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his past fall the Northeast Georgia mountains experienced the most damaging and destructive wildfire season in decades. In October Tallulah Falls School middle school students received a well-timed visit from representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and the Georgia Forestry Commission. Students learned about the ecological and economic importance of our Southern Appalachian forests and what was being done to suppress the destructive fires. However, the follow-up guest, Smokey Bear, ultimately stole the show. After learning the fascinating details of Smokey’s historic survival story the students had an opportunity to get an individual photo with the American icon.
Sixth grader Tommy Crawford of Mt. Airy is just a bit excited as he gives Smokey a big hug during his recent TFS appearance.
Smokey Bear joins U.S. Forest Service and Georgia Forestry Commission representatives for a chat with middle school students.
2016’s - Outstandings!
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n a yearly tradition that has become a big part of the TFS Christmas celebration, end-of-year awards were bestowed on deserving members of the faculty, staff and student body. Shown from left: Michael Weidner, outstanding 2016 upper school student; Jim Van Hooser, outstanding upper school teacher; E. Lane Gresham, Director of Community Relations, outstanding staff member; Bryan Freeman, Director of Information Technology, Light in the Mountains Award (outstanding member of the TFS senior staff); Caroline Turpin, outstanding middle school student; Zac Roland, outstanding middle school teacher; Elizabeth Kyle, outstanding staff member. Congratulations to these members of the TFS community for modeling excellence each and every day.
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Recognizing Excellence
