Alumni beyond Edgehill: Jaran Huggins '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
A creative force, alumnus Jaran Huggins '18 has been busy since leaving the halls of 2000 Edgehill. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Temple University where he studied film and media arts with a concentration in directing. While in college, Huggins premiered his senior thesis film at the 53rd Nashville Film Festival, a work that has earned Best Director, Best Producer, Best Cinematography, Audience Choice Best Film, Best Breakout Performance, and Best Undergraduate Film through its screenings to date.
Recently, Huggins worked on the 2023 AT&T Black Future Makers Campaign as an assistant director and assistant editor. What's more, Huggins has exciting projects to come. Alumni and families can be on the lookout for a short film he is producing and a web series episode he guest directed, both of which will come out later this year.
Between the many projects Huggins is working on, he took a few moments to reflect on his time at University School of Nashville.
Q: Please share a favorite memory from your time at 2000 Edgehill.
A: Friday afternoons, hanging out in the [Hassenfeld] Library and going off campus to eat dinner with friends before High School basketball games.
Q: How did your USN education prepare you for the work you're doing today?
A: USN prepped me by giving me the space to grow and evolve as a student, a creative, and a person. It instilled in me the utmost confidence and self-respect that I then carried through college and into my life now. USN always challenged me to be the very best I could in every way and I am forever grateful for that experience.
Q: What's one piece of advice you have for USN students?
A: It is crucial to allow yourself to grow. In this same context, shoot for the stars while doing it. Try everything and never let others talk you out of your potential because most likely, they're trying to figure themselves out too.
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A creative force, alumnus Jaran Huggins '18 has been busy since leaving the halls of 2000 Edgehill. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Temple University where he studied film and media arts with a concentration in directing. While in college, Huggins premiered his senior thesis film at the 53rd Nashville Film Festival, a work that has earned Best Director, Best Producer, Best Cinematography, Audience Choice Best Film, Best Breakout Performance, and Best Undergraduate Film through its screenings to date.
Recently, Huggins worked on the 2023 AT&T Black Future Makers Campaign as an assistant director and assistant editor. What's more, Huggins has exciting projects to come. Alumni and families can be on the lookout for a short film he is producing and a web series episode he guest directed, both of which will come out later this year.
Between the many projects Huggins is working on, he took a few moments to reflect on his time at University School of Nashville.
Q: Please share a favorite memory from your time at 2000 Edgehill.
A: Friday afternoons, hanging out in the [Hassenfeld] Library and going off campus to eat dinner with friends before High School basketball games.
Q: How did your USN education prepare you for the work you're doing today?
A: USN prepped me by giving me the space to grow and evolve as a student, a creative, and a person. It instilled in me the utmost confidence and self-respect that I then carried through college and into my life now. USN always challenged me to be the very best I could in every way and I am forever grateful for that experience.
Q: What's one piece of advice you have for USN students?
A: It is crucial to allow yourself to grow. In this same context, shoot for the stars while doing it. Try everything and never let others talk you out of your potential because most likely, they're trying to figure themselves out too.
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Spring sports season ends with podium finishes, trophies
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.Read More -
USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.Read More -
Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.Read More
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Email: info@usn.org
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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.