For over 97 years students at Tamassee DAR School have been encouraged to develop a love of lifelong learning. They have also seen through the success of previous Tamassee students that a good education leads to a brighter, more promising future. The Tamassee Middle School Academy plays a vital role in helping children prepare for…
Read MoreTraditionally, as part of the Tamassee DAR School Annual Founders’ Day Program, an alumni is invited to provide the keynote address “Tribute to Our Founders” This year, it was our privilege to have Krystal Youmans, Class of 2005 participate. Below is an excerpt from her heartfelt message. Krystal came to Tamassee at the age of…
Read MoreHome is Where the Heart Is by Jason Eller....... Recently, I received a phone call from a Tamassee DAR School alum that made me remember and appreciate that home is where the heart is. The caller, “John” is a 1991 graduate of Tamassee DAR School and he wanted to update us on his life and…
Read MoreAs a staff member at Tamassee DAR School it is a rewarding feeling to watch as new children transition over time and begin to blossom. As you can imagine upon arrival the children are often timid, frightened, withdrawn, reserved, and often angry. Very quickly, the gentleness of the campus environment encourages feelings of safety. The…
Read MoreThe Wait is Over! The first day of the 2016-2017 school year has come and gone! The campus has been bustling for the past couple of weeks as anticipation of going back to school heightened with each passing day. The tasks of preparing over forty children of all ages for their return to academics is…
Read MoreFulfilling Dreams…. The 2016 Summer Olympics are here and the stories of sacrifice, dedication and hard work by the participating athletes from around the world are being shared on television and other media outlets. In each case, it all started with a dream and gained momentum through encouragement by friends, family and adults who believed…
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