A season of surprises
TFS President Larry A. Peevy celebrated for vision, commitment to community
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t has been a season of surprises for Tallulah Falls School President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. In September 2016, the TFS Board of Trustees voted to name the Upper School Academic Complex to honor Peevy’s commitment to excellence in education at TFS. That vote was kept as a surprise for Peevy. On Dec. 5, 2016, as Peevy assumed chairmanship of the Habersham Chamber of Commerce board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting, he was stunned to be named the Ottis Stonecypher Habersham Countian of the Year. This honor was also a complete surprise to Peevy upon hearing the announcement from TFS Board of Trustees member Dr. Judy Forbes. And at the Jan. 18 community celebration for the naming of the academic complex, Habersham County
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photo credit: Brian A. Boyd
by E. Lane Gresham
Commissioner and TFS parent Natalie Crawford revealed a resolution from the commissioners paying tribute to Peevy’s contributions to the school and broader community. These special accolades are no surprise to those who have supported Peevy’s long-term vision for the school and its mission to elevate academics and character for its students. TFS Board Chairwoman Amy Atkinson said Peevy represents a rare combination of managerial ability, sound judgment and imagination. “Some people do one thing well and some people do many things fairly well, but Larry Peevy is unusual. He does many things very well,” Atkinson said. “His administrative accomplishments and innovative ideas have lifted TFS to new heights. In recognition of the many school advanceShown above, from left are: Previous board chairs Ellen Alderman, Carolyn Friedlander and Gewene Womack pose for a photo with President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy and current Board Chair Amy Atkinson.
