Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Dr. Gary M Jones President Mr. Don A. Woolf Headmaster Mr. Ira P. Sanderson Director of Development Mr. Paul Stockhammer Director of Admissions Mr. Robert D. Ballentine Upper School Principal Administration The Administration of Woodward Acade- my, under the direction of Dr. Gary M. Jones, is responsible for all academic, athle- tic, and financial activities on the Woodward campus. Each administrator is responsible for a certain facet of the total operation of the school. During the 1980-81 school year, several changes were made in the administrative staff which were of m?jor importance to faculty and students. Mr. Don A. Woolf, who had served at the Lower arid Busey Schools since 1963, became the new Headmaster, and now assists Dr. Jones in the areas of academic instruction, personnel, and extra curricular activities. Mr. Alvin G. Wendt re- placed Mr. Woolf as Principal of the Lower School, and Mr. David Chandler was added to the staff as Assistant Principal of the Low- er School. Also new on the administrative staff was Mr. Russell Logan Slider. A 1975 graduate of Woodward, Mr. Slider began work in June as the school ' s Alumni Direc- tor. He also supervises Academy publica- Mr James C Donovan Middle School Principal tions, and is advisor to the yearbook staff. Other changes in the administration were the appointment of Mr. Paul Stockhammer to Admissions Director and Mr. Ira Sander- son as the new Director of Development. Together, the sixteen members of the Academy ' s administrative staff work to in- sure smooth and effective operation of the school. Always available to assist students, parents, and faculty, they are a valuable asset to the institution, and provide impor- tant leadership qualities. 4 ADMINISTRATION

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Don A. Woolf HEADMASTER Ensuring Excellence In The Academy Newly appointed Vice President of Cur- riculum and Headnnaster, Don A. Woolf ex- emplifies the characteristics of the ideal ad- ministrator. Having come to Woodward Academy in 1963, Mr. Woolf has served in many areas of Woodward life as assistant principal of the Lower School, founding principal of the Busey School, principal of the Lower School, dormitory parent, and now in his present role of Headmaster. His new duties include regulaing the curriculum, academic instruction, personnel, and extra- currcular activities of all four schools. Mr. Woolf will surely make the positive impact in these areas that he has made in his past positions. Mr. Woolf has a distinct idea of what a good education should be. He feels the well- educated person must have a good balance of academics, athletics, and sociail skills and be able to gel along with people. Exjjertise in just one of these areas is not enough for the person planning to go to college. The student must be prepared mentally, phys- ically, and socially to be successful in college as well as to be successful in life. With leaders such as Mr. Woolf at the Academy, Woodward is sure to fulfill its goaa of achieving excellence in all areas. HEADMASTER 33

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Mr. Alvm G Wendt Mr Lindell E Polk Lower School Principal Busey School Principal Mr. Arthcr F. Krueger Mr Roger W, Sloan Dean of Students Academic Dean Mr. David R. McCollum Mr. Petty F. Ezell Chaplain Director of Athletics Dr. Jane K. Hayes Mr. Fred G. Young Educational Consultant Director of Food Servnce Mr. William H. Allen Director of Facilities Mr. Manon O. Biume Assistant Director of Facilities ADMINISTRATION 35