As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to express our excitement for our seniors as they say goodbye to Hutchison and begin their journeys at colleges and universities across the nation and around the world. We are so proud of the class of 2017!
Some hallmark characteristics of the Class of 2017 are the girls’ deeply compassionate spirit, strength, and tenacity - along with the energy, talents, creativity, and student leadership they have brought to Hutchison. These same qualities were evident in their college explorations. With confidence and determination, these Hutchison girls gained impressive admission, scholarship, and honors college offers.
Members of the Class of 2017 explored and pursued admission at a wide variety of colleges and universities. This fall, members of the senior class will attend 33 unique colleges in 16 states and the United Kingdom. In addition to traditionally popular schools such as the University of Mississippi, Southern Methodist University, and Vanderbilt University, seniors were admitted to such diverse schools as Agnes Scott College, the University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Cornell University, to name a few.
This year’s seniors were awarded more than $11.9 million in scholarships over four years. 88 of these scholarship offers are worth $50,000 or more, and 33 offers worth $100,000 or more. They also received 54 offers of acceptance to Honors programs at 16 different schools.
With the help of our dedicated college counseling team and school administrators, our seniors have made thoughtful and informed decisions about which colleges will best serve their individual interests and talents, where they will be challenged, learn from inspiring professors, develop life-long friendships, and enrich campus life through their academic, service, and social contributions. We look forward to seeing where their journeys take them from here!
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.
Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—these are the five steps of design thinking that our lower school girls live by in the Design Lab with academic technology specialist Jennifer Stover.
Our innovative middle school STEM explorations class is designed to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through exposure to different types of STEM-adjacent careers and visits from professionals working in STEM careers, we hope to encourage the next generation of female leaders in these fields.
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.