Thirty-two Hutchison students were recognized with 57 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards for their beautiful artwork.
Laura Grace Stafford ’23 received a Gold Key in Fashion for “Ethereal.” She also won the Fashion Award and the Senior Personal Vision Award.
Emmy Walton ’23 won a Gold Key in Drawing and Illustration for “The HeART of Music, Track 1,” and her overall portfolio won a Gold Key.
Addie Halliday ’23 was awarded a Gold Key in Ceramics and Glass and Senior Division First Place for “Eye of the Hurricane.”
For “Darkness and Light in Myself,” Elizabeth Soefker ’24 received a Gold Key and the Senior Division Drawing Award.
Loralei Forgette ’23 won a Gold Key in Mixed Media for “decaying lungs.”
Mary Grove Gilbert ’23 was awarded a Gold Key in Drawing and Illustration for “Distorted Mary Grove.”
Angela Jacobs ’23 received a Gold Key in Printmaking for “Brand New Wheels.”
Hannah Pollard ’25 won a Gold Key in Printmaking for “I Want to Be Tall.”
Angela He ’25 was awarded a Gold Key in Drawing and Illustration for “By the Pool.”
For “Exodus,” Angela He ’25 received a Gold Key in Sculpture.
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Hutchison Girls Win Big at 2023 Regional Scholastic Art Awards
Hutchison girls won 57 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards this year, with 11 Gold Keys, 15 Silver Keys, and 31 Honorable Mentions. Several students also won special awards for their work.
Hutchison upper school girls were recognized by the Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards for their incredible talent in the visual arts. With 57 awards, Hutchison led all other independent schools in the regional competition.
Congratulations are also in order for the professional working artists who work with our girls each day. They foster a classroom environment that inspires students to express their creativity and strengthen their confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
The Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards offers the girls a chance to compete on a regional and national level. It is an opportunity for them to be recognized for their talent and creativity. It is also a way for the public to see the level of work that is produced consistently by Hutchison’s visual art department.
Gold Key Winners
Loralei Forgette ’23: Mixed Media
Mary Grove Gilbert ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Addie Halliday ’23: Ceramics & Glass
Senior Division First Place for Eye of the Hurricane
Angela He ’25: One in Drawing & Illustration and One in Sculpture
Angela Jacobs ’23: Printmaking
Hannah Pollard ’25: Printmaking
Elizabeth Soefker ’24: Drawing & Illustration
Senior Divison Drawing Award for Darkness and Light in Myself
Laura Grace Stafford ’23: Fashion
Fashion Award and Senior Personal Vision Award for Ethereal
Emmy Walton ’23: One in Art Portfolio and One in Drawing & Illustration
Silver Key Winners
Alex Beard ’23: Painting
Kate Connell ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Ella Dobbs ’24: Drawing & Illustration
Lilli Eggers ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Angela He ’25: Two in Sculpture
Callie Hutton ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Angela Jacobs ’23: Painting
Katherine Luter ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Blair Mellone ’24: Drawing & Illustration
Aggie Muller ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Emmy Walton ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Lily Wilson ’23: Jewelry
Nailah Woods ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Kate Wunderlich ’23: Drawing & Illustration
Honorable Mention Winners
Macie Carr ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Ella Colvett ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Kate Connell ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Lauren Dukes ’24: Drawing & Illustration
Mary Grove Gilbert ’23: Mixed Media
Addie Halliday ’23: Two in Printmaking and One in Art Portfolio
Angela He ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Callie Hutton ’23: Two in Drawing & Illustration and One in Art Portfolio
Angela Jacobs ’23: Two in Printmaking and One in Painting
Nyla Johnson ’23: Ceramics & Glass
Mary Johnston ’23: Jewelry
Isabella Klimo ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Harper Loyd ’25: Drawing & Illustration
Katherine Luter ’23: One in Drawing & Illustration and One in Art Portfolio
Aggie Muller ’23: Art Portfolio
Parks Renovich ’23: Two in Mixed Media
Meriel Rowland ’24: Drawing & Illustration
Laura Grace Stafford ’23: One in Drawing & Illustration and One in Mixed Media
Mary Ross Whipple ’24: Drawing & Illustration
Bailey Wiener ’24: One in Fashion and One in Ceramics & Glass
J’oules Williams ’24: Drawing & Illustration
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will exhibit Gold Key winning artwork from January 20 through February 19 and host an awards ceremony for Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention winners on Saturday, February 11.
Nine Hutchison upper school girls served the Memphis community during the Church Health Youth Service Council’s inaugural year and will continue to serve on the council next school year.
Jordan Deupree ’24 and Bailey Wiener ’24 have been recognized for their leadership in their selection for the Next Gen program, which provides students with mentorship and opportunities to learn more about the Memphis business community.
Hutchison alumna Dr. Kelly Rodney Arnold ’96 had the honor of serving as the commencement speaker for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Arts and Sciences ceremony in May 2024.
At Hutchison, Zelia Cedeño-Avila ’24 stepped out of her comfort zone to try many different things and hone in on her interest in science and math, from serving as Technology Council president to creating a robotic scarecrow for her myExperience capstone project. A lifelong learner, she will bring her knowledge and skills to Vanderbilt University, where she plans to study mechanical engineering.
Three upper school students will participate in high-intensity summer programs in subjects including emerging technologies, international studies, and computational physics.
A discovery in one science class led Izzy Ellis ’24 to delve deeper into her interest in biology and map out a path for college and beyond. Along the way, she nurtured other interests, from athletics to civics. An aspiring oncologist, her dream is to find a new, innovative treatment that could help save lives.
Hutchison world language students participated in the 2024 U of M Language Fair, sponsored by The University of Memphis Department of World Languages and Literatures. Demonstrating their knowledge of Spanish, Hutchison had a total of 12 students win awards at the fair.
AP Scholar and National African American Recognition Program Scholar Lauren Coleman ’24 explored her interest in science and the environment at Hutchison. She hopes to make a difference through a career in sustainability.
J’oules Williams ’24 is a member of Memphis Parent magazine’s inaugural 10 under 20 class. The award celebrates youth who strive to make a difference in their community and change the lives of others for the better.
Adela Calzada ’24 has attended Hutchison since pre-K, and she said it allowed her to blossom into a leader who also makes Hutchison feel like home for her peers.
Our inaugural graduating class of the myExperience program presented their capstone projects with confidence, poise, and enthusiasm at our first myExperience Senior Showcase.
Excelsior! Demonstrating their knowledge of Latin, Hutchison had a total of 10 students win awards at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention.
Jayla Dorsey ’24 was a dedicated member of the varsity basketball team all four years of her high school experience, and she credits her coach, teammates, and Hutchison community members for believing in her.
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.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Mary Catherine Hughes ’10, a development associate at the Nashville Repertory Theatre.