NMH Honors Students Pursuing College Athletics

Northfield Mount Hermon honored 46 graduating student-athletes who will continue their athletics careers in college during a special ceremony on May 13 in Forslund Gym.

“It's a good problem to have when the room is not big enough to accommodate the athletes who are committed to the college of their choice and their teammates,” said Rick Hendrickson, special advisor to NMH athletics. “These 46 students who have committed to competing on the next level represent 13 different teams over the course of three seasons, which is a pretty phenomenal percentage from some pretty phenomenal young people.”

Student athletes were called forward to be recognized individually and as teams. Coaches shared a few words about each students’ impact on their sport and the NMH community.

“We’re very proud of the whole senior class and all their accomplishments,” said Clare Knowlton, head coach of the girls rowing team, which honored four seniors at the ceremony. “Our whole team is here in the room, and I think this great team dynamic is due in large part to the work of these lovely humans and the entire senior class — setting the tone for how they conduct themselves, how they act whether we’re away or here, how they treat one another, and really care for each other.”

“We have a big group. I’m super grateful for them, their efforts over the year, and their time here,” said Zach Bates, head wrestling coach, whose team had ten seniors commit to wrestle at the college level. “I’m grateful they chose NMH, grateful to their parents for trusting us with them, and happy to be a part of their journey.”

The following student-athletes were recognized at the ceremony:

Alpine Skiing

• Ryan Choi: Boston College

Basketball - Boys

• Vincent Chaudhri: George Washington University
• Chris Daniels: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Nasir Rodriguez: Fairfield University
• Andrew Urosevic: Lehigh University

Basketball - Girls

• Ava Hoy: La Salle University
• Grace Minihane: United States Naval Academy

Cross Country

• Nielsen Kasser: Trinity College
• Will Olsen: Tufts University
• John Murphy: Gettysburg College

Field Hockey

• Amelia Keeler: UMass Dartmouth

Lacrosse - Boys

• Quaadir Durden: Oberlin College
• Ryder Sunday: McGill University
• Will Swezey: Skidmore College

Lacrosse - Girls

• Grace Bird: Mt. Holyoke College
• Ella Hayes: Smith College
• Jianna Lazore: William Smith College
• Tallis Tarbell: St. Lawrence University
• Kaia Swamp: William Smith College

Rowing - Boys

• Soren Anderson-Flynn: Williams College
• Liam Diez-Borroso: Northeastern University
• Alex Hyde: Skidmore College
• Thomas Patino: Hamilton College

Rowing - Girls

• Elsie Bradford: Bates College
• Izzy Cadena: Hamilton College
• Madigan Pillsbury: Smith College
• Maggie Provencal: Cornell University

Soccer - Boys

• Quinn Bathory-Peeler: Rome City Institute
• Max Golosovker: Wesleyan University
• Rocco Meyerhoff: Colorado College
• Adam Stetson: Babson College

Soccer - Girls

• Mahe-Lee Caron: Western Illinois University
• Mia Voutsinas: University of North Dakota

   

Swimming

• Wyatt Amos: Babson College
• Connor Marshall, Franklin and Marshall College
• Zach Zee: Wesleyan University

Wrestling

• Anthony Basile: George Mason University
• Seth Digby: University of Maryland
• Alexander Goldman: Case Western Reserve University
• Dylan Greenstein: Harvard University
• Elliot Humphries: University of Pennsylvania
• Dylan Kadish: Clarion University
• Dominic Marinilli: Stevens Institute of Technology
• Cameron McGrarr: Vermont State University, Castleton
• Daniel Rosen: Case Western Reserve University
• Reese Spiro: Air Force

 

“Success is earned, and each of our future collegiate athletes has their own journey — one that has brought high-level achievement in their sport, in the classroom, and in our community,” Hendrickson said, noting that the 46 students honored comprise nearly a quarter of the Class of 2025.

“The breadth and depth of our student-athletes who will compete at the next level reflect our athletics program,” he continued. “To have 13 different teams represented is a testament to the many people — including the wonderful support of parents and the guidance of coaches — who commit fully to our athletic program and to our school.”

Mia Voutsinas ’25 reflected on the community atmosphere that made her NMH experience memorable.

“I think that being a two year senior here and still feeling as recognized as a four year senior is super important,” said Voutsinas. “It also speaks to the level of community and how people here really care about the students and each other. It's very sweet and touching.”

She said she hopes to carry that spirit of kindness and connection with her into college.

“If you walk around here, people will hold the door for you. They say ‘good morning.’ Even if they can't talk — if they're on the phone or something — they smile at you,” Voutsinas said. “I want to bring that charismatic caring for the people around you to my next school and try to spread that type of energy."

Photos by Harry Van Baaren.