Brenda & Lester Crain during the Crain Center's ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Opening Our New Training Center
On Wednesday, August 24, our Hutchison community celebrated the grand opening of the Brenda and Lester Crain Center.
At the celebration, Dr. Smith and the Crain family welcomed the crowd of upper school girls to explore the two-story Crain Center that features athletic training and conditioning rooms, home and visiting locker rooms, public restrooms, a concession stand, an aerobics/dance area, and a balcony that overlooks Dobbs Field. The Crain Center will serve not only as a training center for our Sting athletes, but also as a training center used by upper school girls to monitor their health and fitness goals under the tutelage and coaching of two dedicated strength and conditioning specialists. This training and conditioning facility is named in honor of Brenda and Lester Crain, whose generous gift to the school made the center possible. The Crain Center building will support our wellness and fitness program in the Upper School as well as our athletic program.
Check out this sneak peek of our girls testing out the Crain Center's training and conditioning equipment for the first time!
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.
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.