TFS Upper School Awards Day 2026

Tallulah Falls School marked the close of the 2026–27 academic year during the annual Awards Day ceremony held on Monday, May 18. The program recognized freshmen, sophomores, and juniors for excellence in academics, leadership, service, and involvement both at TFS and throughout the surrounding community.

President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy welcomed students, faculty and staff, families, and community members before joining Upper School Academic Dean Jeremy Stille in recognizing this year’s Presidential Scholars and presenting individual honors.

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Honors and awards were presented as follows:

Be The Light Service Award, presented by Jeremy Stille: Madison Phillips

Rising Youth Leadership Habersham, presented by Candice Holcomb: Drew Barron, Kale Borchers, Ryder Cantrell, Anna Ferguson, Tyson Hall, Agnes Hogan, William NeSmith, Teagan Penland, Adelaide Tatum, and Ryleigh Wilson

Rising Forward Rabun Youth Leadership, presented by Kelli Bly: Steven Jackson, Meredith Maxwell, Jonathan Seaman, and Austin Whitener, 

WoodmenLife American History Award, presented by Jennifer Cox: Ryan Anderson

Coding Award, presented by Josh Brady: David Massong

English Award, presented by D’Arcy Flanders:

Freshman – Eliza Culp

Sophomore – Christian David

Junior – Maribelle Vencer

Mathematics Award, presented by Deborah Morrison: 

Freshman – Ricky Rui

Sophomore – Elizabeth Stafford

Junior – Megan Prince

University of North Georgia Mathematics Award, presented by Deborah Morrison: Juan Hernandez Espina

Science Award, presented by Beth Huebner: 

Freshman - Dylan Johnson

Sophomore - Amber Zhang

Physical Science Award, presented by Beth Huebner: Melania Gunia

Life Science Award, presented by Beth Huebner: Azul Felder Terrados

Social Studies Award, presented by Jennifer Cox:

Freshman – Kaden Purcell

Sophomore – Elsie Sims

Junior – Delaney Johnson

World Languages Award, presented by Matt Crotta: Haylen McGugan

Impact Indian of the Year Award, presented by Greg Neeley:  LB Kafsky and Teagan Penland

Lady Indian of the Year Award, presented by Greg Neeley: Joanna Miller

Indian of the Year Award, presented by Greg Neeley: Waldon McIntosh

Georgia Certificate of Merit, presented by Michelle Barron: Ryan Anderson, Drew Barron, Tyson Hall, Delaney Johnson, Josh Lander, Natalie Pinney, Megan Prince, Adelaide Tatum, Ryleigh Wilson

Governor’s Honors Program Finalist, presented by Michelle Barron: Megan Prince