REVITALIZING WESTMORELAND

Recent updates to Westmoreland Hall are a testament to the generosity and legacy of former board member Brenda T. Mason of Milledgeville. Her husband, Harold Mason, made a donation in her memory, which has allowed for fresh paint, new furnishings, and updates to the common areas, study alcoves, and counseling offices of the girls’ dormitory.

Mrs. Mason was an active member of the Milledgeville Civic Woman’s Club and served on the TFS Board of Trustees from 2002-06. Plaques in her honor have been placed in both common rooms; they serve as a reminder of her dedication to the school and its students.

Senior Maya Pittman of Snellville spoke of her excitement to experience the updates during her final year at TFS. “The new furnishings,” she said, “bring a sense of new beginnings and a feeling of being at home.”

According to head dorm counselor Allie Audet, creating a homey atmosphere for the boarding students was at the forefront of the updates. “The new furnishings add a touch of comfort to not only the common spaces but also a peaceful and calming atmosphere for the girls to gather and study,” she said.

The updates to Westmoreland Hall and the generosity of the Mason family serve as a reminder of the TFS family’s vital role in shaping young people’s lives and creating opportunities for growth and success.

Admissions recently launched the PeerPals program. PeerPals is an ambassador program connecting prospective families with families of current students. Parents can ask questions, make connections, and learn what makes the TFS community unique.

Families can easily engage with ambassadors through the PeerPals interactive platform. Currently, thirteen parents representing boarding students, international students, and day students are a part of the ambassador program. Each parent shares information about themselves, where they are from, the number of children they have, and their children’s interests. From details about boarding or the college application process or what color socks students wear, TFS parents can help.

“This tool helps prospective families have a clear picture and understanding of who we are and what we are about as a community,” said Dean of Enrollment Management Anthony Cox. “The opportunity to use this tool to connect families is invaluable. Anytime we have a prospective family on campus, we want them to know who we truly are.”

PeerPals parent Kerry Anderson recently received a message from a prospective parent moving to the area from Atlanta. “I told her the story about our family moving here from a big west coast city,” said Anderson. She was able to give advice about the academics, the athletics, how to navigate transitioning at the middle school and the upper school as well as how to provide information about the college classes available to TFS students. “This program shows the warmth of the TFS community,” said Anderson.

Prospective families can simply visit the admissions page on the TFS website, click on the “Connect with a Parent” tab and it will take them right to a list of parents. “They can pick a parent with a similar story and immediately start a conversation with one of our ambassadors to learn more about their experiences,” said Associate Dean of Enrollment Wendy Jackson.

CONNECT WITH DAY & INTERNATIONAL PARENTS

Ask questions, make connections, and learn what makes our community unique. Just click “Message” to start a conversation with one of our ambassadors to learn more about their experiences. Visit us online to check the full database of parents available.