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Bryanna

At NMH, Bryanna has been a student leader, an athlete, a photographer, a social entrepreneur — and an expert panini chef.

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Nick

From his first visit to campus, Nick felt a sense of community and belonging at NMH.

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Larea

At NMH, Larea thrived by building relationships with people she trusts — “people who I consider family.”

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Justice

At NMH, Justice learned now to apply his classroom education to real-world solutions in his communities.

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Hiba

Hiba chose to spend a postgraduate year at NMH to challenge herself and experience a different kind of educational environment as she prepared for college.

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Charlotte

At NMH, Charlotte pursued her passions and tried new things — from serving as a student Ecoleader to performing in musicals, taking part in travel programs to writing poetry.

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Liam

Liam chose to do a postgraduate year at NMH because it offered opportunities for both academic and athletic growth.

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Grace

At NMH, Grace learned not just ideas and concepts, but also how to learn, something she’ll carry with her for life.

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Darren

As a postgraduate, Darren appreciated how much NMH helped him grow as both a student and an athlete.

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Niayla

Niayla has enjoyed exploring her many interests at NMH, from dance and wrestling to student leadership roles.

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Nate

At NMH, Nate found the support and tools to thrive academically and athletically.

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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.

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Andrew

For his postgraduate year, Andrew sought a school with strong academic and athletics programs. He found that at NMH.

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Drema

Drema developed a passion for community service at NMH that she’ll carry with her wherever she goes.

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Kaia

Kaia valued the ability to embrace her identity and learn more about other people and cultures at NMH.

Read Kaia's story.

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Damon

NMH gave Damon the support to try new things and take risks.

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Maeve

Maeve’s advice to new NMH students: Try new things, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

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Anissa

The intentional diversity of the community was a key factor that drew Anissa to NMH.

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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.

Read Unandi's story.

Willow

Willow

Valedictorian Willow excelled in the classroom, on stage, and in leadership positions at NMH.

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Wyatt

Wyatt came to NMH for academic and athletics opportunities and found a new passion: the campus radio station.

Read Wyatt's story.

Sailor

Sailor

NMH gave Sailor the confidence to take risks and leave her comfort zone.

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Tiff

Tiff

The NMH community helped Tiff expand her horizons, try new things, and develop as a leader.

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Wilson

Wilson

At NMH, Wilson thrived in the classroom and in activities from Model UN to Ecoleaders to swimming.

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Maya

Maya

Maya found creative expression as a filmmaker, DJ, visual artist, and musician at NMH.

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Oumou

Oumou

Oumou spent one year at NMH, as a postgraduate – an experience that helped shape her and prepare her for college.

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Sam

Sam

After attending a small middle school, Sam was excited for the broader opportunities and challenges of NMH.

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Dennis

Dennis

Dennis cherishes connections made on sports teams, in student government, in the dorm, and in affinity groups.

Read Dennis's story.

Bogdan

Bogdan

Bogdan, who came to NMH from Russia, enjoyed the challenges and opportunities offered by his time here.

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Dory

Dory

At NMH, Dory pursued her interest in the outdoors and the environment through athletics and in the classroom.

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Angus

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.

Read Angus's story.

Sasha

Sasha

Sasha plans to major in environmental engineering in college, with a focus on renewable energy, and wants to work on building sustainable communities.

Read Sasha's story.

Alejandra

Alejandra

Alejandra has tried out a number of new things at NMH, from performing in the spring musical to organizing a student entrepreneurship fair.

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Efe

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.

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Meena

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.

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Ashley

Ashley

Ashley’s passion for social justice blossomed at NMH, where she explored her interests in the classroom and in leadership positions.

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Tory

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.

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Nick

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.

Read Nick's story.

Sage

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.

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Oma

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.

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Deshayne

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.

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Sofia

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.

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Ella

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.

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Alex

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.

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Anisha

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.

Read Anisha’s story.