NORTH SHORE (Podcast) For their exploits in both the classroom and their respective athletic endeavors, two of the brightest young minds at Marblehead High School, Theo Chemel and Maddy Lowy, have been selected as the Moynihan Lumber Student-Athletes of the Month for December.
Theo is a junior swimming star for the Magicians, who recently captured their 14th consecutive Northeastern Conference title. Maddy is the senior captain for a Marblehead girls basketball team that has soared near the top of the NEC standings. – For details on Theo Chemel: Click Here
Maddy Lowy (Podcast) Interview with Bill Newell
Maddy, a 17-year-old senior, will be attending the University of Virginia. where she plays to play either club or intramural basketball in addition to her studies. She is considering majoring in business.
“I like logic and things of that nature, so that seems like a good fit as a major,” she said. “I chose Virginia because I wanted something in a new environment and see a different part of the country. It’s also a school that has a lot of spirit surrounding its sports programs, has strong academics and a lot of flexibility, like 
allowing students to take double majors or classes across the board, not just in your field of study.”
With a grade point average of 4.39, Maddy takes five AP classes: Spanish, Literature, Physics, Calculus and Government. She enjoys her Calculus class with her teacher, Mr. Michael Giardi.
“I like problem solving and coming to a satisfying conclusion,” she said. “This is my second year of taking Physics, something I’m also passionate about.”
A member of four National Honor Societies — for Math, Science, Spanish and NHS itself — Maddy is averaging 10 points per game for the Magicians as a shooting guard. She also leads her team with 20 successful 3-pointers made.
“I enjoy that basketball is both a physical and a mental game,” said Maddy, who has been playing with her father and older brothers “for as long as I can remember” and has played organized ball since the fourth grade. “You have to work hard on every single possession to get up and down the floor, and every possession counts. You always have to be thinking.”
One of only three seniors on a team full of 11th graders, Maddy loves having the responsibility that comes with being team captain.
“I like making sure everyone has the right mentality coming into practice every day, so that everyone has that heart and hustle,” said Maddy, an All-Northeastern Conference choice last winter as a junior. “I can help the younger players as far as the style we play and Coach (Paul) Moran’s coaching style. I take a lot of pride in that.”
