99 and Counting
by Betty White, HS Service Learning director
We have filled 99 new backpacks with school supplies, ready to be distributed at the third annual SE Community Day in Antioch. In addition, we have collected several boxes of supplies and over $600 which will be used to buy additional backpacks and supplies.
We have filled 99 new backpacks with school supplies, ready to be distributed at the third annual SE Community Day in Antioch. In addition, we have collected several boxes of supplies and over $600 which will be used to buy additional backpacks and supplies.
Coach Dee Davis, who began this event in conjunction with Metro Nashville Schools, approached the high school Community Service Club to organize and implement the USN drive. “Last year we gave away 500 backpacks,” Coach Davis said; “this year we hope to give away 1500.”
With the generous support from the USN community, this goal seems likely.
With the generous support from the USN community, this goal seems likely.
“The drive was really successful, especially since it was our first time doing this, and we were so close to exams,” commented Emma Wuerth ’18, who chaired the event with Marin Kirshner ’18.
High school students gathered to sort supplies and fill backpacks with age-appropriate essentials for different groups. As is customary with our collections, the administrative offices eagerly jumped in to donate, assisting each other in finding the best buy on quality packs.
High school students gathered to sort supplies and fill backpacks with age-appropriate essentials for different groups. As is customary with our collections, the administrative offices eagerly jumped in to donate, assisting each other in finding the best buy on quality packs.
The Dee Davis Foundation is hosting its third Annual Back to School Community Day Sunday, July 16 from 3:00PM-6:00PM. The 2016 Back to School Community Day event, along with some very generous sponsorships, allowed the second year to be the best year!
“We were able to provide 500 young men and women with school supplies and backpacks, fed up to 700 people, had 40 vendors giving items away and advertising their companies or programs, Blue Cross Blue Shield had a mobile unit come out to provide FREE health screenings to kids, and plenty of family fun/entertainment,” said Davis. “There are so many families in need, and this event was established to help fulfill those needs. Every child deserves to go to school feeling loved and supported, and this community event exists for that very reason. If people want to help, they can contact me directly at (513)225-4205 or dee.davis84@yahoo.com. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities available.”
“We were able to provide 500 young men and women with school supplies and backpacks, fed up to 700 people, had 40 vendors giving items away and advertising their companies or programs, Blue Cross Blue Shield had a mobile unit come out to provide FREE health screenings to kids, and plenty of family fun/entertainment,” said Davis. “There are so many families in need, and this event was established to help fulfill those needs. Every child deserves to go to school feeling loved and supported, and this community event exists for that very reason. If people want to help, they can contact me directly at (513)225-4205 or dee.davis84@yahoo.com. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities available.”
“USN has done an AMAZING job in getting our school community involved! The entire school has contributed in collecting money/supplies/backpacks, and it has definitely warmed my heart,” Davis continued. "For this school to support me in this way, it has really made me proud to call USN my family. I thank each and every person for their efforts, because with your assistance, I know I will be able to hit my goal! Our Community Service Club made this happen, and I am so very proud of each and every one of those students!”
"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! It truly means so much!"
School News
List of 3 news stories.
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Seniors take field trip to cast first ballot
Read MoreAll 40 eligible University School of Nashville students in the Class of 2037 registered to vote ahead of the voter registration deadline, and Eleanor Mixon '27 and Dylan Omary '27 walked across the street from USN to the Scarritt Bennett Center to cast their first ballots on the final day of early voting. -
The ballot box and beyond: USN Seniors civically engaged
Students in High School History Teacher Cameron Parsons' Advanced Topics: American Government and Politics Class have been working diligently on civic engagement projects that required them to participate in the democratic process.Read More -
An evening of erudition: 22 seniors enter Cum Laude Society
Congratulations to the Class of 2027 inductees of the USN Cum Laude Society: Jack Barrett, Charlie Blau, Alder Brandon, Olivia Brown, Elisabeth Crane, Alexandra Drewry, Lucia Gellert, Melis Kurtulus, Abigail Manoukian, Lily Margalit, Eleanor Mixon, Louisa Nordberg, Mia Orefice, Karsen Puzniak, Ruchika Ramachandran, Jacqueline Seale, Elliott Spiller, Laine Theobald, Alexander Truss, Yifan Wang, Madeleine Wiseman, and Julia Young.Read More
Athletics News
List of 3 news stories.
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Mountain Bike Team Takes on “Electric" State Champs Trails, Dehner Snags Overall Podium Medal
With trail names like Megawatt, Electric Avenue, High Voltage and Livewire, the mountain bike team knew it was time to pedal out some extra watts for their NICA/TICL State Championships at Raccoon Mountain, and survive the technical trails above Chattanooga full of boulder gardens, rock drops and sandy rubble.Read More -
Mountain Bike Team Takes on Winged Deer Trails, HS Makes Podium Appearance
Read MoreWinged Deer Park and trails in Johnson City hosted our 4th race on Sunday October 11th, and despite a bit of hurricane outwash winds and showers - and reduced team numbers due to fall break and distance from Nashville - our racers utilized all available skills and speed which helped “wing" Sophomore Claire Dehner to a 4th place podium spot, our first podium appearance and medal for the season. -
HS athletics recaps for September 11-17
Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.Read More
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