago Cesar ’26	Georgie Larkin ’28	JT Wint ’25
Aslan Chong ’25	Jackson Magnus ’26	Maya Wissler ’25
Isabella Cummings ’27	Elleanore Pelletier ’25	Nathaniel Wright ’25
Alexander Darby ’26	Danna Pérez ’26	Tony Yu ’26
Kimani Davis ’26	Hamish Riddell ’26	Willow Zhao ’27
Ryan Demers ’27	Sophia Sherman ’25
Jace Donawa ’25	Aona Shida ’28

EFFORT HONOR ROLL
Attained at least three “excellent” grades, with no effort grades below “good.”

Maïka Beaudoin ’27	Dominica Sarandeva ’26	Parker Borden ’26
Grant Chan ’28	Kalina Sarandeva ’28	Jacob Brunton ’25
Casey Clausen ’25	William Schneid ’25	Thiago Cesar ’26
Liam Connelly ‘27	Devin Smith ’26	Alexander Darby ’26
Meghan Crowley ’25	Marley Tracy-Deuss ’27	Autumn Kelly ’26
Sophie Cunniff ’28	Jenny Tran ’25	Loélie Lachapelle ’26
Landon D’Arco ’28	Abigail Van Dorn ’25	Elleanore Pelletier ’25
Drew Donatello ’25	Cody Betsch ’26	Danna Pérez ’26
Kate Elbrecht ’26	Kevin Betsch ’26	Sophia Sherman ’25
Lola Ferrillo ’27	Clara Boutelle ’26	Aona Shida ’28
Gus Garvey ’25	Diogo Charraz ’25	Maxim St. Pierre ’25
William German ’26	Colton Cushman ’25	JT Wint ’25
Kenna Gillis ’27	Aston Ferrillo ’26	Maya Wissler ’25
Diego Green ’25	Trey Frantz ’25	Julianne Brochu ’25
Jett Jewett ’27	Rylie Griffiths ’25	Lucas Campion ’25
Jack Kroll ’25	Arielle Haccoun Choquette ’25	Sophia DeAnzeris ’25
Gavin Kruger ’26	Gracie Hurlbut ’25	Laura Dyke ’25
Sydney Kuder ’25	Sara Martin ’26	Brynn Haran ’28
Charles Leduc ’25	Sadie Martin ’25	Alessandro Lacchi ’25
Daven Linck ’25	Anna Monette ’26	Cash Lawrence ’25
Sasha Luhur ’27	Charles Pigeon ’26	Hudson Marshall ’27
Owen MacLean ‘26	Florence Richard ’25	Lohkoah Paye ’25
Ella Malloy ’25	Andrew Sherland ’26	Anja Robertson ’26
James Martin ’26	Ty Simonet ’25	Oceanne Thiffault Michel ’26
Noah Moodey ’25	Jacob Slagel ’26	Orrin Tracy-Deuss ’27
Maxwell Notley ’27	Shane Tronoski ’25	Anthony Wan ’26
Louisa Parsons ’27	Add Truscott ’25	Teegan Wardlaw ’25
Michael Peluso ’25	Matthew White ’25	Ezra Wekin ’26
Lily Pratt ’26	Léanne Aubut-Laurin ’26	William Wong ’28
Eliza Quackenbush ’25	Nathaniel Benjamin ’26
Alex Randall ’25

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Nineteen Students Take Home Co-Curricular Awards

May 15, 2025 by Mirror Staff

Nineteen students received 18 awards at the annual co-curricular awards ceremony on May 15, held in the auditorium. For Northwood’s co-curricular activities and sports, the “Coach’s Award” is given to the student who exemplifies the notion that there is no “I” in “team.” They lead by example on and off the field, rink, hill, etc.. They are a consummate team player who goes above and beyond to make a difference for their team. Their leadership and ability to communicate with teammates and coaches are critical to the team’s success. The award is given to the student who best demonstrates the true spirit of activity throughout their season, recognizing hard work, personal improvement, and a willingness to understand and learn to achieve one’s potential. The following students are the 2024-25 recipients:

Prep Hockey
Drew Donatello ’25

Varsity Hockey
Matt White ’25

Girls Hockey
Eliza Quackenbush ’25

U19s Soccer

Diego Green ’25 and Leo Doyle ’25

U17s Soccer
Thiago Cesar ’26

Alpine Skiing – Boys

Hudson Marshall ’27

Alpine Skiing – Girls
Julianne Brochu ’25

David Phelps/Kimbal
Charles Leduc ’25

Northwood Adventure Sports (NAS)
Sophia Sherman ’25

Robotics
Add Truscott ’25

Ski and Snowboard Club
Willow Zhao ’26

Music
Jesse Schoch ’25

Luge
Wolfgang Lux ’25

Nordic
Henry Loher ’26

Freestyle
Aston Ferrillo ’26

Crew
Gus Garvey ’25

CARE
JT Wint ’25

Dance
Maya Wissler ’25

All photos by Mr. Michael Aldridge.

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Students Recognized for Academic Excellence

May 14, 2025 by Mirror Staff

In a ceremony in the auditorium on Monday, May 12, Ms. Jill Walker, the chairperson of Northwood’s Cum Laude Society recognized students inducted last year and announced new members. The Cum Laude Society is an honor society which recognizes Northwood’s top juniors and seniors. “The Cum Laude society is the highest honor society available for students in private schools,” Walker said. “To be inducted, students not only have to be top of their class, but we also consider what courses students are taking and how their effort grades are. This year is one of the biggest classes we have had and as always, the kids inducted are incredible students and people,” Walker added.

Inducted in 2024:
Sydney Kuder ‘25	Christopher Diego Green ‘25
Diogo Charraz ‘25	William Schneid ‘25
Inducted in 2025:
Casey Clausen ‘25	Meghan Crowley ‘25
Drew Donatello ‘25	Augustine Garvey ‘25
Jack Kroll ‘25	Charles Leduc ‘25
Cedric Lemaire ‘25	Ella Malloy ‘25
Michael Peluso ‘25	Eliza Quackenbush ‘25
Alexander Randall ‘25	Trey Zeren ‘25
Clara Boutelle ‘26	Katherine Elbrecht ‘26
William German ‘26	James Martin ‘26
Dominica Sarandeva ‘26

ACADEMIC PRIZES

At the same ceremony, Dean of Academic Affairs and Faculty Noel Carmichael announced the following department awards for academic excellence.

ENGLISH PRIZE

The English prize goes to a student for whom literature is a passport to all lands and ages for whom writing is an opportunity to convey worthy ideas with passion and grace. The winner this year is: DANNA PÉREZ ‘26

WORLD LANGUAGE PRIZE

The Language Prize is awarded to the student who passionately pursues skill in the speaking, reading, and writing of a foreign language. The winner this year is: THIAGO CESAR ‘26

MATHEMATICS PRIZE

The Mathematics Prize is given to a student who combines talent with hard work, and whose curiosity and creative thinking provide a lively model for maximizing learning in mathematics. The winner this year is: KATHERINE “KATE” ELBRECHT ‘26

SCIENCE PRIZE

The Science prize is given to a student who has demonstrated both interest and achievement in the field of science. This student has a strong desire to understand scientific concepts and has an inquisitive mind. In addition, this student thinks about topics beyond the scope of the classroom and completes every assignment with diligence and effort. The winner this year is: WILLIAM GERMAN ‘26

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRIZE

The Social Science prize is presented for excellence in the appreciation and understanding of issues in the Social Sciences. The winner is: CLARA BOUTELLE ‘26

PERFORMING ARTS PRIZE

Creativity, passion, energy, and a zest for artistic excellence are qualities that describe the recipients of these awards.

PERFORMING ARTS: MOHAMED AHMED ‘26

VISUAL ARTS: JACOB SLAGEL ‘26

ENGLISH LEARNER PRIZE

The English Learner Prize is given to a junior who has, through engagement in the Northwood Community, demonstrated an increased mastery of the English language. The winner is: OCEANNE THIFFAULT MICHEL ‘26

INNOVATION, ENGINEERING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PRIZE

The IEE Prize is given to a student for whose curiosity, creative problem solving, and teamwork helped advance the development and growth of the Innovation, Engineering and Entrepreneurial Studies program. The winner is: JINGXI “WILLOW” ZHAO ‘26

COLLEGE BOOK AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS

At the same ceremony, Director of College Guidance Mr. David McCauley announced the following Book Awards and College Scholarship nominations.

DARTMOUTH BOOK AWARD

The Dartmouth Alumni Book Award Program has two goals: to recognize and reward high school juniors who have excelled both academically and in their extracurricular activities; and to encourage these talented students to consider attending Dartmouth. The winner is: DEVIN SMITH ’26

WILLIAMS COLLEGE BOOK AWARD

The Williams College Book Award encourages intellectual excellence and recognizes student achievement. A book is awarded to the student who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and made significant contribution to the extracurricular life of their school. The winner is: LILY PRATT ’26

BROWN BOOK AWARD

Brown University honors the junior who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression. Language is the highest expression of our humanity; it defines what we are and what we aspire to be. Those who use words effectively will be the leaders in the generation. In them we invest our hope; to them we accord our respect. With this award, we salute their potential. The winner is: JAMES MARTIN ’26

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH BOOK AWARD

The Hobart and William Smith Book Award recognizes rising seniors who personifies qualities that align with HWS’s dedication to community service and Leadership. The recipient of this award will receive a $6,000 scholarship, $1500 annually, over four years: FLORENCE RICHARD ’26

ST. LAWRENCE BOOK AWARD

St. Lawrence University honors the achievement of a high school junior who has displayed a significant commitment to community service. The winner of this award will receive a $4,000 merit scholarship over four years: JACOB SLAGEL ’26

SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE BOOK AWARD

The Saint Michael’s Book Award recognizes a pair of juniors who exhibit the characteristics of an ideal Saint Michael’s student, including a sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others. Nominees should also demonstrate a degree of academic excellence and rigor. This year’s nominees, who are eligible to receive a scholarship to Saint Michael’s College for full tuition, are: GAVIN KRUGER ’26 and ANNA MONETTE ’26

BOWDOIN COLLEGE BOOK AWARD

This award recognizes a high school junior who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking. The winner is: WILLIAM GERMAN ’26

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME BOOK AWARD

The Notre Dame Book Award recognizes a junior who is a creative, compassionate individual; who is curious, excels academically; and who seeks social justice and a way to make a difference. The recipient is: NOAH MOODEY ’26

RENSSELAER MEDAL

This award is presented annually by the Alumni Association of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to a nominated student in the Junior Class who ranks highest in math & science and has the greatest interest in a science-related career. This merit scholarship is for up to $160,000 over four years / $40,00 per year. The recipient this year is: KATHERINE “KATE” ELBRECHT ’26

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER AWARDS

The University of Rochester’s High School Awards Program recognizes current juniors who demonstrate exceptional promise. This year, Northwood School has nominated four outstanding students.

BAUSCH & LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD

The first award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year to the University of Rochester given to one junior with outstanding academic achievement in the field of science and math. This year’s nominee is: ANDREW SHERLAND ’26

FREDERICK DOUGLASS and SUSAN B. ANTHONY AWARD

The second award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year to the University of Rochester given to one junior with a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues as well as leadership and dedication to community action. This year’s nominee for this award is: CLARA BOUTELLE ’26

GEORGE EASTMAN YOUNG LEADERS AWARD

The third award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year to the University of Rochester given to one junior with strong leadership experience at school and in the community as well as extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Northwood’s nominee this year is: OWEN MacLEAN ’26

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

By recognizing potential and fostering dreams, RIT is defining a future where innovation and creativity converge at the intersection of education and opportunity. RIT’s High School Awards program recognizes outstanding students in their junior year for their leadership, service, and achievements.

THE WOMEN IN STEM AWARD, $96,000 over four years / $24,000 per year, recognizes juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate high achievement, ability, and interest in science, computing, robotics and/or math. The winner this year is: JINGXI “WILLOW” ZHAO ’26

THE SCIENCE AND MATH AWARD acknowledges high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community and demonstrate interest and ability in science and math. The Northwood winner for this $96,000 over four years / $24,000 per year award is: KEVIN BETSCH ’26

THE ART AND DESIGN AWARD, also $96,000 over four years / $24,000 per year, recognizes high school junior nominees who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community and demonstrate outstanding achievement in art and design. This year’s winner is: DOMINICA SARANDEVA ’26

CLARKSON AWARDS

The Clarkson University High School Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise. This award carries a $100,000 scholarship over four years. The winner is: HENRY KRESS ’26

The Clarkson University High School Achievement Award carries a $80,000 scholarship over four years. This year’s winner is: LÉANNE AUBUT-LAURIN ’26

ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIE SCHOLARSHIPS

At St. Bonaventure, Franciscan values of community and service are cornerstones of their identity, mission, and culture. The Bonnie Scholarships, $88,000 over 4 years of study, reward students based on qualities that reflect the core values of the university, including academic excellence, community, integrity, wisdom, leadership, social responsibility, compassion, and an appreciation for diversity. This year’s recipients from Northwood are:

MOHAMED AHMED ‘26

NATHANIEL BENJAMIN ‘26

CODY BETSCH ’26

DOWON KIM ‘26

ELMIRA COLLEGE KEY

Sponsored by the Elmira College Alumni Association, the Elmira Key has been awarded since 1935. This merit award is bestowed upon an outstanding student in their junior year of high school. The Elmira Key holds a monetary scholarship of $88,000 over four years upon enrolling at Elmira. This year’s winner is: AUTUMN KELLY ’26

ALFRED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS AWARD

Alfred University offers a wide variety of scholarships to acknowledge the special abilities of new first year, transfer and international students. One current junior from each high school will be eligible for this award. Based on the chosen major, the nominated recipient will receive up to $30,000 per year / $120,000 over four years until graduating from Alfred University. This year’s nominee for this award goes to: JOACHIM NEVERDAL ’26

AUGSBURY/NORTH COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP AT ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

The Augsbury/North Country Scholarship was established in 1974 and serves to recognize academic and co-curricular leadership among designated North Country and Canadian high school students. The four-year scholarship, worth up to $140,000, is awarded to three nominated students. Northwood School’s nominees are:

LOELIE LACHAPPELLE ’26	MICHAEL MEZZETTI ‘26
SARA MARTIN ‘26	DANNA PÉREZ ‘26

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRIZES

Finally, Mr. Thomas Broderick, Associate Head of School and Entrepreneurship teacher, presented the Brian Lilly Entrepreneurial Studies Prizes.

Brian Lilly, a Northwood graduate of the Class of 1985 and current member of the Northwood School Board of Trustees, is the CEO of Lilly Broadcasting, which boasts multiple television and radio stations, a cable network, and digital platforms in the U.S. and the Caribbean. His passion for entrepreneurship helped to bring the Innovation Hub at Northwood School to fruition, and he has sponsored a series of prizes for 10 years to encourage and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs at his alma mater.

The Entrepreneurship Prize Committee is made up of several Northwood School faculty and Northwood School Alumni: including namesake Mr. Brian Lilly ’85, Mr. Gregg Heinemann CEO/Owner of Conway Importing Inc, Mr. George Kontogiannis ’83 Program Manager at United Launch Alliance, Mark Wright ’83 UPS Small Business Startup Strategy and Katie Brennan Lake Placid Trustee and Experienced Economist and Co-Founder of ThriveNinety.

The Startup Prize: This $2,500 prize, which is the top award of the competition, is given to help a student take their business idea from a theoretical model to an actual startup. The prize is awarded to Drew Donatello ’25 and his idea to create the Woof! A health tracker for dogs. Embedded in a harness, the Woof will be marketed through local veterinarians who can calibrate the device metrics to suit dogs that are miniatures to large breeds. This revolutionary idea has been researched to the Patent level and could be a viable product in the near future.

Best Pitch Prize: This $2,000 prize is given to the student who produced the best entrepreneurial pitch during the academic year, showcasing their writing, editing, and technological aptitude. This year’s winner, who also won the Student Choice Award, is presented to Florence Richard ‘25 and her company, Virtual Vision – a real estate staging company that cuts the cost of expensive in-home staging for real estate marketing to a virtual online staging that uses Photoshop to make pictures more appealing to potential buyers.

The Expansive Thinking Prize: This $2,000 prize is given to a student who best exhibited expansive thinking, that is, thinking that moves one beyond their immediate personal context to allow them to look at a problem from different perspectives and explore different possibilities. This year’s prize is presented to Riley Griffiths ‘25 and her company Tent Technologies. Riley’s company will help deter costly car maintenance and car theft by developing a plug-in device that goes beyond the current insurance models and monitors driving by adding diagnostic tools to monitor the car’s efficiency, health, and location. Riley came up with the idea after there were two attempts to steal family cars at her home in Toronto, Canada.

The Brian Lilly ‘85 Venture Accelerator Prize: The $1,500 award is given to accelerate the venture of the student whose Business needs critical funding to move forward. This year’s prize is presented to Jorja Gillis ’25 for developing her CALM – the Communication And Learning Method App that helps non-verbal students on the Autism Spectrum communicate by using this simple tool.

The Angel Investing Prize: The $1,000 prize is intended to be seed money to help the student take their idea to the next level. This year’s prize is presented to Said El Eyssami Montilla ‘26 and his idea to bring Venezuelan culture and history to the more than 2 million Venezuelan diaspora located in the United States by bringing historical and cultural artifacts to mobile expositions in those cities, like Miami, that house the largest populations of displaced Venezuelans.

The Social Entrepreneurship Prize: The $1000 prize is given to the student whose project will help to social engineer a solution to a problem that impacts communities, societies, and the world. This year’s prize goes to Nicolas Palmer ‘25 and his nonprofit company Tides for Tomorrow. Tides of Tomorrow will create a citizen science day to clean up local rivers around the world. This united effort, much like Earth Day, will address the problem of plastic sea pollution by creating awareness at the source of the pollution – the local rivers and estuaries that feed into the ocean where plastic first enters.

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Understanding The Foundations of Financial Success Through Effective Investing

May 10, 2025 by Mirror Staff

By guest contributor Rylie Griffiths ’25

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Be Authentic – Authenticity comes from being genuine and unique. Gaining success in any asset class comes from the ability to stick to true values. To be authentic, one must deeply understand oneself and be aware of one’s investing behaviour. This includes the ability to recognize their risk tolerance, priorities, and financial goals. To ensure that one’s investments gain a maximum return, it would be recommended that they manage those investments themselves. In all cases, this is not possible, but if educated with enough financial information, it is wise that they do so. For example, when savings are placed in mutual funds, one doesn’t have any control over how their investment is allocated. These managers don’t feel the same obligation to obtain the highest returns as one would if it were their investment. For this reason, an investor should rely on themselves for a greater chance of achieving meaningful and sustainable financial returns. Authentic investors show commitment to their strategies, reflecting their financial thoughts and ideas. They can think for themselves which often result in empowering success.

Be Reflective – Honesty is a difficult thing to address in the world of investing. Not all choices made will result in overwhelming success. Some may break even, and others may even take losses. To avoid repeated financial devastation, the most experienced investors can reflect on past decisions made. Understanding how and why it happens can be difficult, but this review is critical to reduce the chance that it happens again. One cannot escape losses, but certain precautions can be taken by learning from past mistakes about what not to repeat. It also works in the other direction. Investors who can break down their greatest profits, gain insight on what to look for in the future. Honest reflection is a powerful tool that can be used for growth if appropriately analyzed. One thing to remember when applying this is that it must be done sincerely. Looking back and attributing the performance of your investment, good or bad, to others is not beneficial. All reflection done must be based on an investor’s actions, not those around them. All in all, reflection may be the most difficult foundation to address, but it can be significantly rewarding when applied well.

Be Passionate – Passion fuels commitment, resilience, and deeper engagement. In ten interviews conducted amongst the brightest minds in personal investment, a mutual theme of passion was discussed each time. It is what wakes them up in the morning and keeps them up at night. Throughout bear markets and unfortunate losses, enthusiasm when looking at the bigger picture can quickly promote optimism. Genuine passion is a key contributor to the success that an investor will have. If they aren’t interested in what they are doing, then they won’t put in extraordinary efforts to get extraordinary results. This foundational key is what separates the good from the great. Those who are just going through the motions demonstrate no urgency or desire to achieve what those who eat, sleep, and breathe their passion achieve. This applies to any chosen appreciating asset, such as traditional investments like stocks and bonds or collectibles like art and vintage cars. If the passion, the love for what they do, isn’t there, only mediocre results are found.

Be Curious – Lifelong learning is regularly discussed in schools, but it isn’t made clear what it looks like. Are textbooks supposed to be read forever? This is a common misconception around a critical topic. Being a lifelong learner involves constantly investigating curiosity. Curiosity drives the continuous search for knowledge, critical analysis, and deeper understanding. The financial sector is developing at an exponential rate, faster than ever before, with the convergence of artificial intelligence and financial technologies. How could one possibly expect to prosper with a closed mindset and outdated knowledge? Embracing the evolving space requires a mindset that never settles for surface-level answers, leading to a deeper understanding of future opportunities. Curiosity backs this exploration when always asking why. By repeatedly gathering information about innovations or historic events, it eventually compounds over time, leading one to become very knowledgeable. This allows an investor with greater learning experiences to have a strong background to base their financial decisions upon. Thus, demonstrating how curiosity plays such an important part in a portfolio’s success.

Be Connected – Connection serves as an effective tool for investors, big and small. Unknowingly, it can be a huge time saver, and here’s how. Seasoned professionals provide access to specialized information, real-time insight, and industry trends that aren’t regularly available to the public. The knowledge that comes from these established investors is tried and tested advice. Their techniques have been applied, and they either had a favourable or unfavourable outcome. By understanding what didn’t work for them, one can save their time and portfolio from going through these troubles. This connection is especially valuable in new or unfamiliar sectors. Why search for this information elsewhere when you can hear it from a trusted professional who has a profound understanding? Building these relationships is critical for an investor who is serious about maximizing their returns. The greatest thing one can get out of these relationships is not a cash handout, but the valuable material shared. It is up to the individual whether they would like to follow the information given or not. If given the accurate information and applied the correct way, the greatest gift has just been shared in relationships like these. Do not be afraid to reach out and attempt to build these connections, because successful professionals enjoy sharing their prized thoughts and ideas. At the end of the day, as discussed earlier, if they are passionate about what they do, they would be more than happy to share.

Be Respected – As an investor, being respected is deeply involved with the respect you show to others. This includes all, but not limited to, fellow investors, financial advisors, and the assets that you invest in. Showing respect to fellow investors and financial advisors looks like listening to all viewpoints, even the ones not agreed upon. By valuing these different perspectives, insight is gained which helps strengthen one’s overall knowledge about different topics, which they may or may not be familiar with. Fostering this open communication builds stronger relationships, which create a more diversified network of individuals. It can be difficult listening to what one may not want to hear, but learning this skill is valuable. When this skill is mastered, one ultimately has a better, well-rounded basis to make decisions upon. Once one has developed this reputation, they will not be surprised to see overwhelming amounts of respect demonstrated towards them. Showing respect to the assets one invests in looks like only purchasing what is thoroughly researched, analyzed, and well thought out. How could one expect to gain respectable returns from a disregarded investment? Respect goes both ways in all aspects of investing amongst all asset classes.

Be Wise – For new investors, it can be very difficult to find quality content that helps them discover a suitable investing strategy. If they already have a plan, finding a professional who aligns can be even more difficult. There is plenty of false or unhelpful information published in society today. Learning how to sort through what helps and what doesn’t can be time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. Being wise about what to learn from all starts with common sense. If titles of books, podcasts, or videos contain the words “easy” or “fast,” it is best to steer clear. It is understood by now that impactful investing does not embrace either of those words. Aside from that, it comes down to what strategy the investor would like to use. If interested in value investing, one would search for the smartest minds who use this strategy; Investors with a likable track record, such as Warren Buffett. This technique to find one’s strategy applies to all. Once quality content has been found, it is important to remember that what works for some may not work for others. Being wise involves taking a step back from what is recommended and questioning if it is the appropriate decision for one’s portfolio. This approach provides a margin of safety, which leads investors to pursue thoughtful, well-informed choices that support stable growth and financial sustainability over time.

Be Consistent – Consistency is a vital foundational key that must be executed to ensure that one’s portfolio performs at its highest it can. By sticking to core values and strategies as an investor, rash decisions can be avoided. Several factors may tempt one into wanting to act unfavourably against their prior plan, including short-term market volatility or economic uncertainty. Any rash decisions made during these events most often end up poorly. If appropriately structured, these inevitable events should be accounted for when developing one’s portfolio. No matter the state of the investment, if its strategy is abruptly disturbed, its entire future has been jeopardized. Remaining consistent is far from easy and requires immense emotional intelligence. Watching your investments take potentially brutal losses for weeks, months, sometimes even years, is not for the weak. Throughout all of this, there may be times when one just wants out and has had enough of the damage. It is highly recommended not to give in at these moments but rather to keep looking towards the future and what it holds. The reward for one’s commitment to their strategy can be very promising when they have persisted through tough times. Ultimately, consistency is the investor’s guide to maximizing financial returns through unpredictable markets.

Be Patient – All good investible assets appreciate over time. With proper research and the correct investments made, all art, cars, land, and equities’ value will increase in the future. Not to say that they never face temporary losses, but historical results demonstrate rising markets over extended periods. Trusting the educated decisions made in one’s portfolio and not tampering with it should ultimately benefit from the market’s upward trajectory. Patience also lets the compound effect take place. Compounding is a potent tool for growth and only becomes stronger with time. Allowing returns to generate interest upon interest leads to exponential development in undisturbed portfolios. Again, this is not as easy as it sounds. As discussed before, when watching the market fumble, impulsive decisions can destroy the plan that had been set in place. Patience must resist the emotional instincts of investors. Waiting for the long game transforms time into a portfolio’s biggest ally. Legendary investor Warren Buffett describes patience like this: “The stock market is designed to transfer money from the active to the patient.” This emphasizes the emotional detachment and patience required for the most successful long-term strategies. If all eight other foundational keys have been followed, key nine, patience, holds the most significant importance. They can all be applied, but without being given the time to execute and grow, they will prove unsuccessful.

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Humans of Northwood: The Class of 2025

May 9, 2025 by Mirror Staff

The Mirror celebrates the Northwood School class of 2025!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Lucas Campion

Aslan Chong

Casey Clausen

Arielle Haccoun Choquette

Wolfgang Lux

Paulo de Tarso Marcilio

Sadie Martin

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First Semester Honor Rolls Released

January 7, 2025 by Mirror Staff

January 7, 2025 — Ms. Noel Carmichael, Northwood School’s Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs, today announced the Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year, which concluded on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Originally published on January 7, 2025. Corrected on January 10, 2025.

DEAN’S LIST
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum weighted GPA of 4.00 with no grade below B+
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.70 with no grade below B+

Lochlan Alexander ’27	Kenna Gillis ’27	Luke Monaco ’27
Maïka Beaudoin ’27	Diego Green ’25	Noah Moodey ’25
Grant Chan ’28	Arielle Haccoun Choquette ’25	Pete Moore ’25
Casey Clausen ’25	Jett Jewett ‘27	Maxwell Notley ’27
Liam Connelly ’27	Jack Kroll ’25	Louisa Parsons ’27
Meghan Crowley ’25	Sydney Kuder ’25	Michael Peluso ’25
Sophie Cunniff ’28	Charles Leduc ’25	Lily Pratt ’26
Landon D’Arco ’28	Cedric Lemaire ’25	Eliza Quackenbush ’25
Drew Donatello ’25	Daven Linck ’25	Alex Randall ’25
Kate Elbrecht ’26	Sasha Luhur ’27	Marley Tracy-Deuss ’27
Lola Ferrillo ’27	Ella Malloy ’25	Add Truscott ’25
Gus Garvey ’25	James Martin ’26	Abigail Van Dorn ’25
William German ’26

HIGH HONOR ROLL
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.70 with no grade below B
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum weighted GPA of 3.30 with no grade below B

Cody Betsch ’26	Gavin Kruger ’26	William Schneid ’25
Clara Boutelle ’26	Loélie Lachapelle ’26	Andrew Sherland ’26
Ollie Boutelle ’28	Owen MacLean ’26	Sophia Sherman ’25
Jacob Brunton ’25	Jackson Magnus ’26	Jake Shingles ’25
Diogo Charraz ’25	Dylan Malhotra ’28	Ty Simonet ’25
Colton Cushman ’25	Sadie Martin ’25	Devin Smith ‘26
Alexander Darby ‘26	Liam McGahay ’27	Taylor Stoll ’25
Leo Doyle ’25	Vincent Montreuil ‘28	Jenny Tran ’25
Ryan Farr ’25	Casey Morrissey ’27	Shane Tronoski ’25
Max Fey ’28	Lohkoah Paye ’25	Riley Ward ’27
Charlie Fox ’28	Jack Pitts ’27	Zach Wargo ’25
Emmett Fox ’28	Nathaniel Poole ’25	Maya Wissler ’25
Rylie Griffiths ’25	Hamish Riddell ‘26	Nathaniel Wright ’25
Henrik Hinse ’27	Luke Salibello ‘25	Trey Zeren ’25
Cecilia Keller ’25	Dominica Sarandeva ’26
Henry Kress ’26	Kalina Sarandeva ’28

HONOR ROLL
Upperclassmen (Gr. 11 & 12): Minimum GPA of 3.30 with no grade below B-
Underclassmen (Gr. 9 & 10): Minimum GPA of 3.00 with no grade below B-

Léanne Aubut-Laurin ’26	Brynn Haran ’28	Elleanore Pelletier ’25
Mohamed Ahmed ‘26	Gracie Hurlbut ’25	Florence Richard ’25
Nate Benjamin ‘26	Autumn Kelly ’26	Anja Robertson ’26
Kevin Betsch ’26	William French ‘25	Jesse Schoch ’25
Parker Borden ’26	Alessandro Lacchi ‘25	Aona Shida ’28
Gavin Carr ’25	Georgie Larkin ’28	Jacob Slagel ’26
Marie-Jeanne Cazes ’25	Cash Lawrence ’25	Maxim St. Pierre ’25
Thiago Cesar ‘26	Nico Malouin ’25	Luke Wardlaw ’28
Isabella Cummings ’27	Sara Martin ’26	Matthew White ’25
Sophia DeAnzeris ’25	Anna Monette ’26	Hilary Wilkin ’25
Ryan Demers ‘27	Peter Morris ’25	JT Wint ’25
Laura Dyke ’25	Joachim Neverdal ’26
Jonathan Fischer ’27	Nick Palmer ’25

EFFORT HONOR ROLL
Attained at least three “excellent” grades, with no effort grades below “good.”

Marcos Alvarez Barrios ’26	Kenna Gillis ’27	Louisa Parsons ’27
Samuel Andoh ’28	Rylie Griffiths ’25	Elleanore Pelletier ’25
Léanne Aubut-Laurin ’26	Arielle Haccoun Choquette ’25	Michael Peluso ’25
Maïka Beaudoin ’27	Brynn Haran ’28	Nathaniel Poole ’25
Nate Benjamin ‘26	Gracie Hurlbut ’25	Lily Pratt ’26
Cody Betsch ’26	Autumn Kelly ’26	Alex Randall ’25
Kevin Betsch ’26	Henry Kress ’26	Florence Richard ’25
Clara Boutelle ’26	Jack Kroll ’25	Hamish Riddell ‘26
Jacob Brunton ’25	Gavin Kruger ’26	Anja Robertson ’26
Gavin Carr ’25	Sydney Kuder ’25	Luke Salibello ’25
Marie-Jeanne Cazes ’25	Alessandro Lacchi ’25	Dominica Sarandeva ’26
Thiago Cesar ‘26	Loélie Lachapelle ’26	William Schneid ’25
Grant Chan ’28	Charles Leduc ’25	Jesse Schoch ’25
Diogo Charraz ’25	Cedric Lemaire ’25	Andrew Sherland ’26
Casey Clausen ’25	Daven Linck ’25	Sophia Sherman ’25
Liam Connelly ’27	Sasha Luhur ’27	Aona Shida ’28
Meghan Crowley ’25	Owen MacLean ’26	Ty Simonet ’25
Isabella Cummings ’27	Ella Malloy ’25	Jacob Slagel ’26
Sophie Cunniff ’28	Nico Malouin ’25	Maxim St. Pierre ’25
Colton Cushman ’25	Paulo de Tarso Marcillo ‘25	Oceanne Thiffault Michel ‘26
Landon D’Arco ’28	Hudson Marshall ’27	Marley Tracy-Deuss ’27
Sophia DeAnzeris ’25	James Martin ’26	Orrin Tracy-Deuss ’27
Ryan Demers ‘26	Sadie Martin ’25	Shane Tronoski ’25
Drew Donatello ’25	Sara Martin ’26	Add Truscott ’25
Laura Dyke ’25	Luke Monaco ’27	Abigail Van Dorn ’25
Kate Elbrecht ’26	Anna Monette ’26	Riley Ward ’27
Lola Ferrillo ’27	Vincent Montreuil ‘28	Zach Wargo ’25
Jonathan Fischer ’27	Pete Moore ’25	Matthew White ’25
Gus Garvey ’25	Maxwell Notley ’27	JT Wint ’25
William German ’26	Nick Palmer ’25

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Riffle Named Head of School

December 19, 2024 by Mirror Staff

In a statement sent to the Northwood School community today, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Bradley A. Olch ’69 announced that Gino Riffle has been named the ninth Head of Northwood School:

Mr. Gino Riffle. Photo: Mr. Michael Aldridge.

Dear Members of the Northwood School Community,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are thrilled to announce that Gino Riffle has been selected as Northwood School’s ninth Head of School, effective July 1, 2025. After a thorough nationwide search that attracted many highly qualified candidates, the Board enthusiastically endorsed the recommendation made by the Head of School Search Committee.

This six-month process, which concluded just a few days ago, was made possible by our partnership with the search firm RG175, who worked tirelessly to bring forth a diverse pool of candidates. The Search Committee conducted interviews with eight semi-finalists in Albany, NY, and three finalists here at Northwood over the course of a week. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Search Committee for their dedication, hard work, and the responsibility they took on in identifying the next leader for our school.

Gino brings a deep and comprehensive understanding of Northwood’s culture and operations. Over the past ten years, he has served in multiple roles, including math teacher, coach, Dean of Students, Director of Athletics, and, most recently, Director of Admissions. Gino is highly respected by faculty, staff, and alumni, and he has built strong, positive relationships with our students. His deep knowledge of the school will allow him to transition seamlessly into his new role. In the months leading up to July 2025, Gino will work closely with current Head of School Mike Maher to ensure a smooth and effective leadership transition.

I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge Mike Maher, our current Head of School, for his outstanding leadership over the past ten years. Mike’s vision for the school and his ability to connect with alumni have been exceptional. While nothing formal has been finalized yet, Mike has graciously agreed to remain close to the school, offer guidance to Gino, and help introduce him to our alumni and friends.

I am incredibly excited about Gino’s appointment as our new Head of School and equally enthusiastic about the future of Northwood School!
Thank you for your continued support of Northwood. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season!

Warmest regards,

Bradley A. Olch
Chairman of the Board