F uture Community Leaders

DEVELOPING FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS

Two Tallulah Falls School students “Anywhere we go, Lilly Kate is the invest time and talent beyond the ideal 4-H member,” he added. “She’s classroom through the local 4-H program. smart, she’s talented and she’s a good representation of what 4-H is striving for Rising freshman Lilly Kate Farrar of Mt. in our community.” Airy placed first in performing arts at a recent Junior/Senior 4-H District Project Junior Camden Hughes of Demorest Achievement for the Northeast District. placed second in the public speaking category. Farrar wrote and performed a monologue in the competition. “We were very excited about that,” Haygood said. “She actually had the best “Lilly Kate is tremendously talented, demonstration score and portfolio score.” especially in the dramatic arts,” said County Extension Agent Andy Haygood. According to the 4-H website, participants develop leadership, creativity, public She also won second place for Excellent speaking skills, recordkeeping and more Community Service led by a 4-H member through the program. for a children’s book drive project at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Specifically, students pick a project area Gainesville. Additionally, Farrar wrote the of interest, research the topic, write a play staged during performing arts night, presentation, and present it to others. Haygood said. As students become older, a recordkeeping component that promotes independent thinking, research and implementation is added.

Lilly Kate Farrar

Camden Hughes

Aboy scout since first grade, Tallulah Falls School senior Garrett Hunter used his enthusiasm for the outdoors to reach a lofty scouting honor. “A major thing that people learn from

Hunter, of Boy Scout Troop No. 6 in Rabun County, noticed people in wheelchairs couldn’t get to the dock to fish at the Rabun County Recreation Department, so he turned the need into work at TFS. His mother is the choral

his Eagle Scout project.

Beginning in late November of 2019, a three-person team took a little more than

Hunter enjoyed the outdoor aspects of the Cub Scouts and moved to the Boy Scouts at age 11. The Eagle Scout rank was always a goal, and a ceremony honoring his achievement was held earlier this year at Andy’s Trout Farm.

scouting is the love for nature,” the Tallulah Falls resident says. “It teaches young men to appreciate the outdoors and respect it the way it should be.”

His parents, Jill and Toby Hunter, both a week to complete an accessible bridge.

and drama director and his father the maintenance manager.

A member of the Georgia High School Rodeo Association, Hunter plans to study wildlife biology at North Georgia Technical College. Published with permission of The Clayton Tribune

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Kate Blackburn Alia Bly Stephen Bowman Ella Cantrell Reeves Cody Zach Corwin Sarah Edwards Lillie Free Christopher Geiger Caden Griffis Hannah Harkness Thomas Harris A.J. Hayes Davis Jennings Hayden Johnson Luke Johnson Reid Kafsky Taylor McAvoy Sidney Metcalf John Nichols Joshua Shanks Laurel Smith T he dignified term is “legacy,” but graduating seniors refer to themselves as “lifers” – students who enroll at Tallulah Falls School in sixth-grade and attend continuously throughout middle and high school. These students bond early and welcome new classmates as the years progress. A dive into the photo archives from that first middle school photo session combined with the senior formal portrait produced a fun “then” and “now” comparison.

Administrators delivered yard signs to these 22 local students. Three members of the TFS Class of 2020 reflected on the surprise deliveries.

“The yard sign was a personal touch; it was nice to see my picture from sixth grade to senior year. Even though our senior year did not end the way that we thought, the house call was a nice memory to have.” Hayden Johnson “Seeing my sixth-grade self next to the 18-year-old version on my legacy sign reminded me of how much of my life has been spent as a member of the TFS family—seven years, precisely. Within those seven years, I was able to discover my personal and educational passions, recognize a handful of unforgettable role models and garner excitement for the future.” Alia Bly

“Nothing could have really prepared me for seeing my sixth-grade self blown up on a yard sign next to my senior photo. The comparison was weird because I had changed so much; it made me realize how quickly my time at TFS had gone by, but I also realized how I had developed as a person at the same time.” John Nichols

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TFS senior commits to play baseball at Brevard College

Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados (NCAA Division III – USA South Athletic Conference) in Brevard, NC.

“We are very excited to have Davis as a Tornado,” says Brevard College baseball coach Mike Victory. “He is a high motor kid and I think his best baseball is still in front of him. Davis is going to have a great career at Brevard and will be a leader in the program as we continue to push for a USA South Championship.”

TFS baseball coach Mark Wilcox has worked with Jennings during his high school playing career. “Davis has played a lot of baseball over the years and worked hard to become the player he is now,” Wilcox says. “I am very happy for him, as well as his family, and look forward to seeing him play at the collegiate level.”

President and Head of School

Larry A. Peevy expressed his pride in Jennings.

“The TFS family is always pleased when one of our studentathletes makes it a

Pictured from left: (mother) Jennifer Jennings, (sister) Sarah Jennings, Davis Jennings, (sister) Rebekah Jennings, (father) James Jennings

personal goal to compete at the next level,” Peevy says. “We look forward to watching Davis make his mark on the baseball program at Brevard.”

Athletic Director Scott Neal said Jennings has been highly engaged and been a significant contributor to the baseball program throughout his time at TFS.

“We are happy for him and proud of his dedication, hard work and team mentality,” Neal says. “Furthering his education and his playing career at Brevard College will bring many opportunities for him to continue to make GREAT contributions.”

“Baseball has always meant so much to me,” Jennings says. “I am blessed to have parents and grandparents that were always willing to get me where I needed to be. My coaches are always there for me if I want to get better or need advice. Thank you to all my friends and family for being there for me.”

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD

TFS has broken ground on the construction of a new middle school baseball field, located just behind the Higgins Baseball Complex on the Upper School campus.

Tallulah Falls School senior Marshall Williams of Toccoa was named Positive Athlete by The Positive Athlete for the Northeast Georgia Region. Williams, a founding member of the TFS bass fishing team, was the honoree for the “Alternate Sports” category.

“It’s very hard to stay positive in competitive bass fishing because of the constant ups and downs that challenge you mentally, but seeing the good out of every situation can turn your whole day around for the best,” Williams says. the Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award for Region 8-A. This honor was given out by the Georgia High School Association and sponsored by GEMC. Also, the following sports were recognized by Region 8-A coaches for significant sportsmanship: girls cross country, boys cross country, girls track & field, and boys track & field. “We appreciate being recognized by Region 8-A for demonstrating our athletic ideals of GREAT character, tenacious competition, and hosting GREAT events,” A competitive angler since age 10, Williams decided early he was going to earn a scholarship to fish in college. While competing regularly against approximately 200 teams in this rapidly growing sport, he has finished ranked in the top 10 and top 20 three times. He has qualified and competed in three state championships and his fourth state championship in July.

In May 2019, Williams signed with the Emmanuel College Lions and he will be competing in the FLW Yeti College Series and the B.A.S.S. Carhartt Series. says Athletic Director Scott Neal. “We feel genuine service strengthens the ideals of community, improves overall performance, shines the light of Tallulah Falls School and is a foundation to a Season of Significance.” Student-athletes, fellow students, school staff, parents and event spectators are recognized for the sportsmanship they display. The award is not only a school honor but a community honor as well. The GHSA region schools select winners based upon sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the school year. Positive Athlete WINNER MARSHALL WILLIAMS

“As a founding, positive, and influential member of TFS bass fishing, Marshall has always reflected the type of GREAT character that Positive Athlete Georgia seeks to celebrate,” Athletic Director Scott Neal says. “He leaves a fishing legacy, but more importantly, a memory of the inherent values of contributing to the life of his team, sport, and school. We appreciate his positive influence and are

TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL WINS COOPERATIVE SPIRIT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR REGION 8-A

Tallulah Falls School is the recipient of

proud of him and his coaches!”

Members of the Tallulah Falls School Chapter of the National Honor Society led the way in community service during the 2019- 20 academic year.

According to NHS faculty advisor Terri Bogan, officers by the National Association of

Abby Peacock, Alia Bly, Sarah Edwards, Sophie Alexander and Jihee Han were especially invested in the program’s success.

This year, Bogan says, the chapter coordinated several high profile projects: • Members moved the Used Uniform Sale to the Upper School Campus, opening a new location in the Circle Building. • Members raised funds to purchase a refillable water bottle station for the classroom building in order to decrease single-use plastics on campus. • Members purchased gifts for a Rabun County family at Christmas. • Chapter member John Nichols organized a fundraiser for the animals affected by the wildfires in Australia,

Senior Alia Bly of Clayton earned a prestigious National Honor Society scholarship, sponsored Secondary School Principals, the parent organization of NHS.

Bly was one of the semi-finalist winners from Georgia, selected from thousands of applicants.

Every state in the U.S. is represented among the winners, along with the District of Columbia and our overseas chapters. These students, all members of the class of 2020, received a $3,200 award.

Twin Rivers Challenge

Cycling event to benefit student scholarships

October 24 • 9 a.m.

sending $1,000 to the Steve Irwin Animal Sanctuary. registrations received through

TFS campus $35 includes T-shirt, post-ride meal

Tallulah Falls School to host sixth annual Twin Rivers Challenge Cycling event, raises funds for student scholarships.

The premier cycling event returns to Northeast Georgia this fall. Hosted by Tallulah Falls School, the Twin Rivers Challenge is set for Oct. 24.

With the leaves inching toward Multiple routes begin/end on

peak color on the fourth weekend of October, this is the perfect time to visit the region known for its scenery and hospitality.

TFS extends a warm invitation to cyclists across the southeast to experience the Twin Rivers released soon.

The event begins and ends on the campus of the school. All riders are treated to a post-ride meal and a T-shirt is guaranteed with Challenge, with route details to be

Oct. 8. Register @ active.com