Since next week is Fall Break, you’ll receive your next USN newsletter on October 23.





Last week nine seniors were inducted into the honor society Cum Laude, joining their eleven classmates inducted last spring. Read more.





You still have time to register for the USNA golf tournament, Drive for the Green, at the Legends Club this Sunday. Read more.



A free seminar October 21 at USN will explain financial aid in independent schools. Read more.



This year’s Edna Thomas Lecture Series for parents features Dr. Anthony Wolf, best-selling author of Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? on Tuesday, October 28. Read more.





The Fall Book Frenzy raised a record $17,000 to benefit the Hassenfeld Library. Read more.








USN’s 7th Grade Pre Algebra teacher Joel Bezaire didn’t exactly get into the family business. Read about his sister Emily, this week’s featured artclectic artist, who did.


A reception for Tommy Crow’s art installation will be in the Tibbott Center tomorrow from 5:00-7:00. Read more.



Is your writing snappy, concise, compelling? Do you harbor a secret desire to write for the J. Peterman catalog? Join the catalog-writing team for the popular Evening Classes program. We’re looking for a handful of writers to round out the committee. Contact Jan Read at jan.read@comcast.net if you’re interested.

Next Tuesday, October 14, bring your lunch to the Payne Library Room at noon for the Second Tuesday Lunch, a chance to chat about USN with Vince Durnan and other administrators. Bring your lunch and we will provide a drink and some dessert.





Students in Ms. Miletich’s AP Government class walked to the Freedom Forum at the First Amendment Center Tuesday to listen to a panel of journalists, including Chris Matthews and Joe Klein and moderated by John Seigenthaler and Congressman Harold Ford, Jr., discuss the Presidential election and debate. Read more.



After the word went out that McCain’s motorcade had gone down Edgehill Avenue Tuesday, rain did not deter a group of high school students from spending their lunch period waiting for Obama to drive down Edgehill Avenue. He finally did.



One USN student present at the Presidential debate Tuesday night was Mia Wait ’11. Read more.





Donate food this month

Hunger is on the rise in Nashville! Need for food has increased 30% since last year, and the shelves of food banks are empty. Want to help? Read more about the food drive, now till October 28.



USN parents are invited to a screening of the PBS documentary Where Do Children Play followed by a panel discussion at Vanderbilt. Read more.





The Mitsugi Japanese Classical Dance Group from Tokyo conducted a performance workshop at USN last Friday.

To senior parents: the 2009 Graduation Committee is seeking parents to help plan the graduation reception. If you are interested, please email Rachel Barden at rwlbjgb@comcast.net or call her at 665-9515.



9th and 10th Grade Parents, learn from the experts (the kids themselves) how to build trust and set limits with your teens next Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 in the evening. Read more.

Read more about what you can expect at the 9th and 10th grade Parent Network meeting next Tuesday.





The Operation Smile Club raised almost $1,000 at their car wash last weekend. Thanks to all volunteers and participants alike. A special thank you also to Ziba International and the Green Hills Car Wash, sponsors.

Last week a group of high school students saw the Tennessee Supreme Court in action, having been prepared beforehand by attorneys. Read more.





Natalie Jimenez, right

Costa Rican Graduate Student Visits the AP Spanish Class. Read more.

Hunter Tulipan ’09 (l.) of Boy Scout Troop 92 has received his Eagle Silver Palm, the highest attainable honor for Boy Scouts. It is earned for continued leadership and additional merit badges after being awarded Eagle. Ben Ramsaur ’09 has achieved the Eagle rank.  These boys started their scouting days in USN’s Troop 221 and then joined BSA Troop 92.



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Throughout the year, Mr. Sharp’s 6th grade advisory visits Mr. Hooper’s kindergarten class, and the book buddies spend time reading together.







Parents and lower school students stroll through the “streets” of fifth grade’s Fantasy Animal Kingdom, a project that began with summer reading of Newbery award winner Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, followed by a summer reading hero essay and a fantasy animal kingdom essay.

Middle School parents, if your child is interested in performing at Middle School Classical Music Night on Tuesday, November 11, please contact Katie Greenebaum. It’s an opportunity for students who have been studying an instrument privately for at least two years to perform informally for parents and friends. The “evening” begins at 5 and concludes by 6:15 with refreshments for all.





6th grader Robert Raulston shares his ideas with classmates as he gives his speech to be a delegate for the Student Council. Read more.

Lower school students sell the new artclectic t-shirt.





Second graders play a math game to reinforce computation facts.

4th grade parents: It’s time to begin to explore USN’s middle school. Learn how.





High school students photograph lower school children as part of the USNA photography project.





Kindergarten authors get their ideas down on paper during Writing Workshop.

Lower school children enjoy the new rock climbing boulder.



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HS Bowling season begins

HS Golf team finish 2nd in Region, off to State next week

HS Girls’ Soccer team improves to 2-0 in East/Middle Region

HS Volleyball sits atop East/Middle Region at 5-0

MS HVAC Golf Tournament Results





Middle School Tigers of the Week: Nick Williams and Sophia Jelsma capped off a sensational fall cross country season with Tiger of the Week performances at the HVAC finals.

Sophomore Sarah Berkman (#6), senior Kayla McLeod (#8), and sophomore Irem Ikizler (# 12)



Katie Awh and Mary Monroe placed second at the HVAC golf tournament last week.



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