LEGACY STUDENTS

Legacy students are designated as those students who enroll at TFS in the sixth grade and attend throughout middle and high school. This year, 31 students made that list, representing nearly 75% of the original class finishing together on May 19. The archival photos from that first yearbook photo session in the fall of 2016 contrasts with the senior portraits for a dramatic “then” and “now” comparison.

Bralen Allen

Emma Barrett

Henry Bowman

Knute Carnes

Hutson Eller

Jonathan Farmer

William Greene

Lincoln Hall

Savannah Harris

Cassidy Hayes

Colton Hicks

Adeline Higbie

Christy Hulsey

Emma Jackson

Sarah Jennings

Isabella Jones

Layne Kafsky

Chloe Kahwach

Adam Kennedy

Dallas Loonubon

Hannah Lundy

Madeline Mullis

Keelie Parks

Ramaya Pittman

Benjamin Rosenthal

Christian Russell

Satori Tilley

Trenton Toler

Emma Trotter

Cecily Tucker

Wyatt York

Fine Arts At Tallulah Falls School

The TFS middle school put on a grand spectacle and feast with drama, singing, dance and combat at the fourth annual Madrigal on Friday, April 21, and a matinee performance on Saturday, April 22.

The evening involved friendly jests and fun between two houses. Guests were assigned to the Stronghold of Sage or the Castle of Clove. They were encouraged to “cheer for their house during any of the evening’s contests of strength and skill.”

This year’s madrigal featured a play within a play, “Princess Grace of Knockerdown” by Jim and Jane Jefferies. The court dialogue and introductions were produced by drama teacher and director Carrie Layer. Layer arranged the script to give more students the opportunity to be involved and to fit the needs of the cast. “We have children with different talents, and this allows us to highlight them,” said Layer.

There were a myriad of ways for students to participate: building puppets, making costumes, designing the set, acting, singing, sword fighting, and dancing. “Students really step up and have fun,” said Layer.

Two eighth graders served in leadership roles. Teagan Penland operated the sound, and Oakley Irvin assisted with costuming. Irvin had a hand in selecting, altering, and fitting 72 costumes for the performance.

This magical event brought together multiple members from the TFS community. Assistant Director of Information Technology Josh Brady provided sword fight training and choreography. “The students worked really hard to put together a great action sequence,” said Brady. “It is a joy to connect with students on something different like the sword fight. It really lets them express their personalities in a new way.”

As part of the show, students served a traditional medieval meal, which was prepared by TFS FLIK dining services.

“Everyone’s role is important to the whole, and this makes the magic come together,” said Layer.