community involvement
Model Arab League competition strives for real-world solutions to centuries-old conflicts
GETTING INVOLVED
photos by Jeff Brothers
There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of people. Tallulah Falls School encourages its students to become involved, and a recent example of this is the participation of the TFS Debate club and the Model United Nations in the Jan. 18 Model Arab League competition at Marist School in Atlanta. The TFS contingent was under the direction of TFS history teacher Jeff Brothers. The competition included more than 20 public and private schools from the Greater Atlanta area. Within the guidelines of the competition students assumed the roles of various Middle Eastern countries and were required to work together to pass resolutions to better their communities and their countries. TFS students represented the country of Oman in the competition and helped coordinate resolutions and amendments to match current Arab League procedures. Through their involvement TFS students have a better understanding of the problems in the region and will be better equipped to offer meaningful solutions.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
TFS recognizes outstanding students, faculty and staff for 2017 Tallulah Falls School recognized six outstanding members of the campus community with awards during a Dec. 14, 2017 assembly prior to being dismissed for the annual Christmas break. Shown, front row, from left, are senior Sarah Catherine Fordham of Cornelia — outstanding upper school student of the year; eighth-grader Caroline Ball of Tiger — outstanding middle school student of the year; back row, from left, President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy; Jennifer Dunlap — outstanding upper school teacher of the year; Jeremy Pirkle — Light in the Mountains honoree [outstanding senior staff member]; Cyndy Campbell — outstanding middle school teacher of the year and Lisa Wilcox — outstanding staff
member of the year. Each winner received a certificate and a monetary award. “These individuals represent the high standards we strive for at Tallulah Falls School,” said Peevy. “I offer my congratulations to these deserving honorees for their dedication to our TFS community.” www.tallulahfalls.org • 17
