Forty-six Middle School scholars took on the American Classical League’s National Mythology Exam, passing the exam with flying colors. Congratulations to Lucas Lupu ’31 and James Keiper ’31, who turned in perfect papers during the exam. Several students also earned medals and high honors.
By Richard Rosenthal, Middle School Latin Teacher
Forty-six Middle School heroes bravely dared to take on Hades as members of the Pegasus Society. Our heroes studied Greek mythology, art, and the geography related to mythology. This year, they focused on defeating death. At the end of their studies, they took the American Classical League’s National Mythology Exam.
Lucas Lupu ’31 and James Keiper ’31 had a perfect exam. The ACL also awarded a Gold Medal to Aidan Park ’33.
Ian Drewry ’30, Indy O'Hare ’32, and Neel Sinha ’31 received Silver Medals.
The ACL gave Magna Cum Laude to Elliott Carlo ’32, Rose Doyle ’30, Samantha Shaba ’32, Zoey Wei ’31, and Crockett Zieher ’31.
Max Haber ’31, Tommy Horst ’33, Everett Huffman ’33, Jessica Huo ’32, Elliott Karpinos ’31, and Mac Perry ’30 were Cum Laude.
These heroes also conquered death: Barry Chen ’30, Corinna Collier ’30, Adelaide Dervan ’32, Sebastian Doochin ’33, Gwendolyn Dudley ’33, Jonathan Haber ’33, Mila Kennedy ’32, Walden Li ’33, Liam McLaughlin ’32, Edith McLean ’33, Lily Miller ’31, Jack Moll ’33, Sulaiman Moskinzada ’31, Anisha Nachnani ’32, Nora O’Laughlin ’30, Naima Robinson ’32, Teddy Sauer ’31, E.B. Segall ’30, Phoebe Schneider ’30, Charlotte Shinohara ’30, Jack Semler ’33, Olivia Sepulveda ’33, Tinkerbell Tashian ’32, Arthur Tift ’32, Vincent Van Zandt ’30, Eliana Wolf ’32, and Claire Yu ’31.
Allison Van Konynenburg returns to USN as Interim HS Dean of Teaching and Learning. Taking on additional responsibilities this academic year, Justin Fitzpatrick is now Interim HS Dean for Academic Affairs and Laura Snow is the High School Academic Operations Manager.
Please join us in welcoming to USN: LS Spanish Teacher Connor Mitchell, LS Music Teacher Marisa Frank, LS Learning Support Specialist MacKenzie Grant, Fourth Grade Teacher Alexis Novotny, Second Grade Teachers Cara Bishop and Lindsay Moates, First Grade Teachers Marisa Depke and Molly Roth '10, and Kindergarten Teacher Ellen Haber '00. Also, Naturalist Carrie Riley transitions to LS from the HS Science Department.
Learning Specialist Rachel Harley has over a decade in middle school education. Her office is located in room 1171 on the first floor of the Gordon Wing, in the former Middle School conference room.
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.