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Mighty Oak Monday: Sam Day
Major: Sustainability Management, B.S.
Hometown: Wantagh, NY
Class of ‘25 (Fall)
Sam Day is a digital Mighty Oak that’s performing quite the balancing act — training the National USA Luge Candidate team while studying full-time. As a former USA luge athlete himself, he’s seen plenty of locales, instilling in him a desire to protect our environment.
We asked Sam some questions about his path, passions, and future goals.
What do you do now?
I am currently coaching the National USA Luge Candidate team for the winter, as well as modeling for Wilhelmina [an international model agency]. I also work at a florist sometimes while balancing school on top of all of this.
Why did you choose ESF?
I chose ESF because I always had a passion for the environment. My sport of luge is always surrounded by nature, so I was interested in the inner workings of it and how to maintain the natural beauty of all the places I got to visit!
What are your future goals?
My future goals involve modeling, coaching my children, and getting a foot in the sustainability field. I’d like to be able to make something I love more sustainable, such as fashion or winter sports.
What’s an interesting tidbit we should know about you?
I’m a 2020 Youth Olympian! I almost went to the Olympics but retired the year before the trials. I enjoy walking on the beach and petting my dog.