LYNNFIELD — For her accomplishments in the classroom and in competition, Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey standout Chloe Gromko has been chosen as a Moynihan Lumber Student-Athlete of the Month for January.
On the ice, PLNR Coach Michelle Roach said Gromko was “nothing short of exceptional this season,” one that ended in the Round of 16 at the hands of Archbishop Williams in a 7-1 final Saturday night.
Gromko kicked off the new year in style, compiling eight goals, seven assists, and three game-winning goals in January. At one point, the left-hander registered points in 12 of 14 games.
“I started playing hockey in second grade,” said Gromko, also a varsity athlete in field hockey and lacrosse. “As I continued to play, I loved it even more. I can’t imagine not playing.”
Goal celebrations aside, Roach nearly ran out of adjectives to describe Gromko as a leader.
“Steadfast, vocal, and unwaveringly committed to her teammates,” Roach said. “She is the player who holds others accountable, the voice of encouragement in the locker room, and the first to step up in moments of adversity. She doesn’t do the right thing because people are watching; she does it because it’s simply who she is.”
Psychology and literature are Gromko’s favorite classes in a course load that includes statistics, physics, U.S. history, and advanced art.
“It’s a lot, but it’s fun. I like all my teachers and everyone’s so nice, so you can always get help,” said Gromko, who’s undecided on a college but interested in international business. “When I get free time, I try to focus on getting work done. I haven’t always been good at time management, but as I’ve gotten older, teachers have helped me get better at it.”
Not only does she maintain a 3.8 GPA, but is an active member of Connor’s Kindness, Habitat for Humanity, the Sunrise Club, and Compass (a senior leadership program). She also dedicates her time assisting a youth girls hockey team.
“She’s not only an elite athlete, but a role model who makes a lasting impact on her teammates, peers, and the community,” Roach said.
