HS Quiz Bowl earns national recognition
National Academic Quiz Bowl Tournaments named USN's High School Quiz Bowl Team as the National Team of the Week for its performance in the 2024 Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Tournament II. Congratulations to Ophelia Cherry-Pulay '25, Penelope Graham '25, Jackson Green '26, and Daniel Guo '25.
By Juanita I.C. Traughber, Director of Marketing & Communications
National Academic Quiz Bowl Tournaments High School Team of the Week is University School of Nashville for students' performance in the 2024 Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Tournament II on Saturday, December 7.
During the tournament in Cookeville, Tennessee, all three USN teams placed. Ophelia Cherry-Pulay '25, Penelope Graham '25, Jackson Green '26, and Daniel Guo '25 went undefeated, 9-0, and placed first as USN's A Team. The B Team of Lucia Gellert '27, Evan Giles '26, Clover Horwitz '26, and Mason Lack '26 placed third, falling to only Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School and USN peers. USN's C Team of Charlie Blau '27, Basil Broemel '28, Liam Mooney '28, Karsen Puzniak '27, and Annie Williamson '28 rounded out the top 5 teams at the tournament.
Our High Schoolers submitted what makes a great team, study tips, and performance advice to NAQT. Use the links below to read the Quiz Bowl team's reflection.
Back
National Academic Quiz Bowl Tournaments High School Team of the Week is University School of Nashville for students' performance in the 2024 Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Tournament II on Saturday, December 7.
During the tournament in Cookeville, Tennessee, all three USN teams placed. Ophelia Cherry-Pulay '25, Penelope Graham '25, Jackson Green '26, and Daniel Guo '25 went undefeated, 9-0, and placed first as USN's A Team. The B Team of Lucia Gellert '27, Evan Giles '26, Clover Horwitz '26, and Mason Lack '26 placed third, falling to only Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School and USN peers. USN's C Team of Charlie Blau '27, Basil Broemel '28, Liam Mooney '28, Karsen Puzniak '27, and Annie Williamson '28 rounded out the top 5 teams at the tournament.
Our High Schoolers submitted what makes a great team, study tips, and performance advice to NAQT. Use the links below to read the Quiz Bowl team's reflection.
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
-
Ava ’26 recognized by National Council of Teachers of English
Congratulations to the rising senior, who has been selected for a 2025 Achievement Award in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English.Read More -
Retired faculty, staff return to USN
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.Read More -
Athletes beyond Edgehill
Read MoreIt 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.
Contact
Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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.
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.