If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity for USNA next year, please email USN parent Elena Goss.
By Tonia Klein, USNA Past President
On behalf of this year’s wonderful USNA Nominating Committee — Amy Shepard, Grace Jackson, Chris Thompson, Erin Zagnoev, Anna Cramer, and Joanna Hall — I am pleased to announce the 2020-2021 USNA Executive Committee. My deepest thanks to all Executive Committee members, both new and returning, for volunteering to serve on this board. How lucky are we all to have you.
Presidents: Joanna Hall and Anna Cramer
President-Elect: Angie Howard
Marketing Vice Presidents: Michelle Rosen and Melissa Flatt
Service Vice Presidents: Laura Hauser and Roopa Pastakia
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.