It was a special place for many of the Americans who lived there during this time. There were many activities and things to do for American kids, teenagers, and their parents. The school provided the usual activities that Americans expect such as sports teams that competed throughout the city, intramural sports, cheerleading, band, drama, chorus, art, modern dance, gymnastics, a variety of clubs, etc. TAS was not the only school in Tehran that American kids could attend to receive quality education. There were others such as our arch rival in sports, Community School, which was open to all nationalities, as well as the International School.