USN | Celebrating the Class of 2023 | University School of Nashville

From Dr. Walker

Class of 2023 and Families--

Welcome back from Spring Break. And welcome to the final chapters of your time on Edgehill.

Think back to your freshman year. Unbeknownst to you, we started invoking metaphors about writing books about your high school experience. You were taking classes like Biology and English 9; you were going to your first club fair in the auditorium. You were thinking about how to navigate your first dance on campus – anyone remember the theme and when it was?

Whether you remember the theme or not, you’ve come quite the distance. And there’s still much distance to travel between now and May 21.

You and I can both agree that most quality novels have closing chapters that are absolutely scintillating – full of action, resolution, and excitement.

Some of those events that will undoubtedly make their way into your final pages:

Just as you’re busy writing your final pages, we too are busy preparing for things to come. We’ll be back in touch with information about parents and family programming that we provide to help launch you into the world. You’ll hear more from the College Counseling Office as you finalize the details of your next stops. Soon, we will launch our Class of 2023 Commencement Season website that contains additional information and details about the events above as well as a few surprises along the way.

We’re working hard to make these last chapters at Edgehill all that you hope for. Students, keep writing those chapters – there’s goodness yet to be written. Families – keep loving on your young ones at home.

I’m so proud of the young adults you’re becoming.

Quinton P. Walker

Head of High School

Class of 2023 Events & Details

Field Day	April 12, 2023	9:30 A.M.	USN River Campus
Prom and Senior Presentations	April 22, 2023	7:30 P.M.	Durnan Auditorium + Edgehill Steps (Families Welcome)
Convocation	May 15, 2023	7:00 P.M.	Durnan Auditorium (Graduates and Immediate Family)
Senior Day and Commencement Rehearsal	May 18, 2023	8:30 A.M.	Durnan Auditorium + Other Locations in and Around USN
Commencement	May 21, 2023	2:00 P.M.	USN Back Field

Event Details:

Convocation: Monday, May 15th at 7:00 P.M., immediate family and faculty will gather in the Durnan Auditorium as we welcome the Class of 2023 into the USN/PDS Alumni Association. This evening, formally known as Convocation, marks the beginning of our formal Commencement Week activities. Of the events of the week, Convocation is perhaps the most formal of them all – an official welcome, the presentation of a Distinguished Alumni award, and reception all highlight the evening’s events.

Senior Day: Thursday, May 18th at 9:00 A.M., we’ll host a full slate of programming to honor the seniors as a class, prepare them for commencement, and look toward their new roles as alumni of USN. Led by Matthew Haber, Dean of the Senior Class, Senior Day concludes with Commencement Rehearsal beginning at 2:00 P.M. This rehearsal will help familiarize graduates with the exact elements of Commencement Day. Graduates also receive their caps, gowns, and other needed details of the Commencement celebration.

Commencement: Sunday, May 21st. Whether this is your first or final child to graduate from USN, Commencement is one of USN’s hallmark moments. Imbued by the spirit of both gratitude and revelry, USN’s Commencement Exercises take place on the back lawn of University School promptly at 2:00 P.M. Seating opens at 12:30 P.M. under the tent. There are no assigned seats per se; rather, there are designated areas for immediate family to sit closer to the front of the tent with other seating reserved for friends of the graduates and the USN community. We have seating for almost 2000 people at the ceremony – it truly is a come-one, come-all event.
*If you need special accommodations for a guest with mobility challenges, please make arrangements with Laura Snow by Wednesday, May 17th. Should you have questions, please reach out to myself or Laura at any time. Happy to help.

Class of 2023 News

List of 10 news stories.

USN graduates largest class

Mortarboards and hats off to the 105 members of the Class of 2023. Seniors turned their tassels and graduated from University School of Nashville on Sunday, May 21 on the Back Field. Visit usn.org/classof2023 for more highlights from their last year on Edgehill and to learn where they will matriculate.
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4 student-athletes continue careers collegiately

During recent signing ceremonies, four members of the Class of 2023 signed letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level. Holly Schreiber '23 will join the track & field team at Case Western, Sidney Ware ’23 will run track at Tennessee State University, Kara Grace Hess ’23 will join the swim team at Wheaton College, and Harrison Fitzgibbon ’23 will play baseball at Sewanee.

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Sheerea '23 takes part in U.S. Senate youth program

On Thursday, January 19, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Sheerea Yu ’23 as one of two Tennessee students selected to represent the state in the United States Senate Youth Program. As a result, Sheerea attended the 61st annual Washington Week in March where she took part in a comprehensive interactive leadership program.
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In the News: Sophie ’23

The USN senior spoke on WPLN’s “This is Nashville” about youth are responding to The Covenant School shooting.
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2 seniors sign to compete at a higher level

Lily Mozzi '23 and Auldyn Plant '23 signed letters of intent to bowl and run cross country, respectively, at the collegiate level on Tuesday, November 15. View photos from the signing celebration in the album here.
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3 student-athletes commit to compete at a higher level

During a signing ceremony on Monday, February 13, three members of the Class of 2023 signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Owen Block '23 and Townsend Stevenson '23 will both play baseball at Washington University in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Collin France '23 will play basketball at Vassar College. View photos from the signing celebration in the album here.
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Cum Laude Society welcomes 25 seniors

Twenty-five students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society on Thursday, September 29. The keynote speaker was Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Ashley Rowatt Karpinos, MD, also a USN parent.
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Sheerea ’23 selected for Senate Youth Program

Congratulations to senior Sheerea Yu on being selected as one of two Tennessee students to represent the state in the United States Senate Youth Program.

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USN applauds 15 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program honors students who through their PSAT scores show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

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Walk down memory lane with the Class of 2023

Students, families, faculty, and staff are invited to contribute to celebrating the Class of 2023 by submitting photos of seniors from their time at USN for the Senior Memory Wall. Drop pictures in the box in the 19th Avenue lobby by Friday, March 10.
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