"My mom pushed me to be curious. My dad gave me practical knowledge."
Call of the Wild
Growing up in New England, Peter loves hiking, camping, water skiing and being in nature.
Eager to Build
His father and grandfather mentor Peter in the art and science of building, and teach him to use tools.
The Sound of Music
Everyone in the family plays at least one instrument. Peter is drawn to guitar and voice.
Learning to Soar
He starts flying lessons in 7th grade and develops an early interest in cars and engines.
Sports for Fun and Leadership
He leads the middle school football team as captain and plays lacrosse.
“The diversity at Exeter is huge, something I love.”
Three-Season Athlete
At Exeter, Peter joins the football and lacrosse teams, and adds winter track.
A Cappella and Dancing
Peter sings in PEADs his first year, joins Exeteras the next. By senior year, he is co-head of both. He also dances.
Flying Solo at 16
Peter passes his flying exam, and thrills to the “thinking on your feet” required in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk.
“Physics set me on the engineering mindset.”
Self-Taught Inventor
For fun he tests his problem-solving skills with tough design projects, like a self-irrigating garden box that holds 1,200 pounds of dirt.
2016 Social Venture Innovation Challenge
The youngest to make it to the finals, Peter’s team presents “Care Card,” which distributes unused balances from gift cards to people in need.
Design Thinking
Peter and his team create a water dispensing “Hydrodesk” during Exeter’s 48-hour Maker Fest.
“Problem-solving gives you a rush.”
Ending on a High Note
As a senior project, he builds a full-scale acoustic guitar, working with his PEA guitar teacher of four years and local guitar makers.
India Beckons
Peter travels to Delhi for an entrepreneurship summer program where he works on solving real-world problems.
“You want to surround yourself with people who will push you.”
Engineering, Here I Come
Peter attends Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he’s focused on entrepreneurship and mechanical engineering.
“I’ll always sing a cappella and play the guitar, wherever I go.”
The Natural Life
After college, he hopes to live in New Hampshire, where he loves easy access to the outdoors, both on the ground and in the air.