TFS Magazine - Summer 2021

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20-21 SPRING SPORTS SEASON RECAP MAKING TFS HISTORY

SUMMER 2021

Class of 2021 GRADUATION PAGE 10

THANK YOU

Celebrating our Tallulah Falls School family

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uring post-planning, faculty and staff members were recognized for service to Tallulah Falls School.

FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Sonya Smith, William “Bill” Reeve, Toby Hunter, Rick Smith, Hannah Gibson, Michelle Barron, Kimberly McClurg, Chrissy Van Hooser

TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY Dr. Robert Barron, Anna Smith, Lisa Wilcox, Jonathan Roberts

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iving a hearty thanks for a job well done was the order of the day on May 25 when Tallulah Falls School honored four long-time educators during a retirement celebration during post-planning.

Allen and Cyndy Campbell, Harriett Worrell and Dr. Lynda Jenkins are moving on to the next chapter of their lives.

The Campbells met and married at TFS, serving in a variety of roles, before settling into teaching math and PE, respectively.

FIFTEEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY Tina Cheek, Sarah Lowry, Cat Schappach

The committed couple also coached several sports, with Allen Campbell ending his head golf coaching career with a first-ever second-place finish at state. The Campbells plan to spend more time with their son Thomas.

Worrell has served in many roles at TFS during her 45-year career, with decades spent as Director of Food Services. Most recently, Worrell served as a liaison during the successful transition to Flik Dining Services during this academic year. Worrell and husband Bill plan to travel.

THIRTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Sharon Shirley (right) FORTY-FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Harriett Worrell (left) TWENTY-FIVE ANNIVERSARY Jackie Crosby

Jenkins came to TFS two years ago after teaching at The Galloway School in Atlanta. She made an immediate impact in the science department and inspired students through her love of the outdoors. She and her husband will head out to sea on a 45-foot sailboat, with plans to travel the world.

IN THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF SCHOOL

DR. LARRY A. PEEVY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ADVANCEMENT Sonya M. Smith

SPORTS

20 Middle School and Varsity Golf 22 Middle School Track and Field

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA E. Lane Gresham

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NEWS

03 Legacy Students

06 Student Connection Katy Corbett

04 Valedictorian Baylee MacBeth

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES Brandi Wood

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Brian Carter E. Lane Gresham Katy Corbett Baylee MacBeth Caroline Turpin

13 Robotics Club

23 Precision Rifle Team

05 Salutatorian Caroline Turpin

14 Foxfire/TFS Partnership

26 Varsity Track and Field

07 College Acceptances

28 TFS Baseball

08 Upper School Awards

17 TFS Players Presents Dearly Beloved

30 TFS Bass Anglers

09 Middle School Awards

18 QuestBridge Scholar Mia Kwarteng

30 ESports

12 Star Student and Teacher

19 Alumni Story

16 GISA Art Awards

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Class of 2021

DIRECTOR OF SPORTS COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL MEDIA Brian Carter

PHOTOGRAPHY E. Lane Gresham Brandi Wood Crump Photo Brooke Gragg/Artistic Images Daniel Purcell/Rare Bird Media

Trey Wilcox

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End-of-Year Field Day

Senior Prom

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he Tallulah Falls School family lost a member of the Class of 2019 on April 1.

Caleb Matthew Griffis of Tallulah Falls died as a result of a motorcycle accident in South Carolina.

He leaves behind his parents, Stan and Tamara and siblings Caden and Carsyn, in addition to other family members and countless friends.

“Caleb was an outstanding young man, successful in his studies and in service to his community and friends,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “We grieve for his loss as we support each other through

this difficult time. Please continue to keep the Griffis family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Caleb was a standout student-athlete in cross country, track & field and was a member of the TFS bass fishing team. He was a Presidential Ambassador, Presidential Scholar, National Honor Society member and a Georgia Merit Scholar. Upon graduation in May 2019, he was the recipient of a U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to attend Clemson University As a junior at TFS, he was named as a delegate for the Washington DC Youth Tour through Hart EMC. He was a sophomore at Clemson University, where he was on the Dean’s List.

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Cover photo: Cody Rogers © 2021 Photo provided with permission of The Northeast Georgian.

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Letter from our President

“OUR 73-MEMBER CLASS OF 2021 IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE COMMITMENT OF EVERYONE WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE POTENTIAL OF A REMARKABLE GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE. ” DR. LARRY A. PEEVY

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ommitment is the word that comes to mind in reflecting on a most challenging academic year.

We had a greater number of Presidential Scholars than ever before, illustrating a commitment to the TFS tradition of academic excellence.

The Tallulah Falls School faculty and staff – committed employees in every area of operation on campus – came together to create a safe environment for our students to return to campus during a season of uncertainty.

Most of our varsity sports advanced to state-level competition, evidence of the commitment of our coaches and student-athletes.

Committed to making this academic year as normal as possible during a global pandemic, these employees set the example for students and families, and we are enriched for the experience.

Academics, character and athletics were all elevated as a result of this commitment.

TFS students, grateful to be back together on campus, committed to each other, both in-person and their classmates in the Blended Learning group. TFS families committed to the safety protocols to keep our students healthy when away from campus.

Despite the restrictions of the pandemic, TFS teachers learned from the start of the year to refine their teaching methodology, committed to creativity and initiative, delivering a curriculum with positive results. Students in other countries studying from home received a quality education, as did their peers learning in person.

The end result produced successful, happy students – with our graduating seniors headed to college well prepared, they will be highly competitive with their peers.

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Our 73-member Class of 2021 is a fine example of the commitment of everyone working together to support the potential of a remarkable group of young people.

Earning more than $7 million in college scholarships to more than 110 colleges and universities, these leaders will leave a legacy of consistency, reliability and loyalty.

Especially during this year, they showed us what was possible, and we look forward with hope for them and their classmates to follow.

As you spend time with the latest issue of On Campus, I invite you to read about these accomplished seniors, our outstanding studentathletes and other featured individuals making an impact on this learning community and beyond.

Warm regards,

CLASS OF 2021 LEGACY STUDENTS

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ith the largest ever “Legacy” group represented in the Class of 2021, the impact of the Tallulah Falls School experience is clearly illustrated. Legacy students are designated as those who enroll at TFS in the sixth grade and attend continuously throughout middle and high school.

This year, 33 students made that list, representing close to 75% of the original class finishing together on May 16. These students are the heart of a class, bonding early and welcoming new classmates as they move through middle and high school.

The archival photos from that first yearbook photo session in the fall of 2014 contrasts with the senior portraits for a dramatic “then” and “now” comparison.

ANNA PAIGE BARRETT

GRANT BARRON

GREY BOURLET

ALLIE KATE CAMPBELL

ABBY CARLAN

MAX CARNES

CALEB CARTER

CAINAN CHITWOOD

CHATHAN CLOUATRE

SYDNEY COFFEY

HAGAN EUBANK

BENJAMIN FISHER

JOSEPH GRISWOLD

PEYTON GUNN

BRINSON HALL

ELIJAH HIGBIE

CAMDEN HUGHES

LOGAN HULING

COLLIN KELLY

MIMI-ANA KWARTENG

BAYLEE MACBETH

ELI SIMS

TYRUS TILLEY

ZYAN TURK

GISELLA WELCH

JOHN WHITFIELD

MEGAN ZIMMERMAN

MAGGIE JACKSON

CHARLES MULLIS

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CAROLINE TURPIN

REBEKAH JENNINGS

MARY SANDERS

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MORGAN WEBB

75% of original TFS sixth graders were in the class of 2021.

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onestly, it doesn’t even seem real that we are all here today, graduating our senior year. First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Peevy, Coach Van, Mrs. Popham, Dr. Corbett, and everyone else who made it possible for us to be here today, including the friends and family represented. I would also like to thank my parents for all they have done especially. Their friendliness and confidence have inspired me to be a better person, and I would not be here if it weren’t for their incredible support.

It doesn’t seem long ago that we were in this very gym graduating from middle school. Over the past four years, I’ve gotten extremely close to a certain group of seniors. As I recall these memories, it’s impossible to deny that we have had a lot of fun over the years. Even though I am standing here today as valedictorian, and I worked very hard to get here, I never felt like I was missing out on my childhood.

When I drove out of my parking spot for the last time as a high schooler the other day, I genuinely felt like I had no regrets. This is mainly because I’ve been able to experience this journey with all of you. If I would have sacrificed being a part of the fun times we shared to achieve this title, it simply would not have been worth it. Sure, I am very proud of myself, but being valedictorian will be far from the highlight of my time at TFS when I am looking back on my life.

Like I said earlier, I can remember eighth-grade graduation like it was yesterday. The second semester of our senior year feels like it never happened. Time is flying for us, and if what everybody else says is true, this will only be more relevant in college.

Take it upon yourself to experience the life you want to live. That being said, don’t let yourself get trapped by one goal. Rather than being so focused on the final objective that you miss all of the amazing people and experiences around you, be open to many things and be willing to accept the fact that life will not always go as planned.

As I’m wrapping up the speech here, I can’t help but think of one of the hardest things to grasp regarding graduation: the fact that many of us will never see each other again. After countless hours spent together, we all ultimately go our separate ways. Even if many of you will be going to the same colleges as each other, this is the last time that our whole class, unfortunately minus the virtual learners, will ever be in the same room. I encourage you to take one last good look at all of your classmates around you and prepare yourself for the next stage of your lives.

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Bayleeeth MacB

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irst and foremost, I’d like to express my appreciation for the faculty, staff, parents and grandparents, the board of trustees, Dr. Peevy, and most importantly, my peers for being here today.

Every one of you has made a profound impact on my life. The faculty at this school has helped all of us more than I could ever begin to explain. I am confident in saying that I would not be where I am today without the support from my mom, sister, dad, and grandparents, who have pushed me to be the best version of myself.

Though we are saying goodbye to each other today as classmates, we are not saying goodbye to our friendships. Together, especially this past year with the pandemic which touched some of us personally and affected all of us through separation, we have experienced so many obstacles and hardships. Some of our dearest friends are thousands of miles across the world, and the only way we have been able to see each other was through a small computer screen. In 50 years, I won’t think about whether or not I made an A on that one test or whether I turned in my assignment a day before it was due or even that I received this award. I will look back and think about how I can confidently say that this class is now my family.

The road that lies ahead is not going to be easy.

But I know that every single one of us is capable of pushing ourselves to the best of our abilities because we have come so far in our journey together, and I feel confident that each one of you is now prepared to take the next step into your

journey with confidence of your own.

Perseverance is one of the most essential qualities a person can have, especially when trying to succeed. Joshua 1:9 states, “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Our dreams and hopes will one day be reached, and I know for a fact that we would not be able to achieve these goals if it hadn’t been for TFS. So, to the class of 2021, as you leave here today, I can only hope that you will encounter many remarkable things that life has to offer beyond high school. Before I close, I want to share a message with you about something that I have learned throughout my seven years at TFS. This is the idea of never settling. With everything that you experience in life, never settle – whether that is in school, a relationship, a job, or even simple decisions. I can tell you from my years here going the extra mile has helped me complete my assignments and create closer friendships with my peers. Through each year of attending TFS, I have noticed that Dr. Peevy never settles either.

He expanded the middle school to accommodate more students, he added a middle school gymnasium that we are all enjoying as we speak, and he built a beautiful natatorium. Never settling is how greatness is achieved, and as Nelson Mandela once said, “There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

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MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AT TFS Memories from a 2021 graduate

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y journey began at TFS in the ninth grade. I was a new, incoming freshman who knew no one, and no one knew me – quite honestly, it was one of the scariest times of my life. Moving schools can be a daunting experience. I was worried I would find students who were already in groups and unwilling to welcome any newcomers. As I walked through the doors, I saw that I was in a place that was the complete opposite! I was greeted with open arms by my classmates and connected with teachers who also wanted to form meaningful connections. The past four years have been nothing less than amazing. I have been able to get an education that prepared me for college, surrounded by encouraging classmates and thoughtful teachers.

Attending an international boarding school has allowed me to connect with other students from around the world. Through volleyball and basketball, I was able to form a sisterhood with my teammates from around the globe. In addition, we were able to join our talents and experiences to make our mark on school history. During school breaks, we have been able to spend time at tournaments together, and some of my teammates have even been able to stay with my family and me during the holidays.

Exposure to students from various cultures and backgrounds has added something special to my experience at TFS. I believe

this has helped shape me into a more outgoing person and prepared me to embrace and respect the ideas and perspectives of others.

I am so thankful for everything this school has provided me with these last four years as I sit here, unable to believe that my time at TFS is truly over. I not only learned about academic subjects, but I also learned about true friendship, what is essential in life, and how to work to become the best version of myself.

While I am beyond saddened that I will be leaving TFS, I am very excited to be going to Mercer University to play beach volleyball this fall to use all the skills and experiences that I learned during my time at TFS. To Tallulah Falls School, thank you for all that you have done and offered to me as a student and an athlete. To the Class of 2021 and the other students, I am lucky enough to call them “friends,” thank you for playing such an essential role in my life. I feel so blessed to have gone through my high school years with you, and I am thankful for all the memories we have created. I will miss you all very much, but I know we will meet again soon.

Katy Corbett English Student of the Year

“At TFS, I learned about true friendship, what is essential in life, and how to work to become the best version of myself.”

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DIGITAL LEARNERS CLASS OF 2021

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ACCEPTED TO MORE THAN 110 OUTSTANDING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND EARNED SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS OF MORE THAN $7 MILLION

CLASS OF 2021 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Agnes Scott College Albany State University American University Anderson University Appalachian State University Auburn University Barry University Barton College Berea College Berry College Boston University Brenau University California State University-Northridge Chapman University Charleston Southern University Clemson University Colorado College Colorado State University-Fort Collins Eckerd College Elon University Emmanuel College Emory University Flagler College Full Sail University Furman University Georgia College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University

Information Technology School Iowa State University Jacksonville State University Johnson & Wales University Kennesaw State University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Macalester College Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marquette University Mercer University Miami Dade College-Wolfson Michigan State University Middle Georgia State University New York University North Georgia Technical College Northeastern University Ohio State University Oxford College of Emory University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Piedmont University Plymouth State University Pratt Institute Purdue University Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University Honors College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Georgia Rochester Institute of Technology University of Illinois at UrbanaRose-Hulman Institute of Technology Champaign San Francisco State University University of Kentucky Savannah College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts Seattle University University of Massachusetts-Boston Seton Hall University University of Miami Spalding University University of Mississippi Spelman College University of North Georgia Syracuse University University of Pittsburgh The New School-Parsons School of University of Southern California Design University of Tampa The University of Arizona University of Toronto Toccoa Falls College University of Toronto-Mississauga Troy University University of Toronto-Scarborough Truett McConnell University University of Washington United States Merchant Marine University of Waterloo Academy University of West Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Arizona Valdosta State University University of British Columbia Valparaiso University University of California-Davis Vassar College University of California-Irvine Washington and Lee University University of California-Los Angeles Wesleyan University University of California-San Diego Western Carolina University University of California-Santa Barbara Wingate University University of Colorado-Boulder Wofford College University of Denver Young Harris College University of Florida

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Brinson Hall

President’s Leadership Award

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Margaret Jackson President’s Leadership Award

Junho So

Outstanding Character Award

Cainan Yaskiewicz

Outstanding Upper School Day Student

he learning community at Tallulah Falls School honored the Class of 2021 with its annual Awards Day held May 15, with grades nine-11 recognized virtually this year.

Cooke College Scholarship Eva Lewis

President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy and Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham led the senior program with Assistant Dean of Students Dustin Rogers recognizing Presidential Scholars.

Clarkesville Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship Nikolina Dermanovic, Stefan Radic and Morgan Webb

Bryson Enterprises Scholarship Cainan Yaskiewicz

Georgia Certificate of Merit Flannery Hogan, Nafis Rahman, Jingan Sang and Jingyi Sang

Governor’s Honors Program Evan Prince

Habersham Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award Brinson Hall Wade and JoBeth Lawson Scholarship Grey Bourlet Circle for Children Scholarship Anna Paige Barrett and Sydney Coffey College Board National, Rural and Small Town Scholars Baylee MacBeth and Dahyun Kim Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Kale Corbett Lake Burton Civic Association Cainan Yaskiewicz Habersham County Rotary Scholars Caleb Carter, Sydney Coffey and Anna Waites Headwaters Master Gardeners Scholarship for 4-H Camden Hughes

Outstanding Drama Student Reagan Brode

D.A.R. Good Citizen Award Samantha Stamey

Indian Iron Award Madison Perdue and Tate Shaw

Outstanding Upper School Boarding Student Award Leah Desta Extra Mile Award Tilshon Leary Habersham Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Recognition Anna Paige Barrett Brinson Hall Camden Hughes Margaret Jackson Rebekah Jennings Collin Kelly Simeon Respress Samantha Stamey

Habersham EMC Scholar Anna Paige Barrett

Outstanding Physical Education Student Lawson Fulbright Outstanding Music Student Joseph Griswold and Caleb Carter Outstanding Spanish Student Hagan Eubank Outstanding Technology Student Junho So Outstanding Visual Arts Student Macy Murdock Outstanding English Student Freshman – Jenna Chesser Sophomore – Hannah Lundy Junior – Flannery Hogan Senior – Katy Corbett Outstanding Mathematics Student Freshman – Sivheng (Susie) Sun Sophomore – Walker Bailey Junior – Jingyi Sang Senior – Baylee MacBeth Outstanding Science Student Freshman – Eli Damron Sophomore – Hannah Lundy Junior – Jingan Sang Senior – Margaret Jackson Outstanding Social Studies Student Freshman – Lawson Fulbright Sophomore – Cecily Tucker Junior – Madison Perdue Senior – Brinson Hall

R O TA RY C L U B O F H A B E R S H A M C O U N T Y S C H O L A R S H I P F O U N D AT I O N Sydney Coffey of Clarkesville, Caleb Carter of Demorest and Anna Marie Waites of Clarkesville are the recipients of this year’s Rotary Club of Habersham County Scholarship Foundation awards, presented at the April 22 Rotary Club meeting.

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According to Rotary member Philip Smith, the scholarship program is in its 36th year, awarding 288 students for a total of $339,900.

The Morris Scholarship went to Coffey, with Carter and Waites receiving Rotary General Fund awards. “We are proud of this accomplished group of students and appreciate the local Rotary Club’s support of academic excellence,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “This award demonstrates the support of the entire community as our local students continue their education.”

M I D D L E S C H O O L AWA R D S D AY

Reilly Cox

Outstanding Fifth Grade Student Award

Megan Prince

Outstanding Sixth Grade Student

Molly Rickman

Outstanding Seventh Grade Student

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t’s important to know where you are going in life and Tallulah Falls School students are learning how to get there.

Above and Beyond Award Cindy Nwogu

Fifth Grade Keely Franks Sixth Grade Drew Barron Seventh Grade Kaden Hunter Eighth Grade KC Respress

House of the Year The Ravens PE Student of the Year Everett VanOrman Music Student of the Year Caroline Smith Art Student of the Year Ava Hamon Drama Student of the Year Lizzy Wanner Media Production Award Fidel Ayala Director’s Award Wyatt Franks Scholar-Athlete Zachary Carringer GREAT Character Athlete Josie Chesser KC Respress Indian of the Year Haygen James Clay Kafsky

SCHOOL-WIDE GEO BEE

Daughters of the American Revolution, Tomochichi Chapter Citizenship Award

TJ Cox

Outstanding Eighth Grade Student

According to World Geography teacher Amanda Rogers, this year, National Geographic was unable to sponsor its annual Geography Bee due to COVID-19.

"We wanted our middle school students to have an opportunity to compete in a school-sponsored geography bee to take its place," Rogers said.

For the third year in a row, Jedd Thomas of Cleveland finished in the top spot, with seventhgraders Bryson Perdue of Clayton and Dalton Blackwell of Cleveland finishing second and third, respectively.

"I am extremely proud of Jedd Thomas for his win three years in a row. It is evident that he has a love of geography," Rogers said. "Last year, Jedd took the state qualification exam and qualified to go to the state National Geographic Geography Bee; however, due to COVID, the event was canceled.

Jedd’s love of geography and hard work allowed him to finish out his middle school career as a three-time champion!"

Thirty-three students in fifth-eighth grades opted to participate in the first round of written questions on April 19, with eight top scorers competing in a final verbal competition on April 28. In addition to the top three, other finalists included sixth-graders Megan Prince, Adelaide Tatum, Ethan Williams and Emily Shoemaker and eighth-grader Nick Edenfield.

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GRADUATION

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elivering excellence in the face of adversity will be a hallmark for the Tallulah Falls School Class of 2021. After successfully navigating the academic year through a global pandemic, this close-knit group of seniors gathered on May 16 to mark the occasion of graduation.

Continuing the TFS tradition of intellectual achievement, the class earned more than $7 million in scholarship offers to more than 110 colleges and universities.

During the commencement ceremony, 73 seniors were recognized with all but 12 graduates accepting their diplomas in person.

The remaining graduates were able to participate remotely from their homes across the world. Personal messages for each student from a faculty or staff member were included in the

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today. Now go forth from here and strive to be significant!” Popham said the graduates left a President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy legacy for future classes. addressed the graduates, families, faculty, staff and guests and Chaplain Randy Morris provided “Whether the members of the senior class have a prayer. Peevy also extended greetings been together for seven years or five months, from TFS Board Chair Gail Cantrell. Peevy they have all come together as a family of one,” and Academic Dean Kim Popham presented Popham said. “They have left their mark on our diplomas and TFS Board Member Judy Forbes campus.” gave each graduate a commemorative pen, compliments of the General Federation of Both Valedictorian Baylee MacBeth and Women’s Clubs-Georgia.

Salutatorian Caroline Turpin delivered a speech, expressing gratitude to family, teachers and “I am very proud of our seniors this year. I truly others, reflecting on the memories of time spent believe they all have very bright futures. I would with friends and acknowledging the impact of the wish you success, but success looks inward, TFS experience. significance looks outward and focuses on what impact you have on others,” Peevy said. Visit www.tallulahfalls.org to view the video and ‘You have achieved success by being here additional photos from the event. digital presentation.

t o n s i n o i at c u d “E ration for life;f.” prepaion is lifey itsel educat —John Dewe

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ach year, an academic highlight for the senior class is the announcement of the STAR Student and Teacher. Because of the pandemic, this year’s announcement was arrived a little later and the honoree is being honored virtually.

questions to a class and provide substantive answers in response are rare. Additionally impressive is that as a Chinese student, Pengyue’s command and mastery of the English language in both reading and speaking are without parallel.”

Pengyue “Peter” Wang of Tianjin, China earned the highest score on the SAT test and was in the top five percent of this year’s graduating class. Wang studied remotely due to travel restrictions in his home country of China. He selected upper school history teacher Adam Greiving of Clarkesville as the STAR teacher.

A four-year Presidential Scholar while at TFS, Wang has maximized the TFS experience, earning high marks in his academic classes and cultivating leadership skills as the manager for the cross country team and as a peer tutor. Additionally, he was a member of the TFS tennis team for several seasons and served as an analyst for the school’s robotics team.

According to Wang, Greiving was instrumental in supporting the scholar’s academic ambition.

“I appreciate this recognition of my hard work on academics and Mr. Greiving’s support,” Wang said. “Mr. Greiving has pointed out to me history is a fantastic area for me to major in, and this enlightenment directly helped to ease my pressure when my SAT test was only weeks away. Mr. Greiving is a passionate expert on history and a great mentor to me, and he has made a profound impact on my future college career.”

Greiving’s admiration for the highachieving student is evident, but he has missed the personal interaction prevented by the pandemic.

“In my five years at TFS, Pengyue is one of the best history students I’ve taught. He is naturally curious and reads widely. He has an innate inquisitiveness and determination to find answers that have nothing to do with his teacher,” Greiving said.

“Students who bring both thoughtful

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This past summer Wang attended the Yale Young Global Scholars program, described as a “selective academic and leadership program that fosters intellectual curiosity, deepens understanding and inspires creative action across all borders.”

Other academic activities include membership in the National Honor Society and several global summer enrichment programs. He also published a paper through an independent study in history and English through Washington & Lee University.

The Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving high

school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development, according to the PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) Foundation.

The Rotary Club of Habersham County hosted the county’s STAR Students and Teachers on April 15.

“Mr. Greiving is a passionate expert on history and a great mentor to me, and he has made a profound impact on my future college career.”

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ach year, Habersham EMC participates in the Washington Youth Tour.

However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students were not able to attend the trip to Washington D.C. for 2021.

In lieu of this annual event, HEMC chose to reallocate those funds to provide scholarships for local students to continue their education. These local scholarships were awarded in conjunction with the Walter Harrison Scholarship.

This year, senior Anna Paige Barrett of Clarkesville was one of five local students to receive the funding.

The Walter Harrison Scholarship is sponsored by Georgia’s electric membership corporations (EMCs), including HEMC. Grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, academic standing,

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scholastic honors, and financial need are considered when determining a student’s eligibility. A scholarship committee comprised of directors/managers/key staff/or others as appropriate at HEMC seeks to award scholarships to remarkable students.

“We understand that the rising costs of college can cause a great deal of financial stress within a family,” said Bryan Ferguson, President and CEO of Habersham EMC. “Every great leader has encountered trials and triumphs that have molded them into the person they are today.

HEMC’s goal is to empower local youth as they pursue their secondary education and further develop their leadership abilities.”

For more information visit habershamemc.com. Habersham EMC, an electric cooperative based in Clarkesville, Georgia, serves more than 26,000 members with 3,800 miles of line in six counties of Northeast Georgia.

UNIVERSAL ROBOTICS TEAM

successful season of robotics competition led the Tallulah Falls School Universal Robotics team to excel at the state level.

Competing during the week of April 12 in the Georgia First Tech Challenge League State Championship, the team finished seventh of 38 teams, according to team sponsor Scott Davis.

“These roboticists had a blowout session for all six games at state, with all scores at or above our regular-season record,” Davis said. “With a near-flawless performance, while remaining calm, cool, and collected in the last game, the team scored 264, which greatly exceeded their previous record for the season. What a way to finish!”

Just shy of being eligible to move to the next level at the World level, the team can certainly be proud of its accomplishments during this challenging year.

On April 17, the team attended a second judging and closing ceremony where they won first place, promote award and third place, design award.

Team members are as follows: Junho So, team captain and driver; Seagan McKibben, co-driver; Evan Prince, 3D designer and scorekeeper; Nana Amankwah, marketing and videographer; Jack Guo, ringmaster and Jihuan “Jerry” Zhou, peer coach.

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partnership between Tallulah Falls School and the Foxfire organization will bring students closer to regional history.

Students at both the upper and middle schools are contributing literary works to the Foxfire magazine.

The spring/summer issue of the magazine featuring TFS student submissions will be published in late June/early July.

“It is a pleasure to cultivate this wonderful relationship between our TFS students and Foxfire,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy.

On March 24, the seventh grade visited the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center in Mountain City.

“Dr. Peevy hopes each grade at the middle school will make the short trip to Foxfire to become more

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acquainted with the history of the area,” said middle school English teacher Kim McClurg.

TFS seniors contributed articles about the heroes in their own communities, in the United States and abroad, who made a difference in the lives of others who were struggling during the pandemic, according to upper school English teacher Kelli Bly. “The students were enthusiastic about highlighting those in their communities who made meaningful contributions to the lives of others during this difficult past year,” Bly said.

According to Foxfire Fund Curator and Educational Outreach Coordinator, Kami Ahrens, the Foxfire magazine is an exciting opportunity for students in Rabun County to publish their academic and creative work in an internationally read magazine.

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In 1966, local high school students created the magazine in their English classroom and started a tradition that carries on to this day. The magazine provides students with a platform for creative expression and investigations into the world around them and connects them with their peers and their community.

The mission of the Foxfire magazine is to empower students to share their voices and visions with an audience beyond the classroom by providing a platform for creative expression and investigations into the world around them. Foxfire is committed to inclusiveness and accessibility to all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ageor national origin. The legacy of the first Foxfire class – which started all the way back in 1966 – continues today through the creation of the magazine.

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ood news arrived for the Tallulah Falls School Tome Society chapters this spring after judging was completed for the annual awards, typically held in conjunction with the TOME Conference. This year’s awards ceremony was broadcast virtually.

According to TOME Advisor Dallas Barron, the Upper School Tome Student Literacy Society Chapter was named Chapter of the Year with members Flannery Hogan, Reagan Brode, Madison Perdue and Colton Augustine winning first place in the following categories: It List Book Review Blog – Flannery Hogan Chapter Service Flyer – Flannery Hogan Digital Cover Redesign – Reagan Brode

TOME AWARDS

Historical Fiction Infographic – Madison Perdue It List Book Review Vlog – Colton Augustine Middle School TOME Chapter winners included: First place – Fan Art – Elijah Barker Third place – Fan Fiction – Caroline Smith Third place – Book Trailer – Mitchell McGahee The TFS Middle School Reading Bowl team placed third overall in the state, said TOME advisor Kim McClurg. Team members include Caroline Smith, Allison Bailey, Chloe Erwin, TJ Cox, Raegan Duncan, Lizzy Wanner, Jedd Thomas, Elijah Barker, Carsyn Griffis, Sarah Lundy, Tate Turpin, Charlie Harris, Meredith Orr and Josh Lander.

From L-R: Caroline Smith, Elijah Barker and Mitchell McGahee

It List Poetry – Madison Perdue

MATH CLUB WINS TOP HONORS

Shown, back row, from left, are Math Club sponsor Linda Harris, sophomore Zhigao Xiong of China, freshman Zhaohe Guo of China, senior Yuji Xue of China; front row, sophomore Walker Bailey of Lula, juniors Jingyi Sang and Jingan Sang of China. Not shown: sophomore Jue Wang of China, an online student this year.

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or more than 20 years, the Tallulah Falls School Math Club has participated in the annual Mathematics Tournament hosted by the University of North Georgia, but this is the first year the students competed via a digital platform.

During the week of March 8-12, under the supervision of the club sponsor Linda Harris, the club met after school on two afternoons to participate in the three components of the tournament.

Junior Jingan Sang of China and sophomore Walker Bailey of Lula tied for first place

and junior Jingyi Sang of China won third place in the Multiple Choice category.

Jingyi Sang also won third place in the Ciphering category.

“The team placed second overall in Problem-Solving, which is the most difficult portion of the tournament, requiring major thinking-out-of-the-box skills,” Harris said.

UNG awarded medals to the top-place winners and certificates of participation to the other team members, Harris added. Other team members included senior Yuji Xue, freshman Zhaohe Guo and sophomores Zhigao Xiong and Jue Wang.

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rt students at Tallulah Falls School heard good news from the Georgia Independent School Association. This spring GISA announced the winners of its first-ever annual art competition, with one upper school student and four middle school students from TFS.

Sixth-grader Olivia Henderson Second Place, Middle School Open Media 2D “Swimmer’s Thoughts”

GISA received 70 artwork submissions from 15 member schools.

Junior Macy Murdock First Place, High School Sculpture “Biland Flamenco” Upper school art teacher Tina Cheek said Murdock is a creative, talented young artist who works in a variety of mediums.

“For this sculpture, Macy used stoneware clay with low-fire glazes expressing the spirit and movement of the dancer. She worked on this piece over a period of a few weeks perfecting the dress and facial features,” Cheek said. “Macy was inspired by having learned the flamenco dance in a dance class. We were pleased to be invited by GISA to participate in its first art show and competition this year and look forward to future participation.”

Middle school art teacher Cat Schappach said the students showcased diversity in selecting mediums.

“I am really proud of how creative they are,” Schappach said. “I feel joy remembering each instance, from when they had the spark to create their art to the time they successfully finished.

I appreciate GISA for giving students this opportunity to shine during the pandemic when so many avenues for the arts have been altered.”

Digital arts teacher Stephanie Witham worked with Olivia Henderson to prepare her entry.

“I could not be prouder of Olivia. I can recall every minute she spent behind the screen of the computer arranging words, changing colors, making sure everything fit perfectly right while still learning to use a tool that was completely new to her,” Witham said. “She has combined her creativity, talent and hard work to create something truly worth watching.”

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Eighth-grader Emma Barron First Place, Middle School Drawing “Pears”

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fter an unplanned hiatus due to the pandemic, the Tallulah Falls School Players returned with a resounding hit staging Dearly Beloved on April 23-24.

“This show has been the highlight of the school year,” Hunter said. “It was wonderful to see students back on stage and working together.”

Written by John Hope Wooten, the “fast-paced, laugh-a-minute comedy about three feuding sisters trying to pull off an over-the-top wedding” had audiences rolling in the aisle Friday and Saturday night.

Heyworth, Savannah Harris, Georgianna Shanks, Mackenzie Johnson, Heron Eaton and Adam Kennedy.

The cast and crew consisted of Madison Perdue, Zoja Cerovic, Piper Allen, Ava Wehrstein, Henry Rickman, Amy Henriques, Flannery Hogan, Colton Augustine, Joshua Jackson, Ezekiel Phillips, Erika Wiese, Reagan Brode, Rebecca

The elaborate set, including rotating flats, was masterminded by Middle School Fine Arts/ Program Coordinator Jonathan Roberts, who worked with members of the theater class and crew to design and construct the set. The show was directed by theater teacher Jill Hunter.

Because of limited seating, the theater department purchased the rights to live stream the performance.

“I’m thrilled we were able to live stream the show because it allowed students abroad and many more families to see their students onstage,” she said. “Theater students put in months of hard work and planning, and then in a few nights, it is all over. Their work needs to be recognized and celebrated!”

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t started with a simple invitation from a group of art students.

Motivated by long-time art teacher Tina Cheek, the students were eager to share their knowledge with a busy school administrator who skipped lunch to learn how to throw pottery. In telling the story to celebrate Cheek’s 15 years of service to the school, Academic Dean Kim Popham sparked the idea to turn the tables so teachers could become the students.

Cheek then extended a broader invitation to upper school teachers to join her in the classroom. All spaces in the impromptu pottery class filled in 30 minutes.

The lively session held during the final day of postplanning was a stark contrast to the start of the academic year in a pandemic with inherent uncertainty and safety protocols.

Educators could finally lean into a more hopeful future, creating and collaborating with each other as they headed into the summer break, Popham said.

“It was a fantastic way to end the year with our teachers inspiring each other,” Popham added.

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ne accomplished member of the Tallulah Falls School Class of 2021 will continue her education at Washington & Lee University, thanks to a full, four-year scholarship from QuestBridge.

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Mimi-Ama “Mia” Kwarteng of Snellville is thrilled to join an elite group of high-achieving seniors as a QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship recipient.

“It has boosted my self-confidence,” Kwarteng said. “When the pandemic hit, I lowered my expectations. I didn’t think I could do what was possible.”

After going through the extensive application process, she realized a dream. The child of immigrant parents, Kwarteng’s journey has not been smooth; she and her mom were struggling financially for a time after her parents divorced.

The QuestBridge scholarship was among 60 applications Kwarteng completed; she knew if she wanted to continue her education, it would be up to her to earn money to attend.

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After making it through the first round, she had to see if she would be a match for any of the 12 schools she selected as part of the application.

“That’s when it really hit me,” she said. “I wanted to get to the second stage.”

at Washington & Lee and then apply to Rice University for a master’s degree. Eventually, she wants to work on manufacturing prosthetics for individuals with disabilities.

Her mother and older sister helped her throughout the process.

“She [mother Matilda Arhin] really supported me. She was even more optimistic than I was.

I didn’t have much confidence,” she said. “’You should try,’ she told me.”

She’s also grateful for the support of her faculty and staff members, especially Academic Dean Kim Popham, College Counselor Dr. Brandy Corbett, School Counselor Michelle Barron, Registrar Katie Keister and teachers Dallas Barron and Dr. Lynda Jenkins.

“Mia is an exceptional emerging scholar,” Jenkins said. “Mia is a young woman who continually pushes herself to excel in everything she pursues. She is a delight to work with. She brings humor and positivity to class every day. I truly cannot wait to see what the future holds for this remarkable young woman.”

Another QuestBridge scholar, TFS Class of 2019 member Nyah Williams added her support to this year’s honoree. Williams is studying at the University of Pennsylvania.

“I was crying and screaming,” Kwarteng said.

“As a recipient of the QuestBridge National College Match, I’ve had firsthand experience on how this scholarship opportunity is such a weight lifted off the shoulders of college students,” Williams said. “It allows high-achieving students to focus on their schoolwork and delve into every aspect of the college experience without a financial burden, and I could not think of anyone more deserving than Mia. She will have complete freedom to follow any career path she wishes at an excellent university while being fully supported by QuestBridge. I cannot imagine college without this program, and I am so excited for Mia also to have this opportunity.

She plans to study biomedical engineering

Welcome to the family, and good luck!”

It was nerve-wracking, she said, because, during the application process, the storms last fall caused issues with wi-fi, further complicating an already stressful process.

On the day the matches were announced, she was too nervous to open the online portal, she said.

Her friend Kally Momoh read the good news to her.

QuestBridge, a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California, connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education and further life opportunities. By recruiting, developing, and motivating these students — beginning in high school through college to their early career — QuestBridge aims to help talented low-income students attend the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their respective careers and communities.

Out of over 18,500 applicants, QuestBridge selected 6,885 Finalists to be considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (Match Scholarship). This year, QuestBridge’s 42 college partners matched with a record number of 1,464 Finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship Recipients.

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TFS ALUM

MAKES HIS MARK O ne Tallulah Falls School alumnus is on a career fast track to working on a high-profile real estate project near Athens.

Trey Wilcox, TFS class of 2017, graduated from the University of Georgia in December 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Wilcox is currently an associate with Gibbs Capital, the real estate investment and development company leading the Wire Park project, a multiuse redevelopment of the former Southwire Industrial Park.

According to its website, “Wire Park builds on the rich history of a longtime economic anchor for the community of Watkinsville, Georgia – the Southwire manufacturing plant. It will be a place for people to gather and enjoy a multitude of amenities. Wire Park’s footprint spans more than 60 acres, encompassing a revitalized industrial site complete with curated shops, restaurants, a public park, creative workspaces, residential homes and condos, and pristine woodlands.”

In his role with Gibbs Capital, Wilcox serves as the promotion team coordinator for Wire Park.

“I am responsible for ensuring all promotion of the project is run smoothly and our marketing team is equipped

with the tools needed to successfully engage with potential customers and residents,” Wilcox said. “I also play a role in business development where I interact with potential tenants and businesses by giving them useful information and connecting them with listing agents.”

He has some advice for TFS students considering college and career options, emphasizing the importance of work ethic, something he knows first-hand.

Wilcox has owned his own lawn care business since 2014. Additionally, his volunteer resume is impressive – he helped to establish a long-running tennis tournament that benefits a local domestic violence prevention nonprofit, he leads music at his church and has led youth tennis clinics.

“Take risks now if it’s something you enjoy and learn to grow from failure. You will fail but that is good,” he said. “Learn from it and keep moving forward. Don’t let society convince you that showing up is all it takes to get what you want.

It takes hard work. If you work twice as hard as the people around you, you’ll be successful.”

He’s also inspired by those who are further along the career ladder, including Mark Switch, who helped developed his interest in real estate and his current boss Duke Gibbs. “I learn from Duke every day,” he said.

Trey Wilcox

Why choose Tallulah Falls School?

Trey Wilcox made the move to TFS late in his high school career; both his parents were TFS employees at the time. Mom Lisa Wilcox is the school nurse at the middle school and dad Mark Wilcox retired last year as head baseball coach.

“Coming to TFS was a family decision,” Trey Wilcox said, to better prepare him for college.

He made quick and close connections with friends, he said of his time at TFS. His favorite memories involve playing sports – baseball, basketball and tennis – including the exciting win against Washington-Wilkes to end his senior season, with his father Mark Wilcox as head coach.

“Playing with those guys and for my dad will be a memory that always stays with me,” he said.

He also has fond memories of Dr. Robert Barron, his sense of humor and his commitment to teaching as well as Coach Jim Van Hooser for pushing him and his teammates on the basketball court.

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GOLF

Pictured below is the last time Brinson and Maggie walked off the course as Tallulah Falls School students.

he TFS Middle School golf team experienced continued improvement throughout the 2021 season. In five season matches, the boys and girls dodged many rainouts to piece together a season filled with growth.

nearby Apple Mountain, where Ella Akers, Mallory Higgins and Madeline Martin (all eighthgraders) played alongside current varsity golfer, sophomore Hannah Lundy, to get invaluable experience for the next level.

Coach Hannah Satterfield led a group of future varsity golfers, consisting of one sixth-grader, six seventh-graders and five eighth-graders.

Five girls and seven boys completed the 2021 roster.

Others who consistently led the MS program in 2021 included seventh-graders Tate Turpin and Hunter Bell. That duo were often the low scorers for TFS in matches. Seventh-grader Keira Webb and eight-graders Akers and Higgins often led the girls.

One of the final matches of the season was the 2021 JV Spring Swing Tournament at

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he trio of Brinson Hall, Maggie Jackson and Hannah Lundy were the final Tallulah Falls spring program left in action. It was truly the best for last, in terms of the finish at state. The girls competed at the GHSA 1A Private State Championship, closing with a State Runner-Up trophy. The second place spot is the best TFS has had in any sport in its history.

The success of the program dates back to 2016, when the girls won an area championship. 2021 marked the four out of five such achievement. The top-10 finish at state was the fifth consecutive, and third time in the top five. Overall, TFS girls golf has qualified for state each year since 2015 (excluding COVID-shortened 2020).

Seniors Hall and Jackson continued to break their own personal and school records throughout the season, while sophomore Lundy thrived down the stretch and continued to improve her game.

Jackson was the Area Champion for the second time (2018, 2021), while also finishing fourth at state (school record). Hall was eighth at state, making for the third time she’s finished in the top 10.

Among the many records that were set in 2021 include a new 9-hole record of 33

by Jackson in the Woodward Two-Day Tournament, the two-score team 9-hole record of 73 by Hall and Jackson at Apple Mountain, the 18-hole record of 68 by Jackson at the Woodward Two-Day Tournament and the

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18-hole two-score team record of 146, which was achieved twice-once at the State Championships and prior at Apple Mountain.

Jackson’s 37.56 9-hole average and 75.12 18-hole average are also new program records, while Hall is right there with 38.81 and 77.62, respectively. Hall was five times during the season a low medalist, while Jackson took the top spot four times. The team won eight total tournaments this season.

Both Jackson (Wofford) and Hall (Troy) are moving on to play golf in college at the D-I level. Lundy will be relied upon heavily as the program will feature many new faces in 2022 and beyond.

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he Lady Indians won six of their final seven matches prior to the first round of state at Holy Innocents. The 3-2 record in region play was good enough for a third-place finish in 8-A Private.

All told, the girls were 10-7 overall on the season.

Maggie Peacock went 6-9 at No.1 singles, Gigi Welch went 11-6 at No.2, and Evette Corwin finished at 11-5. The doubles combo of Ashli Webb and Sophie Herrera went 9-7 overall at No.1, while No.2 doubles Cassidy Hayes and Annabelle Jackson were 10-3. Other players such as Ava Wehrstein, Susie Sun, Reese Wilson and Claire Bellamy contributed during the season with many wins as well.

“We would like to start off with a great big thank you for all the support that you have given to the varsity girls tennis team this season,” says coach Randy Morris. “It has been a time of excitement and hard work for our ladies. It will be tough to see Gigi leave the team as our only senior. She has been an inspiration and excellent captain. However, we return the rest of the team that has already asked to work this summer in preparation for a potential state repeat. This thing is contagious.”

Playing with a limited roster, the Indians were forced to forfeit many matches and ended up with a 1-11-1 overall record. The boys were led by No.1 singles player Josh Jackson, who finished 3-9 overall. Jerry Sang (1-4), Jason Sang (2-4) and Marc Crotta (0-1) also played singles. Yugi Xue and Crotta were 1-1 in doubles, while the Sang brothers were 0-1 together.

Xue and David Hu combined for an 0-3 mark, while Jerry Sang and Xue were 1-0.

A few eighth-graders got experience by participating in exhibition matches that did not count toward true varsity competition. The future of the program reeled off about 10 exhibition victories.

It was a solid season for the Lady Indians tennis team, who made school history by posting a winning record, 10 total wins, and making the state tournament for the first time ever.

Front L-R Gigi Welch, Amy Ma, Evette Corwin, Cassidy Hayes, Sophie Herrera, Reese Wilson, Ashli Webb, Serenity Miracle, Susie Sun, Lilly Kate Farrar.

Back L-R Coach Morris, Coach Davis, Claire Ann Bellamy, Annabelle Jackson, Ava Wehrstein, Josh Jackson, Jerry Sang, Jason Sang, Marc Crotta, Yugi Xue, Anna Akers, Maggie Peacock, Coach Roberts. Not Pictured: David Hu

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he middle school boys and girls track and field programs have long been the envy of the Tri-State area. Coming into this season, both the boys and girls rosters had seen an exodus of talent to the high school level after last year.

However, being young didn’t hold TFS back from the same high expectations and results in 2021. Despite rosters with mostly sixthand seventh-graders, the girls won their ninth Tri-State Championship in the last 10 years, while the boys finished runner-up.

Throughout the season, both the girls and boys continued a trend of improvement, consistently posting personal bests in multiple individual events. The Lady Indians scored 76 points in the finale to lay claim to the Tri-State title and had nine events in which they stood atop the podium.

That list of Tri-State champions includes three-event winner Jace Ibemere (Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100 M), two-event winner Kaitlyn McArthur (High Jump, 300 MH), and champions Lizita Miller (200 M), Breelyn Wood (Shot Put), as well as the 4x100 Relay and 4x400 Relay teams.

The boys’ streak of 10 straight Tri-State championships came to an end, but the team still had three events in which it stood above the rest. Jason Bard took the top honors in shot put and discus, and the 4x400 Relay group finished first as well.

Front row L-R: Isla Wagner, Haylen McGugen, Conner Spink, Cody Loonubon, Roman Roberts, Brayden Freeman, Josh Lander, Avery Keim, Olivia Bonner 2nd row L-R: Kaitlyn McArthur, Adelaide Tatum, Gavin Simmons, Jason Bard, Timothy Beck, Bryson Freeman, Lizita Miller, Delaney Johnson 3rd row L-R: Coach Scott Neal, Coach Tim Corbett, Chesney Tanksley, Jace Ibemere, Megan Prince, Gracey Eller, Jasmyn Marshall, Coach Debbie Prince, Coach Rachel LeGrand Not pictured: Breelyn Wood, Clay Kafsky, Wyatt Fountain

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GOING THE DISTANCE

PRECISION RIFLE DURING A PANDEMIC

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early every athletic team was impacted throughout 2020-21 due to the lingering effects of COVID-19. However, Precision Rifle’s method of competition was truly altered more than any other sport.

Meets were done exclusively in virtual format, which changed the mindset of riflers and eliminated the natural competitive aura that permeates any in-person match.

“The most difficult part of the season has been getting in the match mindset,” says senior Peyton Gunn. “Practicing at school and having some of our matches there too has made it difficult to differentiate what is practice and what is a match.”

Gunn is one of three first-ever seniors for TFS Precision Rifle, as the roster was loaded with the trio of Gunn, Sam Stamey and Ben Fisher. Others like Madi Perdue, Andrew Erwin, Jackson Whittle, Ethan Simmons, Brooke Hayes and Marc Crotta

also performed well.

Stamey, who last year qualified for the Junior Olympics, shares how tough it was to not be able to finish out the 2020 season, and its impact on her senior year.

“This season has been difficult for the team’s morale, as not being able to attend normal matches takes what little normalcy this sport has,” states Stamey.

With the monotony of the way meets were done this year, it was hard to stay motivated. However, more than just the sport brings the riflers back time and time again.

“I’ve stayed motivated by coaching new shooters, given that this is my final year,” says Stamey. “I don’t just want to leave my own legacy, but be able to train up the new class of shooters so the team stays strong after I’m gone.”

Through any adversity comes growth and development. The seniors led the way in putting a positive spin on what was a rough season.

“I highly commend the whole team for sticking around this whole year for how different and confined it’s been,” says Gunn. “A lot of teams and people have quit the sport because they have been working so hard at this for years just for it to be taken from them. The team has gotten together to push each other to make us better.”

Though Fisher, Gunn and Stamey all graduate, juniors Perdue and Erwin will be heavily relied upon next season to carry on the legacy of the seniors. Under the leadership of coaches Tim and Kerry Stamey, this program continues to have an upward trajectory.

TFS will compete at the National 3 Position Precision Air Rifle Championship in Anniston, AL on July 17-19.

Front row L-R: Madi Perdue, Sam Stamey, Brooke Hayes Middle row L-R: Andrew Erwin, Ethan Simmons, Ben Fisher Back row L-R: Coach Tim Stamey, Marc Crotta, Jackson Whittle, Peyton Gunn, Coach Kerry Stamey

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he Tallulah Falls Middle School soccer teams put together a solid 2021 season, combining for nine wins overall.

The Indians went 7-1-1 overall, starting the season out 3-0 before suffering the sole loss to Prince Avenue Christian. TFS posted five clean sheet wins, as the goal differential stood at 28-6.

After the loss to PAC, the boys rebounded to win three of the final four matches, including shutouts over Lakeview twice and once over George Walton Academy.

Clay Kafsky paced the offense with 10 goals scored, while Jared Mullis recorded eight goals. KC Respress, who also spent time at keeper, had four goals, while David Plaisted, Jacob Mitchell and Walker Wright had two goals apiece. Jackson Cording and Nick Edenfield also scored a goal each.

The Indians were under the direction of coach Chris Kafsky, who time and again was impressed with the bond this team had on and off the pitch.

The Lady Indians closed out the season with a thrilling 2-0 win over rivals Rabun Gap on the road. The girls started pulling things together about midway through the 2021 season and finished with an overall mark of 2-6-3, with the wins coming over White County in the season opener, and the season finale over Rabun Gap. The girls earned a draw or win in each of the final four games, showing that they had improved throughout the course of the season. Josie Chesser, who closed the year with a two-goal game, finished with a team-high six goals. Gemma Farris recorded three goals, while Annelise Lance and Haygen James both had two goals. Laurel Blake Kafsky and Amari Ernst had one goal apiece.

The girls were led by coach Laura Higbie.

“What an honor to have coached this wonderful group of young ladies,” said Higbie following the team’s final game. “The transformation of this team from the beginning of the season to [now] was amazing.”

Front L-R: Kale Borchers, Walker Wright, David Plaisted, Clay Kafsky, Koen Eller, Nolan Dalton Front L-R : Josie Plaisted, Laurel Blake Kafsky, Bailey Crumley, Rylee Vandiver, Sarah Lundy, Meredith Orr Back row L-R: Coach Chris Kafsky, Nick Edenfield, Fidel Ayala, Jackson Cording, KC Respress, Jared Mullis, Coach Travis 2nd row L-R: Annelise Lance, Lorelai Anders, Allison York, Ryleigh Wilson, Amari Ernst, Lizzy Wanner, Miah Gragg Mullis Not in photo: Jason Bard, Jacob Mitchell Back row L-R: Head Coach Laura Higbie, Haygen James, Mille Holcomb, Gemma Farris, Josie Chesser, Assistant Coach Sonya Chesser, Asst Coach Travis Mullis Not in photo: Rebecca Heyl

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laying their first season in GHSA, the Tallulah Falls School boys and girls soccer teams journeyed into uncharted territory. While there were some adjustments that had to be made to acclimate, both programs were unfazed by the competition and rolled into their first-ever state playoff appearances in the process. It was a fantastic 2021 season for both the Indians and Lady Indians.

TFS senior Max Farris signed his letter of intent with the United States Merchant Marine Academy to play for the Mariners in Kings Point, NY. He played one season for TFS but helped guide the first-year GHSA program into its first-ever playoff appearance.

The TFS Indians entered the season with high expectations.

The senior leaders delivered for second year TFS as head coach Jeremy Stille, as the Indians gelled together for an 8-5 record that catapulted them into the 1A Private State Playoffs and left them third in the Region 8-A Private standings.

TFS opened the season with a 6-2 win over Stephens County.

After dropping one to state-ranked Athens Academy, the boys won their next three games. That was interrupted by a pair of losses in a row, but the Indians rebounded to win the next four games, including a record-setting 11-1 win on Senior Night over Athens Christian. That game saw TFS set a program-high in goals, and senior Max Farris tied and broke the school single-season goals and assists records.

Standouts included Farris (24 Goals, 14 Assists), Sammy Davis (15 Goals, 7 Assists), Austin Ball (4 Goals, 10 Assists), David Rodriguez Moreno (4 Goals, 4 Assists), Cainan Yaskiewicz (2 Shutouts, 1 Goal, 1 Assist) and Trevor Bramlett (3 Goals).

Farris had a pair of five-goal games and a total of four hat tricks, while Davis had three hat tricks of his own.

Front row L-R: Eli Damron, Emery Sims, Tyler Cook, Austin Ball, Jackson Pollock, Reilly Chatman, Britt Shaw, Josiah Turney, Tatum Myers, Canon Brooks, Zhaohe Guo Back row L-R: Coach Jeremy Stille, Manager Sean Lynes Jr., Junho So, Joe Griswold, Jakob Wehrstein, Cainan Yaskiewicz, Bryan Nwogu, Sammy Davis, Max Farris, David Rodriguez Moreno, Trevor Bramlett Not Pictured: Coach David Windmiller

The Indians advanced to their first-ever state playoff, and fell on the road to Wesleyan to end their season.

The Lady Indians entered the 2021 season anchored by a talented group of individuals, including seven seniors who led vocally and in their on-field demeanor. TFS put up a school record eight wins, making the state playoffs for the first time while finishing as Region 8-A Private Runner-Up. Overall, the Lady Indians were 8-4-1.

Front row L-R: Kally Momoh, Kat Williams, Grace Kim, Madi Ramey, Keygan Antosiak, Addie Higbie, Kyndal Anderson, Maddie LeBlanc, Lily Desta, Karis Tatum, Morgan Webb, Mia Kwarteng Back row L-R: Laura Higbie, Fendi JeanLouis, Honora Kahwach, Tamia Moss, Sydney Coffey, Abby Carlan, Tessa Foor, Iray Adeleke, Ahthinya Etienne, Maddie Mullis., Leah Desta, Travis Mullis

After back-to-back losses to open the season against Stephens County and Athens Academy, the girls went 8-2-1 the rest of the way. That includes a five-game winning streak within region play. The Lady Indians were 8-2 in region play, with both losses coming to powerhouse Athens Academy.

“For several of the upperclassmen, a winning record was a significant milestone, but they

The offense was an even distribution, with senior Grace Kim tallying a team-best 10 goals and junior Honora Kahwach nine. Iray Adeleke, Sydney Coffey, Addie Higbie and Kat Williams all had four goals each, while Keygan Antosiak and Fendi Jean-Louis also recorded a goal apiece.

their time together .”

and everyone else believed the best was yet to come. They pushed harder and required more

of themselves while also continuing to enjoy

- Coach Travis Mullis

Under coach Travis Mullis (TFS second season), the girls surpassed the previous high mark for wins of four. Among the other top performances includes Kim’s four-goal game on Senior Night against Athens Christian, which is the secondmost in Lady Indians history. In that same game, which featured a team record 11 goals, Kahwach recorded a record three assists. Freshman keeper Kyndal Anderson played solid all season, and recorded a record 45 saves in one game against Athens Academy. Anderson secured two shutouts on the year.

TFS advanced to the GHSA State Playoffs, falling at home to Atlanta International to close the season.

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he pressure externally was not greater than the pressure the Tallulah Falls School varsity track and field teams put on themselves.

They knew this was set to be a special kind of year that could result in history. To that end, the teams never buckled in achieving what has never been done at TFS.

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for state

All told, the boys brought home hardware in the way of a third-place finish at the GHSA 1A Private State Championships, with multiple athletes earning podium finishes. The girls also shaved off times and scores by historic margins in coming in 15th overall. The boys’ finish was the best in school history, as their Area 6-A Championship was also a first.

“The goal from the get-go on the boys side was to bring home a state trophy, the first in school history,” says coach Scott Neal. “On the girls side, it was to set personal records, get in the State Sweet 16, move up on the famous TFS Legacy List, get on the podium, and prepare through experience and confidence a future on the upper podium with a trophy.”

For the Indians, it was Grey Bourlet, Evan Prince and Simeon Respress who accumulated the highest point totals at state. Bourlet was the State Runner-Up in the pole vault and 110 meter hurdles. He finished third in the 300 meter hurdles. Respress was the State RunnerUp in the long jump, and placed sixth in the high jump. Meanwhile, Prince was forth in the 800 and 1600, and 10th in the 3200. The 4x800 Relay group was forth, and the 4x400 came in fifth. Walker Bailey also individually qualified

in the 800. Prince and Bourlet both won three area titles, as did the two relay groups.

The Lady Indians, who finished fifth within the area, qualified in eight events at state. Macy Murdock paced the team with a fifth-place finish in the 300 meter hurdles and sixth in the 100 meter hurdles. Lucy Ladd was ninth the long jump, Lucy Alexander 10th in the 3200, and Julianne Shirley was 13th in the high jump. The 4x800 Relay team was sixth, while the 4x100 and 4x400 groups both finished seventh.

“The season will last in legacy with a thirdplace trophy, with school records (five on the boys side, two from the girls), with the first Area Championship trophy, with indelible relationships, with standards and expectations and principles of significance, and with a new level of confidence, preparation and thinking,” states Neal. “The boys pursued the trophy as a forever bearer of a new standard of performance; the girls pursued relentless bonds created by sacrificing for each other by running through intense discomfort for the deep satisfaction of coming through for each other.”

Front row L-R: Caroline Ball, Dani Prince, Zhigao Henrry Xiong, Jackson Shadburn, Joahua Asare Bediako, Jesse Reames, Dallas Loonubon, Tyler Brown, Walker Bailey, Jackson Whittle, Allie Phasavang, 2nd row L-R: Lucy Ladd, Jenna Chesser, Macy Murdock, Wally Agingu, Jaden Andrews, Gavin Atkinson, Sam Ketch, Nana Amankwah, Blair Moore, Shelby Brightwell, Kailyn Neal, Miranda Chapa, Cassidy Hayes, Molly Mitchell 3rd row L-R: Coach Tim Corbett, ATC Lauren Brown, Lois Ibeh, Yolanda Ssemakula, Captain Collin Kelly, Captain Evan Prince, George Ketch, Charlie Cody, Captain Grey Bourlet, Simeon Respress, Kale Corbett, Captain Lucy Alexander, Julianne Shirley, Coach Debbie Prince, Coach Scott Neal Not pictured: Alba Romanos Gracia

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AND FIELD “I am so proud of the

trophy achievements the

Senior Simeon Respress signed a national letter of intent on Monday to compete in track & field at Anderson University in Anderson, SC. Anderson is an NCAA D-II member of the South Atlantic Conference. He is coming off a stellar season in which he finished as the state runner-up in the long jump and sixth at state in the high jump. He also helped the 4x400 relay finish fifth and the boys team place third overall at state.

GREY BOURLET, SENIOR CAPTAIN

A-Private Area 6 Champion 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, pole vault (Legacy List No.2), 4x4 relay (Legacy List No.4) Tie High Point Award A-Private Area 6 All Area First Team School record holder in 110m hurdles and #2 in 300m hurdles

boys earned as a symbol of connectedness and the

Legacy List advancements and togetherness mindset displayed by our girls .”

-Coach Scott Neal

SIMEON RESPRESS, SENIOR

A-Private Area 6 RunnerUp high jump, long jump.

4x4 relay champion, 4x1 sectional qualifier School record LJ, Legacy List No.2 HJ

MACY MURDOCK, JUNIOR

Area Runner-Up in 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles Seventh in 4x1 relay and 4x4 relay State fifth 300m hurdles and sixth in 100m hurdles

EVAN PRINCE. JUNIOR CAPTAIN

Tie High Point Award A-Private Area 6 Champion 800m, 1600m, 3200m 4x8 relay All Area First Team School records in all four above events

LUCY ALAXANDER, JUNIOR CAPTAIN School Record 3200m State 10th in 3200m

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MS BASEBALL

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he 2021 season for middle school baseball proved to be successful in many ways, as the Tallulah Falls School Indians learned how to win, come from behind and overcome adversity.

Altogether, TFS went 7-5 overall, and saw players like Wyatt Dorsey, Chase Pollock, Will Greene and Jackson Savage step up as leaders.

The roster had six eighth-graders looking to prepare for the high school level, and a blend of younger players growing into their roles. This included seven seventh-graders and four sixth-graders.

TFS opened the season with a flurry of wins, jumping out to a 4-0 record following wins over Towns, Lumpkin twice and Young Americans Christian. The boys won COACH Dustin Rogers close games over Towns, 5-2, and Lumpkin 5-4 the first go-around. In the Young Americans Christian game, the offense ignited to a 13-7 win, followed by a 14-4 win over Lumpkin in the rematch.

“These boys never quit on each other.”

After a 9-6 loss to Towns at home, the boys rebounded with a win over Rabun Gap, 13-9. The close-by rivals took the second game of a double header, and TFS dropped four in a row and five of six to move to 5-5 overall.

That adversity led to the boys learning how to stress fundamentals and put the tough games in the rear view mirror.

The Indians scripted a great ending to their season with wins over Veritas Christian Academy, including a 19-2 win and then a 10-9 walk-off win (thanks to Elijah Barker) in the finale.

“These boys never quit on each other,” says an emotional Dustin Rogers. “When the going got tough, these guys reached down deep and found a way. Many teams would fold under pressure, or once adversity hit, just close shop. Not this group - they played for something bigger than just wins and losses. They played for each other. You can’t coach that.”

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Front row L-R: Shepard Crumley, Luke Dillard, Drew Barron, Brantley Allen, Chase Pollock, Charlie Harris, Will Greene, Jack Thomson, William NeSmith Back row L-Rt: Assistant Coach Kyle Dampier, Wyatt Dorsey, Jackson Savage, Jackson Carlan, Elijah Barker, Zach Freeman, Kaden Hunter, Wyatt Franks, Head Coach Dustin Rogers Not Pictured: Merrick Carnes

VARSITY BASEBALL Photo Courtesy of Artistic Images/Brooke Gragg

sually it takes time to build a successful program or change the trajectory of it, especially when U bringing in a new coach to take a team to the next level. That wasn’t the case when Tallulah Falls School made a home run hire in coach Justin Pollock not too long before the school year started.

Pollock quickly raised the bar for the Indians, and the boys bought in. What followed was the most successful team TFS has ever had in baseball, capped by a school record 13 wins and its first-ever playoff appearance. The season saw the Indians reach uncharted territory, winning four in a row twice (school record) and posting two shutouts (school record). The Indians even took their first known win over a top-10 ranked opponent when beating Prince Avenue Christian 6-2 on March 30.

TFS thus opened a new era in style with brand new state-of-the-art lights for the first time on the field and a set of drastic cosmetic changes to the Higgins Baseball Complex.

Seniors Baylor Carnes, Chathan Clouatre, Trent Thomas, Tate Whitfield and Cainan Yaskiewicz played their final season at TFS. Thomas proved to be invaluable, batting a team-high .320 with two home runs and 23 RBI, 18 runs and 10 doubles.

Those numbers, aside from the runs scored, were tops on the team. He also tied for the team lead with five wins on the mound, posting a leading 3.57 ERA. Clouatre, a Toccoa Falls College signee, finished his stellar career with a 2021 stat line that includes a .260 average, 11 RBI, and a team-high 26 runs scored along with 11 stolen bases. Junior Aubrey Higgins also had a solid year pitching, posting five wins and a 4.42 ERA along with a team-high and single-season school record 78 strikeouts. He had four games in which he struck out at least 10 batters.

Other leaders of note include junior Joel Miller (.495 OBP, 21 runs, 13 RBI, 12 SB) and sophomore Frankey Moree (15 RBI, 10 runs).

history. Higgins and Thomas both put up five wins, which tie for the top mark at TFS, and Higgins’ 78 strikeouts and Aiden Gragg’s two saves are atop the records lists as well.

The Indians went 13-14 overall and finished 7-8 in region play, coming out of Region 8-A Private as the fourth seed. The season ended in a two-game sweep at the hands of Wesleyan in the first round of the GHSA 1A Private State Tournament.

AUBREY HIGGINS 5 wins 4.42 ERA 78 strikeouts

TRENT THOMAS .320 Average 2 Home runs 23 RBI 18 Runs 10 Doubles

CHATHAN CLOUATRE .260 Average 11 RBI 26 Runs 11 Stolen Bases

Single-season records that were set include Thomas’ two home runs and 10 doubles, Clouatre’s 26 runs scored, Miller’s 12 stolen bases, and a dubious stat of hit by pitch, in which Miller’s 16 and Clouatre’s 11 were the top two such marks in school

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TFS ANGLERS

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he Bass Fishing team at Tallulah Falls School took on a new challenge in 2020-21. This season the program competed in the Georgia High School Fishing (GHSF) tournament trail.

The season consisted of eight events from October through May, with Sunday tournaments held on Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell. The consistent leaders for TFS this season were sixth-grader DJ Broome and seventh-grader Jack Thomson. The middle school duo accumulated 765 tournament points, placing them eighth overall out of 107 registered teams of mostly high schoolers.

That total was only 46 points off the first-place spot. The combo of sophomore Austin Zigler and junior George Ketch were 30th in the final tournament standings, while eighth-graders Chesney Tanksley and Haygen James were 53rd.

Front row L-R: JDJ Broome, Jacob Mitchell, Chesney Tanksley, Haygen James, Molly Mitchell, Brennan Villa Back row L-R: Coach Daryl Broome, Coach Jeff Mitchell, Austin Zigler, George Ketch, Coach Chris James Not Pictured: Jack Thomson

Other TFS bass fishers who competed this season included Molly and Jacob Mitchell.

“We are grateful to the adult captains and the Georgia High School Fishing organization for making the season possible for this group of enthusiastic studentanglers,” says team liaison E. Lane Gresham. “Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the season has been fun to watch. We look forward to having a more traditional experience next year.”

ESports

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n just its second year of existence, the Tallulah Falls School ESports program continues to generate success that has resulted in making history. The 2020-21 year saw an influx of competitors that joined ESports, leading to multiple new teams and a higher level of success.

TFS had teams within the League of Legends, Rocket League and Smash Bros.

Ultimate. The teams combined for well over 30 wins throughout the 2020-21 season and culminated with one team making the Elite 8 and the other the Final 4.

The TFS Mushrooms, who were 9-5 in the fall season in the League of Legends, went 12-3 in the spring all the way to the Final 4, ending with a loss to defending champions Lambert. That resulted in a program-best No.4 state ranking out of more than 60 teams.

says Barron. “The Mushrooms had players competing from China and South Korea. This caused slow internet speeds and other technical difficulties, but the team kept fighting and stuck together for a strong finish.”

The Mushrooms consisted of: Junho So, Daniel Shin, Jerry Sang, Jason Sang, David Hu, Ben Fisher and Caleb Carter.

“I’d also like to give a big thank you to Josh Brady,” adds Barron. “Josh has been helping me since day one as a coach and I could not pull this off without his assistance. Can’t wait until next fall. Go Indians!”

TFS had two teams compete in the Rocket League, with Farming Simulator (4-4 in the fall; 9-2 in the spring) earning a No.6 state ranking (out of 190 teams) and finishing in the Elite 8. The Farming Simulator was made up of: Eli Higbie, Baylee MacBeth, Cain Chitwood and Grant Barron. The TFS Indians, another Rocket League team, went 3-5 in the fall.

New for 2020-21 was competition within Smash Bros. Ultimate, where TFS featured the TFS Wave Shine and The Arcanes, both of whom had winning records this year.

“What a year it has been for the team,” says coach Casey Barron. “From the fall season to the final match of the spring, the players have been dedicated, gracious, and relentless in playing and being the very best they could be. There were many obstacles this year, from players having to play from home, in another country, and even the gaming platform not working correctly all season.”

In a season surrounded by a lot of uncertainty, it’s been amazing what TFS has accomplished.

“I couldn’t be more proud of a group of guys than I am about these young men,”

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Front row L-R: Jackson Shadburn, Baylee MacBeth, Tyler Cook, Eli Damron, Justin Yu, Savannah Harris Back row L-R: Coach Josh Brady, Eli Higbie, Cain Chitwood, Junho So, Nana Amankwah, Hanwu Fang, Coach Casey Barron Not Pictured: Grant Barron, Daniel Shin, Jingyi Sang, Jingan Sang, David Hu, Trey Greene, Logan Huling, Nelson Wilkinson, Ethan Wanner, Henry Rickman, Ben Rosenthal

SENIORS SELECT

D

Prom King & Queen

uring the 2021 Tallulah Falls School Prom held March 27, the names of two one-night-only monarchs were announced.

Dean of Students Jimmy Franklin revealed the names of Tate Whitfield of Alto as Prom King and Mia Kwarteng of Snellville as Prom Queen. The excited pair joined the ranks of the school’s archival royal court. King and queen are selected via secret ballot by members of the senior class.

Kwarteng shared a traditional first dance with President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy, with Whitfield joined on the dance floor by TFS Board Chairwoman Gail Cantrell.

The annual elegant evening held at Chota Falls featured the traditional senior walk, dinner, dancing and a bonfire at the end of the evening.

Shown, from left, are Tallulah Falls School Board of Trustees Chairwoman Gail Cantrell, Prom King Tate Whitfield, Prom Queen Mia Kwarteng and TFS President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy.

Senior Prom

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FIELDS of FAITH

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nationwide youth gathering with an aim to share the love of Jesus Christ took place at Tallulah Falls School on March 24.

Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Fields of Faith event offers an avenue for athletes and coaches to share their faith walk, according to upper school teacher and sponsor Beth Huebner.

Attendees enjoyed games, activities, music, and fellowship, followed by an inspirational message delivered by Dean of Enrollment Management Kelly Woodall.

According to Woodall, the event also offered Habersham FCA Director Thomas Burnett a chance to meet more of the TFS student-athletes and share his passion for the mission of FCA. Along with Burnett and Huebner, student Huddle Leaders helped to organize and host the event. Burnett leads FCA chapter meetings on the TFS campus once a month.

Photo Courtesy of David Purcell/Red Bird Media

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Kicking into a celebratory mode the week before graduation, Tallulah Falls School senior girls added their own touch to the school’s practice of celebrating college acceptances.

In addition to wearing a college or university shirt, many of the girls decorated their khaki uniform skorts in complementary colors and designs.

Launched in 2018, the playful painting of skorts has grown into a muchanticipated avenue to showcase school colors. This year’s collection of creativity illustrates the artistic talent exhibited by members of the Class of 2021.

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he springtime sun illuminated the TFS community during a full day of friendly competition on May 7.

FIELD DAY

Both the middle and high school gathered for games and activities for Field Day 2021.

This event had been separated for several years but illustrated by the enthusiastic response to the combined event, it is likely it will be repeated going forward.

“We were excited to see Field Day return to our traditional format,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “The students had a blast and it was great to have everyone together.”

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