Opinion: How football helped me forge a closer bond with my American home

From Shanghai to the End Zone! Sixth Form (8th Grade) student Peter Ji '26 recently authored an op-ed in The Hartford Courant sharing how American football helped him forge a deeper bond with his new home at Rumsey Hall. From struggling to first throw a spiral to scoring touchdowns and earning MVP, his journey is one of resilience, friendship, and finding belonging through sport. Read his inspiring story here.