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After four years at Northwood School, Ashley Davis has moved on to play for the Cardinals - WPTZ , NBC 5

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —

Ashley Davis has made a long journey from Winterville, North Carolina, to play Division III college hockey at SUNY Plattsburgh. Before she started as a… continue reading

The week before my 1971 Northwood graduation, a couple of friends and I pulled a late-night caper: sneaking out, hitching a ride down Route 73, and hiking Cascade Mountain in the dark. Among our miscreant crew was Bobby Mattice '71, an extraordinary hockey and lacrosse player, but a rookie to the outdoors.

I hadn’t given that expedition much thought until many (many!) years later when I ran into Bobby on his descent from Giant Mountain. Incredibly, he was just finishing his 46er quest. What started as a lark turned into an important part of his adult life.

Bobby isn’t alone… continue reading

Northwood post-graduate students Tam and George Nguyen are not only twins but also share the same passion for animation. The boys, both talented illustrators, are using part of their year at Northwood to further their skills and are working with animator, Dave Palmer. Mr. Palmer is an Emmy-nominated illustrator who has drawn for and directed a variety of productions including Blues Clues, and The Backyardigans. He has also been gracious with his time and spends an hour each week via Zoom mentoring the boys’ progress. Tam and George, born in Hanoi, Vietnam, and now living in Melbourne,… continue reading

"Today's student-athletes are stronger, faster, and more focused than in years past, says Northwood School's Athletic Trainer, Andy Donatello. And Donny, as he's known to the school community, shares his perspective from 26 years in the position.

After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in kinesiology and athletic training, he earned his Master's in Athletic Training at Indiana State University. Then, after two years working with Lake Placid Sports Medicine, he came to Northwood in 1997. "I love to come to work every day. Helping an injured athlete heal and get back… continue reading

The Crew's fall racing began on 24 September with the Tail of the Fish, on Fish Creek, in Saratoga Springs. Competing for Northwood were Gus Garvey '25 and Colin Kis '24 in the Boys' Varsity Single; Ashley Guevara '24 in the Girls' Varsity Single; and the Nelson twins, Christie-Ann and Amanda '23, in the Girls' Varsity Double. The regatta, occurring for the first time since 2019, ran in a shortened form, as a 3000-meter "stake" race (out-and-back time trial) on a 1500-meter buoyed course in the wide straightaway of the creek. Our squad of inexperienced racers were there to keep their wits… continue reading