Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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S.G.A. The purpose of the Student Govern- ment Association is to represent the stu- dent body and to present their ideas to the Woodward administration. The SGA, by submitting bills to the administration, is a way through which students voice their opinions. The legislation of the student government association this year includ- ed bills working toward greater Senior privileges, the suggesting of possible uni- form changes, attempting to make Gold and Silver Eagle awards cumulative and trying to boost school spirit. Members of the S.G.A. also worked with the Parents Club as part of the standing committees. Together, the two groups reviewed var- ious aspects of Woodward life in order to suggest needed improvements. The Student Government Association also participated in numerous activities during the 1980-81 school year. Besides enacting legislation, members also partici- pated in collecting money during Yellow Ribbon Day, helping PAL with its Christ- mas activities, and holding an exchange program with members of SGA at Arling- ton School. LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Hughes, Howard Delashmit, Charles Pyke. Clark Spratlin. Rusty Snellgrove, Diane Dickman, Lil Story, Steve McCune, Alan Brown, Jeff Soracco, Lea Landers, Stuart Smith, John Weaver. NOT PICTURED: Jennifer Pickett, Sylvia Cole, Dan Harper. Pop Talalak. The purpose of the Honor Council is to give Woodward students the opportunity to be judged by their peers. Because they are students themselves, the Honor Council understands the pressures and problems of students and is able to deal fairly yet firmly with cases brought before the council. The Honor Council deals with cases of cheating, lying, stealing, and vandalism and may impose punishments of demerits and detentions or reccoment dismissal to the administration. The 12th grade representatives were Marya Nuss, Paul Raines, Mike Scarboro, and Howard Delashmit. Grade eleven re- presentatives were. Tommy Holt and Diane Dickman. Grade ten representa- tives were Laura Harris, Jody Rohl and Beth Ruppersburg. The 9th grade repre- sentative was Matt McGuire. Missy San- chez was the sponsor and officers were. President, Billy Jones and Secretary, Beth Hale. Honor Council BOTTOM ROW: Beth Hale. Marya Nuss. Laura Harris. TOP ROW: Jody Rohrl, Mike Scarboro, Howard Delashmit, Diane Dickman. Billy Jones, Tommy Holt. Paul Raines. NOT PICTURED: Ann Morgan, Matt McGure, Beth Ruppusburg.

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Debate LEFT TO RIGHT: Rex Reeves, Paul Raines, Mark Bessho, Frank Gomez, Noland Bell, Warren Smith. NOT PICTURED: Kevin Hudson, Steve McCune, Edward Thomas, Ken Walker. The Woodward debate program ' s ex- tensive recruiting four years ago cumulat- ed this year The team, led by senior members, Marc Bessho, Paul Raines, and Rex Reeves, reached heights never be- fore achieved by a Woodvward Academy Debate Team. The members fought to a region championship and placed in the State. Outstanding affirmative debater for the team was Paul Raines, while out- standing negative debaters were Marc Bessho and Rex Reeves. Besides being outstanding debaters the team members were also successful in individual events. Rex Reeves captured several championships in extemporane- ous speaking while Bessho, Raines, and Frank Gomez placed in the same compe- tition. Warren Smith excelled in original oratory. Under the knowledgeable guidance of Mrs. Cleo Hudson, this year ' s debate group matched the record of Woodweird Academy ' s championship team of 1969. I think this group of men has demon- strated the kind of spirit and dedication necessary to win a region championship. said Mrs. Hudson. In the IQSn-Sl ?rhnnl upar a new 1 LEFT TO RIGHT: 1 Charmiane Griflin. Rex Reeves, Frank Gomez, Marya Nuss, Paul Raines, Mark Bessho. NOT PICTURED: B l f f 1. f m f7 group was formed at Woodward Acade- my. The Math Team, sponsored by facul- ty member Mr. Paul Meyers, brought ea- ger and talented students together to sharpen their skills in a wide range of mathematically related areas. Also, the students were involved in mathematic tournaments that tested their skills against those of students from other fc schools. Lead by senior members Marc Bessho. Jerry Finegan. Lynn Finley, Frank Gomez. Charmainc Griffin. Marya Nuss. Paul Raines, and Rex Reeves, the Math Team had a highly successful first year ' s record. Team members, divided into varsity and junior varsity divisions, competed in a wide range of subjects such as algebra, calculus, trigonometry, probability and geometry. a - Math Team . . DEBATE S1.ATH TE.A.M 59

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BOTTOM ROW: Lisa Merit, Lisa Shatterly. Shelia Mobely, Jenniver Sheetz. Stacey Dunaway. Ginger Munn. SECOND ROW: Steve McCune, Alan Brown, Al Rossi. Nola Brown, Jeff Soracco, Charles Pyke. Mark Lewis. NOT PICTURED: Don Allen, Kim Andrews, Jipaum Askew, Maria Brown, Darrin Finley. Lisa Frost, Laura Harris, Pam Hill, Darlene Lee, Nancy Randolph, Virginia Shapard, Adam Slagle. P.A.L. PAL, the Peer Adviso- , ;;.- was composed of involved, respectable Woodward students chosen by a special committee of Woodward students and teachers. Their most important project of the year was helping new students adjust to their new role as part of the Wood- ward community. At registration, the PAL members helped new students regis- ter and showed them around the campus. At Christmas time, the PAL and SGA members decorated the Student Lounge and took part in the annual Christmas party in honor of Woodward faculty, staff, and their families. Also during Christmas, members sung Christmas car- ols and presented gifts to the residents of the College Park Convalescent Home. Other activities for the year included visit- ing the nursing home again, helping the service clubs raise money for various or- ganizations, and assisting the wrestling team raise money for a hospitalized wres- tler. The President of PAL during the 1980- 81 year was Al Rossi. Class representa- tives were Jennifer Sheetz, 9th grade; Pam Hill, 10th grade: and Darlene Lee. 11th grade. LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Raines, Don Allen, Marya Nuss, Evelyn Rodriguez, Meg Autry, Patricia Saker, Marc Bessho, Maria Meade, Chandra Stephens, Jerry Finegan, Lynn Finley, Howard Delashmit, Rex Reeves. NOT PICTURED: Mike Chance, Sylvia Cole, Laura Elliott, Anne Morgan, Lalla Walker. NEW INDUC- TEES: Giselle Achecar, Alan Brown, Kristen Decker, Preston Delashmit, Diane Dickman, Stanley Evans, Marcia Fetterman, Frank Gomez. Beth Hale, Billy Jones, Bill Lambert, Valerie Lee, Lisa Lowe. Lisa Manis, Sara Mimbs, Carlos Moreno, Deanna Nichols, Scott Rollins, Tonya Rozier, Brad Smith, Steve Smith. Stuart Smith, James Sterrett, Leslie Upchurch, Ingrid Voljavec, Ken Walker. To be a member of Woodward Acade- my ' s Chapter, the Randolf W. Thrower Chapter, of the National Honor Society a student must not only have a grade point average of 3.5, but must be involved in many aspects of Woodward life. Before members are inducted, they are evaluat- ed on their qualities of scholarship, ser- vice, leadership, and character. The 1980-81 induction took place at the an- nual National Honor Society Convocation held in the Gresham Chapel. Tliere, all students in grades nine through twelve gathered to observe the ceremony and listened to faculty and staff members lec- ture on the four principles upon which society is based. Officers for this year included Howard Delashmit. President: Meg Autry. Vice- President: Maria Meade. Treasurer: And Marya Nuss. Secretary. Acting as advisor to the National Honor Society was Aca- demic Dean. Mr. Roger Sloan. Mr. Sloan has aided the society in its functions in the past and will continue to do so. Their activities included the annual convocation and various meetings held throughout the year. N.H.S.