Pictured, top row, L to R: Lucy Allende ’30, Dorothy Bowie ’30, Logan Canale ’30, Charlotte Chambliss ’30, Katie Clark ’26, and Emma Doherty ’28; middle row, L to R: Madeline Goetze ’27, Emmerson Houston ’30, Mariah Leach ’31, Sloane Middleton ’30, Katie Phan ’28, and Chloe Phillips ’28; bottom row, L to R: Kira Poole ’30, Acelynn Saisuphaluck ’28, Alia Sims ’26, Kaley Thannum ’30, Sloane Vandergrift ’27, and Anna Kate Weathersby ’30
Congratulations to the 18 middle and upper school girls who won Scholastic Writing Awards in the recent Alliance for Young Artists & Writers competition!
Hutchison students demonstrated a mastery of storytelling and creativity as they submitted original works of fiction, poetry, and personal essays for the Scholastic Writing Awards. They competed against students across several states in the South region. Three girls received Gold Keys, and their works are moving on to compete nationally.
Upper school English teacher Jenna Morgan said she enjoys seeing our young writers be recognized for their hard work: “This year, we had a great range of grades submit to the Scholastic Awards, as well as a variety of genres submitted. It is wonderful to see our girls not only want to showcase their talents, but also demonstrate a willingness to try out new styles of writing.”
We commend all our Hutchison participants whose hard work and creativity enabled them to produce deeply personal, innovative, and thought-provoking work.
Gold Keys Lucy Allende ’30: Three in Poetry Emmerson Houston ’30: Poetry Katie Phan ’28: Poetry
Silver Keys Dorothy Bowie ’30: Three in Poetry Logan Canale ’30: Poetry Charlotte Chambliss ’30: Novel Katie Clark ’26: Short Story Madeline Goetze ’27: Poetry Katie Phan ’28: Four in Poetry Alia Sims ’26: Poetry Kaley Thannum ’30: Poetry Sloane Vandergrift ’27: Flash Fiction
Honorable Mention Emma Doherty ’28: Flash Fiction Mariah Leach ’31: Novel Sloane Middleton ’30: Personal Essay & Memoir Katie Phan ’28: Five in Poetry and One in Flash Fiction Chloe Phillips ’28: Screenplays & Scripts Kira Poole ’30: Personal Essay & Memoir Acelynn Saisuphaluck ’28: Poetry Alia Sims ’26: Two in Poetry Sloane Vandergrift ’27: Short Story Anna Kate Weathersby ’30: Poetry
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.
It’s a special memory for Gabrielle Arkle ’12. When she was younger, she visited the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. The museum features more than 150 restored aircraft representing the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation.
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.
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.
Two alumnae—Shubhi Singh ’22 and Francie Sentilles ’17—have taken their world language skills far beyond Hutchison classrooms, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they both attended, to countries around the world.
Carly Gubin ’12 played tennis at Hutchison and learned the importance of being part of a team. As a dentist, she relies on a team when caring for patients.
Hutchison Now highlights recent graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Morgan Murdock, a development manager with South Downtown Atlanta.
Hutchison Now highlights recent graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Dorothy Oehmler, who works for Mischief Comedy in London.
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.
Louise Smythe ’06, who works as a storyboard artist at Pixar Animation Studios and contributed to “Inside Out 2” credits her time at Hutchison for building her confidence and skills.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Margaret Shaul ’14, Associate Strategy Director at Czarnowski, a full-service exhibit and event marketing company. Shaul was named to Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 leaders list in 2022.
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Caroline Orr ’12 has built a unique career that merges her love for art with business acumen. After working at Sotheby’s, she now works as an art services specialist at Bank of America, where she helps collectors navigate the art market with strategic advice.
Hutchison Now highlights graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Caroline Kyle ’15, a software engineer for Walmart Global Tech in Bentonville, Arkansas.