Hutchison Students Become Stronger Leaders Through Bridge Builders Summer Program
More than 20 girls from rising 7th graders to seniors are attending the Bridge Builders Summer Leadership Conference.
Hutchison middle and upper school girls are building leadership skills through the Bridge Builders program. At least 25 students are participating in the Bridge Builders Summer Leadership Conference, which begins a year-long commitment. The program aims to build leaders who can work together across racial, cultural, religious, and economic divides. For several girls, this is their second year completing the program. As our girls spend part of their summer learning how to make a difference, we know they will use their new knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on the Hutchison campus and the Memphis community.
Below are the middle and upper school students participating in the program this summer:
Four rising seniors participated in high-intensity summer programs in subjects including international studies, technological innovation and business, education, and visual arts.
Hutchison Now highlights recent graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Dorothy Oehmler, who works for Mischief Comedy in London.
Rising juniors who are part of four myExperience cohorts in Hutchison’s Institute for Responsible Citizenship – global civic engagement, entrepreneurship, STEM, and art and design – explored their respective fields of study on a trip to Miami.
Little Hive teachers Ms. Hollingsworth and Ms. Aguilar followed our youngest girls’ interest in the weather to expand their scientific knowledge and various skills, from creativity to storytelling to fine motor skills.
For her senior myExperience project, Haley Floyd ’25 combined her love of animals with a deep concern for the mental health of young women. Haley launched Pause for Paws, an initiative that brought therapy dogs to campus to offer comfort and connection. She received a 10<20 Youth Impact Award from “Memphis Parent” magazine for her work.
In these student-led R.E.A.L. discussions, our fourth graders sharpen their conversation skills while learning to support their ideas with evidence and think critically.
Through years of theatre, dance, music, and leadership in the arts, Chloe Simpson ’25 found confidence, community, and her voice. From the stage to the classroom, she embraced every opportunity to grow as a performer, student, and civic thinker.
Maggie’s interest in environmental science and forestry has grown through hands-on learning, inspiring mentors, and community involvement. After 15 years at Hutchison, she’s ready to turn her curiosity and love for learning into real-world impact.