Tamassee DAR School Interim CEO Jon Holland has announced the 2020 expansion of the Tamassee Academy program. Partnering with Tri County Technical College (TCTC), the Oconee County Public School System, and local industries, Tamassee is excited to provide a program for at risk students which culminates in the successful completion of a high school diploma…
Read MoreBefore the final sun sets on 2019, we would be remiss to not revisit the year that marked Tamassee’s centennial anniversary. We hope you had the opportunity to participate in the events that recognized and celebrated the vision of our Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) founders 100 years ago. Their amazing foresight is equaled…
Read MoreWhen conducting a meeting of people who are unacquainted with one another, a common method of putting them at ease is to pose a general question and ask everyone to provide an answer. During a recent meeting with friends from a nearby community organization, this form of “ice breaking” approach was used to help make…
Read MoreOn November 14th, 1917 the South Carolina Daughters voted during their state convention in Rock Hill, South Carolina to build a school for the young girls living in poverty in the southern mountains. That school is called Tamassee DAR School. On November 14, 2019 this 105th anniversary was commemorated during a beautiful ceremony hosted the…
Read MoreSteven’s grandmother placed him at Tamassee two years ago. She was given custody of Steven when his parents were no longer able to care for him, but she needed support to rear this rambunctious middle school boy. Steven has done well at Tamassee DAR School’s Raymond Academy and lives with other young men in one…
Read MoreWhen the Founders of Tamassee DAR School established a boarding school for impoverished children, they believed education brightened a child’s future. However, their vision extended beyond education. They believed the children of the Southern mountains were exceptional citizens in waiting. They looked at benighted children, saw past poverty and ignorance, and envisioned America’s future. With…
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