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Hutchison Girls Continue Legacy of Summer Scholarship and Service by Steve O’Dell
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The summer of 2011 found upper school girls once again engaged in scholarship, service, and significant work experiences across the country and around the globe, partnering with organizations that include People to People, Global Works, and the Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis. Through cultural and linguistical study, service to those in need, and the spirit of entrepreneurship, these dedicated young women extended Miss Hutchison’s vision of self-reliance, integrity, and excellence to the far corners of the world and into their own neighborhoods. Forty-six girls traveled abroad in language immersion and service trips, visiting Australia, Fiji, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, and New Zealand. Gabrielle Arkle ’12, Alex Lenschau ’12, Katherine Garcia ’13, Phoebe Norcross ’13, and Shields Thompson ’13 spent two weeks exploring the culture, language, and history of China on a trip sponsored by the Confucius Institute. While in Beijing, the girls toured iconic sites such as the Confucius Temple, the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. Meredith Brown ’12, Wallace Cowart ’13, Lockie Dearman ’13, Elise Freeburg ’13, and Virginia Kay ’13 joined upper school learning specialist Gretchen Gintz on a pilgrimage to Santiago, Above: Llewellyn Hall ’12 with children from the Momi Spain. While Village in Fiji. Right: Upper school learning specialist Gretchen Gintz (from left), Meredith Brown ’12, Wallace on the fiveCowart ’13, Lockie Dearman ’13, Elise Freeburg ’13, and day trip Virginia Kay ’13 in Santiago, Spain sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, the group hiked approximately fifteen miles per day as they made their way along the Camino de Santiago to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the bones of the apostle James are believed to be buried. Llewellyn Hall ’12 and Margaux Fox ’12 were among the 71 Hutchison girls who continued a legacy of service through local, national, and international non-profit groups. Hall and Fox traveled to the Momi Village in Fiji for two weeks, building primary schools and tutoring local children in English. Azsha Treanor ’13, one of 23 girls who participated in academic endeavors, completed a four-week program through The Governor’s School for International Studies (GSIS) at the University of Memphis, while Amelia Sims ’12 and Campbell Flemmons ’12 explored “The Neuroscience of Technology” at Emory University’s Pre-College Program. Somer Greene ’12 took a five-week course through the Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi. Somer spent four weeks on the Ole Miss campus, studying political science and public speaking before traveling continued on page 3
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Confucius once said, “Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.” As you will see in the pages of this issue of Hutchison Headlines, this quotation speaks volumes about recent happenings on our campus, in Dr. Annette Smith the community, and around the world. H e ad o f S ch o o l The potential of Hutchison girls to reach beyond the bounds of our community have been greatly enhanced through our stellar World Languages and literacy programs, and that potential has reached new heights with bestowal of a Confucius Classroom designation by the Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis. From Asia to Washington, D.C., from Africa to the Gulf Coast, Hutchison girls, faculty, and staff have traveled the world, whole-heartedly sharing their grasp of scholarship and their gift of service with them wherever they go. The heart of the Hutchison community begins with excellence in every endeavor. The pages of this publication are filled with successes in academics, arts, athletics, and service. We are
Dr. Annette Smith joins members of the dance team at the annual Black and Gold Day celebration.
dedicated to seeing each girl achieve excellence any way and anywhere she can imagine. It is my honor to share the many accomplishments of our Hutchison community with you as we celebrate a wonderful past and exciting future.
Confucius Classroom Dedicated by Steve O’Dell
On September 15, Hutchison celebrated the great honor of being named a Confucius Classroom school. The Confucius Classroom designation was provided through a grant by the Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis (CIUM) and the Office of Chinese Language Council International (HANBAN). The dedication ceremony, held during the Early Childhood Fall Festival on the Hutchison campus, began with a performance of Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower Song) by the Hutchison senior kindergarten class under the direction of Mandarin teacher Zhi Hong Li and music teacher Rachel Randall. After the song, Hutchison Head of School Dr. Annette Smith welcomed parents, students, faculty, and distinguished guests from the CIUM, including Dr. Hsiang-te Kung, director of the Confucius Institute and the Asian Studies and International Trade Program at the University of Memphis, and Riki Jackson, CIUM assistant director. “It is such a great honor for Hutchison to become a Confucius The Hutchison senior kindergarten class kicks off the Confucius Classroom dedication ceremony with a performance of Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower Song).
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Dr. Hsiang-te Kung (right), director of the Confucius Institute and the Asian Studies and International Trade Program at the University of Memphis, joins Head of School Dr. Annette Smith (left) and Hutchison World Languages Chair Alejandra Lejwa (center) as they unveiled the plaque denoting Hutchison as a Confucius Classroom.
Classroom school. Dr. Hsiang-te Kung, Ms. Jackson, and the Confucius Institute faculty and staff have enabled Hutchison’s World Languages program to expand beyond oceans to enrich our girls’ knowledge of language and appreciate the greatness found in our global society. I want to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of the entire Hutchison community for this extraordinary gift of scholarship and friendship,” said Dr. Smith. Dr. Hsiang-te Kung spoke about the importance of the partnership and was joined by Dr. Smith and Hutchison World Languages Chair Alejandra Lejwa as they unveiled the plaque denoting Hutchison as a Confucius Classroom. The senior kindergarten closed the ceremony with Ai Hai Yo (New Year Folk Song). Hutchison’s partnership with CIUM further enables the school to teach Chinese language and culture to Hutchison girls as early as preschool and to offer additional classes and workshops to the larger community through its Center for Excellence.
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to Washington, D.C., for the final week where she had an opportunity to meet with Congressman Steve Cohen and a number of other public officials. Allison Blankenship ’12 and Caroline Orr ’12 were two of only 35 rising high school seniors selected to study government, public service, and politics at the prestigious St. Albans’s School of Public Service in Washington, D.C. “St. Alban’s exposed me to all facets of a field I knew little about before this summer,” says Orr. “Beyond just studying politics and government, we had the opportunity to meet the people behind the headlines.” Blankenship concurs, adding “I made friends with teenagers from around the world who share my interests. It was the best experience I could have hoped for this past summer.” Danielle Fong ’13 also was in Washington, D.C, studying at Georgetown University’s Medicine and International Relations Institutes where she worked on a blood glucose study in the lab and later focused on current events such as the Arab Spring and counter-terrorism. Speaking of her time at the International Relations Institute, Fong says, “We analyzed current events and their impact, visited the embassies of Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, and met with senators and CIA agents. I learned more than I could have imagined. In addition to experiencing Georgetown’s unique curriculum, I got a glimpse of what a medical or international relations career would entail.” Seventy-five girls worked in a variety of fields through internships and other work experiences, many obtained through the Hutchison Leads program. Katherine Hammons ’12 spent her summer in New Orleans working at The New Orleans Levee, a publication founded by her uncle after Hurricane Katrina. Hammons was joined in New Orleans by AB Stone ’12, an intern with art professor and sculptor Srdjan Loncar. “I worked on his July show,” explains Stone, “where we took things that were once common in everyday life, such as light bulbs, water jugs, and pay phones, and cast them into life-sized concrete models. Of her days spent mixing, pouring, and casting concrete, Stone says, “I have never worked so hard in my life or been so challenged physically, but I got so much out of it that all the hard work was really worth it.” Whether it is through study in China, construction in Fiji, editing a newspaper, sculpting in concrete, or exploring neuroscience or public policy, “girl power” is making an impact.
Top right: Caroline Todd ’10 (from left), Caroline Orr ’12, Allison Blankenship ’12, Teresa Morrissey ’11, and Hutchison middle school teacher John Stephany, a St. Albans facilitator, meet up in Washington, D.C. Morrissey is a past participant of the St. Albans School of Public Service, and Todd is completing an internship in D.C. Middle right: AB Stone ’12 and sculptor Srdjan Loncar in his New Orleans studio. Right: Shields Thompson ’13 (from left) Gabrielle Arkle ’12, Alex Lenschau ’12, Phoebe Norcross ’13, and Katherine Garcia ’13 in front of the Great Wall of China
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ESU Student Brings Talents to Hutchison
Left: Sixth grader Maeji Brown received an honorable mention for The Mystery of Greg, the short story she submitted to the Tallahatchie Riverfest’s Annual William Faulkner Literary Competition—for high school students! Right: Ninth grader Meredith Matthews’ short story, Blossom of a Sweet Magnolia, will be published in The Tennessee English Journal this fall.
Middle School Poets Recognized Congratulations to the following seventh grade girls who recently had poems published in the 2011 edition of the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans®: Sarah Austin Hayley Bell Emily Cohen Katie Estes Griffin Gearhardt Alex Harber Anna Hausmann Margie Hussey Victoria Kennedy
Mary Caldwell Labry Maggie Loftin Sophie Merchant Daisye Rainer Anna Ray Caroline Rogers Olivia Shawkey Abigail Snow Angela Stewart
Hailing from the well-known town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Rachel Harris, this year’s English Speaking Union (ESU) student, brings to Hutchison a passion for Shakespeare and theatre. Harris, 18, who graduated last spring from Alcester Grammar School, will spend her “gap year” in Memphis before heading to college next fall. 2011-2012 ESU student Rachel Harris loves theatre and her time at Hutchison “I applied for the scholarship to come to the U.S. and study. I was sure I wouldn’t win, but I did,” Harris says, adding, “I didn’t get to pick where I would go, but the ESU placed me where my talents, passions, and ambitions would be best served, and that was Hutchison.” In addition to taking AP Sculpture, AP American Literature, AP U.S. History, Heritage, and Theatre Arts, Harris, who professes a love for “theatre, writing, and speaking,” is eager to take the stage in November as a member of the “flight crew” in the upcoming Hutchison production, Return to the Forbidden Planet.
New Harkness Table Facilitates Deeper Understanding of Issues Have you ever had a conversation with a
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group of people where you shared ideas, pondered the meaning of difficult topic, and came out with a far better understanding than you started? This is the basic concept behind the Harkness table, a new addition to the middle school history classroom made possible through a generous gift from an anonymous donor. The first Harkness table originated at Phillips Exeter Academy when the philanthropist Edward Harkness donated funds and challenged the faculty to come up with a better way of classroom instruction. By utilizing the design of the Harkness table, the teacher encourages girls to listen, analyze, and participate as they question and examine issues and topics in a disciplined and thorough manner, developing a deeper understanding of the topic at hand. In the Hutchison classroom, the Harkness table has resulted in conversations marked by inquiry and exploration where all girls are encouraged to participate. How much difference does the table make? Just listen to what the girls have to say: Olivia Dobbs ’16: “I love the Harkness table because I feel connected to my classmates. Sitting at the table, I am more willing to join class conversations. Our class even came up with our own saying: respect the table.”
by John Stephany, Middle School Teacher
“It’s like a giant Thanksgiving table; everyone’s included.” —Ellie Erickson ’16
InVesting in Reading by Steve O’Dell
Summer reading may seem like a chore to some people, but to the lower school girls at Hutchison, it is an investment in reading. The culmination of their summer reading was a celebration at the start of the new school First Graders Miller MaKinster (from left), Juliet year that included a Tayloe, Lucie Lamberson, and Cady Morgan fashion show with vests Triplett along with teacher Linda Winchester invested a lot of time and effort in their reading and made to showcase the literary fashion show. books they had read and swimming. The girls enjoyed discussing the books they selected with their classmates. Lower School Head Noel Brewster shared the thought behind the summer reading theme, appropriately titled “InVest in Reading.” “We have been focusing on best-practice teaching strategies in Lower School and giving young readers a choice of independent reading selections. The purpose is to encourage the love of reading, leading our girls to become more engaged. The summer project was designed to offer a creative opportunity for the girls to share their favorite summer reading book. ”
Hutchison second graders enjoy sharing their summer reading vests with their classmates.
To see the girls’ enthusiasm was quite remarkable, as was the variety of the titles they selected. “Ivy and Bean was one popular choice,” said third grade teacher Wendy Dunlap, who added, “I believe the girls grew in their understanding of themselves as part of a community of readers through their summer reading and sharing their enjoyment of the books through creative representation on the vests.” “My 4th grade class liked Smile, 11 birthdays, Marley and Me, and Harry Potter,” said teacher Nancy Fields. “I asked the girls what they enjoyed and learned from the vest project and their responses included using their imaginations and being creative, exploring different genres, and finding that they had different interests.”
Pre-Kindergarten Goes Green by Jane Allen and Missy Prewitt, Pre-Kindergarten Teachers
The Hutchison Pre-Kindergarten has been very diligent about recy-
cling and becoming good stewards of the planet. A year-long study of recycling and learning how to “go green” began with a reading of The Green Mother Goose: Saving the World One Rhyme at a Time by Below: The Hutchison Pre-Kindergarten quilt is part of a year-long study of “going green” and recycling. Right: Missy Prewitt works with Elle Wilkinson on her quilting square.
Jan Peck and David Davis. The girls then completed a collaborative quilt project that supported the Napping House-themed study about cozy beds and nighttime routines. Under the direction of Mimi Hurley, Hutchison creativity teacher, each girl mixed and named her own shade of green paint. The girls painted their own individual quilt canvases with their choices of recycled materials. Each pre-kindergarten girl sewed her own square, creating a quilt that represents her 2011–2012 pre-kindergarten class. The “Pre-K Goes Green” project will continue as the girls head to the Hutchison farm this fall to build scarecrows made of recycled materials, and, later in the year, create a “green” project in conjunction with the study of the Rainforest, culminating a year-long study of recycling that enables them to gain an awareness of the importance of protecting our environment by “going green.” 5
Wilson Helmhout ’12 received the Germantown Youth in Excellence Award from the Germantown Education Commission.
2011–2012 AP Scholars include seniors (from left) Rebekah Straton, Mary Elizabeth Kakales, Caroline Orr, Elizabeth Jones, Wilson Helmhout, Kelley Guinn McArtor, Llewellyn Hall, Amelia Sims, and Carolyn Dellinger. Not pictured: Sally Wynn.
AP Scholars Master College-level Coursework Based on the results of their Advance Placement® exams last spring, 24 Hutchison girls received AP Scholar Awards. Fourteen of these girls are among last year’s graduates who are now enrolled in their freshman year of college. Cameron Cofield ’11, Sophie Davidoff ’11, Kelsey Gossett ’11, Llewellyn Hall ’12, Wilson Helmhout ’12, Elizabeth Jones ’12, Garland Kruse ’11, Chandler Reece ’11, and Sally Wynn ’12 received AP Scholar Awards. Carolyn Dellinger ’12, Jae Hechinger ’11, and Amelia Sims ’12 were named AP Scholars with Honor, and the following 12 girls earned AP Scholar with Distinction Awards: Mary Elizabeth Kakales ’12, Jenny Lee ’11, Kelley Guinn McArtor ’12, Claire McMullen ’11, Mary Mitchum ’11, Teresa Morrissey ’11, Caroline Orr ’12, Claire Pendergrass ’11, Amy Pickens ’11, Sarah Sherman ’11, Rebekah Straton ’12, and Isabelle Todd ’11. Amy Pickens ’11, who sat for nine AP exams, also received the National AP Scholar Award.
Academic All-Stars
The Commercial Appeal has named (clockwise from top left:) Mary Elizabeth Kakales ’12, Kelley Guinn McArtor ’12, and Caroline Orr ’12 as Academic AllStars in the General Scholarship category.
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation Recognizes Seniors Head of School Dr. Annette Smith joins Hutchison seniors (from left) Mary Elizabeth Kakales, Allison Blankenship, Caroline Orr, and Kelley Guinn McArtor, all recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Based on their junior year PSAT scores, McArtor and Orr earned National Merit Semifinalist status, Kakales was named a National Merit Commended Student, and Blankenship became a National Achievement Semifinalist. Senior Meagan Thornton (not pictured) was named a National Achievement Outstanding Participant.
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7th graders fill shelves, hearts Hutchison seventh graders donated and delivered more than 1,500 pounds of food to the Mid-South Food Bank to feed families in need. The girls helped separate items and filled backpacks with nutritional food for school age children. In addition, all 74 girls visited Green Leaf Learning Farm in South Memphis where they planted, weeded, and learned about “food deserts”—the urban and rural areas in industrialized nations where healthful, affordable food is hard to obtain.
Senior Margaux Fox signs up to learn more about volunteer opportunities to fight Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
Community Service Fair is a Big Hit
More than 20 non-profit and volunteer organizations from across the Mid-South filled the halls of Labry for the annual community service fair for upper school girls.
Mrs. Kent’s 2nd grade class visits with residents at Rose Terrace Assisted Living Home. Mr. Gerald Jacobson (right), a Navy veteran, talks to the girls about community helpers.
Changing Lives, One Shoe at a Time Since her freshman year, Somer Greene ’12 has led the Upper School in a shoe drive for Soles4Souls, a charitable organization that donates shoes to those in need across the globe. This year, upper school girls donated and shipped over 300 pairs of shoes to the Soles4Soles headquarters. From there, the shoes were distributed to various countries, including China, Tanzania, and Kenya. Through the four-year partnership with Souls4Soles, upper school girls have donated over 750 pairs of shoes, changing 750 lives through their generosity and dedication.
Kate Fila ’16 tutors pre-kindergartners at Lester Elementary School during the 8th grade CoEdge day of service with MUS.
8th Grade Co-Edge takes service to Binghamton The Hutchison and MUS 8th grade Co-Edge program took a day of service to the Binghamton community to tutor and help with greening up urban spaces. The four groups of 8th graders traveled to four locations—Urban Farms, Lester Elementary School, Service Over Self, and Lester Community Center—to assist those in need. “We all went to different places and helped. I went to Urban Farms and helped clear brush so they could expand,” said Susannah Bland ’16. 7
ST U D E N T CO U N C I L
Caroline Hughes ’12, President Elizabeth Jones ’12, Vice President May Montague ’13, Secretary
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Bonner Williams ’12, President Mary Elizabeth Kakales ’12, Vice President Allie Saunders ’13, Secretary ST U D E N T LI FE
Llewellen Hall ’12, President Maggie Hayes ’13, Vice President Gaby Nair ’14, Secretary CO M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E
Somer Greene ’12, President Lauren Lea Manhein ’13, Vice President Drew McDonagh ’13, Secretary AT H LE T I C CO U N C I L
Margaret Cates ’12, President Lauren Atkins ’14, Secretary
Global Ambassadors unite to address world issues.
Global Ambassadors: Impacting the World The Hutchison Leads Global Ambassadors are juniors and seniors who strive to make a difference in the world by investigating and devising action plans that address global issues, particularly those faced by women and girls in developing nations. Led by senior Caroline Orr, the group meets regularly to discuss and share relevant articles and review documentaries that pertain to education, female
empowerment, and public health. The girls will host guest speakers, Skype with individuals who have made a significant global impact, and travel to Peru later in the year in partnership with the World Leadership School. Alumna Lucia Crenshaw ’05 returned to campus in September to meet with the Global Ambassadors and explain her successful efforts to raise funds and build a school in Tanzania.
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Catherine Hayes ’12, President Mary Caroline Hepner ’12, Vice President Alyssa Herzog ’13, Secretary TE C H NO LO GY CO U N C I L
Cecil McGee ’13, President Shields Thompson ’13, Vice President Sehrish Khan ’13, Secretary FI N E A RTS CO U N C I L
Shelby Black ’12, President Phoebe Norcross ’13, Vice President Kacey Alexander ’14, Secretary C H A PL A I N S
Amelia Sims ’12, President Neely Leavell ’12, Vice President Caroline Coleman ’14, Secretary
Crest Society Inducts New Members Sophomores (from left) Gaby Nair, Susannah Straton, Caroline Coleman, Codie Harper, Shelton Wittenberg, Anne Catherine Demere, Ashton Reece, Sandy Smith, and Margaret Shaul became the newest members of the Crest Society in August. The Crest Society is an honorary organization comprised of student ambassadors who promote Hutchison on campus and throughout the greater Memphis community. Crest Society members assist the administration at various school functions and serve as adjuncts to the Admissions Office. Their understanding of the mission and ideals of the School, along with their goodwill, commitment, sense of responsibility, and personal integrity, are integral aspects of their service to Hutchison. New responsibilities for the current school year include training lower and middle school girls to become ambassadors in their divisions. 2011–2012 upper school leaders pose for a group picture after the student government installations in August.
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The Leadership (Re)Evolution by Caroline Blatti, Hutchison Leads Director
“Leaders model the way.” —The Student Leadership Challenge, Kouzes and Posner
Catherine Boggan ’13 brings her Sophomore Summer Service project, Thumbprint Theater, to life with participants from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
Hutchison Leads continues to evolve as a dynamic leadership program for girls. As we close out our first quarter of the 2011–2012 school year, it is only fitting to reflect on the expansion, growth, and success of the program. Our summer leadership offerings demonstrated a cross pollination of the strongest assets of Hutchison Leads—student-directed leadership opportunities and our commitment to reaching out to the community as a private school with a public purpose. From leadership workshops uniting female students from across the city to our Sophomore Summer Service Program, and our first ever Middle School Girls Confidence Coalition, Hutchison Leads built a bridge that united girls from a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds. During much of July, one of the six Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis benefitted from the thespian skills and talents of Catherine Boggan ’13 and her participation in the Sophomore Summer Service Program. Catherine’s project, Thumbprint Theater, combined her talent and passion for the stage with her incredible heart, vision, and leadership. Catherine designed her own curriculum for the fourweek program that culminated in her students writing and producing
their own show, complete with playbills and “Tony” awards. The Hutchison Leads internship program has evolved to include a fellowship component characterized by an 80-plus hour commitment and a Capstone presentation. Participation in the program has increased from 20 percent last year to 50 percent this year. Over the summer, 17 of our current seniors immersed themselves in internships and fellowships. From placements with businesses and organizations such as St. Jude, Baptist Women’s Hospital, The Commercial Appeal, the Orpheum Theatre, 4 Memphis online magazine, Channel 5, Justine magazine, and Source Asia in China, the girls gained real-life work experience and explored possible career options. Additionally, we have added a series of engaging offerings: Global Ambassadors, National Alumni Board Ambassadors, The Community Leadership Initiatives Program, and the Philanthropic Literacy Program—just to name a few.
Rogers Scholars Examine Issues The Rogers Scholars Program continues to offer an enriching and inspiring curriculum to our girls. With an emphasis on experiential learning involving Memphis issues, history, and culture, this program empowers girls to consider, reflect, and discuss options, solutions, and action plans relating to topics such as food insecurity, healthcare, education reform, poverty, and social justice. Throughout the year, girls will meet with the leadership teams from local non-profits to understand complex community issues and will blog about their experiences each month. By the end of the year, the cohort of Rogers Scholars will propose their own answers to two fundamentally important questions: what issues are at the core of the challenges facing Memphis and what would I propose as an action plan for inspiring positive changes in these areas?
Mary Elizabeth Kakales ’12 mentors children during the Rogers Scholars visit to Knowledge Quest.
To read updates about the Hutchison Leads program, snap the smartphone tag above or visit www.hutchisonschool.org/ hutchisonleads
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US Artists Engage in Sketchbook Study This fall girls in upper school studio art classes are undertaking a sketchbook study that focuses on keeping a visual journal as a means of expression. Through their journals, girls document learning and experience as they interact with the world around them to gather visual research, explore and record ideas, and ultimately create an object that is engaging and visually pleasing. Guest artist Jeanne Seagle has visited classes to share her travel journals and introduce students to her method of documenting experience. The upper school artists plan to display their sketchbooks in the spring. Middle school girls also are keeping visual journals in each of their theater, dance, music, and visual arts classes. Visiting artist Jeanne Seagle works with upper school girls to perfect their watercolor technique as part of their visual journal project.
A scene from Grammar Gulch, this year’s third grade play
Iren Zombor, visiting cellist from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, leads a cello sectional with girls in the Hutchison Orchestra.
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Fourth grade girls perform in
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The Center for Excellence
The Center for Excellence at Hutchison continues to expand its offerings and outreach to the Memphis community. Over the summer, 1,286 participants representing 99 different schools attended camps, clinics, and workshops designed to build their academic, artistic, athletic, or leadership skills. New this summer was The Girls Confidence Coalition, a pilot program soon to become a national curriculum offered through Kappa Delta’s Confidence Coalition Movement. Fall highlights include partnerships with Bridge Builders®, LaunchMemphis, the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools (TAIS), and a seminar led by national speaker and brain research expert, Dr. JoAnn Deak.
Emma Day ’21 (right) works on the pottery wheel with guidance from painter and ceramist Kristi Duckworth (left). Below: Upper school girls visit with preschool guests who came to explore the Hutchison Farm during Butterflies & Bumblebees.
The Play! Theatre Production class offered in partnership with Theatre Memphis culminates in a stage version of Rudyard Kipling’s Rikki Tikki Tavi. Below: Participants present their business ideas at this summer’s So You Want To Be A CEO? camp offered through Hutchison Leads and the Abigail Ware Williams Leadership Institute. Other summer leadership camps included Bright Girls, Bright Futures, So You Want to Change the World?, and the Girls Confidence Coalition co-sponsored by Kappa Delta.
The Shoestringz Performing Arts Camp brought girls and boys from across the mid-south to campus to build their performance skills.
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varsity sports soccer Sarah Cull ’14 (front row, from left), Shelton Wittenberg ’14, Anna Johnson ’15, Meg Bolton
’13, Charley Herzog ’15, Weldon Saunders ’15, Brooks Hussey ’15, Lucy Camuti ’15, Loring Gearhardt ’14, (back row, from left), Caroline Carr ’13, Annie Wepfer ’15, Ashton Reece ’14, Caldwell Huffman ’15, Chloe Duke ’14, Maggie Maples ’13, Kelley Guinn McArtor ’12, Alex Lenschau ’12, Hope Anthony ’13, Emily Mayzell ’13, May Montague ’13, Cady Herring ’13, and Coach Candice Spiniolas. Right: Hope Anthony ’13
Individual and Team Successes Showcased The Hutchison Sting Varsity sports teams continued the proud tradition of excellence on the fields, courts, and cross country courses this fall by showcasing teamwork along with individual and team successes. The Sting varsity soccer team fielded a young but talented squad led by senior captains Alex Lenschau and Kelley Guinn McArtor, along with junior captains Meg Bolton and Maggie Maples. Junior defender Hope Anthony has garnered attention as a nominee for the inaugural National Inspireum Soccer Award. Hutchison volleyball claimed third place in a difficult D-2 AA West Region tournament. Seniors Shelby Butts, Allison James, Mary Elizabeth Kakales, Rebecca Maury, and Meagan Thornton provided valuable leadership to a very talented group, including juniors Bess Nelson and Kayla Parker. Seniors Allison James (from left), Mary Elizabeth Cross Country had a stand out season claming victory in the Womens’ Kakales, Rebecca Maury, Meagan Thornton, and Shelby Butts led the 5000m Bronze Division at the 2011 Jesse Owens Classic Cross Country Sting volleyball squad to a great run in the West Region. Invitational. Freshman Sarah Hearn ’15 finished in first place with a time of 19:26.85, Lauren Atkins ’14 was sixth with a time of 20:18.08, and Claire Sentilles ’15 finished in 10th place with a time of 20:50.58. Not to be outdone, the Sting golf team capped off their best season ever with two talented sophomores, Taylor Kinard and Abby Holliday, qualifying for the state tournament.
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cross country
golf Hutchison golfers Allison Ann Gusmus ’15 (from left), Morgan
Jeffries ’15, Drew McDonagh ’14, Caroline Coleman ’14, Taylor Kinard ’14, and Abby Holliday ’14 had a spectacular season on the links, sending two members
Sarah Grace Rogers ’15 (from left), Gaby Nair ’14,Taylor Johnson ’13, Allie Saunders ’13, Katie Fleckenstein ’13, Phoebe Norcross ’13, Sarah Hearn ’15, Lauren Atkins ’14, Annie Montague ’14, Claire Sentilles ’15 and Coach Doug Ruddle took home the Championship
to the state tournament.
trophy at the Jesse Owens Invitational.
sports by Steve O’Dell
The Hutchison Black Team went undefeated, winning the Shelby 7/8 League Championsoccer ship title. Pictured are (front row, from left) Curry Wilson ’18, Ashley Triplett ’17, Macy McCullough ’18,
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Ainslee Lynn ’17, Anna Field ’18, Griffin Gearhardt ’17, Lele Popwell ’16, Anne Carter Lake ’16, Allie Dowdle ’17 (back row, from left), Gracie Hussey ’18, Elizabeth Farnsworth ’18, Danielle Sparkman ’16, Alex Harber ’17, Lauren Livesay ’16, Morgan Robbins ’16, Jennie Davis ’16, Coach Mary Shelton, and Katie Hussey ’16.
Hutchison middle school athletes had a phenomenal fall sea-
son, claiming several championships in soccer and volleyball, as well as top spots in golf and cross country. The Black Soccer Team completed an undefeated season with the Shelby 7/8 League Soccer Championship. Coach Mary Shelton’s squad outscored their opponents 74 – 3 for the season. The seventh grade volleyball team also had an outstanding season, claiming another Shelby 7/8 League Championship title. Not to be outdone by their seventh grade counterparts, the sixth grade volleyball team brought home the Parochial
seventh-grade volleyball Seventh-grade volleyball team members Raleigh
Athletic Association Championship.
Clark (from left), Essence Davis, Tricia Ray, Mary Baylee Thomason, Mae Cox, Scottie Spiegelman, Kate Grace Cunningham, Sydney Sapinsley, Sarah Tillman, and Skylar Moss also claimed a Shelby 7/8 League Championship title.
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golf Right: Coach Lou Wittenberg (from left), Lily McLarty ’18, Susan Morris ’18, Maeji Brown ’18, and Meggy Muller ’18 brought home a top three finish for Hutchison middle school golf.
The middle school golf team finished as one of the top three teams at the Shelby 7/8 League Golf Championship. Cross-country had three runners finish in the top 15 at the Shelby 7/8 League Championship. Seventh graders Sophie Merchant and Janie Peacock finished fifth and twelfth respectively, and eighth grader
sixth-grade volleyball The Hutchison sixth grade volleyball team had an
outstanding season. Pictured are (front row, from left) Robin Young, Caroline Carter, Rachel Kimery, Simmons Allen, Heidi Seuss, Alessandra Heros, (back row, from left) Coach Anna Fitzgerald, Blair Threlkeld, Kate Barry, Allie Frymire, Catey Nelson, Hannah Chandler, Kaia Starks, and Coach Colleen Parrish.
Anne Carter Lake finished thirteenth. It was an outstanding fall season for all the teams with participation and teamwork off the charts. Congratulations, girls! 13
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black & Gold The Black & Gold Day tradition continued on September 30 with the annual all-school celebration. Dressed in black and gold, girls in all divisions proudly displayed their school spirit as they participated in a parade led by the Hutchison dance team and the Overton High School marching band, cheered on their teams in the canoe races, and enjoyed some friendly competition throughout the day. Above: Hannah Mims ’12 (from left), Dr. Annette Smith, and AB Stone ’12
Above: The Black Team competed in the canoe races. Upper right: Catherine ’12 and Virginia ’13 Hayes; Lower right: Laura Johnston ’22 and Keira Grele ’22
From left: Mary Maude Burrow ’25; Charlotte Nichols ’13 and Emmy Walton ’23; “Go Gold or Go Home!”
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Faculty Awards & Accomplishments: Congratulations to the following faculty members for their recent awards and accomplishments. Glenda Pera, upper school English teacher, was named the 2011 Don Jenkins Teacher of Excellence in Language Arts by the Tennessee Council of Teachers of English (TCTE). Hadley Hury, college counselor and AP English teacher, has had poetry published in The Penwood Review and Vox Poetica. Coach Ben Mrva was named the Best of the Preps Lacrosse Coach of the Year by The Commercial Appeal. Middle school drama teacher Jay Rapp won a 2011 Ostrander Award in choreography for Bat Boy, while upper school English teacher Christina Wellford-Scott took home the best supporting actress Ostrander for her role in Picnic. Anne Marie Caskey’s production of Eleemosynary was nominated for two Ostranders, including one for lead actress by Olivia Wingate ’13.
Hutchison Welcomes New Faculty and Staff Pictured are (front row, from left) Takia White, Katelyn Porter, Bridget Ladyman, Alicia Satterly, Elizabeth Snyder, Samantha Ziegler, (2nd row, from left) Allyse Anderson, Tara Thomas, Ashley Stewart, Joy Thompson, (3rd row, from left) Mary Elizabeth Phillips, Jeannie Gibson, Mary Lee Wesberry, Scott Cull, and Julie Wilson. Not pictured: ML Gough
Hutchison Faculty Members Share Expertise Based on their extensive knowledge in their subject areas, the following teachers and administrators were asked to present and train other teachers in conferences and workshops across the country and around the globe. Noel Brewster National ERB Conference
Faunne Brown
Cambridge Physics Outlet Educator Training Workshop Tennessee Science Teacher Association (TSTA) Workshop
Anne Davey
Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies Lincoln Center Institute’s International Educator Workshop
Susan Hale
Everyday Math Leadership Conference
Leigh Hood
Memphis Public Library: The Importance of Music in Early Childhood Education
Veronica Miller Memphis Teaching Fellows
Pat Newberry
Tennessee Council of Teachers of English (TCTE)
Cathleen Sibley National ERB Conference
Laurie Stanton National ERB Conference
John Stephany St. Albans School of Public Service
Melody Tannehill
The Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence
Lejwa Named 2011 NAIS Teacher of the Future The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has designated World Languages chair and upper school Spanish teacher Alejandra Lejwa as a 2011 –2012 Teacher of the Future. Senora Lejwa is one of only 26 teachers nationally to receive the award and the only one from Tennessee. NAIS Teachers of the Future are selected on the basis of their creative and innovative teaching strategies, as well as their expertise at incorporating technology into the classroom. 15
Above: Freshmen Adele Fish, Breanna Hardaway, and Meredith Matthews; inset: Ann Dickinson, Abby Meloni, Ivy Wagerman, Megan Tillman, Ellie Steffner, and Francie George
Freshmen & sophomores experience
horeshoe canyon ranch
Freshmen and sophomores stepped out of their comfort zones to reach new heights during their class retreats at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. These retreats continue to be supported in part by the Judy and King Rogers Leadership Fund established in 1997. Left:
Sophomores Abby Holliday; below left:
The Class of 2014; below right: Anna Amagliani, Maddie Jordan, and Greer Bryant
fourth grade Below left: Fourth graders are eager to tackle the zip line at the annual Mother-Daughter Retreat at Victory Ranch. Right: Dr. Arthur (front row, center left) and Dr. Lee (front row, center right), visiting eye doctors from China, share information about Chinese schools, transportation systems, and cultural celebrations.
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faces places early childhood Early childhood girls and their families kick-off the school year with food, fun, and fellowship at the Family Picnics in September.
family picnics
Novel Ideas In anticipation of the Smart Chicks Book Tour, girls in Novel Ideas, the upper school book club, each read and discussed a novel by one of the featured authors. The group’s next selection is I Am the Messenger by Marcus Zusak. Pictured are (front row, from left) Shoshannah Higgins ’13, Andrea Hampton ’13, Phoebe Norcross ’13, Azsha Treanor ’13, Danielle Fong ’13, Katherine Garcia ’13, (back row, from left) Eva Gibson ’13, Sehrish Khan ’13, Suzanne McGehee ’15, Mary Peyton Bell ’15, and librarian Lee Billings.
Smart Chicks Book Tour On September 27, Hutchison, in conjunction with Justine magazine and the Booksellers at Laurelwood, hosted the kick-off of the national Smart Chicks Book Tour featuring bestselling authors Kelly Armstrong, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Rachel Caine, Simone Elkeles, Kami Garcia, and Melissa Marr. Ylenia Schardt ’14 (pictured above from left), Wilson Helmhout ’12, Arianna Schardt ’12, and Gracie Lee ’12 wait for the event to begin. 17
Student Council President Caroline Hughes ’12 delivers her opening remarks at this year’s all-school convocation.
second grade Second grade girls enjoy a visit from Elke Longsworth of Mason, Tennessee. Ms. Longsworth, also known as “The Bee Lady,” shared her knowledge of bee keeping, the life cycle of bees, and harvesting honey.
Things 1 and 2, better known as Elizabeth Wharton ’15 (left) and Mary Peyton Bell ’15 (right), team up with the Cat in the Hat, aka Allison Blankenship ’12, for Freshman/ Senior Week.
Left: eighth grade girls build
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their teamwork and leadership skills at the fall retreat at St. Columba.
Above left: Middle school girls sign the Honor Code pledge during a special chapel service this fall. Middle: Seniors (from left) Bonner Williams, Carolyn Dellinger, Allison James, Arianna Schardt, and Gabrielle Arkle, dress as Hamlet’s Ophelia as part of a study to understand the motivations and behavior of Shakespeare’s famous character. Right: Alumnae Director Judi Centko (front row, center) spoke at this year’s Race for the Cure assembly.
Right: first graders Annabelle Flanders, Morgan Paharik, and Alexa Paharik are all smiles after releasing butterflies on the Hutchison farm. Middle: Eighth graders (from left) Nora Johnson, Drahea Martin, and Caroline Hastings prepare for lift-off on Dobbs Field as part of the annual air rocket project. Far right: Seventh graders Ainslee Lynn ’17 (from left), Haley Hale ’17, Katie Elizabeth Carpenter ’17, and Janie Peacock ’17 at the 2011 Football Party
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third grade girls explore land and water on a recent field trip that included a visit to the Tunica Queen riverboat.
Parents Association The 2011–2012 Hutchison Parents Association Leadership Board and Executive Committee members include (from left) Chip Crain, Ginny Brundick, Suzanne Sexton, Leslie Mullis, Ellen Austin, HPA President Laura Martin, Cindy Grissinger, Bootsy Mednikow, Crocker Wallace, Jaime Webb, Stephanie Nichols, Melissa Reddoch, and Jennifer Pierotti. Not pictured: Ginger Collier, Lawrence Cowart, Bird Fonville, Marilyn Ray, and Cindy Weatherly
Dear Hutchison Community,
Middle school girls and their fathers or other special friends enjoy the annual Favorite Guy Breakfasts each fall. Left: Simone Golden ’16 and Joseph Golden share a smile at the eighth grade Favorite Guy Breakfast. Below: (from left) David Montague, Ruthie Montague ’17, Brittany Harano ’17, and David Harano
Bestselling author and journalist Molly Crosby, mother of Keller ’24 and Morgen ’20, speaks to the fourth grade about the yellow fever epidemic. Mrs. Crosby is the author of The American Plague and Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic.
The 2011–2012 Hutchison Parents Association would like to say, “Great job,” to our parents and our girls. The HPA has hosted over 31 events in the first eight weeks of the new school year, and all of these have been successful because of our wonderful parent community. Being active in the School has given me the opportunity to develop special connections with many of the incredible teachers, administrators, parents, and girls. I love the warmth, creativity, and commitment that Hutchison fosters in each girl. I feel honored to partner with the School in creating the best possible educational environment for our daughters. I realize the demands of everyday life are great. We as parents have the busiest of schedules. However, I ask that you remember even a small contribution of your time and energy can significantly contribute to the success of the HPA’s efforts. There are so many ways that parents can volunteer and, in doing so, become advocates for their daughters. If you are able to contribute your time, the HPA always has a place for you to serve. I would love to answer any questions that you have about the HPA and volunteer opportunities. Mother Teresa once said, “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Any small thing you can do with love is greatly appreciated by the HPA. Finally, I would like to thank HPA Ways and Means Chair Cindy Grissinger and her team for their outstanding work on this year’s Great American fundraiser. Thank you to all the parents who supported this fundraiser; without your help we would not be able to plan the many exciting events for the girls each year. We are thankful that parents understand that supporting the HPA and the Annual Fund helps make Hutchison a wonderful experience for our girls. Please remember that on-line shopping is still available. We hope you are enjoying your purchases and look forward to next year! Sincerely,
Laura Martin, HPA President 2011–2012
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Upcoming Fine Arts Performances and Events
2011
December 1 Christmas Music Concert December 5 Marion Shaffer Harp and Piano Recital Middle and Upper School Christmas Chapel Voice Master Class December 6 Mary Miles Loveless Arts Academy Recitals December 9 EC and LS Grandparents Day Programs December 12 1st and 2nd Grade Christmas Concert December 13 3rd and 4th Grade Christmas Concert December 14 Junior & Senior Kindergarten Christmas Concert December 15 Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Concert
2012
February 10–12 Upper School Play: The Diary of Anne Frank February 23 Heart & Soul Talent Show February 27 Voice Master Class March 6 Spring Dance Concert March 30–April 13 Studio Art Show April 2 Voice Master Class April 5 Middle & Upper School Grandparents Programs April 16–May 1 AP Sculpture Show April 20–22 Middle School Play: Anon(ymous) April 24 Spring Music Concert May 1 May Day May 2 –May 11 AP Drawing Show May 8 Mary Miles Loveless Arts Academy Recitals