They dance. They play hockey, basketball, and chess. They write stories and advocate for environmental projects. They are smart and passionate. And their NMH careers have just begun.
Victor Udoji ’14 Hometown: Randolph, Massachusetts
Harper Baldwin ’15 Hometown: Brattleboro, Vermont Early life: Until I was 7, I lived at the Four Columns Inn in Newfane, Vermont, which my parents owned and operated. My best friends and babysitters were the staff, and I met a couple of famous people who stayed at the inn (including Tobey Maguire!). Why she chose NMH: I wanted a school that would not just teach me about the world, but also would enable me to discover my own opinions about the world and teach me how to make it a better place. Favorite subject: Math—no matter how many different ways people get the answer, in the end there is only one right answer. Favorite historical figure: I love Susan B. Anthony; she embodies the things I hope to become. She resolutely stuck to what she thought was right, and her spirit and determination gave women the right to vote. Why she dances: I can completely let go when I dance. I have studied tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and ballet. Two years ago my dance group went to the International Dance Challenge national competition. We did a tap dance and ended up getting third place in our division.
His home life: As the only boy with four sisters, I’ve always felt pressure to do well, and living in a house of scholar-athletes has pushed me to work hard. Why he chose NMH: I want to thrive academically and become more responsible, independent, mature, and the best possible basketball player I can be. Most important thing he’ll bring to NMH: A work ethic that is contagious. Who he admires: Jim Brown. He was a talented athlete, but he used his image to stand up for what is right and to fight for what he believes in. My secret pastime: On days when sports and video games won’t cut it, I draw until my wrist goes numb. Drawing is my outlet for boredom, excitement, anger, and any other emotions that I might feel. Memorable accomplishment: As the sophomore representative at my old school, my job was to be the voice of my fellow sophomores. I helped put together school cookouts where all the various diversity groups would share their cultures with each other. Things are easier when you acknowledge, accept, and respect the different cultures around you.
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