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TFS honors outstanding students, faculty, and staff

Tallulah Falls School announces its outstanding students, faculty and staff for 2022 at a Dec. 14 assembly.

“It is a joy to celebrate excellence in our community through these awards,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “Congratulations to these individuals who share their dedication to excellence daily with the TFS family.”

This year’s award-winners are: eighth-grader Megan Prince of Rabun Gap, outstanding middle school student of the year; Stephanie Dorantes of Cornelia, outstanding middle school faculty member of the year; senior Benjamin Okoronkwo of Euless, TX, outstanding upper school student of the year; Haley Cantrell of Clarkesville, outstanding upper school faculty member of the year. Susie Justus of Lakemont was named outstanding staff member of the year, and Melody Henderson of Tiger was named the Light in the Mountains honoree [outstanding senior staff member of the year].

Megan Prince Outstanding MS Student of the Year	Benjamin Okoronkwo Outstanding US Student of the Year	Haley Cantrell Outstanding US Faculty Member of the Year

During the assembly, this year’s Christmas card art contest winners were announced. The upper school’s winning card was designed by Sarah Morris of Cornelia, with the winning card for the middle school designed by Sophia Smith of Clarkesville.

Second place recognition for the upper school went to Reagan Duncan of Martin and third place went to Ruichen “Sarah” Zhang of Beijing, China. Second place for the middle school card contest was Ellison Shaw of Baldwin; third place went to Tate Colston of Cornelia. The winning designs are featured in the latest issue of On Campus, the school’s magazine.

Stephanie Dorantes Outstanding MS Faculty Member of the Year	Susie Justus Outstanding Staff Member of the Year	Melody Henderson Light in the Mountains

The annual Christmas door decorating contest was sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Georgia and coordinated by Martha Lee Sherman, GFWC-GA State TFS Chairman, and Elizabeth Wells, TFS Trustee. Stone Mountain Woman’s Club members, Shari Carter, Barbara Luton and Nelda Lunsford, judged the door decorating competition.

Winners of the door decorating contest were announced, and prizes were presented by Sherman. "Judging the door decorating contest was especially difficult this year due to all of the creative entries at the upper and middle school," said Sherman. The winning door for the middle school went to Sonya Chesser’s door, “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,” while Terri Bogan’s upper school family group took first place with their door – “Gone to the Beach.”

Additionally, Sherman recognized the varsity volleyball team on behalf of the GFWC for their recent state championship. “We want to express our excitement for what you did,” said Sherman. “We are so proud of you.” The combined upper and middle school chorus surprised the school with a Christmas carol sing-along at the conclusion of the assembly.