Future health care leaders compete in regional meet
Erica '21 earned fourth place and will present in the medical photography category at the state competition this spring.
By Juanita I.C. Traughber, Communications Director & Anne Dervan, HS Science Department Chair
Three USN High School students competed during the Health Occupations Students of America regional competition on Friday, January 17.
Erica Friedman '21 created a portfolio and presentation depicting and describing three facets of the medical community in the medical photography category. She placed fourth in the region and qualified for the competition during the Tennessee HOSA State Leadership Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in April.
Natalie Wright ’21 and Somya Singh ’21 teamed up to compete in the forensics science event. They were presented with a case study describing a mysterious death and used details to determine the time and cause of death.
HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with the mission of promoting career opportunities in the health care industry and enhancing the delivery of quality health care to all people.
University of Virginia selected Margot Ross '24 to be a Jefferson Scholar. The highly selective scholarship includes the full cost of attending UVA for four years of study as well as numerous enrichment opportunities. It has been 16 years since a University School of Nashville senior last became a Jefferson Scholar.
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.