Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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al Tribute Mr. A. Colquitt On May 24. imes quilt, ' 36 steppe hairman of the Woodward Hoard, after serving ' 25 years. Mr. Colquitt - with the Academy began in I cadet at Georgia Military Academy. Upon graduation from G.M.A. he at- tended the University of Georgia where he became an avid Bulldog fan. which he remains today. In 1951 he was elect- ed to serve on the Academy ' s Govern- ing Board and in 1957 was elected to the position of chairman of that board. Mr. Colquitt ' s twenty-five years of ser- vice as chairman saw many changes in the Academy. His able leadership was instrumental in steering the Academy through the crucial years of change from the all-male Georgia Military Academy to the college-preparatorv, co-educational Woodward Academy of today. In 1969 he was recognized by the Alumni Association as a Distinguished Alumnus for his service to the Acade- my, to the community and for his con- tributions to the business communit as chairman of the board of Colquitt. Owen and Stephens Insurance Com- pany. Mr. Colquitt and his wife. Betty, have been a familiar and pleasant sight on campus for many years, with Mr. Colquitt presenting the diplomas at graduation each year. The Academy ' s football stadium bears the Colquitt name, and attending the annual 1 .ill Sports Banquet has always been one of Mr. Colquitt ' s favorite duties His contributions to GM Woodward Academy are countless. For his sincere devotion to the Academy, the VA ood ward Family and all that they stand for, the Phoenix would like to pay tri- bute to Mr. James A. Colquitt. SPl ( I I IKIHI II 143

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1983 Phoenix Tribute Mrs. Bobby Alfor Since 1974, the Phoenix, ha ed, for the Phoenix Tribute, standing individuals who h ided Woodward Academy wi dedica- tion and unselfish s 1 he 1983 Phoenix Tribute un; ably goes to someone who .ributed to the GMA Wood emy communi- ty since 1956 i. Bobby W. Alford. Mrs. . iord has served GMA Woodward Academy well as an English instructor and as chairman of the English Department. Her love and devotion to her subject, her school and her students is evident in the first few moments of conversation with her. Mrs. Alford has successfully instilled in her students those qualities and skills they will need for future growth. In educat- ing her students, she has passed along the traditions of the Academy ' s past while building foundations for the fu- ture. Mrs. Alford ' s dedication com- bined with her enthusiasm has endeared her to the hundreds of students, faculty and alumni who have had the privilege of knowing her. With great pride and love, the 1983 Phoenix Tribute is presented to Mrs. Bobby W. Alford. W I ' HOI .NIX TR1BUTI:

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1983 PHOENIX Sherry Mille Editor Deb ewman Assi ant Editor Sandra Pounds Advisor Susan Sentell Assistant Advisor Editorial Staff Kim Andrews April Craig Phenizee McElroy Carl McGhee Jim Palmer Martha Putman Nancy Randolph Beth Smith Advisors ' Note: The 1983 Phoenix staff has proven to be a hard-working, talented group of students. Each of these students has made a sig- nificant contribution to the completion of this book. A yearbook such as the 1983 Phoenix is a monumental un- Business Staff Nancy Randolph Business Manager Kim Andrews Asst. Business Manager Photography Staff Phenizee McElroy Jim Palmer Dixon Soracco dertaking, requiring endless hours of work. The going was made much smoother and infi- nitely more enjoyable by these students. We must mention Debbie Newman who began this year as a novice to year- books, and learned the intrica- sies of yearbooking faster than Photo Credits: Roy Brady, April Craig, Marshall Eu- banks, Bill Grimes, Phenizee McElroy, Carl McGhee, Jim Palmer, Sandra Pounds, Dix- on Soracco. Contributors: Blade Staff, Neal Heery, Wendy Ward. Special Thanks: Dan Troy and Alli- son Clouser, American Yearbook Company; Marshall Eubanks, Olan Mills; Roy Brady; Chick-Fil-A; Jay Johnson for artwork; Errol Sanders for his grammatical expertise; How- ard Janke and Rusty Slider; Sherry and Susan thank Coca-Cola for Diet Coke, but Sandra still prefers TAB! anyone in the history of year- books. Debbie stepped in to help Sherry, going beyond what was required of her. Deb- bie and Sherry gave up count- less weekends and evenings for the 1983 Phoenix, a yearbook of which we can all be proud. 344 PHOI i