Chloe ’22, Sam ’21, and Neil ’21 placed first, second, and third place, respectively.
by Trent Boysen, visual arts department chair
Several University of Nashville art students submitted work for the 2019 Law Day Essay and Art contest sponsored by the Nashville Bar Association. Open to students in the Nashville area in grades 9-12, the contest asked students to creatively express their ideas about living in a society that is governed by the rule of law. This year’s theme was "Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” Talented USN student-artists swept the awards.
Congratulations to Chloe Bruce ’22, Sam Briley ’21, and Neil Narayanan ’21, who earned awarded first, second, and third place, respectively. They were invited to the annual Nashville Bar Association luncheon to receive recognition for their work.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors seniors whose PSAT scores show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Congratulations to seniors Darcy Dove, Finch Fleming, Evan Giles, Ismaeel Moskinzada, and Lin Zheng for this honor.
Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
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