Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Com- puters have come to play an ever increasing role at Woodward Acade- my. The first NCR Computer system was in- stalled in 1969. Since that time the Academy has contin- ually found more uses for the computer system. As more and more businesses turn to computers, it is imperitive that the well -prepared student learn the basics of computer programming. In order to meet this need, the Acade- my has added a computer science depart- ment headed by Dr. Charles G. Hixon. Every eighth grade student is required to take a computer literacy course which is designed to develop skills applicable to various high school courses. Courses in computer programming are also offered to Upper School students. At present the department has eight TSR 80 ' s , eight Apple lis and eight Intercolor II ' s. This enables students to spend a good deal of time at the computer gaining hands-on experience which should prove valuable both within and outside the Academy. 1. Computer programming re- quires much practice in order to master the techniques and language. 2. Andrew Fisch- b»ch finds computer pro- gramming fascinating, and the possibilities for use, endless. 3. Trisht Francis programs a computer terminal in Dr. Hix- on ' s class.

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Jl Setting An Steve McCune is one ot the most intelli- gent membets of this years graduating class. As a scholar Steve has excelled in the Ad- vanced Placement sphere ot academic lite With his exceptional SAT scores, Steve is planning to attend M.I.T., to begin a career in engineering and medicine Steve is well-known in all areas ot campus life. Not only a member of the Woodward Academy band, Steve has been band leader for the past four years. He is a member ot the National French Honor Society and is com- pleting his fourth year in French Honors Steve is a National Metit semi -finalist and has participated in the Georgia Governor ' s Honors Program. Steve has not yet confined himself to only one area of concentration. He is active in other phases of the Academy ' s ptograms. Steve has served with integrity on the Honor Council and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Steve has been recog- nized for dedicated service on the Math and Debate teams. He has served as Interact sec- retary and was involved in SGA his sopho- more and junior years. Regardless of the fact that Steve McCune is an involved member of the Woodward community, he still must save time tor homework, which he usually does in home- room ]ust like the rest of us. Senior Martha Putman is an excellent ex- ample of a scholar. At Woodward since the eighth grade, Martha has annually received a Gold Eagle, Woodward ' s award tor aca- demic excellence. Martha is a member of the Phoenix staft. She also belongs to Junior Civitan and Na- tional Honor Society. Martha is active in the French Honor Society as well as participat- ing on the Math team When asked about her secret for main- taining good grades and study habits, Mar- tha stated that once a student knows a teacher and what t hat teacher expects from students then you know exactly how and what to study. To keep those high grades will depend on how much time is dedicated to that study. SCHOLARS: Academic Example Matt McGuire is a continuation of the Woodward desire for excellence. Matt is a proven scholar In his seventh year at the Academy, he has spent all ot those years on Eagle Roll, with five of them on Gold Eagle- Matt is involved in mam aspects ot the Woodward experience. He is active in Inter- act and participates on the math team and has continually distinguished himself on the Debate Team, as well as serving on the Hon- or Council. Matt, however, does not only burrow his nose in books night aftet night. He plays soccer and tennis, and is a member of the WATV crew. His secret for studying is simple: he does not spend a lot of time in studying, but establishes goals for that peri- od of time in which he does study. Matt is a prime example that it is never the quantity ot time spent, but the quality. Lauta Harris proves that to be scholarly , does not necessarily mean that one must be dull Although Laura has excelled as an aca- demian, she has not limited her activities in othet areas. Scholastically, Laura has proven herselt to be equal to the task. She has served as a membet of the French Honor Society as well as being elected to the National Honor Soci- ety. Laura is active on the Blade staft and is a three year member of Junior Civitan. She has participated on the Peer Advisory League and has been a member of the Honot Coun- cil. Laura has also been influential as a main force in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. With her involvement in Softball ana cheerleading, it is a wonder that Laura is able to maintain her high standards. She dees however, by realizing that every activit) re- quires its own time and ettort 1 Steve McCune. Eddie Thomas Inn skew, Warr McGuire. and Kevin Hudson are just a portion ol the Debate Team . ' Martha Puimjn finds studying an easy lask toward keeping her grades up i Stt i ' ' his i lass academically throughout the Laura Harris proves that academics n arm is active in many student organizations quiet wji Af.irrha Putman excells in mai