University School of Nova Southeastern University
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The University School of Nova Southeastern University, better known as "University School" or "U School" is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school in Davie, Florida that serves grades Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is on the grounds of Nova Southeastern University. It is divided into three areas; lower, middle, and upper, respectively representing elementary, middle and high school divisions within the school. Dr. Jerome Chermak is the headmaster.
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[edit] In General
The school was founded in 1971 as a vision of Dr. Marilyn Segal. The school colors, as chosen by the original students, are green, representing the earth, and white, representing the sky. The school's athletic mascot and nickname is the Suns. There are currently 181 faculty members and 1845 students in grades K through 12.
[edit] Academics
University School was named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence from 1994 through 1996.
2003-2008 National Merit Scholars
- 39 National Merit Scholars
- 53 National Merit Commended Scholars
- 13 National Hispanic Scholars
Advanced Placement
- 270 students took 580 A.P. exams in 23 subjects
- 74% of the students who took the A.P. exams passed with a score of 3 or higher (Florida average- 47%, National average- 59%)
- 100% of U School Freshman passed their A.P. exam (National average- 47.9%)
- 77% of the junior and senior class took at least one A.P. course in 2007 (Florida average is 29%)
- 37% of University School students who took A.P. exams qualified as A.P. scholars (National average is 18%)
- The school offer is 23 Advanced Placement courses (National average is 8)
[edit] Fine and Performing Arts
Art
- Two students received Congressional Art Awards and will have their work displayed in the US Capital and the Florida Office of US Representative Debbie Wasserman-Shultz
- Alumnus, Danielle Kain, was selected as one of the top 30 students in the country to have their work displayed at the AP Program’s studio art exhibit in Atlanta.
- 10 students won Gold Key Awards at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards
- 10 students won Silver Key Awards at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards
- 4 students won Honorable Mentions at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards
- 6 students advanced to the National Scholastic Art Competition
- 2 students received awards at the National Scholastic Art Competition
- 2 students each received one of 5 American Vision Awards given in Broward County and advanced to the National Scholastic Art Competition in New York City
Forensics
- 11 students (out of 14) qualified and 3 students became finalists at the Florida State Forensics Tournament
- 5 students were finalists at the Florida State Novice Forensics Tournament
- A faculty member was named the Broward Forensics Coach of the Year and was also awarded the State Forensics Coach of the Year.
- A faculty member is the Vice President of the Florida Forensic League State Executive Board
- 1 Student Advanced to the Final Round of the National Tournament of Champions in Congress.
- 5 students were in the finals at the University of Florida Blue Key National Tournament
- 5 students were in late elimination rounds at the Yale Invitational
- 6 students were in late elimination rounds at the Harvard National Tournament
- 1 Student was in the finals of the Emory National Tournament
- 7 Students qualified to the National Catholic Forensic League National Tournament and 3 students were in elimination rounds.
- 3 students qualified to the National Forensic League National Tournament.
Music
- 20 Upper School choral students participated in the 2008 Florida All- State Chorus and were among the highest scoring district wide.
- 2 students were selected to the 2007-08 Broward All County Gold Honors Orchestra.
- 2 students were selected to 3rd Chair at the Florida State Music Educators All State Assessment
- Our students were participants in All Country and All State Band Performances
- Our students consistently have Superior Solo and Ensemble Ratings at State Music Assessment Evaluations
Thespian and Theatre Arts Achievements
- 48 students competed in individual events and achieved excellent and superior ratings
- 21 students performed at District One Acts and received an excellent rating and an All Star Cast Member Award
- The Copacabana musical received several South Florida Cappies nominations and the Orchestra Pit was awarded a Cappie.
[edit] Athletics
The Suns have had varying athletics success over the years. The school's only state championship, in any sport, came in 1984 in boys soccer. Both girls and boys teams have won district titles over the years.
Boys Soccer
In 1984, the boys soccer team scored a 1-0 win over St. John's Country Day School in Lakeland, giving the school its first, and to date, only, state championship. The prior year, the Suns lost 2-0 to St. Petersburg Keswick Christian in the state championship game.
Overall, the boys soccer team has appeared in three state championship games and won eight district titles. In the 2008-2009 season the team was ranked in the top 25 nationally, beat powerhouse Plantation American Heritage to win the district crown and lost to eventual state finalist, Pine Crest, in a regional contest.
The boys soccer program has also produced four first team all-state players: Damian Maxwell (D) (1988, 1989), Angelo Marzano (D) (1991), Shawn Michaelson (GK) (1992), and Raimundo Santamarta (F) (1994-1995). Both Michaelson and Santamarta were also named Broward County Soccer Player's of the Year.
Football
In 2006, for the first time in history, U School fielded a football team. The students had been clamoring for one for years and their wishes were finally granted. The team has developed into one of the top small-school program in South Florida under coach Roger Harriott. In 2008, in only their third year of existence, the Suns capped an undefeated regular season with their first district championship. In addition, the program also won its first ever playoff game over King's Academy, before bowing to the eventual state champions, Pahokee, in a regional contest. Also, in 2007, Suns senior, Michael Barasach, set the Broward County record for rushing yards in a season.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Actor Scott Weinger (class of 1993)
- Entrepreneur Anthony Edward Stark (class of 1987)
- Actor Seth Gabel (formerly Seth Cosentino) (class of 1999)
- Actor Josh Gad (class of 1999)
- Author Matthew Pearl (class of 1993)
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