Our Stories
Andrew
For his postgraduate year, Andrew sought a school with strong academic and athletics programs. He found that at NMH.
Shai
At NMH, Shai learned how to advocate for himself, with the support of a circle of friends and teachers who always had his back.
Kaia
Kaia valued the ability to embrace her identity and learn more about other people and cultures at NMH.
Drema
Drema developed a passion for community service at NMH that she’ll carry with her wherever she goes.
Maeve
Maeve’s advice to new NMH students: Try new things, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Unandi
Excited to spread his wings and try new things at a boarding school, Unandi thrived as a scholar, a student leader, a musician, and an athlete.
Wyatt
Wyatt came to NMH for academic and athletics opportunities and found a new passion: the campus radio station.
Anissa
The intentional diversity of the community was a key factor that drew Anissa to NMH.
Willow
Valedictorian Willow excelled in the classroom, on stage, and in leadership positions at NMH.
Tiff
The NMH community helped Tiff expand her horizons, try new things, and develop as a leader.
Wilson
At NMH, Wilson thrived in the classroom and in activities from Model UN to Ecoleaders to swimming.
Sailor
NMH gave Sailor the confidence to take risks and leave her comfort zone.
Oumou
Oumou spent one year at NMH, as a postgraduate – an experience that helped shape her and prepare her for college.
Sam
After attending a small middle school, Sam was excited for the broader opportunities and challenges of NMH.
Maya
Maya found creative expression as a filmmaker, DJ, visual artist, and musician at NMH.
Bogdan
Bogdan, who came to NMH from Russia, enjoyed the challenges and opportunities offered by his time here.
Dory
At NMH, Dory pursued her interest in the outdoors and the environment through athletics and in the classroom.
Dennis
Dennis cherishes connections made on sports teams, in student government, in the dorm, and in affinity groups.
Alejandra
Alejandra has tried out a number of new things at NMH, from performing in the spring musical to organizing a student entrepreneurship fair.
Angus
Angus won the top prize in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for designing an artificial lead that can generate oxygen and electricity.
Ashley
Ashley’s passion for social justice blossomed at NMH, where she explored her interests in the classroom and in leadership positions.
Sasha
Sasha plans to major in environmental engineering in college, with a focus on renewable energy, and wants to work on building sustainable communities.
Meena
At NMH, Meena has been able to pursue multiple interests deeply, from accelerating her math study to serving as a campus Ecoleader to taking part in honors jazz combo and honors ballet.
Efe
Efe is proud of the confidence and leadership skills he’s developed at NMH, which have helped him in his role as a dorm resident leader.
Sage
A competitive skier and field hockey player, Sage is also an Ecoleader, working on sustainability efforts on campus and beyond. To her, being involved is part of the NMH culture.
Nick
While sports has been an important part of Nick’s NMH experience, he says, he appreciates that he’s had opportunities to explore other passions, too.
Tory
Editor of NMH’s student newspaper, The Lamplighter, Tory wants to use journalism to amplify unheard voices and shed light on overlooked stories, including debunking myths about homelessness.
Deshayne
Back home in New Mexico, Deshayne was used to being like most everyone else, a Navajo resident of a small community, at a small school. NMH has opened up new experiences and opportunities for him.
Sofia
At NMH, Sofia has been able to pursue her passions, from music to athletics to academics, without feeling like any one interest has to take a back seat to others.
Oma
While NMH is far from her home in Nigeria, Oma found that the school’s welcoming atmosphere and opportunities for connection helped ease the adjustment.
Alex
Alex — a soccer player, skier, photographer, tour guide, radio host, and tutor — is motivated by a desire to connect with and contribute to the NMH community.
Anisha
From the moment she first toured campus, Anisha felt a sense of community and connection at NMH — from clubs to the classroom to the communal space of the dining hall.
Ella
Ella is a world-class rower, but at NMH, she’s able to pursue a range of other passions, too, from film to fiber arts to Circle of Sisters, an affinity group for girls of color.