Avery Webb ’26 met with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (left) as she shadowed TN House Rep. John Gillespie (right)
“I wanted to shadow at the Capitol because I have been interested in learning more about and possibly pursuing a career in politics. This experience helped me gain more knowledge about my interests,” Avery said.
She also met Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Treasurer David Lillard, Jr., and Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower.
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Sophomore Shadows TN House Representative, Meets Gov. Bill Lee at State Capitol
Avery Webb ’26 enjoyed the opportunity to shadow Rep. John Gillespie in Nashville as he interacted with state officials and legislators, and she even got to meet Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
Avery Webb ’26 was able to attend a day and a half of the Tennessee legislative session and explore her interest in politics thanks to our college counseling team. She is interested in the legislative process, specifically in the areas of criminal justice, civil justice, and health issues.
While at the State Capitol, Avery met with state officials including Gov. Bill Lee, Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Treasurer David Lillard, Jr., and Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower.
“Shadowing Rep. Gillespie expanded my knowledge of what goes on throughout the government to better our state. Each official helped me learn more about how each department acts and deepened my interest in politics,” Avery said. “I learned the importance of taxes, bills, and voting for who represents your district.”
Avery was named an honorary page to the Tennessee House of Representatives by Speaker Sexton in recognition of her outstanding service to the state and extraordinary interest in governmental processes.
Carly Gubin ’12 played tennis at Hutchison and learned the importance of being part of a team. As a dentist, she relies on a team when caring for patients.
When our girls come together to serve, amazing things happen. During their service retreat, our 10th graders built strong bonds while making a positive impact across Memphis.
For her myExperience capstone project, Maya Pentecost ’26 adapted Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death” into a one-act dark comedy. She wrote the script, designed the production, and collaborated with a cast and crew of Hutchison students and faculty in our arts program and the Institute for Responsible Citizenship to bring it to life.
Hutchison Now highlights recent graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Morgan Murdock, a senior project manager at W&A Engineering in Atlanta.
Through hands-on experiments and collaborations with the Design Lab and Dobbs Farm, teacher Christine Groves is helping our girls in junior kindergarten through fourth grade grow their curiosity, critical thinking, and resiliency.
Through the performing arts, Hutchison inspires girls to become strong communicators, creative thinkers, and compassionate leaders in every part of their lives.
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.