Moulton House

Nate Moulton can be seen not only on the streets walking back to his dorm room with a copy of The New York Times in his hands, but also at Democratic Club meetings, Deutsch club or at school events snapping photos for the PEAN and The Exonian. However, its not his presence that separates him from other Exonians, but his kindness and curiosity.“Nate is one of the biggest hearts on the campus,” humanities instructor and advisor Matt Miller said. “He is a great guy. He wants to help out and put other people’s needs before his to the point that it hurts him sometimes, but it seems like people gravitate towards him. He actually represents non sibi in the way it is meant to be represented.”Coming from Vero Beach, Florida, Moulton began to look into other options for high school other than the ones in his town. “I started looking for alternatives to my school in Florida because the school that I was going to was going through a rough patch, and it was going to take five or more years to sort out,” he said. “There weren’t any other options in my area, so my parents and I started researching boarding schools.”He continued, “In applying here, one of the big things that I loved about this school was the focus on knowledge and goodness, the non sibi attitude.”Moulton’s love for non sibi is clearly reflected in his actions at the Academy.Moulton will graduate as co-head of Democratic Club, a member of the E-Proctor board, past Discipline Committee representative, senior class president, as well as an active and engaged resident in Main Street as a student listener and proctor.From the start, Moulton has always invested much of his time into Student Council, first as a lower rep, then as Elections Committee head and finally as senior class president. “I was elected Lower Rep along with Alice Ju and Nikhil Chuchra,” Moulton said. “Working as a class rep was a lot of fun, and it was something I knew I wanted to try to pursue again in the future. I saw an opportunity to improve a place that I care for deeply. StuCo has always been dedicated to making students lives better. I see my role as senior class president as one of service: an opportunity to give back to Exeter and all of my friends in the class of 2014.”His interest in politics also grew rapidly upon arrival at Exeter, alongside his interest in student body involvement. Moulton began to attend the Democratic Club his prep fall, encouraged by a proctor in his dorm who was a co-head of the club. He was instantly thrown into the hustle and bustle of the midterm election that year in 2010, surrounded by the excitement of the club.“I was always a current events junkie, checking The New York Times website and a bunch of other news websites like the BBC and al Jazeera,” Moulton said. “Before coming here, I was already politically mindful, but I tried to stay moderate and out of party politics. But being in New Hampshire, it’s so easy to get involved in elections and the local government. It’s a great state for that, really the only state where, come a presidential primary, all of the candidates are here in town.”As a dorm proctor and a student listener, he is always open to his dorm mates, patiently listening to their issues and problems while offering advice and helpful opinions. “I try to help underclassmen in my dorm so they don’t repeat the same mistakes my friends or I made when we were in their shoes,” Moulton said.Mr. Miller added, “He is one of the toughest kids that I know at Exeter. If you know him and about the things that he has gone through in his life, you really learn to respect him. He is brave and tough. I remember telling him at one point ‘I want to be tough as you are.’ Courage. He also has very nice hair.”Many of Moulton’s friends regard him as one of most caring Exonians. “He's extremely humble, which is refreshing in a place like this. He's one of the best listeners on campus,” senior Yeji Jung said. “He'll really make time for you, actively listen and care about what you're saying. He's one of those people who doesn't need the spotlight—he'll just quietly do what he needs to do, behind the scenes.”Another of Moulton’s admirable characteristics is his endurance during tough situations. “I think Nate's best quality is his resilience,” former roommate and senior Nikhil Raman said. “I know that he has gone through a lot in the past three years that have made life difficult for him, but to see where he is now is honestly admirable. I'm glad to know I have someone like him that I can talk to when something's on my mind.”Moulton is also known as an adventurous figure around campus. “He dives headfirst into things he finds interesting in the world and in life, getting excited and learning as much as he can about them,” John Kennealy, senior in Main Street Hall, said. “Whether it's a broad topic like foreign relations or a more obscure interest like the history of a place or person, he has a drive to learn and then to share his knowledge with his friends.”When considering his success at Exeter, Moulton gives much of the credit to his endearing friends and teachers. “When I think about what I love most about Exeter, I think of the friends and teachers that have really impacted me over the years,” Moulton said. “I think of the personal growth that ensues when told to reflect and meditate in writing assignments. I think of the supportive friends, who, despite having many hours of homework, are always willing to lend an ear.”