HUDSON-Jackson Wood, Chase Farrar and Colton Farrar attended a ceremony honoring their great-grandfather, Robert F. Wood, as the Hudson High weight room was officially named after him in recognition of the RF Wood Foundation’s contributions.
The ceremony was held during halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Tyngsborough on Feb. 11. Robert Wood has three great-grandsons currently enrolled at Hudson High who actively participate in the school’s athletics.
“My grandfather’s work means a lot to me because I go to school and play sports almost every day,” sophomore Jackson Wood said.
The RF Wood Foundation has helped fund Hudson athletics for more than 28 years. Robert Wood’s impact over the years has benefited multiple generations of students, including members of his own family.
“It’s cool that the school I attend in 2026 is still honoring and talking about someone in my family who is multiple generations away,” eighth grader Colton Farrar said.
All three of Robert Wood’s great-grandsons currently enrolled at Hudson High participate in two or more sports programs. These programs consistently use funds allocated by the foundation to improve facilities, eliminate student athletic fees and strengthen team culture.
“The foundation has done a lot of work trying to improve athletics at Hudson, and as someone who plays sports a lot, I’ve noticed that our sports facilities and teams have improved a lot over the years,” Jackson Wood said.
The Wood Foundation is a significant part of the legacy carried by the Wood and Farrar families. When members of the family attend the school or participate in sports, there is a standard of character and attitude that is expected.
“A lot of my teachers and coaches know my family, so I have to behave and play up to a certain standard to reflect that,” freshman Chase Farrar said.
Similarly, many members of the family participate in Hudson youth sports programs. To maintain the family standard, each generation must hold the next accountable and serve as an example.
“There are a lot of families, including my own, who have kids that look up to us in sports, so we have to act a certain way to keep the same mentality for the youth,” Chase Farrar said.
The precedent set by Robert Wood and his foundation has lived on for generations. His great-grandsons understand the obligation they now have to maintain that standard in Hudson.
“I know how important his actions were to the school, and I’m just hoping I can make a positive impact,” Wood said.
