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TFS recognizes outstanding fine arts students for 2018-19
Tallulah Falls School recognized the accomplishments of its fine arts students at the school’s first Fine Arts banquet held May 9 at the Habersham EMC headquarters in Clarkesville. Students were presented with awards and honored in the areas of visual arts, music and theater.
Visual arts
During the visual arts portion of the program, TFS drama teachers Tina Cheek and Georganne Lanich honored students who had performed at the highest level throughout the 2018-19 academic year.
National Art Honor Society senior honor graduates
These seniors were presented their honor cords to be worn during commencement, held May 17.
Shown, from left, are Rey David Cruz Vargas of Durham, NC, Cynthia Jackson of Clayton, Olivia Clancy of Clayton, Clara Madigan of Clarkesville, Emily Wonders of Clarkesville, Ara Belk of Clarkesville, Morgan Jones of Clarkesville, Bobby Oklapek of Clarkesville.
Not shown: Maria Chiuz Escobar of Honduras, Norah Griswold of Clarkesville.
National Art Honor Society new inductees
Shown, from left, are sophomore Qiming Wei of China, sophomore Sydney Murdock of Carnesville, sophomore Zi Wang of China, junior Taylor McAvoy of Hartwell, freshman Sophie Herrera of Mt. Airy, sophomore Mia Kwarteng of Lawrenceville, freshman Honora Kahwach of Cleveland, freshman Brinna Docsol of Toccoa, junior Khalisah Momoh of Marietta, freshman Emily Church of Clarkesville, sophomore Eva Lewis of Moultrie, freshman Maredith Anderson of Cornelia, freshman Lucy Alexander of Sautee-Nacoochee, freshman Qiyue Zeng of China, freshman Barrett Whitener of Clayton. Not pictured: freshman Macy Murdock of Carnesville.
Evening of the Arts Best in Show 3D medium, freshman Maredith Anderson of Cornelia.
Evening of the Arts Best in Show 2D medium, sophomore Jiajun Pan of China.
Music
Student accomplishments in choral and musical performance were celebrated with TFS upper school music teacher Curt Frederick honoring students for outstanding performances for the 2018-19 academic year.
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Shown, front row, from left, are sophomore Joe Griswold of Demorest, medal of musical contribution for guitar; sophomore Caleb Carter of Demorest, medal for musical contribution for piano; freshman Emily Smith of Cleveland, musician award for musical drama performance and piano, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; freshman Raquel-Lourdes (Lady) Nassah of Buford, Tri M Music Honor Society inductee; senior Madeline McClurg of Clarkesville, GMEA All-State Chorus, GMEA Honor Chorus, medal of contribution for musicianship (Master Musician), leadership and service; senior Emily Wonders of Clarkesville, GISA Honor Band, medal of musical contribution for musicianship, leadership and service; junior Minxing Si of China, GISA Honor Band, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; shown, back row, from left, are senior Mengfan Frank Huang of China, GISA Honor Band, musician award for leadership in Tri-M Music Honor Society and performance in TFS Pep Band; junior Hayden Johnson of Demorest, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; senior Clarke Bailey of Clarkesville, musician award for piano accompaniment and musical performance; freshman Nathan Moseley of Cleveland, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; freshman Jingyi Sang of China, musician award for musical performance and service; junior Samuel Dunlap of Lakemont, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; junior Zi Wang of China, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; freshman Ziyu Han of China,Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; sophomore Hagan Eubank of Tallulah Falls, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee.
Not pictured: junior Betty Yishu Lu of China, GISA Honor Chorus, medal of musical contribution for musicianship, leadership and service, Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee; senior Mikhail Vallecorse of Ellijay, musician award for musical performance on piano, drums and guitar; junior Yang Shu of China, musician award for musicianship (piano), leadership and service.
Theater
During the theater portion of the program TFS drama teacher Carrie Layer recognized students for outstanding work in the theater arts during the 2018-19 academic year.
International Thespian Society (ITS) Troupe 8078 Star Recognitions
ITS star recognition goes to students who continue to achieve excellence within the theater arts. Each star represents the equivalent of 100 or more hours of theater excellence. Shown, from left, are junior Whit Fordham of Cornelia (3 stars), senior Sidney Butikofer of Demorest (2 stars), senior Julia James of Clarkesville (2 stars), Morgan Jones of Clarkesville (2 stars), senior Haley Dowdy of Cleveland (1 star), senior Ara Belk of Clarkesville (1 star), junior Cassidy Elliott of Alto (1 star), junior Sagia Banford of Demorest (1 star), senior Taylor Huling of Demorest (2 stars).
Director’s Awards
Director’s Awards are chosen by the director to acknowledge standout performances by students who have overcome obstacles to achieve excellence on stage. Shown, from left, are freshman Jesse Reames of Atlanta, senior Kaitlyn Seeley of Martin, senior Taylor Huling of Mt. Airy, freshman Sophia Daves of Toccoa.
Rising Star on Stage
As voted for by TFS students for the actor’s roles in the 2018-19 TFS drama productions James and the Giant Peach, Standing By and Murder’s in the Heir, freshman Charlie Cody of Cornelia.
Outstanding Supporting Actors
Selected by TFS students for the actors’ roles in the 2018-19 TFS drama productions James and the Giant Peach, Standing By and Murder’s in the Heir, senior Morgan Jones of Clarkesville and freshman Josh Jackson of Alto.
Outstanding Tech Crew Members
Selected by TFS students for the tech roles in the 2018-19 TFS drama productions James and the Giant Peach, Standing By and Murder’s in the Heir, junior Whit Fordham of Cornelia and senior Haley Dowdy of Cleveland.
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Outstanding Actor and Actress
Selected by TFS students for the actors’ roles in the 2018-19 TFS drama productions James and the Giant Peach, Standing By and Murder’s in the Heir, freshman Emily Smith of Cleveland and freshman Trevor Bramlett of Clarkesville.