USN rowers were second in team points at Percy Priest Cup. The Rowing Club is open to students in fifth grade or higher.
By Linda Herrell, Parent of Ethan Herrell '21
How has USN Rowing Club adapted to social distancing? The rowers have switched from team boats to single sculls. Rowing Club members have honed their skills in single boats throughout the fall season and represented USN in a new scholastic competition, the Percy Priest Cup.
Jonathan Lippolis '21 and Ethan Herrell '21 competed in the inaugural Percy Priest Cup, a series of three events that included short and middle distances. USN scored second in team points behind Harpeth Hall. Official results are listed here.
Anyone interested in learning more about USN Rowing Club should reach out to current club members: Jonathan, Ethan, Leah Joseph '24, Lucy Cramer '24, or Margaret Griffin '25. The parent contact is Ritu Joseph. Competitive and development programs are both available for students in fifth grade or higher.
As part of a longstanding tradition, retired teachers and professionals from USN over the years came together to celebrate, connect, and reminisce during their annual luncheon in Durnan Auditorium.
It is common to have five or more University School of Nashville student-athletes sign college athletic commitment letters each year, and this year, USN saw eight more student-athletes commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. USN has several alumni participating in their chosen sport at the collegiate level from the Classes of 2021 through 2025. Continue reading to learn more about where Tigers are competing beyond Edgehill.
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