Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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CHANGE AT WOODWARDACADEMY As progress changes everything, so it has changed Woodward Academy, and like any lasting, successful insti- tution. Woodward has constantly tried new ideas in a con- tinous attempt to improve itself. The school year 1980-81 saw many changes in administration, curriculum and the physical structure of the campus. The administrative changes set up a new, triangular ad- ministration. Mr. Don Woolf, appointed Vice-President of Curriculum, will be in charge of the student aspects of Woodward, giving Dr. Jones the freedom to concentrate on alumni relations, development, and fund raising. Mr. Jim Chandler will act as Vice-President of Finance. Another administrative change has taken place with Mr. Paul Stock- hammer becoming Director of Admissions and Mr. Ira P. Sanderson taking on the responsibility of Development. In the area of curriculum, the emphasis in 1980-81, is on quality instead of quantity, giving students a deeper knowl- edge in essential areas. The school day has been shortened to six periods each lasting 50 minutes. Teachers have been asked to set higher standards for student work. Dr. Jones expresses this approach by saying I would rather a student take four or five challenging subjects and do well, than be spread so thin over many subjects. Renovations have been made in the physical structure of Woodward ' s campus. Classrooms have been added in Tucker Hall of the Lower School, and Upper School class- rooms have been remodeled. Resident life has been made more pleasant with the remodeling of Weltner I and II, Evans, and Woodward Halls. Rutland Hall, now the pre- school center, has also been remodeled, and a new pre- school wing has been added at the Busey School. In the student parking lot, a separate entrance and exit have been constructed, so traffic will flow in one direction, and park- ing spaces are now slanted, minimizing confusion and mak- ing parking easier. These many changes have been made because of Wood- ward ' s special attitude of always striving to do better. Because of this willingness to change and thereby improve. Woodward Academy again proves that it is a school com- mitted to being the best and to making a significant difference in the education of its students 16 CHANGES

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Woodward: 24 Hours In Brewster Hall, the Student Informa- tion Centej remains busy until 10:30 p.m. on weeknights and until 12:00 on week- ends. The T.I.C. office is the hub of all campus activities when classes are not in session. All boarding students must re- port there to pick up mail, sign in and out, or report for Monitor Duty. The Sen- ior Monitor is responsible for opening the school in the morning, raising the flag, collecting class roles, and locking the gates at night. The Teacher-In-Charge also stays until the Student Information Center closes and is accountable for all on-campus activities after the school day is over. On Sunday through Thursday nights, Night Study Hall is conducted in Brewster Hall from 7:30 until 9:30. Night Study Hall provides students who are having difficulty in academics an opportunity to receive additional help. The gym, stadium, and natatorium are other areas of seemingly constant activ- ity. During the summer, many of the ath- letic teams begin early preparation for the coming season. During the school year, most teams hold practice after classes until 6:00 p.m. and schedule games throughout the week. Some teams such as Woodward ' s swimmers, also have morning practices which start at 6:30 a.m. in order to better prepare them- selves for competition. Most students at Woodward participate in athletics and, as a result, develop school spirit and the ability to work as a team. People make Woodward Academy a truly twenty-four hour school. The non- stop activity of the Woodward communi- 18 W.A.: 24 HOURS