Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Zi V V Qf vs Mr. Goodrum Mrs. Hammer Social Studies Pre-Kindergarten t Q '7..il'i'1 X A' , Ny. Mrs. Isbell Mrs. Keener Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional T ' ' Wi ...gs on 'W .f - F f - sf' r ' Q3 Mrs. Mcliane Mrs. Miller English Paraprofessional :K Q Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Rein First Grade Mathematics 1 6. Mrs. Sims Mrs. Spratlin Mrs. Hill Librarian Mrs. Kennedy Mathematics Miss O'Donnell First Grade Mrs. Riley First Grade Mrs. Stallings Mrs, Hixon Kindergarten 4 ' ' Mrs. King Third Grade y V f. . .... Mrs. Patterson Kindergarten Mrs, Rodman Paraprofessional Mrs. Van Orsdall Paraprofessional Second Grade Day Care Paraprofessional Lower Schoolf235

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Faculty Profiles: Insight Goodrum, Collects stamps, admires a positive outlook on life. Hammer, enjoys Victoria Holt novels, has a kindergar- ten-age child, her husband is a banker. Hill, belongs to two library associations, is an extremely helpful individual. Hixon, Reads two to three books a week, expects the best, fosters a love of learning and new experiences. King, Willing to give extra help to every student, an avid square dancer. O'Don- nell, Has taught for thrity-four years, believes in the 3 R's. Phillips, Teaches children to get along in the real world, enjoys hiking and camping, believes each student should enjoy his school days. Rein, Encourages students to think for themselves, enjoys needlework, is active Episcopalian. Riley, lnspires students to participate in all activities, Each child is an individual, but each individual is a part of a total group. Spratlin, Abhors laziness in students, helps each child achieve his full potential, enjoys needlework. Woolf, Likes the outdoors, loves children, enjoys camping. Polk, arrives early in the morning, leaves late is extremely dedicated. 2 M .tl ii. A fi tlg z' , if ' it ' ' Ai, X K -A M ' f il li A - al -X - . ' 4 . ..,.... ... . V f - - L A V 7lf'.'f'? , l 234fLower School An Essay On Mr. Polk . - .f',-- Q -1 , ix .M--W-i x Several seniors and juniors came to the editor of the Phoenix this year and expressed their desire to see the yearbook honor Mr. Polk who had been their assistant principal in the Lower School. In past years not as many students had completed their entire education from the students who had climbed the ropes. The staff asked Steve Fleming an articulate junior to share his reflections on Mr. Polk. A A certain man in the Lower School has probably had more influence on more students than any other instruc- tor at Woodward Academy. Respected and liked by the students in the Lower Middle and Upper Schools- Mr. Lindell E. Polk is one of those rare individuals who always has a smile and a warmth that perpetuates love and happi- ness. Mr. Polk s first assignment in l956 to the then GMA was machine-gun instructor while he was still in the army. Assigned to Korea and later Germany he always seemed to return for visits. After retiring as a Major in l965 Mr. Polk obtained a position as the Assistant Dean of Students. In I969 he moved to the Lower School as an elementary science teacher. ln I972 he became the assistant principal a post which he still holds. Engrossed in his work and in the welfare of his students Mr. Polk works effectively as an administrator and as a friend and counselor to his present and former students. The Phoenix the Academy and his students salute Mr. Polk for his outstanding contributions to education. I S lids I Lower School up, however, this year there were many Y! 71 1 1 , . ' 2 x

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Lots Of Fun As y Well As Learnln Several students in the Lower School were asked at the end of second quarter to share what they had enjoyed about Lower School life at Woodward Academy The following essay was written by Rhonda Goldsmith a fifth grader The first two quarters of the I977 78 school year at Woodward Academy have been a new and exciting experience for me I was especially glad to be In the chorus this year We did the play Show Biz I hadnt enjoyed singing quite as much until we had this play I also love to change classes and not have to sit in the same school room all day Moving about makes students more attentive because they meet more teachers instead of having just one all a Woodward Academy puts out special effort for children to learn a great deal This is one of the reasons that I go here Besides learning math ematlcs English Reading social studies and sci ence I ve learned a lot about people For example I used to think anytime a teacher told you that you did something wrong that he didn t like you This year Ive realized that teachers are only trying to help you when they correct you Too some people used to think that new students were different or unusual This year people have made Brittany Smith a third grader made these ob servations about the year Lots of things have happened We ve had exclt mg trips school plays new teachers and new buildings Some workmen are building a new Fme Arts Center across the street I ve enjoyed read Ing physical education and social studies this year Also I have learned a lot of things I have learned to make paper mache In art I ve learned to square dance In music I love to learn new things Christopher Coles another third grader give his account of the year We have been writing to people making friends saying prayers after the pledge of Alle glance and doing many other fun things Cub Scouts is fun because we do projects have refreshments parties and other great things I have learned to read write and listen better this year Also I have learned to be helpful and to have good manners d y. 1 1 I ! . I I '- friends with new students as soon as school start- ed. ' Y 236fLowerSchod atfnir fgfy 'QKFBQ r'-L -,.L:,.?5s'-7 Cultural A ffalrs And Groups The Lower School established a Cultural Affairs Program this year to provide students with a vari- ety of activities that would enhance the school curriculum. The activities included the Picadilly Puppeters Beauty and the Beast by the Atlanta Children s Theater the Young People s Concert at Symphony Hall Robin Hood at the Alliance The- ater the Vagabond Marionettes the Atlanta Con- temporary Dance Company and various plays and concerts presented by the Upper and Middle Schools. A Book Fair was also held in September. Active were the various groups in the Lower School. These groups provided students with ex- tra-curricular activities coinciding with the cur- riculum of the school. Twenty-four students par- ticipated in the Safety and Courtesy Patrol ad- vised by Mr. Polk greeted students each morning set up the barricades on Cambridge Avenue and pulled monitor duty. Mr. Rodman sponsored the band which had twenty members. Six members learned to play stringed instruments. Mrs. Dwyer directed the chorus composed of eighty students in grades four through six in their performances on Nov. 8 and Dec. I2 and I3. Ninety- five mem- bers were enrolled in the Dance Group advised by Miss Harrison. ,,, -i fria LY.-.A ff i I of fgrjjk LJWAEJES is ygzu J, lv l t I ,455 If! -IS-Q ,si 5.6.1, xx by A XII lf, S' W ll .XXX vA-uL'.- 0 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Q s5.g 4.4: .teen XS-:'V: I 3923? T gbfsq J fs I I Li ll: 1 1 'I 3 1 I 1 F H r ll J t 1. ' . . ,,x,11-111: V 1.11,-1. ff , rk 41,t,'L..u 4 I M175 . , . ,Mt 1 . 1 1 .ta . A awed, 'll . L I twslm., , X MM VF, Q4 111.1,m, . , .Q 1 f, ran 4 , ,gjfmd-1110 F I j -,A . , f I I I PMI 'Vi .,