A New Tradition: Middle School Girls Receive Bracelets Symbolizing the Hutchison Acrostic Virtues

During advisory lessons, middle school girls learn about the acrostic character traits in practical terms that the girls can apply to real-life scenarios, giving each grade an age-appropriate twist. Mrs. Sentilles and our middle school teachers have brought the acrostic to life with practical lessons, inspiring quotes, and meaningful discussions to help girls navigate friendships, persevere through challenges, and become strong leaders. “It’s not about perfection,” Sentilles said, “it’s about authenticity and legacy.” You can read more about how four generations of Hutchison girls and Hutchison parents Allison Pace and Lindsay Horner Lewis ’99 shaped the meaningful evolution of our advisory curriculum.

At the bracelet ceremony, nine 8th graders shared powerful insights on what the acrostic virtues mean to them. Watch the video below to hear what they have learned over the past year.

“Nobility is the root of the tree to who we are... the girl you are no matter the circumstance,” Vivian Atkinson ’29 said. “Most importantly, being noble is the way you want to walk. As upstanding citizens, we are empowered to walk in truth, walk according to our values, walk for a bigger purpose, walk in freedom, walk in the way of understanding, walk humbly, walk in the light, and walk in love.”