Front row (L to R): Evan Smith, Clara Herrington, Evelyn Perry, Louise Pietrangelo, Gia Levy, Lucy Sykes, Taylor Smith, Marie Smith, and Lilly Alpert | Second row: Ivy-Grace Sanders, Lily French, Kaylei White, Caroline Olsen, Raven Shorty, Olivia Hill, Meriwether Lewis | Third row: Kadence Coleman, Branton Evans, Camille Stemmler, Lindy Rowe, Abigail Mick, Ivy Gravatt, Vivian Grinder | Back row: Eleanor Ensor, Jaycelyn Ayers, Anne Whitfield Hill, Bella Reed, Parker Westbrook, and Stella Keller
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Twenty-Nine Sixth Graders Become Published Poets
Poetry by 29 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 29 members of the Class of 2032 for inclusion in its upcoming edition. These students discovered the power of poetry in Mrs. Freibaum’s sixth grade English class. “I am incredibly proud of the way the girls used imagery and figurative language to draw pictures within their original compositions. They worked hard on their poems, and they are receiving well-earned recognition!” Freibaum said.
The AOP has edited children’s poetry since 1989, and is dedicated to nurturing the self-expression and fun of poetry in young writers. The organization not only seeks to inspire young writers but also to instill confidence in them and celebrate their successes.
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.
Congratulations to the 18 middle and upper school girls who won Scholastic Writing Awards in the recent Alliance for Young Artists & Writers competition!
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.
The best coaches teach you lessons that last long after the final buzzer. Ten alumnae hope to impart what they learned through Hutchison athletics by coaching girls in sports such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and volleyball.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Hannah Freeman ’20, a trade and investment officer for healthcare and life sciences at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C.
While studying dinosaurs, Anne Willson’s pre-kindergarten class became interested in volcanoes. They worked together to build their own and joyfully watched their creation erupt.
Hutchison Now highlights recent graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Kelley Guinn McArtor ’12, a brand marketing director at PepsiCo in New York.
Molly, a nationally recognized midfielder, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division I soccer. She credits Hutchison with helping her build a strong work ethic and providing training and recovery opportunities in the Crain Center.
How does Hutchison support student well-being? During an Independent Schools Management webinar on school leadership, Head of School Dr. Kristen Ring shared with educators how Hutchison is responding to evolving student needs with clarity, consistency, and care.
Since joining Hutchison in 2020, Chief Financial Officer Melissa Baker has exemplified what it means to be a mission-driven, forward-thinking financial leader. She was a finalist for the 2025 CFO of the Year award from the Memphis Business Journal and was featured in its October 24, 2025, edition and online.
One of the best ways to narrow down career interests is through experience, and the Institute for Responsible Citizenship provided our freshmen and sophomores with a closer look at the possibilities.