Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Jr. P.A.L. Junior Pal members arc chosen in the spring of each year. The selection is based on recommenda- tions from the Middle School principal, faculty mem- bers, and counselors. Some of the characteristics which are desirable in potential Junior Peer Advisory League candidate are enthusiasm, well rounded inter- ests, and an earnest desire to be of assistance to the school administration, faculty, and student body. The Middle School group ' s primary responsibility involves the orientation of new students to the Woodward campus, community, and lifestyle. Additionally, Ju- nior Pal members assist with the parents ' day pro- gram. Left to right: Brent Boston, Terri McCart, Mike Ma- son, Debbie Harris, David Strickland, Catherine Gra- ham, Andrew Stith, Mandy McGowcn, John Wagner, Leslie Martin Eric Dutt. Drama Club Perhaps not a true club in the usual sense of the word, Margaret Ellison, Andrew Stith, Catherine Gra- ham, Joanne Alexander, and Jeff Higgins comprised the Middle School students who were selected during the 1980-81 academic year to be in Academy drama productions. Specifically, the five Middle Schoolers were chosen for roles in the Woodward Fine Arts department ' s musical. Bye, Bye, Birdie which was presented in March of 1981. Additionally, because of their early stage experience and the opportunity of being coached by professionals such as Mr. Mike Heck, Mr. Alan McClung, and Mr. Ron Rodman, certainly Ellison, Stith, Graham, Alexander, and Hig- gins can well expect to expand their capabilities. Bottom Row: Margarett Ellison, Row 2: Andrew Stith, Catharine Graham, Joanne Alexander. Not pic- tured: Jeff Higgins Coin And Shell The Middle School Coin and Shell Club, which has as its advisor Major Ted Hays, offers interested stu- dents the opportunity to learn and study facts about shell and coin collecting. The fifteen member group meets twice each month. During their meetings, stu- dents learn names and categories of collectables. They also become aware of the value of different shells and coins a nd are instructed on the proper storage and display techniques. Left to right: Major Hay;. Suvrat Bhargave, Scott Ward, Matt Patri, Jeff O ' Hara. Tommy Apgar, Na- than Morgan, Robert Smalley, Trey Davis, Andrew Blake. 176 MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUPS

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Chorus ahhrbudi QiniWSHIIVI j i Hr h H ir fr T p K I A jJI Kl Ef W v B V B % i T ?Tv)7n TR 7 i ' . , ■ Under the direction of Mr. Alan C. McClung, the Middle School Chorus demonstrated their usual excellent style during the 1980- 81 academic year. Performing at such events as the Annual Winter Concert, the District Five Chorale Festival, and the Annual Spring Concert, singers impressed audiences with their broad range of talent and superior ability. In anticipation of moving into the Festi- val Chorale, the members of the Middle School group studied basic introduction to music and attempted to inhance their vocal ranges. Additionally, the Middle School Chorus gained valuable experience in their numerous performances. Members were chosen at the beginning of the school year. The main criteria for selection was inate talent which could be further refined by the program. Bottom Row: Sandy Scoggins, Sally Randolph, Emily Muggins, Anita Rossi, Janella Ulloa, Margaret Ellison, Julie Oliver, Karen Gimble, Jennifer Hunter, Esther Delgado, Lisa Henry-Smith, Cathy Rohl, Lori Black, Myra Abellera, Sabra Bullard. Row 2: Mandy McGowen, Angie Stallings, CeCee Sexton, Trey Dailey. Julie Burel, Jennifer Newmark, Michelle Chance, Rhonda Goldsmith, Pam Nicholson, Sharron Montgomery, Laura Dearolph, April An- derson, Nicole Deweese, Debbie Harris, Kimmy McCollum. Row 3: Lionel Cole, Darren Mitchell, Blake Boston, Scott Wiltsee, David Epps, Mett Miller, Andy Fulcrton, Cannon Niehaber, Dale Mcln- tyre, Keith Meyer, Erol Oran, Jonathan Darsey, William Woodall, Keith Sessions, Jim Ireland. Row 4: Doug Holberg, Cliff Demiels, Brent Boston, Patrick Bussenius, Kevin Brumlow, Andrew Stith, Randy Geoghagan, Dixon Soracco, John Clayton, Brian Pickett, Ken Harris, Brian Witkofsky, Bill Crane, Suvrat Bhargave, Lucas Patclles, Scott Chandler, Philip Bienert. The 15 students of the Middle School Newspaper Staff continued to do an outstanding job in the covering and reporting of Woodward activities that were relevant to the seventh and eighth graders. The group ' s advisor. Ms. Marna Williams, stressed the fun- damentals of journalistic style. The newspaper, which was published quar- terly included such articles as The Stu- dent of the Month cind Newspaper Polls. Both faculty members cind stu- dents found the paper ' s format inter- esting and helpful. Bottom Row: Mickey Desaii. Alex Walker, Suvrat Bhargave. Terry McCart, Keith Sessions. Row 2: Mary Rodriguez. Tracy Crockett. Debbie Hulsey. Brent Boston, Sonja Murray Row 3: Catherine Grahsun. Di.xon Sor acco, Martin Hare, Angela Rcindolph Wendy McClendon. Ms. Williams Row 5: Leslie Martin, David Strick land- News- Paper MIDDLE SCHCX)L GROUPS 177