Alumni beyond Edgehill: Eli Horton '18
In this feature, we check in with PDS/USN alumni in all walks of life, all over the world for a look at all that life beyond Edgehill can entail.
By Sierra Smith, Communications Specialist
The Class of 2018's Eli Horton recently returned to USN virtually to speak at a High School Assembly. Horton, who is pursuing a master's degree in nonproliferation and terrorism studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, is a graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. In his role, Horton is responsible for introducing students to Critical Issues Forum, a high school education project that engages students in nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament discussions and programming.
On Monday, October 24, Horton and CIF Manager Masako Toki spoke with students during Assembly to tell them about CIF and encourage them to join the program. Even over Zoom, returning to the Durnan Auditorium brought back fond memories for Horton. Below he answers a few questions about his time as a Tiger.
Q: Please share a favorite memory from your time at 2000 Edgehill.
A: All my French classes with Espy (HS French Teacher Richard Espenant). Nobody bantered with me or encouraged me to take a trip to the water fountain more than he did.
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The Class of 2018's Eli Horton recently returned to USN virtually to speak at a High School Assembly. Horton, who is pursuing a master's degree in nonproliferation and terrorism studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, is a graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. In his role, Horton is responsible for introducing students to Critical Issues Forum, a high school education project that engages students in nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament discussions and programming.
On Monday, October 24, Horton and CIF Manager Masako Toki spoke with students during Assembly to tell them about CIF and encourage them to join the program. Even over Zoom, returning to the Durnan Auditorium brought back fond memories for Horton. Below he answers a few questions about his time as a Tiger.
Q: Please share a favorite memory from your time at 2000 Edgehill.
A: All my French classes with Espy (HS French Teacher Richard Espenant). Nobody bantered with me or encouraged me to take a trip to the water fountain more than he did.
Q: How did your USN education prepare you for the work you're doing today?
A: A global perspective and regard for personal differences remain with me and are critical in cross-cultural exchanges. Discussions and decisions where various security interests are at play call for consideration of the different individuals and communities involved.
Q: What's one piece of advice you have for USN students?
A: Take part in the CIF programming. Global security or otherwise, any opportunity to learn about a new field can be valuable and you never know what might pique your interest.
If you or someone you know is doing great work beyond Edgehill, please complete the form here to be considered for future installments of this series.
A: A global perspective and regard for personal differences remain with me and are critical in cross-cultural exchanges. Discussions and decisions where various security interests are at play call for consideration of the different individuals and communities involved.
Q: What's one piece of advice you have for USN students?
A: Take part in the CIF programming. Global security or otherwise, any opportunity to learn about a new field can be valuable and you never know what might pique your interest.
If you or someone you know is doing great work beyond Edgehill, please complete the form here to be considered for future installments of this series.
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2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
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Nashville, TN 37218
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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.