Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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A, . I t the beginning of this century, 1 1 1 I Woodward Academy, then Geor- gia Military Academy, was found- ed. In 1932, Colonel and Mrs. John Charles Woodward transferred ownership of Georgia Mili- tary Academy to a special B oard of Govenors. Afterwards, the State of Georgia granted a new charter to the school as a non-profit institution. Since that time Woodward Acade- my has retained the tradition of a Board of Govenors. Members are individuals who are recognized leaders in their professions and in their communities. Through the Board of Govenors, the Academy continues to offer every opportunity for every student. Members of the board in- clude Ben Johnson, Chairman, Ray Crocker, Ray Woodall, Anne Rivers Siddons, C.W. Dukeheart, Charles Pyke, Byron Harper, Thomas Lyons, Gene Milner, Ben Jenkins, Emeri- tus, Robert Tucker, J.W. Jones, Edward Andrews, Paul Heard, Robert Brand, James Colquitt, John McDonough, William Allison, A. A. Malazia, William Clark, John Ran- dolph, Thomas Busey, Michael Carlos, W. Dexter Douglass, Phil Gramm, Waldo Kennedy, Frederick Martin, Tim O ' Brien and Betty Talmadge. 1. Tim O ' Brien speaks al a Governing Board dinner. 2. Ben Johnson, Chairman of the Board, listens to a proposal made by fellow members. 3. The Woodward Academy Governing Board is composed of individuals who are leaders in their communities. 4. R.L. Brand is an important member of the board. 5. Bill Allison chats with Academy Alumnus at Homecoming. 6. jimmy Colquitt enjoys a dinner in his honor as he steps down from his position as Chairman. 7. Congressman Phil Cramm serves as a member of the Woodward Governing Board. 8. Colonel Woodward ' s sister, Grace Palmer, and her husband attend Homecoming festivities. INTRODUCTlON 9

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8 INTRODUCTION

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w oodward Academy has a variety of sources which oversee the work- ings of the Academy. One such source is the Administrative team lead by the President of the Academy, Dr. Gary M. Jones. Dr. Jones focuses on Public Relations, Academy develop- ment, Alumni Relations and Fund Raising. Mr. Don Woolf, Headmaster of the Academy directs the Curriculum, Aca- demic Instruction, Personel and extra-curricular activities for the Academy. Mr. James Chandler, Vice-President of Finance for the Academy serves as Secretary of the Board of Governors. Even though Woodward Academy is recog- nized as one of this country ' s predominant private prepa- tory schools with an enrollment of over 1700 students, the school has the distinct advantage of a close and devoted administration that has the all consuming goal of making sure that the Academy develops the best in each of its students. 1. As Headmaster, Mr. Woolf is a central figure at the Academy ' s formal ceremonies. 2. As Vice-President of Finance, Mr. CKandler is responsible for the Academy ' s central accounts computer 3. Mr. Ballentine, Principal of the Upper School, takes time to visit with a faculty member. 4. Always available, Dr. Donovan shares a laugh with a Middle School student who dropped by for a chat. 5. As President of the Academy, Dr. Jones presides over the annual Donor Recognition dinner. 6. Mrs. Berry, Assistant Principal and Mr. Cobb, Principal of The Busey School love the country surroundings of the school. 7. Taking time to catch up on new Academy uniform policy, Mr. Wendt of the Lower School relaxes in his office. 8. Mr. Ballentine instructs excited seniors in gradu- ation procedures. 9. Dr. and Mrs. Jones have always strived to maintain warm and close contacts with Woodward Students and Alumni. 10 INTRODUCTION