This month, parents and visitors have been greeted at the main entrance by Aturina Halverson and should continue to use Raptor when visiting campus during the day.
by Susan Pearlman, administrative assistant to the director
Aturina Halverson joined USN on Monday, April 1 as the new 19th Avenue Lobby receptionist. She comes to us from Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, where she worked in guest services. A fairly recent college graduate, she is also an artist and especially enjoys creating string art.
Heather Davis moves upstairs to the Edgehill Lobby, where she will greet visitors at the front door and continue to support the work of the Business Office. Catherine Lemaire Lozier has moved to a new position as the Hassenfeld Library assistant.
As a friendly reminder, USN uses Raptor as the visitor management system and it is located on the left side of the reception desk. Parents, vendors, and visitors on campus before 4 p.m. weekdays should check in and print off a name tag using Raptor. First-time visitors must use their drivers' licenses to be vetted through the security system.
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.
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.