Alima '24 commits to Vanderbilt
After graduating from University School of Nashville, the sprinter will run for the Commodores.
By Juanita I.C. Traughber, Director of Marketing & Communications
Senior Alima Kassim has committed to join Vanderbilt University's track and field team in fall 2024. While at USN, Alima broke several school records. She ran the 100-meter dash in 11.74 seconds this past spring and was part of the teams that set new school records for the 4x100m in 40.07 seconds in 2021 and 4x200m in 1:42.60 in 2022.
Dozens of Alima's medals, pendants, and race bibs were displayed during her signing ceremony Wednesday, December 13 in Durnan Auditorium. Coaches, friends, and family — including her sister Morayo Kassim '22, who runs for the University of Pennsylvania — joined her for the brief celebration, which included balloons, cupcakes, and reflections by her coaches.
Dozens of Alima's medals, pendants, and race bibs were displayed during her signing ceremony Wednesday, December 13 in Durnan Auditorium. Coaches, friends, and family — including her sister Morayo Kassim '22, who runs for the University of Pennsylvania — joined her for the brief celebration, which included balloons, cupcakes, and reflections by her coaches.
Click here to see photos from the signing ceremonies of all student-athletes to date this academic year. Additional student-athletes in the Class of 2024 are expected to make their decisions in the spring. Click here to take a look at other recent USN alumni continuing their athletic careers collegiately.
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USN graduates 98 plus 1 during Commencement
Seniors turned their tassels and graduated from University School of Nashville on Sunday, May 17, on the Back Lawn. Visit usn.org/classof2026 for more highlights from their last year on Edgehill and to learn what they will do next.Read More -
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
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