Pictured, top row, L to R: Zelia Cedeño-Avila ’24, Izzy Ellis ’24, and Lilly Fahey ’25; bottom row, L to R: Angela He ’25, Caroline Kim ’24, Corinne Rhodes ’24, and Sakshi Singh ’24
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Seven Upper School Students Selected to Attend Tennessee Governor’s School Summer Programs
Seven upper school students will participate in high-intensity summer programs in subjects including computational physics, international studies, and visual arts at universities across the state.
Two sophomores and five juniors have been selected to attend 2023 Tennessee Governor’s School summer programs.
Congratulations to the following students!
Zelia Cedeño-Avila ’24: Computational Physics at Austin Peay State University
Izzy Ellis ’24: Integration of Biological & Statistical Sciences at East Tennessee State University
Lilly Fahey ’25: Science and Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Angela He ’25: Arts (Visual Arts) at Middle Tennessee State University
Caroline Kim ’24: International Studies at The University of Memphis
Corinne Rhodes ’24: Science and Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sakshi Singh ’24: International Studies at The University of Memphis
The Tennessee Governor's Schools provide challenging and summer programs for gifted and talented high school students. We are proud of our girls for all of their hard work and what they will accomplish this summer! Hutchison alumnae including Francie Sentilles ’17, Sophie Merchant ’17, Ilsa Saeed ’16, Gabi Stein ’15, and Katie Daniel ’14 have attended Governor’s School programs in the past.
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.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Mallory Mullis '18, Manager of Leadership Programs at the Dallas Regional Chamber.
Hutchison world language students participated in the 2025 U of M Language Fair, sponsored by The University of Memphis Department of World Languages and Literatures. Demonstrating their knowledge of Spanish and Chinese, Hutchison had nine upper school girls win awards at the fair.
Yes, egg prices are high, according to our fifth graders’ research! Their Mean Monday activity tracking grocery store prices was highlighted on WREG News Channel 3.
Carpe diem! Demonstrating their enthusiasm for Latin and Roman culture, Hutchison had several students win awards at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention.
Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—these are the five steps of design thinking that our lower school girls live by in the Design Lab with academic technology specialist Jennifer Stover.
Our innovative middle school STEM explorations class is designed to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through exposure to different types of STEM-adjacent careers and visits from professionals working in STEM careers, we hope to encourage the next generation of female leaders in these fields.
Louise Smythe ’06, who works as a storyboard artist at Pixar Animation Studios and contributed to “Inside Out 2” credits her time at Hutchison for building her confidence and skills.