Senior Spotlight: Throwing Around the World

When it comes to Noah Matson world traveling takes precedence over the 12-day absence policy. From Switzerland to the Philippines, Noah has visited 12 countries around the world. Family trips are an important part of Noah's life as he values time with his family and is a great example of their values of studies, athleticism, and respect.

Noah is always keeping himself busy with his unique combination of activities. He receives varsity letters in both Football and Track and Field. This is how he puts his leadership into action. Not only was he a captain for the United football team but he goes above and beyond to teach others what he has learned along the way. In Track Noah is self-taught in discus and shows true dedication by reaching out to coaches from surrounding

schools and is now on his way to compete at states this season. A unique twist to his extracurriculars is his role in the Hackett Jazz Band. Noah plays the trumpet, an instrument he has been playing for 7 years after starting when he was in grade school at St. Monica’s. His talent and dedication resulted in him winning the Mary Kay Carr Scholarship of the Arts for his time at Hackett.

Noah's family plays a big role in who he is today as they support all his extracurriculars to the extreme as well as are extremely proud of all of his academic achievements. When it came to football season his parents were at every game. His mom even supports his love of watching football by constantly texting him game updates when he isn't home to watch the game with her. His parents also helped to drive his academic achievements, especially his mom. Noah's mom is originally from the Philippines where his family consists of many interesting and brilliant individuals who are doctors, lawyers, politicians, etc. Noah says his mom has always wanted him to excel in school so he could be able to achieve whatever he wanted to do for his future career. This little push has resulted in so many accomplishments and ultimately led to his acceptance to the University of Michigan to study Neuroscience. 

His family’s vacations due to his Mom’s amazing opportunity to travel all over the world by working for Delta, have taught Noah many things he is going to bring with him to college. He has learned about a variety of cultures and traditions by meeting many new people in a variety of places preparing him for the new and culturally diverse environment of college. He says he is so grateful to have had the opportunity to see so much of the world before moving to Ann Arbor in the fall.