Congratulations to Sophie Kavalali '23 on receiving the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award from the University of Rochester for her work in the field of social justice.
By Pat Miletich, HS History Teacher
Sophie Kavalali '23 received the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award from the University of Rochester.
According to the university's website, the award criteria include a "demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing social issues, leadership and dedication to community action, and strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences."
Sophie serves on the Mayor's Youth Council, where she has focused on issues of housing and homelessness. Sophie has worked on projects addressing poverty, the impact of I-40 on Nashville's Black community, and gentrification.
Sophie's award puts her in the tradition of pioneers for justice and equality.
For the third year in a row, USN has won the Tennessee Regional Ethics Bowl Championship. Congratulations to Coco Shepard ’27, Alice Littlehale ’26, Alice Cramer ’28, Caroline Stinner ’27, Z Aulino ’26, and Kostas Rokas ’29 for this accomplishment.
During the annual MLK Day lecture, the Rev. Royal Todd spoke with students about using their faith, community building, and how to challenge ideas in the modern age.
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.