Charlotte Soslow ’28, Sarah Page-McCaw ’24 competed against hundreds of clarinet players across the Middle Tennessee region to secure spots in the 7/8 Silver Band and 11/12 Gold Band, respectively. See both of the clarinetists during HS Classical Night on Tuesday, March 5 and MS Ensemble Night on Thursday, March 7, both at 7 p.m.
By Miranda Vargo, Assistant Band Director
Charlotte Soslow ’28, Sarah Page-McCaw ’24 and Assistant Band Director Miranda Vargo spent the last weekend of January in Murfreesboro and at Lipscomb University to participate in this year’s Mid-State Band Clinic Weekend. Charlotte and Sarah competed against hundreds of clarinet players across the Middle Tennessee region to secure spots in the 7/8 Silver Band and 11/12 Gold Band, respectively.
Both students got to work with top clinicians and perform alongside some of the best young musicians in Tennessee.
Want to see these top-notch clarinetists in action? Join us on for HS Classical Night on Tuesday, March 5 and MS Ensemble Night on Thursday, March 7, both at 7 p.m. We will be premiering a brand new clarinet trio, composed by Charlotte, at Ensemble Night — you don’t want to miss it.
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.
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