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NSU University School is proud to congratulate four seniors – Duncan J., Amanda K., Hannah K., and Peyton R. – who have been named 2021 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalists. Chosen from more than 99,000 applicants nationwide, these students were selected because of their outstanding leadership, academic achievements, and dedication to their community. Semifinalists will now complete the second phase of applications for the chance to advance as regional finalists and receive a $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation college scholarship. Congratulations, Sharks!

NSU University School is proud to congratulate two of our Upper School students, Sinan K. and Jacob N., who were selected as candidates in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2021 Students of the Year Campaign for their outstanding leadership, passion to find a cure for blood cancers, and involvement in the community. The Students of the Year campaign is a philanthropic leadership development program through which highly motivated high school leaders embark on a journey of professional growth, ensuring they stand out when preparing for college and beyond.

Beginning February 5, Sinan and Jacob will be among an elite group of candidates embarking on a national seven-week challenge to raise funds and awareness for the fight against blood cancers. The title of Student(s) of the Year is awarded to the candidate or co-candidate team in each community that raises the most funds. Congratulations, Sharks!

NSU University School is proud to congratulate the Speech and Debate students who were named Academic All Americans by the National Speech & Debate Association. From more than 141,000 student members, only two percent of students earn this award, which recognizes academic rigor, speech and debate success, and personal excellence. Award recipients must have earned the degree of Superior Distinction in NSDA’s Honor Society; completed at least five semesters of high school; earned a high GPA; and demonstrated outstanding character and leadership.

Academic All American Award Recipients:

• Ariel A.
• Veronica B.
• Daniel G.
• Ella M.
• Emma P.
• Peyton R.

NSU University School’s smallest Sharks are back in the classroom and have been busy with many different hands-on learning activities. As part of a sensory activity, PK2 students were given a bin with sand and a paintbrush to explore. Teachers then placed a letter card in each of their bins to further provoke their inquiring minds. Some students used the brush to trace the letter on the card while others began making lines and circles in the sand. The final part of the activity involved students using a small cup and spoon to practice scooping, filling, and pouring the sand – all important skills to enhance their fine motor strength. PK4 students have been learning about the impact of soap on germs and why healthy habits like proper hand-washing are so important to help prevent the spread of harmful germs. They read the story “Germs, Yuk!” by Sky Davis and then used pepper, water and dish soap to make predictions and test their theories on how the germs (the pepper) would react to the soap. Keep up the great work Sharks!

NSU University School’s Preschool is currently enrolling new students. For more information about this program and the COVID precautions and recommendations being followed, please call 954-262-4506.

NSU University School is proud to congratulate our exceptional Junior Achievement (JA) Fellows Team for winning JA’s first-ever People’s Choice Award for their Germ Genie™ product commercial. The team also earned the following top awards at the Junior Achievement of South Florida Regional Competition:

• Company of the Year: First Place
• Best Annual Report: First Place
• Best Stage Presentation: First Place
• Best Commercial: Third Place
• Outstanding Young Business Person of the Year: Henry Hurowitz
• Senior Merit Scholarship: Sophia Borzillo (past USchool JA Fellow student officer)

Congratulations to student officers Henry Hurowitz (CEO), Daniel Gutkin (CFO), Romy Peretz (CMO), Jonah Lubin (VP of Operations), and Benjamin Sterne (VP of Sales) for their hard work and success.

These students gained real world experience conceptualizing, capitalizing, and managing their own small business. Special thanks to co-sponsors Wynne Avellanet and Sonja Houston and special advisor Karen Martin for guiding and supporting the team throughout this process. USchool Junior Ali Kuttler also helped produce the commercial.

To purchase your own Germ Genie kit to stay germ-free on the go, visit: https://germgenie.com/

NSU University School is proud to congratulate a team of fifth grade students – Simmy Mangan, Gabi Pintaluga, Isabella Sackaris, and Sadie Zelnick – on winning second place in the South Florida Elementary Division of the year-long Stock Market Game session. Students were given $100,000 to build and manage a diversified portfolio, engaging them in the world of economics, investing, and personal finance, and preparing them for future financial independence. We are proud of our Sharks for their hard work in navigating the global capital markets and achieving this outstanding accomplishment.