The College Board has named Micca Lejwa ’20 a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, an honor reserved for a select number of outstanding students based upon their PSAT scores.
During her 15 years at Hutchison, Micca has spent her time studying computer science and engineering, working as a stage manager in our award-winning theatre department, and dedicating herself to mastering multiple languages. When she graduates this May, she will have taken 13 Advanced Placement courses and earned a Certificate of Science, a distinction reserved for students whose passion for science has led them to conduct independent research and complete a capstone project. Upon graduation, Micca is set to become the first student to receive Hutchison's Seal of Biliteracy for both English and Spanish AND English and Chinese.
In addition to her noteworthy work in the classroom, Micca’s list of extracurricular activities is just as robust. She interned at Express Employment Professionals to learn more about IT, integration of software, and how to create, develop, and maintain a website; participated in the St. Jude Scholars of Tomorrow Symposium; and created Coding Camp, a program for girls in grades 3-6 to learn binary code.
What’s next for Micca? She plans on studying Arabic and continuing to pursue the sciences in college. We know she will continue to excel in all her endeavors, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things she does after she graduates!
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.
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.