USN wins Spotlight Awards

Theo Yemm '22 earned the Outstanding Ensemble Actor award. Also congratulations to Morgan Lewis '20, Claudia Bennett '20, Hannah West '20, Cole McMillan '20, and Chase Thor '23. 
By Lillian Palmer, High School Theater Director

The first year of USN competing in the Spotlight Awards was a huge success. Thirty-one schools in Middle Tennessee competed their musicals for a chance for students' excellence to be recognized by their peers.

Representing USN so brilliantly, Theo Yemm '22 won Outstanding Ensemble Actor. Other recognitions include: Morgan Lewis '20 for Superlative Award of Interview Queen, USN for Superlative Award for The Backstage Experience for Instagram Takeover, Claudia Bennett '20 and Hannah West '20 for USN All-Star Cast, Cole McMillan '20 and Chase Thor '23 for USN All-Star Crew, and Claudia Bennett '20 and Hannah West '20 for Outstanding Lead nominations. Congratulations to all the students that participated in "Legally Blonde: The Musical" for their hard work and dedication. We are so proud.
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