Colorado

As the holiday wraps up, that means I am headed to Copper and I have already departed my family. I write this 45 minutes in the air outside of Denver airport, I am very excited for the upcoming week ahead. I am eager to get back on snow with NYSEF. By the judgement of what the plane window display's it is certainly beautiful in the rockies. After we land, we will be heading to the hotel, checking in, and starting our 8 day journey in Copper. More updates to come, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
-M

Home For The Holidays

As the temperatures drop and the christmas tree shopping begins it is now time for the holidays. A well needed Thanksgiving break was followed by one busy week at school. I am now home for turkey day which is approaching very quickly! A few days ago the NSA family was together, and now we have all somewhat parted ways to be with our family and friends for a week. Plans for the McCarthy's include spending a few days in my hometown at my family's house. Later next week I'll be traveling up to upper state NY to have a Thanksgiving meal with some other family. After this week fly's by I will be heading to the airport in the early morning to catch a flight to CO. Im very excited to have this opportunity to ski out west! I plan on having a memorable and fun experience while staying focused on  pre-season skiing and keeping up with school work. This means I will be off campus for a total 18 days, and returning when everyone has already been back for a week. Im happy to be home for the holidays and to start my season full time, but also can't wait to get back to NSA!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for reading!
-Maddie

Back On Snow

Hello All!
Yesterday, November 15th I got back on skis! Whiteface Mountain opened early than they have ever opened. So myself and a few others headed up to the mountain for opening day! We had a lot of fun and ripped it up, the snow was surprisingly substantial and the sun was out! It was a warm day. We got about 6 runs in and enjoyed every second of it. It was great to get back on snow earlier than expected. Here at school thanksgiving break is approaching, everyone is excited to get home to spend time with their family and friends. This upcoming week Girls Hockey is playing a home game Wednesday and then are heading out to Syracuse on Friday. We all go home for thanksgiving break on friday. It will be my first thanksgiving home in Barrington since I was very little. We always spent that holiday up at our ski condo. After, I spend a little time at home Im going up to my Aunt's house with my family. On the 29th Im flying out to CO for some early season training. I return from Copper on the 8th of December. Im very excited for the upcoming weeks ahead! Thanks for reading!
-Maddie

First Visit Home

           Last weekend the NSA Girls Hockey Team had a tournament in Albany, NY. I decided since Albany is only thee hours from my hometown I would go down and make a surprise visit to see my family and friends! Friday morning at about 8am I left with the Girls for Albany, and then I was picked up by my family at the rink they were playing at. I arrived home at about 2pm and headed over to my old school! I got to say hello to all my old friends in Barrington! That weekend I enjoyed of home cooked meals by my mom, and a warm welcome by my friends. Friday night I went to my old high school's football game. I never actually went or planned on attending school here, but a lot of people from town come out and support the Eagles! I have to admit, it was definitely weird seeing my friends all together for the first time in 5 months. I didn't see much of them over the summer, and I have been at NSA for three months now. I loved sharing my experiences that I have had here so far. I encouraged many of them to try a new experience by attending or even visiting boarding schools. Overall, It was great to sleep in my own bed, spend time with my family, and see the old crew!
Have a great week!
-Maddie