Rachel Tillman (Class of ’83) is Founder and Executive Director of the Viking Mars Missions Education & Preservation Project, a nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving the history of NASA’s Viking missions to Mars. Their work bringing together science, storytelling, and education reflects the interdisciplinary foundation that has long defined Northwest.
Read MoreHarrison Chotzen (Class of '15) recently visited campus to reminisce about his time at Northwest, reconnect with NWS Athletics faculty, and share where his journey has taken him.
Read MoreTao Gelernter Large (’10) earned a Ph.D. in physical inorganic chemistry at Stanford University in August, 2025. His post-doctoral plans include developing structural methods to map genetics and their energetics to static physical structures.
Read MoreMax Sarkowsky (Class of '16) is a freelance designer for the performing arts. From the hall guitars to time in arts classes, and incorporating artistic assignments into the humanities, math and science - read how the arts enriched his Northwest experience.
Read More"Hi, my name is Keelen Chen! I graduated from Northwest in 2023. Currently, I’m a first-year student at Sciences Po France majoring in Political Science and Economics. I loved Northwest for its sense of family! Unlike conventional learning methods that value self-directed study and individual competition, Northwest focused on creating a positive, encouraging environment for students to learn and bond as a community."
Read More“Hi! My name is Hanna Anderson, and I graduated from Northwest in 2018. I studied Clinical Psychology and Child Studies/Human Development at Tufts University and graduated in 2022. I’m currently the Client Services Coordinator for the Child Anxiety Center at a mental health clinic in downtown Seattle."
Read More"Hi, my name is Kris Huang. I graduated from Northwest in 2023 and I’m currently a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During my time at Northwest I cherished the close-knit community it fostered, especially the smaller class sizes, where teachers would provide individual care and assistance to students facing more specific challenges."
Read More"Hi, my name is Ghislaine Pagès, and I graduated from Northwest in 2014. I attended Barnard College for undergrad and NYU for Law School. I am now a Staff Attorney at the Metropolitan Public Defender. Something I loved about my time at Northwest is the way my teachers and coaches found joy in their own work, held us to high standards because they believed in us, and truly cared about the wellbeing of everyone they worked with."
Read More“Hi, my name is Grant and I graduated from Northwest in 2016. I attended University of Washington where I majored in Informatics and specialized in the Human Computer Interaction track. Currently, I’m working as an Interaction Designer at Google, where I design for the next-gen AI support experience. Knowing my creative endeavors can impact people in a large scale in a positive way drives me everyday."
Read More"Hi, my name is William Sabin, more commonly known by my last name Sabin. I graduated from Northwest in 2023. I’m currently a freshman at Western Washington University in Bellingham. Something I loved about Northwest is how I could make connections with my teachers on a personal level."
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