TFS honors Outstanding Students, Faculty, and Staff 

Tallulah Falls School (TFS) has announced its outstanding students, faculty, and staff for 2019.  Award winners were surprised at a Dec. 18 assembly prior to students being dismissed for the Christmas break on Dec. 19.  “It is my pleasure to recognize excellence through these annual awards,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “I offer my congratulations to these deserving honorees for their dedication to our TFS community.”  This year’s award-winners were announced as follows: eighth-grader Ethan Simmons of Demorest, outstanding middle school student of the year; sixth-grade English teacher Travis Mullis, outstanding middle school faculty member of the year; senior Whit Fordham of Cornelia, outstanding upper school student of the year; culinary arts teacher Whitney Calloway, outstanding upper school faculty member of the year; Athletics Facilities/Grounds Manager Steve Hanifan-Wagner, outstanding staff member of the year; and Director of Plant Services Michael Rogers, Light in the Mountains honoree [outstanding senior staff member of the year].  Also during the assembly, winners of the Christmas card art contest were announced. The winning card for the upper school was designed by sophomore Emily Smith of Cleveland with the winning card for the middle school card was designed by eighth-grader Joseph McGahee of Clarkesville. Second place for the middle school card contest was seventh-grader Miah Gragg of Clarkesville and third place was seventh-grader Julia Smith of Cornelia. Second place for the upper school card contest was sophomore Trevor Bramlett of Clarkesville and third place was sophomore Qiyue Zeng of China. “This is a wonderful way to showcase student talent each year,” Peevy said.  Winners of the door decorating contest were announced and prizes were presented by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Georgia members Martha Lee Sherman and Linda Mote. Members of the Stone Mountain Woman’s Club visited TFS recently to judge the door decor. Additionally, Sherman presented senior class president Gabe Illuma with a donation toward the recent Winter Semi-Formal. Other recognition during the assembly included Director of Security Dustin Rogers, presented with a Georgia Independent School Association award for 25 years of service and President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy presented with a game ball by senior Reeves Cody in honor of Peevy’s military service. Peevy was out of the town for the recent Military Appreciation Night, held during a varsity basketball game. 

Photo by E. Lane Gresham of TFS showing outstanding students, faculty and staff for 2019, back row, from left, senior Whit Fordham of Cornelia, outstanding upper school student of the year; sixth-grade English teacher Travis Mullis, outstanding middle school faculty member of the year; President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy; Athletics Facilities/Grounds Manager Steve Hanifan-Wagner, outstanding staff member of the year; front row, from left, Director of Plant Services Michael Rogers, Light in the Mountains honoree [outstanding senior staff member of the year]; eighth-grader Ethan Simmons of Demorest, outstanding middle school student of the year; and culinary arts teacher Whitney Calloway, outstanding upper school faculty member of the year. 

Photo by E. Lane Gresham of TFS showing Middle school Christmas card design contest winners.  Winning card for the middle school card designed by eighth-grader Joseph McGahee of Clarkesville; taking second place for the middle school card contest was seventh-grader Miah Gragg of Clarkesville and third place was seventh-grader Julia Smith of Cornelia. Shown, from left, are, McGahee, Smith, and Gragg. 

Photo by E. Lane Gresham of TFS showing Upper school Christmas card design contest winners.  The winning card for the upper school was designed by sophomore Emily Smith of Cleveland; taking second place for the upper school card contest was sophomore Trevor Bramlett of Clarkesville and third place was sophomore Qiyue Zeng of China. Shown, from left, are upper school art teacher Georgann Lanich, Smith, Bramlett, Zeng, and upper school art teacher Tina Cheek.

Photo by E. Lane Gresham of TFS showing President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, left, recognizes Director of Security Dustin Rogers with a Georgia Independent School Association award for 25 years of service.

Photo by E. Lane Gresham of TFS showing Director of Security Dustin Rogers recognized Larry A. Peevy for Peevy’s military service at a year-end assembly held Dec. 19. Peevy was out of town for the recent Military Appreciation Night, held during a varsity basketball game. Senior Reeves Cody of Cornelia presented a game ball to Peevy during the assembly. Shown, from left, are Rogers and Peevy with the game ball.