Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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ty binds us together and makes our cam- pus special. It creates a unique setting in which students, faculty, and staff can work and learn. Woodward is similar to many of the Atlanta area schools in some respects. Yet, the one aspect that makes Wood- ward a truly unique school is the fact that events are taking place on campus almost every day and night including weekends and holidays. The Academy does not close its doors or lock its gates at 6:00 p.m. as many other schools do. On the contrary, in the gym, the dining hall. Stu- dent Information Center, and residence halls activities continue virtually around the clock. It is the incessant movement of the faculty, staff and students that pro- duces that unique experience that is Woodward Academy. One of the main reasons for this non- stop activity is the existence of a resident community comprized of boarding stu- dents and on-campus faculty members and their families. Dorm life is cin ex- perience which most high school students are not exposed to. Although they may feel restricted at times. Woodward boarders seem to agree that after living on campus, they are better prepctfed than many other students to deal with the type of lifestyle encountered at college. Even though living with dorm peirents and hav- ing to sign out on weekends is not quite like living with Mom and Dad, the resi- dent students adapt quickly and become an integral part of life at the Academy. Because of the on-campus housing of teachers and students, the Robert W. Woodruff Dining Hall is used not only for school lunches and assemblies, but also for breakfast and dinner. The dining hall staff reports to work at 5:30 a.m. each day. By nightfall they will have served over two thousemd meals. Additionedly, the dining hall is used by local civic groups for their evening meetings. W.A.: 24 HOURS 19

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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

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FREE TIME A unique aspect of the program at Woodward is that the students are al- lowed and encouraged, to work to- ward goals which they set for them- selves. The free time allowed Wood- ward students exists because, at the Academy, students learn not only ba- sic subjects, but also the management of their own time. Students use this free time for studying, earning extra money, and, of course, relaxing be- tween what most students and teach- ers agree is a strenuous curriculum. Because of the rigourous courses that Woodward offers, many students utilize their free time as an opportuni- ty to study. Unlike many other schools. Woodward ' s library is out- standing for both study and research. Students looking for a quiet place to study that tough chemistry assisn- ment, complete their Spanish home- work, or finish reading Hamlet find that place in the McKay Library. The excellent reference aids in the library are more readily available to the stu- dent because he can make use of them during free periods. Besides individual study in the library, many students uti- lize the lounge for group study. Addi- tionally, for those who prefer studying outdoors, benches, located all over the campus, are available. In good weath- er, it is not unusual to see students in the courtyard during the lunch hour doing some last minute cramming.