Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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im MsIk ' Lead by Mrs. Bobby Alford, the English Department strives to give the student a mastery of communication skills. These skills are developed through an in-depth study of language, literature and composi- tion. As writing skills are necessary for suc- cess in college and in chosen career fields, extra emphasis is placed on composition. By- offering a wide range of literature of the world, students can develop competency in reading comprehension and critical thought. Students are also encouraged to voice their own interpretations of the material that they are studying. Instruction in formal English skills begins in the third grade and continues through the Middle School years where students refine basic skills in grammar usage, sentence con- struction and writing coherent paragraphs. In addition to the planned areas of study during the school year, the English department pro- vides a diversified summer reading program for students. The list is arranged to interest every student and introduce them to the classics and modern fiction. . Valerie Wooten skims over rhe resr questions bef re beginning her exam. . ' Senior Dale Blonder rellects after reading one of the great poems of literature. ). By , irganizing his thoughts befote writing his English com- position, Carl McGhee finds that he can write i more comprehensive essay. 4. Derrick Fig Phillips is stunned by the gtade he received on his English compo sition 5 Pete Fntts. Barn Ridgeway, and Josh Thorp discuss .1 hook they are reading in English 6. Mrs. Bobb) Alford, English Department Chairman, is devoted to guiding and instructing students in English grammar, literatute and language. She has passed along het love of English 7 Mr Carolyn Haldeman re- views sentence structure and grammar with co hound Seniors S To write a correct composition ■ a great deal ol serious effort Mr (ho Hudson reviews a students work to check tt - guidelines have been followed. I-II

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■1 JpIffiKS rt: Known not only for academic excellence. Woodward Academy otters a wide variety of classes and activities in the Fine Arts. The Fine Arts Department is divided into two sections: Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Both divisions give students experience in individual and group expression. The Visual Arts Department, directed by Lane Fnstot. offers various classes such as drawing, paint- ing, fabric design. ]ewclrv design, printmak- mg. ceramics, photography and television production. Aside from teaching the basics. each course is designed to give -.indents a chance to be creative. The Performing Arts Department, directed by Alan McClung. al- lows students to use their skills and talents in the specific musical and dram.iin field of interest. Students ma participate and ex- pand their talents in various choral, band, dance and theater groups. By examining the needs of each student, the Fine Arts Depart- ment provides a sound basis tor anyone planning to study any form ot art on the college level 1 David Smith jnd Ms. Su .inne Greer tjke rime our from j photograph) class e penmenr to smile lor the PH( ' I MX . jrnrrj 2 The Middle School Chows re- ceives last mmutc instructions before their perforn in the Chnstmds Choral concert. ; Corrine Jackson rehearses a compos g practice. 4. Seniors Adlen U.i A,r and David Hall gave out- standing performances in rhe 1981 One-Act Ph Hut terflies 4 rt Free. 5 Dancer Holly Mongeon on js j cljssmjre performs j rourtne during dance 6. Mr. Alan Met lung directs rhe Festival CI during rhe Founders Dai I irion. Mr. Chris Greennav demonstrates rhe -irt ot fabric di s .