When Bram Hikmate ’22 arrived on campus, Westminster University did not have a freeski team. However, the school did have a competitive snowboard team competing in the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA). 

Earning the starting goalie job as a freshman for a program with National Championship aspirations, Mia Gonsalves ’25 seized the opportunity, embraced the challenges, and established herself as one of the top goalies in Division III for the Nazareth University Women’s Ice Hockey team.

From navigating a position change mid-way through his sophomore season to being the leading goal scorer on one of the top teams in the country, Declan Rhatigan ’23 has found the confidence he needs to succeed on the pitch by leaning on those around him.

As anyone who has ever considered skiing in November and early December on the East Coast knows, getting early-season turns in can mean limited terrain, changing weather, and a variable snow surface. For ski racers, this typically means rolling the dice of New England weather or traveling to the Rockies for more consistent conditions and space needed to train gates. 

Congratulations to all the exceptional student-athletes who made this fall sports season a success! Their hard work and dedication were always on display, from the field to the trails to the crag. Whether in practice or competition, our Bulls truly represented Holderness School well.

Each week we recognize our student-athletes for their athletic accomplishments. Read on for this months recipients.