Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Heritage Having existed for eighty-one years, Woodward Academy has a special heritage, one that its peo- ple are proud of. Founded as Georgia Military Academy, Woodward has come a long way from its early days to the modern college preparatory school it is today. Woodward, because of its stable heritage, can expect an even brighter future. Woodward Academy owes John Charles Wood- ward deeply for many of its great qualities. Colo- nel Woodward, his wife, and one other teacher established the school in 1900 on a campus com- prised of only one building. With $1,500 to orga- nize an enrollment of thirty cadets, Woodward established Georgia Military Academy. His forty years of dedicated service, as the school ' s first president, transformed GMA from its humble be- ginnings into one of the South ' s finest military academies. When formal military training ended in 1966, the Academy was renamed in honor of Colonel Woodward. The Academy ' s development has been aided, as well, by other great men. Colo- nel William R. Brewster, Sr. succeeded Colonel Woodward, and provided commendable leader- ship for some twenty years. His son. Captain Wil- liam R. Brewster, Jr. followed in his father ' s foot- steps and became the institution ' s third president. It was Captain Brewster ' s leadership that allowed Woodward to change with the times. During his term, the male military school, GMA, became an outstanding co-educational college preparatory school. In 1978, Dr. Gary M. Jones became the fourth president and, with the Board of Gover- nors, has further aided the continuous growth of the Academy. Their guidance has helped Wood- ward Academy develop into an exceptional institu- tion. Woodward Academy has a long, successful heri- tage. The people of Woodward are proud of the military school of the past which laid the founda- tions for the Woodward Academy of today • 6 HERITAGE

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WAR EAGLE PRIDE A unique aspect of the Woodward personality is pride. There are numerous opportunities for students and faculty to get involved in school functions, and both groups actively participate. What is unique, though, is that students participate for the school as well as for themselves. Students gain valuable exper- ience while proudly bringing recognition to the Acad- emy. The War Eagles teams make tremendous time and physical commitments, and these have paid off great- ly. Their spectacular records have made the whole Woodward community proud of them. The service clubs at Woodward are something else to be proud of. The Key, Interact, and Junior Civitan clubs do admirable works for the community. The Hunger Task Force, a newer organization, has done outstanding work for the poor in the community. Those unselfish activities are also deserving of pride. Woodward ' s academic excellence is known far and wide. Students gain recognition on city, state, and national levels for themselves and the Academy. The artistic contributions of Woodward ' s Fine Arts departments cannot be ignored. The Drama Club has consistently received rave reviews, the Art Club has exhibited works at impressive places such as Harts- field Terminal. The Festival Chorale has sung with well-known celebrities such as Barry Manilow. We can definitely be proud of their acievement. Generally speaking, even after only one year at Woodward, most students and faculty members would unashamedly say that they share a more than normal partiality to the colors of red and white and swell with intense pride when they hear a song which begins with the words, Standing here in reverent prayer. The Woodward community realizes the Academy tradition of greatness and most feel fortunate to be a part of that living tradition. Woodward pride is a driving force behind the institution, and will continue to be an integral aspect of the Woodward personality in years to come. 8 PRlDE