Top row (from left to right): Ellie Willson, Neely Trammell, Stewart Dobbs, Frances Hill, Ann Farley Carpenter, Dorothy Campbell, Jane Dunavant, Alexandra Poag, Vivian Atkinson, Betsy Haire, Cora Lee Pentecost, and Rivkah Bruijn | Bottom row: Celia Floyd, Savannah Fatolahi, Sage Moss, Caroline Jefferies, Collins Cullum, Zoë Young, and Autumn Noah | Not pictured: Memphis Alexander, Mary McLean Farmer, and Addie Sellhorn
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Twenty-Two Sixth Graders Become Published Poets
Poetry by 22 sixth graders will be published in this year's edition of the "Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans."
The Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans (AOP) selected poems from 22 members of the Class of 2029 to be published in its publication. These students discovered the power of poetry in Mrs. Freibaum's sixth grade English class. Having edited children’s poetry since 1989, the AOP is dedicated to nurturing the self-expression and fun of poetry in young writers. The AOP not only seeks to inspire young writers but also to instill confidence in them and celebrate their successes.
Ali Chesney was presented with the Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award, which recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals furthering the early environmental education of youth.
One of our most highly decorated athletes, Ava’s accolades speak for themself: Daily Memphian Player of the Year, Commercial Appeal All-Metro Player of the Year, a TSSAA Miss Basketball finalist, four-time All-Region selection, and a 1,000+ career point scorer.
Hutchison’s assistant head of school is the first recipient of the Lynn Parkes Award, which is given to a former student-athlete who has had a profound impact on the community through women's athletics.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Gaby Nair ’14, Ph.D., a Postgraduate Research Associate in Politics at Princeton University, where she recently completed her PhD in political theory. She is also a former Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Hutchison is thrilled to announce that Kristan Ash will be leading the Hutchison lacrosse program. She steps into the role of Varsity Head Coach starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
We asked Kristen Farmer Davis ’99 about some of her past experiences, how those influence her work with Hutchison students today, and what she’s excited about in her new role.
Hutchison’s Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum weaves critical skills development throughout the school day. As girls progress to the next grade and beyond, they revisit the same traits that they first learned in Early Childhood.
Congratulations to the 18 middle and upper school girls who won Scholastic Writing Awards in the recent Alliance for Young Artists & Writers competition!
It’s a special memory for Gabrielle Arkle ’12. When she was younger, she visited the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. The museum features more than 150 restored aircraft representing the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation.
If there’s one thing Elizabeth Blankenship-Singh ’08 knows about, it’s pivoting. It’s something she has done successfully several times and something she believes Hutchison prepared her well for.