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2010 AP Scholars Announced
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hours credit,” she Hutchison congratulates the following girls who were said. Jones credits the named 2010 AP Scholars by the College Board based on Hutchison faculty for outstanding academic performance on their Advanced fostering her love of Placement (AP) exams. science, saying, “My Sophie Davidoff ’11, Maggie Donoghue ’10, Anne National AP Scholar Amanda Jones ’10 (right) with Faunne Brown, upper teachers instilled Morgan Guenther ’10, Riki Higgins ’10, Kirra school physics, entered college this in me a passion Horne ’10, Mary Aubrey Landrum ’10, Mary fall with 54 hours credit based on her outstanding AP scores. for learning and Mitchum ’11, Lacy Moore ’10, Chandler Reece ’11, championed science Sarah Sherman ’11, and Mary Elisabeth Tipton ’10 education for women. With their encouragement, I qualified as AP Scholars by earning an average score of decided to pursue engineering—a field still under3 or higher on three or more AP exams. represented by women.” AP Scholar with Honor Awards went to Lane Hutchison offers 18 AP courses that allow girls to Billings ’10, Grace Forsdick ’10, Kate Loveless ’10, complete college-level work in upper school. AdmisTeresa Morrissey ’11, Claire Tenent ’10, and Ann sion into an AP class is based on past performance in Thompson ’10, who each earned an average score of at the subject area, effective study and time management least 3.25 on all AP exams and scores of 3 or higher on skills, and a teacher four or more exams. recommendation. Kate Carruthers ’10, The culmination of Elaine Dellinger ’10, each AP course is a Vanessa Gravenor ’10, comprehensive exam Maggie Green ’10, developed by the Katherine Hammond College Board. ’10, Sarah Helton ’10, Eighty-nine percent Meredith Heppel ’10, of the girls who took Virginia Higginbo132 AP exams last tham ’10, Amanda spring earned at least Jones ’10, Claire Seniors Sarah Sherman (front row, from left), Teresa Morrissey, Claire McMullen, a 3 or higher, making McMullen ’11, and Mary Mitchum, (back row, from left) Sophie Davidoff, Amy Pickens, and Chandler Reece were recently named AP Scholars by the College Board. them eligible to Amy Pickens ’11 receive college credit, received AP Scholar upper-level placement, or both as a result of their high with Distinction Awards by earning at least a 3.5 on all AP scores. exams and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. “Our girls’ outstanding results on the AP exams In addition, Dellinger, Green, Helton, and Jones also reflect the high quality of Hutchison’s academic received the prestigious National AP Scholar Award, program,” says Sherry Blumberg, College Counseling given to only 15,103 students in the United States, by Director. “These scores send a strong signal to college earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams admissions offices that our girls are well prepared for taken and a score of 4 or higher on eight or more exams. success in their undergraduate programs. I’m particuJones, who earned top academic honors for all four larly pleased that our girls achieved some of their highyears in the Upper School, sat for a total of 11 AP est scores not only on the English and world languages exams and defied the odds to earn a 5 on each one. Now exams—traditionally among Hutchison’s strongest enrolled in the honors college at the University of disciplines—but also on the AP science and math exams Tennessee-Knoxville where she plans to double major as well.” in engineering and Spanish, Jones is grateful for Hutchison’s AP program. “I entered college this fall with 54
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inside the
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I’m frequently asked to explain critical thinking. Today, most schools stress its importance, and, yet, few take the time to explain it. Loosely defined, critical thinking is the ability to reflect and use acquired Dr. Annette Smith knowledge to evaluate beliefs, make deciH ead o f S ch o o l sions, or solve problems, but, more than that, it involves grappling with universal questions, considering different perspectives, and, at times, challenging the status quo. Critical thinking is active, not passive; it’s the difference between dependence and self-reliance, apathy and empathy, rote memorization and real understanding. It’s the difference between a life wasted and a life well lived. History is full of critical thinkers—men and women forward thinking and creative enough to envision a new reality and leave a lasting, indelible mark on the world. Hutchison was founded by a critical thinker, a woman who dared to dream of a college preparatory education for girls years before women even had the right to vote. Schools like Hutchison have produced critical thinkers for years, but what’s brought the issue to the forefront today is the rapidly changing world around us—a world of great challenges and great opportunities—one that will increasingly demand that our girls think
reflectively and creatively in order to be successful. We want our girls to leave us armed not only with knowledge, but also with a vision to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of others. As I read through this issue, I’m proud of our girls’ remarkable academic achievements, and, more than that, I’m proud to note that every girl commended here enjoys something outside the classroom that challenges her to think Dr. Annette Smith (left) enjoys visiting the Pre-K girls on the first day of school. creatively and collaboratively, whether it’s robotics, music, art, theater, athletics, leadership, or community service. I’m proud to see that through the Center for Excellence we’ve extended our reach into the community so that others can share our wonderful programs. I hope you enjoying reading about our girls, our teachers, and the exciting things that take place on our campus everyday.
Curriculum Council Reorganizes for 2010–2011 by Robin Loeffel
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he Curriculum Council, chaired by Laurie Fraser Stanton ’65, Assistant Head for Program, has reorganized into four PK–12 curriculum teams, each with a faculty member serving as the chair and faculty coordinators representing the school divisions. “We are focusing on purposeful cross-discipline discussions, ensuring the inter-related nature of learning and a global perspective, as well as keeping abreast of the best practices in teaching and learning,” notes Mrs. Stanton. The Humanities Team consists of 44 teachers in the disciplines of English, Social Studies, Laurie Stanton ’65, Assistant Head for Program, (left) is joined by Curriculum Council team chairs Alejandra Lejwa and Fine Arts. Upper school English teacher (second from left), Barry Gilmore, Pam Patteson, and Faunne Brown. and team chair Barry Gilmore believes the team team is to extend the study of languages with an increased global is increasing multidisciplinary integration and perspective by exploring exchange programs, incorporating informareinforcing the best practices in reading, writing, and critical and tion relating to college and careers into the curriculum, and continuing creative thinking. to implement best practices of oral proficiency. The second team is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Navigation Team is made up of counselors, learning and Math). STEM chair and upper school physics instructor Faunne specialists, middle and upper school assistant heads, college counBrown says that the new curriculum structure sparks creativity and selors, and fitness and leadership specialists. Chair Pam Patteson includes the development of a path that leads girls into engineering feels that the strength of the team is due to the close collaboration and a new robotics program. among educators committed to facilitating the growth of each The third team, World Languages, is chaired by upper school Hutchison girl. Spanish teacher Alejandra Lejwa who states that the main goal of the
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The Capstone Project:
New Internship Program a Success
by Robin Loeffel
This summer seniors Cameron Cofield, Julia Harrison, Holly Labry, Jenny Lee, Paige Parker, Grace Peters, Staten Smith, and Weezie Steffner enjoyed dynamic internships as part of a pilot program developed in conjunction with Hutchison Leads, a new initiative designed to empower girls to become 21st century leaders. Partnering businesses and organizations included Walnut Grove Animal Clinic, Mark Miesse and Associates, Le Bonheur Rehab, The Med Foundation, the National Center for Physical Acoustics (Oxford, Miss.), Stanley Korshak (Dallas, Texas), and the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research in Taiwan. While Hutchison Leads Director Caroline Blatti maintains a database of potential opportunities, the girls were encouraged to propose their own internships in an effort to create a more organic experience—one that could shape college decisions and
Above: Senior Jenny Lee spent her summer in Taiwan interning with The Institute of Nuclear Energy Research. Left and below: Cameron Cofield ’11 worked in pediatric physical therapy at the Le Bonheur Rehab Center.
future career paths. To receive credit for the semester-long program, each girl completed 30 hours of on-site work, maintained a blog about her experience, and met periodically with her on-site facilitator, as well as Ms. Blatti. Portfolios and formal Capstone presentations were delivered to faculty and staff in August. Whether the internships were as close as down the street or as far away as Taiwan, the girls were unanimous in their enthusiasm for the new program. Cofield, prompted to serve her internship at Le Bonheur in an effort to explore a potential career in physical therapy, says, “My internship experience is easily one of the most defining points in my life so far. I learned so much about the pediatric physical therapy profession while also learning necessary life skills like responsibility and communication.” Harrison shared her most rewarding experiences at The Med Foundation in her blog. “The times I most enjoyed
my internship were when I could tell I was making a difference,” she wrote. “I was using my own ideas and creativity to complete projects, and I am grateful that they trusted my abilities.” Based on the success of the pilot program, additional internships are planned for this fall and next spring. Ms. Blatti reports, “This program is one of the many new ways that the girls are learning about the intersection between leadership and their daily academic, social, and emotional lives; leadership opportunities such as this one help bridge ideas about leadership to real world experiences. Our goal is to help them see the benefits of traveling back and forth on this leadership path.”
Below: Julia Harrison ’11 enjoyed her experiences with The Med Foundation.
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The Bugscope Project by Katharine Duerr Kent ’95, Lower School Science Teacher
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uring a recent science unit on Microworlds, fourth grade girls enhanced their observational skills by viewing insects through an electron microscope courtesy of Bugscope, an educational outreach program from the Beckman Institute’s Imaging Technology Group at the University of Illinois for K–12 classrooms worldwide. At the beginning of the unit, girls collected and shipped insects such as mosquitoes, bees, moths, and wasps to Bugscope. Prior to the lab session, the girls discussed the different characteristics of the insects and made predictions as to what the bugs would look like under the electron microscope. The girls then viewed their bug specimens at high-magnification projected onto the large screen in the theater and shared their observations with each other and with the scientists at Bugscope during a live chat. The girls concluded the lab by comparing what the insects looked like before and after magnification.
Seventh Grade Girls Qualify for Duke’s Talent Identification Program This year, 71 percent of the girls in the Class of 2016 qualified for Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search. Part of Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP), the talent search identifies gifted middle school students from across the country and provides them with opportunities for academic enrichment, including an invitation to take the ACT or SAT as early as seventh grade. To participate, girls must score at the 95th percentile or higher on at least one subtest of their grade level achievement tests during either the fifth or sixth grades. Congratulations to the following seventh grade girls: Bailey Apple, Maira Baig, Sophie Barzizza, Susannah Bland, Carter Coleman, Julia Counce, Kelly Cowan, Jennie Davis, Olivia Dobbs, Evey Eason, Ellie Erickson, Kate Fila, Grace Garrott, Simone Golden, Sarah Kate Hanks, Caroline Hastings, Hallie Hayden, Abisola James, Weslie James, Nora Johnson, Macy Kloville, Anne Carter Lake, Sophie Levy, Lauren Livesay, Natalie Magness, Drahea Martin, Catherine McCloy, Elizabeth McEniry, Grayson McEniry, Amber Miller, Olivia O’Keefe, Elizabeth Owen, Lele Popwell, Isabel Risch, Hallie Robison, Ilsa Saeed, Haley Seuss, Carolyn Simpson, Eliza Sims, Liza Stockstill, Alizah Sukhiany, Elizabeth Underwood, Grace Upshaw, Megan Watkins, Caky Winsett, Rachel Woodman, and Madison Wunderlich. “Duke TIP identifies girls with an aptitude for scholarship,” says Dr. Melanie Rosebrock, Middle School Head. “Having a majority of our 7th grade girls qualify for this program is evidence of the academic rigor at Hutchison and the intellectual strength of our highperforming girls.” 4
Left: Close-up of a bee viewed through Bugscope’s electron microscope. Below: 4th graders enjoy the Bugscope Project with Mrs. Kent.
Lower School ERB Scores in Top 90th Percentile
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fter reviewing the results of the Comprehensive Testing Program 4 (CTP) assessments the lower school girls took last spring, Hutchison is proud to announce that the third and fourth grade mean scores on the math, reading, and writing subtests fall in or above the 90th percentile nationally, as well as consistently above independent school norms. Commonly referred to as the “ERB,” the CTP is a rigorous achievement test typically used by independent schools with accelerated programs. “These scores reflect a strong curriculum,” says Lower School Head Noel Brewster, “and speak to the great work our girls and their teachers are doing in the classrooms everyday.”
iPads Enrich Early Childhood Classrooms by Kirsten Aguirre, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
This fall, early childhood girls are enjoying the integration of iPads into their daily activities. Each classroom now has an iPad center where girls can work with teachers individually or in small groups to reinforce theme studies, as well as literacy and math skills. As Early Childhood Head Anne Marie Crump is quick to point out, the addition of Apple’s latest and greatest will never replace books, pencils, and paper but instead adds another layer of enrichment across the curriculum. Says Crump, “The iPads allow us to expand on lessons already occurring in our classrooms in a fun way that introduces girls to important technological applications they’ll use for the rest of their lives.” Each machine is loaded with apps used to reinforce key math and beginning reading skills, such as number and letter identification and formation, word families, counting, and solving simple equations with objects. In the areas of science and social studies, the iPads allow girls to further explore concepts covered during theme studies
Above: Maddie Grace Merriman (left), Allie Marek (center), and Ruthie Richey (right) show that they have the touch when it comes to working with the iPads. Left: Mrs. Aguirre and some of her JK girls use iPads to build word families.
by providing up close experiences with pictures, videos, and other information associated with the study. An added benefit of the iPads is that they appeal to a variety of learning styles and actively engage girls whether they are audio, visual, or kinesthetic learners, or a combination of all three.
Lower School Endeavors Enrichment Program
From left: Lower school girls consider the intricacies of the game of Life in anticipation of designing their own board games; 3rd and 4th graders enjoy Puppet Theater with Ms. Noffsinger; Elizabeth Austin ’20 (left), Julia Hale ’19, and Callie Lannin ’19 prove that teamwork is the name of the game in Robotics.
New this fall, Endeavors is an enrichment program for third and fourth grade girls. The purpose of the program, developed by Lower School Head Noel Brewster, is to connect girls with peers who share similar interests. Most offerings are free of charge and include activities such as group strings, game design, choir, robotics, puppet theatre, Destination ImagiNation, intramural sports, and Project Outdoor Classroom. “Our goal is to be proactive in providing a wide range of extracurricular options so girls can build common bonds with peers who enjoy the same things,” says Mrs. Brewster, who points out that a by-product of the program is an increased number of activities for the girls to participate in each week at no extra cost. 5
Convocation
Above: Dr. Annette Smith visits with the upper school girls before convocation.
all-school
Left: Led by upper school elected officers, our All-School Convocation on August 18 set the tone for the new school year with opening remarks by senior Chandler Reece, the 2010–2011 Student Council President, outlining the theme for the year.
let it
bee
by Chandler Reece ’11, Student Council President
Words cannot begin to describe how excited I am about this year. This year’s theme is “Let it Bee.” We wanted a theme that would describe what we want the atmosphere of our school to feel like. We chose “Let it Bee” to remind all of us that school does not have to be a stressful and overwhelming place. It should be a place for working hard but also having fun and making memories at the same time. Hutchison has been that place for me for the past 14 years, and I am so excited to see what my 15th year has in store for me and for our school. So, to the Lower school, you have the whole world in front of you just waiting for you to explore it. Let it be the year that you think outside the box, try new things, and make memories that you will remember when you are in Upper School. To the Middle School, you are no longer the youngest, but you are not quite the oldest. These are years filled with big changes and new friendships. Let it be the year that you are not afraid to laugh at yourself when you make a mistake and the year in which you learn to love who you are. To the Upper School, these are years we will never forget. Let it be the year that we challenge ourselves and embrace new opportunities that are put in front of us. And specifically to the seniors, we have survived it all. Let it be the year that we act as role models to all the girls in this room and not wish away our last months at Hutchison.
Thank you and “Let it Bee.” The Class of 2011
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U pper S chool O fficers Student Council Chandler Reece ’11, President Garland Kruse ’11, Vice President Kelley Guinn McArtor ’12, Secretary Honor Council Amy Pickens ’11, President Mary Mitchum ’11, Vice President Mary Elizabeth Kakales ’12, Secretary Student Life Mila Yarbrough ’11, President Llewellyn Hall ’12, Vice President Maggie Hayes ’13, Secretary Community Service Ann Stimson ’11, President Somer Greene ’12, Vice President Adelaide Burrow ’13, Secretary Athletic Council Katie Smith ’11, President Margaret Cates ’12, Vice President Maggie Maples ’13, Secretary Peer Council Cameron Cofield ’11, President Kristina Jennings ’11, Vice President Catherine Hayes ’12, Secretary Technology Council Chealsea Williams-Simpson ’11, President Staten Smith ’11, Vice President Fine Arts Council Catherine Norton ’11, President Caroline Orr ’12, Vice President Olivia Wingate ’13, Secretary Chaplains Lauren Lasseter ’11 Amelia Sims ’12 Hope Anthony ’13
around
Campus
Youth in Excellence Award Winner Senior Allie Watkins was selected as the first winner of the Germantown Youth in Excellence Award for the 2010–2011 school year by the Germantown Education Commission. The purpose of the award is to recognize a high school senior who has made a significant difference in the lives of others, the school she attends, and the Germantown Community. Allie was selected because she demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding service to her community. Last year, Allie was the only high school student to interview the Dalai Lama during his visit to Memphis.
Bestselling young adult author Michelle Zink (back row, seventh from left) visited with the 7th grade during her September visit to campus. She spoke to the girls about life choices, careers, and writing. Zink was in town for a book signing of her second novel, Guardian of the Gate. Prophecy of the Sisters was her first work in a trilogy published by Little, Brown, and Company. Zink was the first author of the year for the Visiting Authors Series between Davis-Kidd and Hutchison.
18-year-old Author Visits 8th Graders Hosted by 8th graders Claire Boals (right), Bethany Fields (left), and Elizabeth Oxley (2nd from left) in conjunction with Justine magazine, Alexandra Adornetto (2nd from right), 18-year-old Australian-born author of Halo, spoke to the Middle School on October 1. Adornetto, who wrote her first book at fourteen, is on a national book tour that started in California and will end in New York.
Gubernatorial Campaigns Visit Hutchison Mike McWherter, the Democratic nominee for Governor, visited the Hutchison campus on September 24. Hosted by seniors Jae Hechinger and Allie Watkins, he spoke to the Upper School on public service and his decision to run for the state’s top office. After his speech, Mr. McWherter visited Ms. Winchester’s first grade class and joined Ms. Fields’ fourth grade class (pictured above) for their study of Tennessee history. Crissy Haslam, wife of Knoxville mayor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam, spoke at Hutchison earlier this year.
Hutchison 8th graders Charley Herzog (from left), Virginia Byars, and Lillie Burrow work on an air rockets project. They shot off four different types of rockets, differentiating by their speeds, two times each and then timed how long it took the rocket to come back down. By using the average time, they calculated the acceleration of the rockets, the height that each went, and the final speeds.
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art in full bloom Left: Paige Champlin ’19 sets up her easel in the courtyard. Below: Third grade girls perform in The Court of King Arithmetic.
A scene from Clara the Clock Watcher, this year’s 4th grade play.
A highlight this fall included a chance to watch Yo-Yo Ma practice during his recent visit to the Germantown Performing Arts Center.
Katherine Molinet ’15 and Mia Alvergue ’15, along with the Middle School Orchestra, are in full swing.
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The Center for Excellence Since its inception in 2002, more than 4,831 scholars, leaders, athletes, artists, educators, and parents representing over 130 schools have enjoyed classes and events offered through the Hutchison Center for Excellence.
Perre Magness Lecture Series The Perre Magness Lecture Series continues this year with a focus on Memphis’ agricultural past, present, and future. Internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller Marilou Awiakta (above) was on campus August 31 to present Sowing Stories to Grow Respect: Cherokee and Women’s Wisdom. On October 4, Jill Forester, organic farmer and owner of Whitton Farms in Arkansas, came to Hutchison to explain many of the aspects of agriculture,
Pottery Ruthie Montague ’17 (left) and Kayla White ’17 work on the pottery wheels.
including organic farming and sustainable farming methods that produce locally grown flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
Michele Bottini Conducts Workshop at Hutchison Noted International Theatre Artist Michele Bottini conducted a workshop on the Hutchison campus through the Mary Miles Loveless Arts Academy. Having performed with several of the most prominent theatre companies in Italy, Bottini worked with the young actors on movement and comedy. Hutchison was one of the few stops on his North American tour. 9
Fall Sports Highlights by Steve O’Dell
Varsity athletes kicked off the new school year with new faces and success in all areas of the sports world. The Varsity Sting Volleyball Team traveled to Alabama for the Sherry Ammons Iron Man Tournament to face some of the best teams in the South. Under the guidance of new Head Coach Penny Lucas-White and led by seniors Caroline Burch and Grace Ivy, along with Rebecca Maury ’12, Bess Nelson ’13, and Meagan Thornton ’12, the Sting have defeated powerhouse rivals Southaven and Briarcrest as they ready themselves for the TSSAA Division II State Tournament. The Varsity Soccer Squad is enjoying success with new faces and senior leaders as well. Head Coach Candice Spiniolas has plenty of leadership with five seniors leading the squad. Katrina Barnett ’11, Sophie Davidoff ’11, Mary Mitchum ’11, Amy Pickens ’11, and Chandler Reece ’11 have some solid players, including Alex Lenschau ’12, Margaret Cates ’12, Meg Bolton ’13, Llewellyn Hall ’12, and Emily Mayzell ’13 on the team. With injuries to Amy Pickens ’11 and Chloe Duke ’14, Carolyn Kelley ’14 has done an
outstanding job as goalie. The seniors are ready for a strong run in the state tournament. The Varsity Golf Team has had an outstanding season this fall with Taylor Kinard ’14 qualifying for the TSSAA State Golf Tournament for the second year in a row. Freshman Lauren Atkins is following in the footsteps of her sister Rachel Atkins ’09 as the leader of a strong Varsity Cross Country Team. Coming off a great showing at the Brooks Twilight Classic, the Sting runners recently claimed the runner-up trophy at the Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic in Moulton, Alabama at the beginning of October. The 2010–11 Hutchison Dance Team claimed several honors at dance camp over the summer. The team won the Most Improved Trophy, the Spirit Stick, and a 2010 Superior Trophy awarded when every member of the team receives a Superior Ribbon. Be sure to keep up with the latest Varsity Sting news at http:// sting/ hutchisonschool.org or follow us on Twitter.
Below, left: The Hutchison Dance Team of Iman Smith ’13 (top, from left), Amanda Miller ’14, Natalie Rodriguez-Nelson ’14, Katherine Moore ’13, J’Taime Weaver ’14, Amber Kiner ’14, Seleste Garrett ’14, Arina Jackson ’13, Kelley Crutcher ’13, and Ashley Sylvestre ’14 joined some Middle School Spirit girls for the Black and Gold Day Parade. Right: Kayla Parker ’13 (left) enjoys the point with Rebecca Maury ’12 (#1).
The 2010–2011 Varsity Cross Country team (from left): Molly McKinney ’14, Julia Rubnitz ’14, Gaby Nair ’14, Katie Fleckenstein ’13, Allie Saunders ’13, Taylor Johnson ’13, Annie Montague ’14, Lauren Atkins ’14, May Montague ’13, and Kelsey Stevenson ’14.
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Middle School
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soccer The Middle School Gold Soccer Team upset St. Francis of Assisi School 4–3 in penalty kicks to win the first round of the Shelby League Tournament and went on to the semi-finals. The victorious Gold (back row, from left) Coach Kathy Zuck, Scottie Spiegelman ’17, Margie Hussey ’17, Porter Johnson ’17, Ashley Samuel ’17, Danielle Sparkman ’16, Delaney McDonagh ’15, Simone Golden ’16, Hannah Weatherly ’17, Allie Dowdle ’17, Emma Lou Tillmanns ’17, Maggie Page ’17, and (front row, from left) Madison Wunderlich ’16, Natalie Magness ’16, Victoria Kennedy ’17, Daisye Rainer ’17, Hallie Hayden ’16, and Lauren Reddoch ’17.
cross country Sarah Hearn ’15 (above) won the Shelby
7/8 League Cross Country Championship at Shelby Farms with a time of 12:59, leading her Sting team to the runner-up spot in the League Championship meet. Hearn’s fastest time of the season came at the Brooks Twilight Classic with a time of 12:47. Members of the Shelby 7/8 League Runner-Up squad included Christyn Antonelli ’15, Julia Counce ’16, Jaden Davis ’15, Connell Erb ’15, Francie George ’15, Caroline O’Neal ’15, Sarah Grace Rogers ’15, Courtney Schaeffer ’17, Ellie Steffner ’15, Claire Temple ’15, Caroline Wade ’15, Ivy Wagerman ’15, and Hannah Weatherly ’17.
City Champs!
golf Middle School Golf Team won the Shelby 7–8 League Girls Senior
volleyball Hutchison’s 7th Grade Black Team triumphed over previously undefeated Harding Academy Saturday to win the Division
Division Championship this fall. Allison Ann Gusmus ’15, Morgan Jeffries ’15,
B 7th/8th Grade City Championship! Hutchison played Briarcrest in the
and Olivia Dobbs ’16 all earned medals. The Golf Team finished the sea-
semi-final game, winning 2–1, then went on to win against Harding.
son 30–1—a great season for the best Middle School Golf Team in the city
Hutchison ended the season with a 4–1 record. The city champs pictured
and one of the best ever at Hutchison! Sting golfers Allison Ann Gusmus
above are (back row, from left) Coach Laura Reilly, Hallie Robison, Chayce
’15 (from left), Caroline Kyle ’15, Gabi Stein ’15, Lawren Camper ’16, Olivia
Foster, Olivia O’Keefe, Weslie James, Megan Watkins, (kneeling, from
Dobbs ’16, Drahea Martin ’16, and Morgan Jeffries ’15 were coached by
left) Elizabeth Underwood, Liza Stockstill, Ellie Erickson, Kate Fila,
Jennifer Stover.
Carolyn Simpson, Isabel Risch, and (seated) Haley Seuss.
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East Athletic Field Dedication by Steve O’Dell
Play on the new East Athletic Field began on August 31, with the dedication ceremony before the inaugural soccer game against St. Mary’s. The new synthetic turf multipurpose field was completed in time for the start of the varsity soccer season. Dr. Annette Smith welcomed a standing room only crowd to the state-of-the-art facility. Following Dr. Smith, Chairman of the Board of Trustees David Popwell thanked all those who gave of their time and assistance for the girls to enjoy a regulation sized field. Along with Athletic Director Catherine Chubb, Athletic Council President Katie Smith ’11 and Soccer Captain Amy Pickens ’11 made remarks before the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Smith was joined by seniors Chandler Reece, Amy Pickens, Mary Mitchum, Sophie Davidoff, and Katrina Barnett as she placed the ball at midfield for the start of the game.
“I am grateful for the vision of Dr. Smith in recognizing the need for a home field for our girls and for the support of our Board of Trustees in acknowledging that the “excellence in education” in our mission statement requires the balance of academics, the arts, and athletics.”
— Catherine Chubb, Athletic Director
Chairman of the Board of Trustees David Popwell spoke to a packed house before the ribbon cutting on the new East Field. Chandler Reece ’11, Sophie Davidoff ’11, Margaret Cates ’12, Amy Pickens ’11, and Katie Smith ’11 cut the ribbon on the new East Field.
The 2010–11 Sting Varsity Soccer Team joined Dr. Annette Smith at midfield before the start of the season on the new East Field.
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Left: Sophomore Mary Elizabeth Hearn (2nd from left) welcomes Katie Buckmaster (left), Lauren Atkins (2nd from right), and Annie Montague (right) to Upper School at the
Freshmen Pizza Party
this fall.
faces places Below: Mallie Patton ’23 is eager to have her face painted by Maleka Rafee ’13 at the SK family picnic.
Below: Mia Alvergue ’15 ( from left), Gabi Stein ’15, Hannah Lansky ’15, Ana Romero ’15, Bethany Fields ’15, and Julie Kendall ’15 are thumbs up at the
8th grade Favorite Guy Breakfast.
Above: 1st grader Taylor Chamberlain shares her butterfly book with a new friend at the River Terrace retirement home.
Right: 4th graders (from left)
Sara Kate Hopper, Madison Moore, and Michelle Lee take science on the road to share experiments with Emmanuel United Methodist preschoolers. Right: Dr. Annette Smith and Patrice Griffin enjoy Black &
Gold Day.
Lower right: Dr. Martin Blakely explores 2nd grade math activities with daughter Elizabeth (second from left) and her classmates.
Above: Mrs. Dunlap’s 3rd grade class enjoys a trip to the Tunica River Museum. Right: 10th graders problem
solve at their retreat at St. Columba.
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Maggie Higginbotham ’25 shares her artwork with parents Amy and Robert and her grandfather, Les Bates, at the EC Gallery Opening.
Hutchison is proud to welcome the new faculty and staff for the 2010-2011 school year. (front row, from left): Alice Crow, Mary Shelton, and Leah Kazantzis; (second row, from left) Leigh Hood, Sunny Noffsinger, Catherine Groves, Erika Avent, Ivy Bryant, and Rosa Carter; (third row, from left) Carol DeForest, Alicia Quattlebaum, Ginna Rauls, Jean Demere, Katharine Kent, and Sonya Fleck; (back row, from left) Sarah Morris, Jennifer Guglietti, Hattie Rounder, Natalie Turbiville, and Barry Gilmore; Not Pictured: Beth Frazee, Patrice Griffin, Penny LucasWhite, Lindsay Stevenson, and Anne Williams
2nd grade girls learn all about cotton during their field trip to the Abbay and Sayle farms in Mississippi.
Far left: Mary Claire Cox ’25 and her parents William and Claire enjoy the Pre-K family picnic. Left: Middle school girls (from left) Gracie Hussey ’18, Katie Hussey ’16, Christyn Antonelli ’15, Kelsey Kerkhof ’15, Caroline Kyle ’15, Lele Popwell ’16, and Jennie Davis ’16 share their enthusiasm for community service with Mayor A.C. Wharton at the PKD Walk.
7th graders welcome MUS and St. Mary’s to the 2010 Fall Football Party. 14
9th graders enjoy team building exercises at Team Trek, a leadership retreat made possible by the Judy and King Rogers Leadership Fund.
Congratulations to early childhood music teacher Rachel Randall who has been selected as a Dana Foundation Fellow at the Lincoln Center Institute in New York.
Brannon Chubb ’25 couldn’t “bee” more excited to celebrate Black & Gold Day.
5th graders drop off a scarecrow at Lictherman Nature Park. Top row: Caroline Carter, Catey Nelson, Scarecrow, Ally Krasin; center: Hannah Chandler; bottom row: Clalire Hayes, Stewart Collier, Mallory Mullis, and Lily McLarty
Hutchison, MUS, and St. Mary’s students and parents chat with a representative from Vanderbilt University during the College Fair hosted by Hutchison this fall.
Andrea Hampton ’13 and Zeina Hajj ’13 learn about volunteer opportunities at the Mid-South Food Bank during the upper school community service fair this fall.
Hutchison Parents Association
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he Hutchison Parents Association would like to encourage new and
returning parents to participate this year in some of the many HPA-sponsored events. As you know, every family is a member of the Parents Association, and, without you, our daughters would not be able to participate in events such as the early childhood and lower school picnics, middle school dances, or upper school exam breakfasts. It is because of your support and volunteer efforts that we are able to work with the school in these endeavors. Our motto this year is to “Encourage one another …” from 1 Thessalonians 5:11. We love seeing new faces and the smiles of girls as they enjoy their time at Hutchison. Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions you might have. Stephanie Nichols HPA President 2010 –2011
Middle school teacher John Stephany challenges the entire Hutchison community to join him at Race for the Cure. Pictured with Mr. Stephany are (from left) Somer Greene ’12, Ann Stimson ’11, Hayley Bell ’17, Katie Estes ’17,
Sydney Balkunas ’17, Monica Fleck ‘18, Lizzie Wesson ’13, and Katherine Fleck ’15.
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