The two foundational elements of who I am as a person are athletics and education. Harvard allowed me to pursue both, at the highest level, and to tap into the amazing resources the university has to offer. But aside from this, my time at Harvard taught me humility and service. The remarkable individuals in the classroom and on the playing field humbled me every day. Their talent and passion for academics, sports, and life was truly inspiring. The cornerstone of Harvard athletics is service to your teammates to accomplish a common goal. My time at school hammered into me the pride in wearing the uniform and the need to support my fellow players on and off the ice.

As any Harvard athlete will tell you, your experience is defined by your teammates. I was fortunate to have teammates and friends who made coming to the rink every day worthwhile. There were bad days, hard days, and days after losses that were difficult to overcome. Your teammates were the ones who helped you through those challenging times. Competing on the Men’s Ice Hockey team made winning that much better because we accomplished it together and it made losing just a bit more tolerable because we were there to pick each other up off the mat. Camaraderie and service to each other is at the core of Harvard hockey

Which brings us to today. I will never be able to give back what my teammates and the program have given me and I am so thankful for all the experiences, opportunities, and friendships that Harvard Athletics has given me.