Read on for the slate of parent volunteers leading fundraising and community-building efforts next school year.
by Susan Schoenecker, USNA past president
The following slate was approved by a unanimous vote at the March 13 USNA meeting. My thanks to all those members completing their terms, those continuing their terms, and those stepping into new roles. I look forward to another great year in USNA.
President Kobie Pretorius Presidents-Elect Anna Cramer & Joanna Hall Marketing Vice Presidents Christie Laird and Michelle Rosen Service Vice Presidents Melissa Rittenberg and Laura Hauser Secretary Laurie Fleming Treasurer Sarah Shuster Step-Up Treasurer Thomas Kim Volunteer Coordinator Shalene Gray Step-Up Volunteer Coordinator Elena Goss Cultural Collaborator Tamara Ozenne Ex-Officio/Past President Tonia Klein Members-At-Large Terrence Brooks, Andrea Clancy, Kimberly Haddox, Ritu Joseph, and Dandan Liu
I am grateful to the Nominating Committee of Kobie Pretorius, Jim McAteer, Shaunti Dennis, Dara Freiberg, and Amy Shepard, who worked to find all of our new members.
What began as an eighth-grade initiative has evolved into a powerhouse sport. The Ultimate Frisbee team, now a launchpad for talent with many alumni playing in college, draws national attention at the annual River Campus Classic hosted at University School of Nashville. Guided by dedicated alumni coaches, the boys and girls teams consistently win state championships, embodying a legacy of excellence and innovation.
The Tiger Give Back Challenge, our school's annual giving day, is on Wednesday, March 25. Circle the date on your calendar in Columbia blue and garnet. Consider volunteering to phone a friend during the Connect-a-thon.You don't have to wait for Wednesday to be part of the challenge.
During the Mock Trial tournament at the historic downtown courthouse, USN took down a formidable Harpeth Hall team in the final to become district champions.
USN Mission: University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.