Collegiate Alumnae Gained Confidence and Independence at Hutchison

College isn’t always an easy transition, but our alumnae are taking ownership of their next chapters thanks to their time at Hutchison. Several alumnae returned to campus to speak with the Class of 2026 about what to expect, and the wisdom they shared was invaluable. Their stories are a powerful reminder that the lessons learned here extend far beyond graduation—and that the friendships formed at Hutchison bring joy for years to come. We’re grateful to these alumnae for showing our seniors what it looks like to carry Hutchison with you wherever you go.

Claiborne Collier ’23
University of Georgia

• Major: Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience, pre-PA track
• Minor: Biology
• Involvement: Philanthropy Director of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority
• How Hutchison shaped her: “Hutchison instills in you who you are and helps you realize that you're a strong person on your own. I learned that it’s important to go out of your way to create connections with people who you aren’t similar to. Hutchison taught me that friendships are such an important way of remembering and reminding you of who you are. Whether you met someone five minutes ago or 15 years ago, they're still going to be your people along the way.”

• Studying: Psychology and Business
• Involvement: Psychology Club and Hiking Club, Delta Gamma sorority
• How Hutchison prepared her for college: “Hutchison offers a lot of courses to help you explore your interests. They do a great job of letting you choose those courses in a way that lets you figure out what you love and what you're not that interested in, so that when you go to college, you can pick your classes in a productive way.”

Ana Hunter ’23
University of Southern California

• Major: Game Development and Interactive Design
• Minor: Video Game Programming
• Involvement: PlayStation Career Pathway scholar, Daily Trojan photographer, Black and Indigenous Game Students Club
• How Hutchison shaped her: “Knowing how to go into a space and be confident in who you are, and knowing your skill set is something Hutchison prepared me for, because I'm not afraid to go up and share my ideas in a classroom. Hutchison instilled in me the values to be able to go forward and believe in myself, and also encourage others to do their best as well.”

Sarah Davis McAllister ’23
University of Virginia

• Major: Public Policy and Leadership
• Minor: Business
• Involvement: Club lacrosse, Pancakes for Parkinson’s
• Most important thing she learned at Hutchison: “Advocating for yourself is such an important skill that I learned at Hutchison. If you have a question or concern, people at the school are more than willing to help, and they're super impressed when you are willing to make that connection with them and reach out. I think the small, all-girls environment that Hutchison provides allowed me to understand that growing close with your teachers and peers and seeking mentorship is very important. It’s crucial to success later on.”

Anna-Margaret Webber ’23
Rollins College

• Studying: Anthropology and Global Health, will begin working on her master’s degree in Public Health in fall 2026
• Involvement: Rollins Women’s Lacrosse
• How Hutchison prepared her for college: “When I was looking at colleges, I knew that I wanted a place like Hutchison with smaller class sizes and more interaction with professors, as well as a close-knit community. I learned to communicate what I want and my goals with my professors and my lacrosse coaches.”

J’oules Williams ’24
Rhodes College

• Majors: International Studies and Latin American Studies
• Involvement: Clarence Day Scholar, Rhodes Student Government Senate Diversity and Inclusion Chair, Black Student Association
• Most important thing she learned at Hutchison: “I have used civil discourse in almost every single space that I’ve been in, whether it’s with friends, in clubs, or with teachers in the classroom. I always go back to how these seminars helped us from freshman to senior year, and now I’m able to use that in the real world as a young adult to interact with people who are different from me. I know how I react, speak, and present myself makes a difference in how others react and respond to me.”