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Woodward magazine News and stories from Woodward Academy Fall Winter 2015 Making a Difference at Woodward Also Inside 16 Global Connections 10 Behind the Scenes 27 Homecoming Class Reunions

Table of Contents 10 Special Feature 20 Athletics Wrap Up 27 Homecoming 2 New Chair Shares Vision for Woodward Academy 16 Global Connections 28 The Power of Presence 19 Eagle Eye 30 Alumnus Receives Distinguished Service Award Behind the Scenes 5 New College Counseling Director Brings Experience Energy to Woodward 7 Optimizing the Way Woodward Learns 8 Religious Diversity Promises Peaceful Tomorrow 9 Alumna Brings Woodward Skills to Solving World Hunger 11 Former Army Officer Keeps Watch Over Woodward 12 Creating a New Life in a New Country 23 Parents Support The Woodward Fund 24 Ben and Ann Johnson Receive Legacy Award 25 Auto Exhibit 26 Advancement Office Announces Additions Class Reunions 31 Homecoming Parade 32 Tailgate 33 Homecoming Game 34 Class Reunions 39 Class Notes 46 Alumni Eagle Eye 48 Passages See page 49 for a list of National Spanish Exam award winners inadvertently omitted from the summer issue of Woodward magazine 14 Running Woodward s Facilities Sustainably 15 A Quarter Century of Driving Precious Cargo Nija Meyer Publisher Marla Goncalves Managing Editor Amy Morris Editor Torie Anderson Contributing Editor Emma Zarriello Contributing Editor Woodward Academy administers a nondiscriminatory policy of admissions Woodward magazine is published twice a year by the Academy s Office of Advancement Gene Patterson Sports Editor Edward Tharp Magazine Design photo credits Michie Turpin Photography Warren Bond Photography Billy Howard Photography Nic Huey 16 Nicholas Widener 09 letters and story ideas may be sent to Marla Goncalves Woodward Academy Ann Ben Johnson Center 1662 Rugby Avenue College Park GA 30337 2199 or by email to marla goncalves woodward edu DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

From President Gulley T F Stuart Gulley Ph D President Rebecca R Eckstein Vice President for Admissions Christopher M Freer Ph D Vice President and Dean for Student Life Upper School Principal Robert F Hawks Vice President for Advancement Kelly H Sanderson his fall we embarked on our first full school year with Chairman Robert E Bowers 74 at the helm of our Governing Board Bobby Bowers has led an exemplary life of devotion not only to Woodward Academy but also to his family and to other causes he holds dear and we introduce his vision for our future in this edition of Woodward magazine We also introduce you to our new College Counseling Director Bryan Rutledge new Chaplain Katie O Dunne and new Director of Learning Design and Innovation Connie White thought leaders in their fields who are already bringing new energy and ideas to Woodward Academy Woodward is a school where anything is possible Our students enjoy an environment that nurtures them in body mind and spirit so they can reach for their dreams and fulfill their potential That environment is created by many people behind the scenes at the Academy the employees who work hard every day driving our students to school caring for our facilities feeding our students and keeping us safe and secure Some of these employees have accomplished great things and faced trials and tribulations in their own lives with determination humility and kindness I am honored to call them my colleagues and friends and I hope you will be moved as I am by their stories In a way Woodward Academy is a paradox We are the largest independent school in the continental United States with 2 700 students and more than 600 employees and yet we are truly a family intimately connected by our concern for our students and each other Thank you for being part of the Woodward family Vice President for Finance and Administration Marcia Prewitt Spiller Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs F Stuart Gulley Woodward Academy is a school like no other At Woodward students are surrounded every day by devoted insightful teachers and mentors and prolific opportunities to try and triumph in a nurturing community that is a microcosm of the world Our distinctive differences include wise guidance provided to students at every ste p our deep respect for difference our global reach our emphasis on building character through service and most of all our graduates themselves who go into the world to make it a better place Beginning in this issue of the magazine we ll be sharing stories under the Discover the Woodward Difference themes featured on our website Visit our redesigned website at woodward edu to learn more about the Woodward difference WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 1

Commitment to Service New Chair Shares Vision for Woodward Academy A n alumnus former parent and longtime board member Robert E Bobby Bowers 74 has deep connections to the Academy and has demonstrated his devotion to the school over many years Mr Bowers believes that leadership is founded in a servant spirit or attitude and that a fulfilling life is best achieved by devotion to others As he embarked on his first full school year as chairman of the Governing Board the editors of Woodward magazine posed a series of questions to Mr Bowers on his history with the school and his vision for its future Your devotion to the school is truly inspiring Tell us about your relationship with Woodward Academy Like many people my age both my parents were products of the Depression and World War II They valued education and today I appreciate how much they sacrificed to provide the best education possible for their children My father was active in the Naval Reserves and he became friends with fellow reservists including former Woodward President Capt Bill Brewster and several teachers resulting in the enrollment of my sister Nan little brother Tommy and myself when I was in 10th grade Frankly Woodward was never easy academically Although I had received an A in my Latin I class back in my hometown of Elberton I received a D in the first six weeks of Latin II with the legendary teacher Maj Abe Ferguson His faith in me helped me bring my grade up to an A by winter break 2 WOODWARD AC ADEMY To this day I have fond memories of compassionate student centered teaching professionals including Maj Ferguson my beloved English teacher Cleo Hudson and Chuck Hixon among others They taught me first and foremost how to study and then reinforced in me how to present clearly and write effectively and persuasively I had similar experiences athletically I was the youngest in my class and a late bloomer growing six inches in the ninth grade and almost five more by the 11th grade In my pre adolescent years I always had the best seat for any game down front on the team bench But with the same patience and confidence as my classroom teachers Coaches Graham Hixon and Johnny Stallings gave me a chance Ultimately I had the good fortune of wrestling for one of the best programs in the southeastern U S and playing for the first undefeated regular season football team in Woodward history ABOUT BOBBY BOWERS l Graduated in 1974 from Woodward Academy l Graduate of Auburn University Summa Cum Laude 1978 l Married in Gresham Chapel to Cindy Bowers in 1980 three sons Dr Robert Robby L Bowers 02 Ryan Bowers 04 and Matthew Brett Bowers 06 l CPA CFO Piedmont Office Realty Trust NYSE PDM since 2004 l Woodward Academy Governing Board member since 2001 Coaches Hixon and Stallings taught me to endure and they instilled a lifelong lesson that has been so valuable to me that the team that is best prepared disciplined and willing to work together usually wins Woodward has remained an important part of my life After I graduated from Auburn I came back to Atlanta and started my career as a It is one thing to teach a child to count but far more difficult and important to teach them what counts Robert E Bobby Bowers 74 DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

CPA When I married my wife Cindy she was teaching in the Woodward Middle School and later she worked as an instructional aide at Woodward North We chose Woodward for our three sons who are Vintage Eagles Over the years Cindy s dedication and service to the Academy have far surpassed my own She is the person who visited with the teachers each year helped select our sons coursework chauffeured them to every school and athletic event and served as a room parent for so many many years Ultimately she served several years as the Upper School Parent Community Chair and was involved in many college fair days and teacher appreciation lunches Tell us about your sons Woodward experiences Our sons were all good students yet all three are quite different in personality and talents One son loved baseball and football and found his self confidence determination and leadership skills athletically Another son absolutely excelled in the classroom where he gained the self esteem to chart his own path to success and not simply follow others Our third son is so creative artistically and Woodward had just the right teachers to encourage and nurture his talents and confidence Today we are blessed to have a doctor an engineer and an architect as sons all with solid Woodward WOODWARD EDU educations But they are most importantly good people with values that the Academy reinforced every day It is one thing to teach a child to count but far more difficult and important to teach them what counts Woodward is a part of all of our lives The school has taught us many wonderful lessons and given us great memories lifelong friendships cherished teacher relationships and unwavering bonds with fellow parents You have served for many years for organizations such as Southwest Christian Hospice Hope House Daybreak and PURE Ministries Why have you chosen to serve these organizations I was blessed to grow up with giving parents and grandparents I saw my dad working in a Thanksgiving soup kitchen working at summer youth camps taking Scouts camping serving as a deacon in church and faithfully tending to his ailing parents for many years Mom was always taking food to poor rural families living near our hometown and visiting her students at their homes when they were sick or had family crises I fondly remember my grandmother one of the original pink ladies at South Fulton Hospital telling me with a twinkle in her eye that she was taking a huge banana pudding to some of her sick elderly friends She herself was already 85 years old All my life I have been blessed with so many loving examples and I can only hope to pass on a small portion of their good to those around me Their examples and God s goodness to me have allowed me to work with several wonderful organizations such as Southwest Christian Care in Union City which provides hospice care for no fee a medically fragile children s respite and an elderly daycare facility for adults suffering from the early stages of dementia Many Woodward families also support this organization PURE Ministries works with families with disabled children and is led by a former Woodward teacher David Glover I enjoy being around young people with their enthusiasm and passion for the future which has led me to work with several campus ministries at Auburn and Georgia Tech Tech s ministry is run by a Woodward graduate Rick Harper 79 Often in community service work I cross paths with fellow members of the Woodward family a natural result of the emphasis the school places on service to others Woodward graduates know that selfless activity is the best thing you can do for yourself and they often measure their efforts satisfaction and contentment by how much good they have done for others Continued on next page FALL WINTER 2015 3

Bowers continued from page 3 GOVERNING BOARD 2015 2016 Mr Robert E Bowers 74 Chairman Mr J Russell Welch Vice Chairman What is your vision for Woodward Academy As we look ahead I believe we should first begin by being thankful for the Academy s past visionary leadership including Captain Brewster Joe Jones Jimmy Colquitt Michael Carlos and Ben Johnson These leaders have successfully steered our school through many challenges helping to create one of the premier college preparatory schools in the nation today and leaving us with a solid foundation for the future We have much to be proud of including wonderful facilities an exemplary diverse enrollment and an exceptionally talented faculty Our ongoing responsibility is to educate and prepare our students for the future by giving them the best possible education in every sense of the word I believe we also share a common responsibility as Governing Board members parents faculty staff and students to continue to be a school that is reflective of our world one that embraces diversity of students to the greatest extent We will continue to offer a relevant curriculum for all so that every child in a family can attend Woodward and all students can be challenged and grow to their fullest potential At each graduation we will proudly send our students to colleges that best suit each student s ambitions and capabilities from Ivy League universities to other fine schools around the 4 WOODWARD AC ADEMY country Woodward will prepare a varied group of civic minded talented ambitious and ethical problem solvers who will positively impact their communities and hopefully the world As the largest private school in the continental United States we will advance our vision of Woodward being the national model for a college preparatory education one to which all others will be compared How do we get there President Stuart Gulley and his team of administrators and teachers are already working with a committee of the board which I have asked long time board member Russ Welch to chair With input from all of our Woodward constituencies including students parents faculty staff and alumni they are developing a new fiveyear Strategic Plan for 2016 2021 In addition to superior curricula this Strategic Plan must contain a review of existing facilities and a prioritization of future needs It also should emphasize growing our endowment funds to assist in providing financial aid to worthy students to offset the rising costs of education and to help attract and retain outstanding faculty Although our goals are lofty I have every confidence in the board Dr Gulley s leadership and the talented faculty and staff at Woodward Academy I believe we have the right team in place This is an undertaking that no one individual can achieve but with the dedication of the entire community all of this is possible We have already begun l Ms Madelyn R Adams Mr Gerald R Benjamin Mr Ronald M Brill Mr Chris Michael Carlos Mr Clarence Davis 74 Mr A Adair Dickerson Jr 71 Mr Michael S Drucker Dr Xavier A Duralde 76 Dr Nancy H Gallups 84 Mrs Jo Cranford Hodges 96 Mr Ben F Johnson III 61 Dr James F Jones Jr 65 Mr Ian Lloyd Jones Mr Gene W Milner Jr 71 Ms Mary S Moore 87 Dr Carlos S Moreno 82 Mr George S Morgan Sr 69 Mrs Belinda M J Morris Mrs Marie L Nygren 78 Mr Tim A O Brien 61 Mrs Vicki R Palmer Dr Deepak Raghavan Mr John D Randolph Mr Stephen E Roberts 65 Mr Mitesh Shah Mr Shi Shailendra Mr S Andrew Sullivan Mr James E Sutherland 54 Mr Larry D Thompson ADVISORY BOARD 2015 2016 Mr William W Allison Mr Edward B Andrews Dr Thomas J Busey Jr 49 Mrs Kitty Dukehart Mr William E Eason Jr Ms Vicki Escarra Dr Daniel S Ferguson 68 Mr W Philip Gramm 61 Dr Phillip A Griffiths 56 Mr Waldo S Kennedy 57 Dr Thomas L Lyons 66 Mrs Anne Rivers Siddons Mr Raymond G Woodall Jr 50 DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Wise Guidance New College Counseling Director Brings Experience Energy to Woodward B ryan Rutledge arrives in Jane Graham s honors English class with a mission He tells the group of seniors that he wants to wake up Monday morning by addressing a topic that probably weighs pretty heavily on their minds how to write a good college admissions essay He starts with some insight into the people who will read those essays The people you are writing for are going to look a lot more like you than me he says Many of them are in their 20s and they like the same movies music and means of communication that you like The applicant s job he says is to reach out and grab the reader from the beginning You re not writing a Hawthorne or Macbeth paper here It is not an analytic synthesis or a literary analysis He takes the students through two well written essays by his former students at St John s School in Texas so they can see what sets them apart Mainly it s personality a journalistic style of writing and a creative approach to revealing something essential about themselves In his first school year as Woodward s director of college counseling Mr Rutledge is working hard out of the gate to get to know students to teach them how to advocate for themselves and to collaborate with his colleagues Associate Director of College Counseling Dr Mary Ann Parker College Counselors Jodi Hester Michele Davis and Jesse Bowen and Administrative Coordinator Meg Jordan as well as grade level counselors and the Upper School administration and faculty All the while he is spending time traveling around the region and country to represent Woodward at colleges and conferences Continued on next page WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 5

Rutledge continued from page 5 The people and programs of Woodward Academy were incredible to me The diversity was astonishing and the best I have ever seen Bryan Rutledge Mr Rutledge came to Woodward in July bringing with him more than three decades of experience in college counseling and admissions For 19 years he was Director of College Counseling at the highly competitive St John s School in Houston Seventy to eighty percent of students I worked with at St John s went out of state to college he said They went everywhere all over the United States and even around the world to universities including St Andrews Oxford and Cambridge in the U K His own undergraduate college career was spent at Millsaps College After graduating he worked in the college s Admissions Department before moving on to the University of Virginia for a master s degree in philosophy The next stop was Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania where he served as associate director of admissions Next he was recruited to be director of college guidance at Wyoming Seminary a boarding and day school in Pennsylvania where he worked with international students as well as students with learning differences and a program that sent students to military academies Along the way I started teaching philosophy and Civil War history and I was an assistant tennis coach for six years he said The move to Woodward felt like a natural homecoming to his native region as well as an opportunity to broaden his impact He recalls last school year when he visited Woodward on two occasions as part of a national search process to fill the role The people and programs of Woodward Academy were incredible to me The diversity was astonishing and the best I have ever seen he said Mr Rutledge believes Woodward students truly bring something special to the colleges they attend They are so engaged courteous and kind and obviously proud of their school There is an energy and a light and goodness about them It reaffirms your faith in the future to be around young people like I ve met at Woodward he said l College Counseling at Woodward Woodward Academy s college counselors begin working with students in ninth grade to prepare for the college admissions process and each year the calendar is filled with sessions for students and Upper School parents The planning for College Counseling is comprehensive and directed at supporting our students aspirations Bryan Rutledge The annual College Fair open to grade 9 12 students is truly a national fair with approximately 270 colleges and universities represented In addition to continual individual guidance from grade level counselors and college counselors juniors 6 WOODWARD AC ADEMY and seniors can take advantage of sessions to help them learn more about college applications essaywriting and scholarships as well as opportunities to meet with representatives from colleges from across the nation One of Mr Rutledge s first steps this year was to survey all seniors on what they personally want from the college admissions process as well as what they want their parents to know The survey revealed that students want more autonomy over college choices and more understanding from parents Although college admissions counselors already visit Woodward in a steady stream Mr Rutledge wants to extend their visits so that they spend more time on campus to get to know our students The planning for College Counseling is comprehensive and directed at supporting our students aspirations he said Our goal is to present our students as well as we can to present our school as well as we can and to help our students present themselves as well as they can When that happens everything falls into place l DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Wise Guidance Optimizing the Way Woodward Learns F ABOUT CONNIE WHITE l Born in Chicago Mrs White moved to North Carolina in Middle School l She holds a bachelor s degree in chemistry from Gardner Webb University and a master s degree in science from Converse College l Mrs White previously worked for Lakeview Academy in Gainesville in the corporate world at IBM and at schools in Georgia and North Carolina Important Terms l Vertical alignment occurs when what students learn at one grade level prepares them for the next step in the progression of their education Instruction must be sequenced logically to provide the skills necessary for increasingly challenging studies l Design thinking is a hands on strategic process that encourages students and teachers to empathize define ideate prototype and test solutions to problems inside and outside of the classroom WOODWARD EDU rom Istanbul to India Connie White has traveled around the world to share her expertise in bringing the latest technology and creativity to the classroom After spending a decade as a math and science teacher and nearly 15 years leading technology media and learning in an independent school setting Mrs White is poised to wisely guide Woodward Academy s educational evolution as director of learning design and innovation Her role is multifaceted working with our teachers to bring innovative ideas to the classroom vertically aligning the Woodward curriculum from pre kindergarten through 12th grade and implementing the best of programs and technology she discovers through her network of global academic leaders The work is both exciting and demanding For Mrs White it is a dream job I love teaching I love looking at problems and figuring out ways to collaboratively work with others to solve them she says My favorite part of my job is working with teams to identify their goals and helping them reach those goals because that creates a stronger school and people who are passionate about what they do Contagious enthusiasm is a hallmark of Mrs White s style Through email marketing social media and word of mouth she already has recorded high faculty sign up numbers for courses on collaborative design thinking and the integration of new solutions to enhance classroom productivity She is working with each school to incorporate practices in brain based teaching and learning She also facilitates an online book group that includes more than 30 participants from Woodward as well as educators from Providence Day School in North Carolina Mary Institute and St Louis Country Day School in Missouri and Chicago Lab Schools And to provide the best in experiential learning for students Mrs White accompanied a group of students to Maker Faire Atlanta a showcase of works by inventors and tech enthusiasts Altogether these opportunities and many others in Mrs White s plans propel Woodward toward the goal of becoming a national model in college preparatory education By encompassing the culture of what makes Woodward Woodward the institutional priorities and incorporating those things we know about the brain and learning we can really optimize what happens in the classroom creating environments where students can achieve remarkable things Mrs White says Why I Love Woodward It is such a wonderful family atmosphere and a very supportive inclusive welcoming place I like the fact that we meet the needs of all types of children here That s life changing when we help those children who struggle and help those children who need the extra challenge Connie White FALL WINTER 2015 7

Embracing Differences Religious Diversity Promises Peaceful Tomorrow K atelyn O Dunne arrived at Woodward Academy seeking to foster collaborative interfaith dialogue She wants to prepare students to be catalysts of change in college and beyond Before she joined the Academy in August 2015 Katelyn O Dunne called Katie or Chaplain K by her friends and colleagues had already developed a passion for interfaith dialogue as a tool for social change She worked with her fianc also a pastor at a homeless shelter that doubles as a church There Katie learned how faith can unite people and overcome obstacles The shelter was a place for marginalized groups who felt separated from the community to feel a sense of belonging through faith she says A member of the U S women s triathlon team Katie also has a passion for running While working at Back on My Feet an Atlanta nonprofit which using running to empower homeless people she found the inspiration to merge faith and education I was running with a gentleman she says And we had a conversation about faith and the root causes of poverty He believed that the key to alleviating poverty was education and a light went on for me I knew I had to work with children Now she seeks to instill in students the belief that embracing differences can have positive social effects The chaplain teaches four Comparative Religion courses at the Upper School and has restructured the curriculum to focus on real world issues and ecumenical dialogue Students pick one 8 WOODWARD AC ADEMY issue like commercialism government or extremism and analyze that issue through seven different religions showing them how these practical concepts are shaped by faith she explains Katie s efforts extend outside the classroom She is building an ecumenical religious club and holding biweekly interfaith prayer services so that religious groups on campus can unite and discuss current events from different perspectives To test run this initiative student leaders from four religious organizations co authored an interfaith prayer for Founders Day These student leaders hadn t even met each other before Katie says To me that was the biggest piece of evidence that interfaith collaboration has room to grow For younger students she approaches interfaith diversity in a more subtle way reading books to children in the Primary School and conducting Chaplain Chat lunches with Lower School students The aim of both initiatives is to build a relationship with all students It might not be obvious that reading or Endowment Fund Will Enhance Religious Studies In April 2015 the family of the late R J Brand Jr 35 a longtime member of the Governing Board and a devoted friend of Woodward established the Pauline and R L Brand Jr 35 Religious Studies Endowment Fund to support and enhance religious studies Chaplain O Dunne will play a leadership role in directing the use of income from the 2 million endowment But first she plans to truly get to know Woodward students I would love to make Comparative Religion a service learning course invite influential religious speakers to campus or establish a scholarship for religious studies she said But I m still new here and I want to hear from the students what they need most The children of R L and Pauline Brand Beverly Moye and Dr Robert L Brand III 60 with President Stuart Gulley and Chaplain O Dunne lunches support interfaith collaboration she admits But I want to get face time with younger students so they can feel comfortable discussing these issues when they are older The chaplain hopes to foster a tolerance for differences that can overcome pressing societal issues like poverty and conflict There s so much violence in the world and it is important to have leaders capable of approaching the differences that cause violence with empathy and compassion she says Woodward students will be those leaders in 10 years and it s my job to help them make positive change in the world l DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Success Beyond Woodward Alumna Brings Woodward Skills to Solving World Hunger I n July 2014 Erin Cochran 00 became vice president of communications for World Food Program USA a Washington D C nonprofit supporting the work of the United Nations World Food Program WFP a job that allows her to make an impact on global hunger Every day both professionally and personally she puts into practice lessons she learned as a student at Woodward Academy Mrs Cochran leads a thriving communications team which focuses on raising support for global hunger through education advocacy and fundraising She runs her department like a quasi newsroom to make an impact that can be attributed to a single concept storytelling Erin Cochran left with her niece and sister That mission motivates her work inspiring her to convince people to care more about global hunger That s my job We have a long way to go but it s definitely worth doing she says Mrs Cochran previously worked as vice president and director of communications at the AlbrightStonebridge Group an international diplomacy firm in Washington D C She traveled with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to 13 What Woodward taught me is that it is important to put your best foot forward not someone else s best foot You can be tremendously successful by recognizing your unique strengths and not trying to imitate somebody else Erin Cochran 00 Her job is to create public support for food assistance programs which requires mastery of the art of narration Each day Mrs Cochran asks How do we tell this story the story of hunger to an audience that may never have the opportunity to visit Malawi or Nepal to see our programs at work How do we convince someone to see hunger as something more than a headline WOODWARD EDU countries managing media relations book tours and events She also worked as deputy director of new media for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Prior to that she volunteered as a teacher in Namibia Africa through WorldTeach Mrs Cochran has used lessons from Woodward Academy to craft her own stories in her personal life as well as in her career As a mother she expects honesty a quality she remembers Woodward taking very seriously Mrs Cochran says True honesty of character meant more than words it was an absolute way of life at Woodward and I ve come to expect that from my daughter As a sibling she views her sister s accomplishments as both humbling and inspiring Sara Skinner 03 is a therapist for a mental health agency in North Carolina Woodward gave my sister a true and incredible spirit of empathy something that I recall seeing in so many of our classmates As a boss she expects excellence but understands that coworkers can define excellence differently What Woodward taught me is that it is important to put your best foot forward not someone else s best foot she said You can be tremendously successful by recognizing your unique strengths and not trying to imitate somebody else Woodward gave her the character traits necessary to find success It was a bumpy path she laughs but Woodward really helped me pave it for myself instead of molding my life to fit someone else s expectations Looking back on my career and life I know I couldn t have seized every opportunity without Woodward FALL WINTER 2015 9

SPECIAL FEATURE Behind the Scenes Faydra Swanson s Light Shines on All She Meets O n the Woodward campus Faydra Swanson is wellknown for her sunny disposition Every day she has a smile for everyone she meets and she is always ready to lend a hand You would never know the history behind her smile how her life changed dramatically on July 3 1987 the day her father was killed Faydra was only 14 her older sister just 17 and their mother was sick at the time From that day on it left me and my sister to fend for ourselves she remembers We really had to struggle Growing up in East Point there was a period when she moved from house to house staying with relatives and friends At 17 while a senior at Tri Cities High School she had her daughter Shantia At 19 she got her own apartment for herself and her child At 20 she started working for Bank of America and spent six years employed in banks processing checks and credit card transactions She began working for Woodward in 2000 Her friends wondered why she would leave her bank job to work in housekeeping but Faydra says it was the best decision she has made Initially she worked six hours daily on the night shift gradually increasing to full time and eventually going on the day shift I was raising my daughter and it wasn t easy but God made a way I always taught my daughter to be 10 WOODWARD AC ADEMY She enjoys sharing her I just love it Woodward home with her daughter and mother My mother and my It s diverse I see a lot of daughter are my life I don t women in charge I see a know what I would do without lot of different cultures and those two people Faydra said colors I see people like me I love my life and I wouldn t trade it for anything in the Faydra Swanson world I try to take the negative and make it into a positive One of the loves in her life responsible For a long time it was is Woodward Academy I just love only me and her it It s diverse I see a lot of women Faydra and her daughter are the in charge I see a lot of different latest in a maternal line of kind and cultures and colors I see people like generous women Faydra rememme she says bers visits to her grandmother in Working around people she Alabama She was very giving My admires and being around Woodward Mom reminds me of her My Mom students are daily blessings Faydra would do anything for anybody adds I had been through so much she says It s a generous spirit she after I lost my father When I come aspires to in her own life I try to to work my problems just disappear help people if I can I know what it I tell my daughter Anything you do feels like to do without do it to the best of your ability Now Her mother had been living alone Shantia works at Hartsfield Jackson in an apartment and her health International Airport and Faydra is wasn t good so Faydra brought her very proud of her daughter s work to live with her several years ago ethic and perseverance Now at 67 her mother Gloria lives A perfect day for Faydra Swanson with Faydra and Shantia in the home includes a meal home cooked by Faydra purchased in 2009 in Union her mother and shared with her City Home ownership was a miledaughter and other family and stone achievement for her owning friends When I accomplish anything her own place was something she worked toward for years She loves in life I like to celebrate with my decorating and takes a do it yourfamily That s my perfect day just self approach making things and celebrating life because we only shopping for bargains have one life to live l DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

SPECIAL FEATURE Behind the Scenes Former Army Officer Keeps Watch Over Woodward I f there is one thing everyone at Woodward knows about John Lane it s that he never stops thinking about safety and security A former U S Army officer who was born educated married and taught at West Point you could say that he was born to a life of defending others against harm It s sort of a family tradition His parents met on the island of Saipan during World War II John s mother Marion Payne of Frisco Texas had skipped two grades earned her B S in nursing and was only 18 when she joined the Army Nurses Corps His father 1st Lt Howard Lane was a fighter pilot in the Army Air Corps The two met after the young pilot burned his hands and was sent to the infirmary where family lore says he was not a cooperative patient After he intimidated another nurse the feisty nurse from Texas was prevailed upon to set him straight Their The safety and security of our students faculty and staff will always be my No 1 concern We have thoroughly planned organized and rehearsed for every emergency situation There are protocols in place John Lane courtship ensued and they married after the war beginning a life that took them to outposts all over the country and abroad Their son John was born in West Point N Y four years after his older brother Skip The family moved to California when his father was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base Chuck Yeager the first pilot to break the sound barrier lived in the neighborhood and the Lane boys grew up with the children of the first astronauts Their own father would have qualified for the astronaut program but for his height at just over 6 feet he was too tall Because he was born there the family always joked that John would attend West Point and he did just that after spending his senior year of high school in Germany He graduated in 1975 and entered the U S Army as an infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne After duty at Fort Bragg he was sent to Korea and Fort Lewis Washington and then to Fort Benning for the infantry officer advanced course Around this time his brother was serving in the military in New Jersey On a holiday visit his sister in law arranged a date with the daughter of the post commander Linda and John met for lunch and ended up spending the day together Christmas shopping On New Year s Eve he proposed and the couple later married at West Point John earned his master s degree in history from Stanford University and returned to West Point to teach He also served in the Sinai Desert commanding soldiers as part of a multinational force of observers and was part of the U S force sent to Panama to remove dictator Manual Noriega from power Next up was service to a four star general at Fort McPherson in Atlanta and then a transfer to the Pentagon to serve as Chief of Programs and Budgeting for Research Acquisition In this role John was responsible for the 12 6 billion research development and acquisitions budget overseeing programs and ensuring funds were going to the right places while providing information to Congress in support of budget requests After more than 23 years in the Army John decided it was time for a career change and he wanted to get back into the classroom National Continued on next page WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 11

SPECIAL FEATURE Behind the Scenes Lane continued from page 11 search firm Carney Sandoe Associates recommended him for an open position at Woodward In May 1998 he came to campus for interviews and signed a contract the next day to teach Upper School social studies In the years since the Lanes have raised two sons Matt a 2002 Woodward graduate who earned a B F A from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a working artist living in New York City and Mike a graduate of Starr s Mill High and Georgia Tech is finishing his master s degree in teaching at the University of West Georgia A speech language pathologist Linda works for Children s Healthcare of Atlanta Over the years John had gained a reputation around campus for his expertise in safety and security In 2010 Dr Chris Freer vice president for Student Life and Upper School principal asked him to review and update the emergency planning manual Over three years John implemented new procedures created an Emergency Planning Team and began training representatives of every school and department to be prepared in any emergency situation In 2013 he was appointed full time director of Campus Safety overseeing a force of six full time and two part time security officers as well as off duty police officers employed for campus events He also still teaches 10th grade Modern World History two hours a day The safety and security of our students faculty and staff will always be my No 1 concern We have thoroughly planned organized and rehearsed for every emergency situation There are protocols in place he said I will always be looking for ways we can improve safety and security at Woodward but what gives me great joy is how much the faculty staff and students have embraced the plans we ve put into place l 12 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Creating a New Life in a New Country Shyrete Halim Adem and Mufail Kaleshi T his is a story of pain and suffering It also is a story of courage love and the meaning of home and family The story begins in central Kosovo during the conflict that engulfed the Balkan Peninsula after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s It s where the Kaleshi family grew up farming as generations of their family had done The eldest brother Halim and his wife Shyrete had been married in 1989 and though Halim had been to college the political situation limited his options for work He found jobs in construction renovating houses and old churches and at a gas station owned by his brother in law As ethnic Albanians in Kosovo the Kaleshis were displaced from their jobs schools and eventually their homes They were burning villages killing young people Halim said We had to leave our homes While at work one day Halim and some other men were held at gunpoint In those moments he thought of seeing his sleeping son before leaving home that morning I thought I wish I could see his eyes just one more time He very narrowly escaped with his life and resolved to get his family out of the country When you move somewhere and you do not know anybody and you don t know the language your first worry is how can I get a job as soon as possible Halim Kaleshi DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

We re just blessed to be where we are today after all we ve been through Our hearts got broken so many times Halim Kaleshi Halim took his wife children then ages 8 4 and 6 months his younger brother Adem then 18 and his nephew Mufail then 17 They went to board a train for Macedonia The train was so filled with refugees that the family struggled to board Adem recalls how Halim struggled to get everyone on board finally pushing him through the window onto the crowded train bound for an uncertain future When I passed the border I did breathe deeply Halim said I knew that we might be hungry but at least bullets weren t going to fly over our heads At a Red Cross refugee camp in Macedonia the family members were eventually reunited with Adem and Halim s sister Rukije Berkolli her husband Mitat and their four children who had fled from Pri tina They had no knowledge of whether their parents and the rest of the family were safe and would not be able to find out for some time Refugees were being given choices of countries in Europe or the United States for resettlement Halim and his family chose the U S because his sister s family had already been approved to come here The Kaleshis waited in Fort Dix N J for the opportunity to come to Atlanta to join the Berkollis When you move somewhere and you do not know anybody and you don t know the language your first worry is how can I get a job as soon as possible said Halim When he first arrived in Atlanta he worked for a Lawrenceville manufacturer Through a network of fellow refugees he met Steve Young the former director of Dining Services at Woodward We didn t speak much English but he said I m going to give you a chance WOODWARD EDU Halim and Shyrete both came to work for Dining Services in 1999 After getting to know them Mr Young asked if they had relatives who were interested in applying to Woodward Halim s nephew Mufail joined the staff in 2000 and his brother Adem followed a few months later Their sister Rukije and her late husband Mitat also worked for Woodward Rukije in Dining Services and Mitat in Housekeeping for many years A much beloved figure on campus Mitat passed away suddenly in August See page 49 for a tribute to him After a year in the United States the family had the choice to return to Kosovo after peace had returned to the region They chose to remain in the U S We decided to start a new life Halim said In 2005 the Kaleshis became United States citizens Over the years they have visited to stay in close contact with the many family members remaining in Kosovo And through years of very hard work holding two jobs and sometimes sharing housing to save money the Kaleshis fulfilled the American dream of home ownership Adem and Mufail each married women from their home country and now have young children of their own Their lives here have not been without struggle In 1999 Adem had open heart surgery to correct a heart murmur An emergency surgery followed when he began to bleed internally His older brother Halim remained at his side throughout his hospital stay Then on Christmas Eve 2013 Halim and Shyrete s son Armend was diagnosed with leukemia The close knit Kaleshi Berkolli family supported each other throughout their trials as did their Woodward family It was rough but Woodward was good to us as well says Halim Friends from Woodward visited the family in the hospital and faculty and staff donated time so that Halim and Shyrete could continue to be paid while they were out of work caring for their son Now Halim and Shyrete s 20 yearold son Armend is doing well and studying at a school in downtown Atlanta to follow his dream of becoming a music producer Their older daughter Jyletta 24 is working as a dental hygienist and youngest daughter Dafina 17 is in 11th grade at Woodward Despite more lucrative job offers Halim has chosen to remain committed to Woodward where today he works as supervisor in the Middle School Dining Hall It is out of loyalty and a sense of belonging We re just blessed to be where we are today after all we ve been through Halim says Our hearts got broken so many times Being surrounded by educated and caring students faculty and staff at Woodward has been incredible after their experiences Adem says If there is a home away from home this is it For his part Mufail doesn t like to dwell in the past I move forward and look to my future I m glad everybody is healthy right now Thank God for where we are now and the way we are living now he said l FALL WINTER 2015 13

SPECIAL FEATURE Behind the Scenes Keeping Woodward s Facilities Running Sustainably T om Owenby says he doesn t live in the real world He lives in the Woodward world As assistant director of the Facilities Department at Woodward Academy he helps oversee many of the operations that keep the school running in top condition from landscaping and maintenance to construction projects An Atlanta native Mr Owenby is a graduate of Pace Academy and the U S Naval Academy where he majored in physics He served in the U S Marines for 10 years on tours of duty that took him to Quantico in Virginia Fort Sill Oklahoma Hawaii Japan Albany New York and Camp Lejeune North Carolina Then he and his wife Amanda decided to start a family When my son was born I decided I wanted to be a dad more than I wanted to be in the service he said The family returned to Atlanta and Mr Owenby worked in the construction business building houses After 2008 residential construction stalled with the downturn in the economy It was a trajectory that led him to Woodward he joined the Facilities Department in 2011 Now in his fourth year he loves his job the school and the people who surround him That job entails leading the Landscaping Department and acting as project manager for construction and renovation projects for the Academy s 42 buildings and 130 plus acre campus In this role attention to detail is very important 14 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Mr Owenby closely monitors maintenance and construction projects Maps on his office walls show the precise locations of every tree on the Main Campus every light pole water meter gas meter and electric meter He schedules regular maintenance for equipment and facilities and monitors crews of building contractors in addition to working with staffers in his department Facilities crews work almost around the clock with landscaping staff arriving at 6 30 a m and housekeeping staff working until 10 30 p m each weeknight and on nights when the Academy hosts athletic games and special events In addition to supervising work crews Mr Owenby is Woodward s resident expert on sustainable construction coordinating Leadership in Energy Environmental Design LEED certification from the U S Green Building Council for Woodward s new buildings and serving as co chair last year for the Sustainability Council with Lower School science teacher Danise Fields 83 Last summer he had charging stations for electric vehicles installed in the main parking lot Mr Owenby also conducts tours of Jane Woodruff Hall the newest building on campus explaining the building s energy saving features to students and visitors He views sustainable construction as a learning tool for Woodward students and recently trained Upper School students to conduct tours for their younger counterparts While he reaches across departmental boundaries to work with teachers students and others around campus Mr Owenby is proud to be among the 90 plus staffers in the Facilities Department We ve got an amazing team We operate more like a small college than an independent school he said He points out that Woodward maintains high standards offers its employees all the resources and support they need to reach those standards and supports professional development and higher education While working full time at the Academy he earned his M B A from West Georgia and is now working on a master s degree in facilities management from Purdue University I tell people that I m not living in the real world I m living in the Woodward world It is by far the best job I ve ever had Woodward is really an amazing organization l DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

SPECIAL FEATURE Behind the Scenes A Quarter Century of Driving Precious Cargo A s a bus driver Adam Williams holds one of the most important jobs at Woodward Academy The object is to get students from point A to point B safely he says Mr Williams has been transporting students to school safely for 24 years Over those years he has grown to know many many students When he speaks of them he sounds like a parent or a grandparent I ve got some kids who ride my bus who started in the Primary School and are now 10th graders he said They grow up and they want you to treat them differently But if you find out what they like they ll talk about what they like all the time I ve had the same route since 1994 Some of the kids that rode my bus are grownups now with their own kids and they have come back to see me Some of them have even put their own kids on the bus Adam Williams WOODWARD EDU An Atlanta native Mr Williams graduated from Archer High alma mater of Gladys Knight who was near his own age and lived in his neighborhood In 1967 he was drafted into the U S Army for service in the Vietnam War He re enlisted for a year to attend warrant officer school Returning home to Atlanta he worked for Southern Bell Later he moved on to a position with a security company where he was responsible for staffing security at buildings all around the city When he started at Woodward he was still working security and viewed the bus driver job as a way to earn extra cash When I came here this was a part time job It was something for me to do to make money to keep up my habits he said I like to play a little golf As routes were added over time the job became full time These days Mr Williams leaves his home every day at 5 a m for the morning route picking up students in East Cobb County and getting them to school on time at Main Campus He returns home for a mid day rest before running two roundtrip routes back to East Cobb in the afternoon an early route right after school releases at 3 25 p m and the late bus route which leaves campus at 6 p m for the many students who are involved in after school activities On May 21 2015 Mr Williams was presented with the President s Award of Excellence for his devotion to the school and its students It s a well deserved honor Along with all of the other drivers Mr Williams passed with flying colors when his devotion was put to the test in January 2014 when a snowstorm paralyzed the city causing chaos on roads and stranding many drivers overnight Mr Williams recalls driving on I 285 approaching the Paces Ferry Road Vinings exit Trucks were skidding he said A three minute ride became an hour At a major Cobb County intersection he spent four hours with his foot on the brake unable to move forward because of the icy road Good Samaritans pushed vehicles through the intersection and eventually he was able to move the bus through to get as close as possible to his regular stop Continued on next page FALL WINTER 2015 15

Williams continued from page 15 More than 20 students were on the bus that day and older students were calming and caring for younger students All of them were reunited with their parents by 11 30 p m with some parents walking to the bus to collect their children Although parents offered a bed for the night Mr Williams like several other Woodward drivers spent the night on his bus It was an experience that prompted many parents to write to to President Stuart Gulley praising the care that drivers took with their children in a frightening situation President Gulley chose to recognize all of the drivers with a 1 000 bonus check that month It is just one example Mr Williams said of the way Woodward has been good to him over the years Most importantly he values the relationships he has built with students I ve had the same route since 1994 Some of the kids that rode my bus are grown ups now with their own kids and they have come back to see me Some of them have even put their own kids on the bus he said I ve gotten enjoyment out of it A lot of times in life people end up doing things that they didn t ever expect to do I never expected to do this but I ve truly enjoyed it We ve got some really good kids and I am able to get to know them It keeps you interested l 16 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Global Connections d r a w d o o BeyondxW tures l u C w e N g n i plor A Summer E Dozens of Woodward students traveled this summer to conduct research engage in service and experience new cultures Here students share details of these mindbroadening soul expanding experiences China A group of seven Woodward students and two faculty members participated in a Chinese exchange program for 11 days with Shangnan Middle School a partner school of Woodward Academy After arriving in Beijing students immersed themselves in the cultural traditions of the ancient city Students learned Chinese history visiting historical sites in and around Beijing including the Temple of Heaven complex and the Forbidden City They traveled to Tiananmen Square the focal point of pro democracy movements in the late 20th century DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

After a final day trekking up the Great Wall of China students departed for individual experiences such as taking a high speed train to Xi an to tour the Shaanxi History Museum and see the world famous Terracotta Army Eighth grader William Gore flew to Shanghai to stay with a host family William attended a community school for three days to better understand how students in China experience their own education It was incredibly meaningful for me to participate in a homestay William says The host family treated me like a part of their own home and I flew back to Atlanta after 10 amazing days in China Two students attended classes at Shenzhen Mingde Experimental School Tenth grader Daniel Gallups said that the friendships he created were memorable in some ways defining his experience in China Through those friendships he gained a deeper understanding of the country learning how China s culture was shaped He enjoyed exploring this culture by climbing the Great Wall of China eating new foods and improving his language skills WOODWARD EDU Ecuador N ine students traveled to Ecuador with three faculty members Students explored the Santo Domingo Monastery Inti an Museum and the colonial quarter in Quito viewing 300 year old plazas churches and palaces wrought with the history of a UNESCO World Heritage Site They also traveled to Baltra the second largest of the Gal pagos Islands to discover wildlife within the island s fragile ecosystem In the market towns of Otavalo and Cotacachi students caught a glimpse into traditional Andean cultures of We learned a lot about the city and its people and saw animals that I had only read about in books Eric Bowden small scale farming and textile craftsmanship They also devoted a portion of their trip to service volunteering at a community llama farm and helping farmers harvest barley Brothers Eric Bowden a ninth grader and senior Robert Bowden said the 10 day Ecuador trip was one of the most exciting experiences they have shared The atmosphere was alive and moving every single day Eric said We learned a lot about the More of Ecuador on next page FALL WINTER 2015 17

Global Connections rd a w d o o W d n Beyo Ecuador continued from page 17 city and its people and saw animals that I had only read about in books I could never have imagined that the trip turned out the way it did and I am thankful every day that I was able to have those experiences Sophomore Daisy Dow traveled to Ecuador independently to dedicate herself to community service for three weeks Daisy helped remove an invasive species of African snail from a community in the Amazon rainforest dug walking paths in overgrown parts of the Andes Mountains and taught at a school in the Gal pagos A man who lived nearby told us in Quichua that we had done him a great service changing the community she said I learned then that community service means so much more than the recognition one receives for doing the work It s about the community you are helping and the people and cultures you get to know Singing in Switzerland Upcoming Trips for 2016 H Over spring break 2016 a group of Upper School students will travel to Cuba an exciting and historic opportunity to travel there just as U S travel to Cuba has resumed The trip is notable for another reason When Woodward was Georgia Military Academy a number of students from Cuba enrolled as boarding students and GMA s band traveled to Cuba on a few occasions 18 WOODWARD AC ADEMY UPPER SCHOOL Cuba March 5 13 H France Switzerland May 30 June 23 Germany June 9 20 Japan TBA MIDDLE SCHOOL Ecuador June 6 14 London Normandy Paris March 5 13 ISCA London Summer 2016 The Upper School Choir visited Switzerland performing a formal concert in Zurich Students also took a walking tour through the city visiting such historic sites as the Zurich Opera House From Zurich the group traveled to Lausanne to view the Olympic Museum and to Montreux home of the world renowned Jazz Music Festival The choir performed an outdoor concert at the Ch teau de Chillon before departing to Chamonix France There students trekked the 12 600 foot summit of Aiguille du Midi Suzanne Woodruff director of choral music for the Upper and Middle School wrote The singers enjoyed throwing snowballs in the month of June It was breathtaking at very high altitude but our next adventure was a nice contrast the warmth of the Lake Annecy region After paddle boating in the cleanest lake in Europe students gave a final performance in Lyon at Fourvi re Basilica a famous Gothic cathedral Our suitcases were heavy with souvenirs our cameras were loaded with pictures and our minds were filled with the memories of performing great choral music in exquisite settings DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Eagle Eye For a real time glimpse into the life of the Academy visit our Eagle Eye social media stream at woodward edu mashup Green Day This fall Woodward Academy participated for the second year in the U S Green Building Council s Green Apple Day of Service The event included a reuse recycling drive and a student led gardening project to make fall preparations for the new location of the Upper School learning garden This year the Academy helped divert 3 200 pounds of material from landfills during the event Fall Fun Super Goober Day is one of the highlights of the year for Woodward Academy s youngest Students in pre kindergarten through sixth grade enjoyed a day of fun on October 16 with carnival rides arts and crafts a cake walk a disc jockey and more The traditional fall festival held by the Parent Community each year is called Super Goober Day in a nod to the Academy s history When Woodward was Georgia Military Academy the youngest cadets were called goobers WOODWARD EDU Celebrating 90 Years Former Woodward President Gary Jones celebrated his 90th birthday in August Retired Vice President for Admissions Rusty Slider 75 and his wife Sandra Pounds Slider 75 who retired as Director of Student Publications attended the celebration Dr Jones who served as President of the Academy from 1979 to 1990 is pictured with his wife Joan FALL WINTER 2015 19

Athletic Wrap Up Jeffrey Hubbard War Eagles End Regular Football Season with Perfect Record T he VARSITY FOOTBALL team finished the 2015 regular season with a perfect 10 0 record for the first time since 1997 The War Eagles captured the Region 5 AAAA championship for the second consecutive year and entered the AAAA playoffs as the No 1 ranked team in the division Offensively the War Eagles averaged more than 37 points per game this season Woodward s multiple threat offense was led by quarterback Ryan Glover a junior running back and senior University of Georgia recruit Elijah Holyfield and wide receivers junior Josh Johnson senior Antone Williams and senior Jacob Robertson The defense was equally strong allowing just 10 points per game with linebackers senior Max Richardson sophomore K J Phillips and junior Terry Myrick in the lead Also making it tough on opposing team offenses were defensive linemen seniors Coston Barber and Jack Carroll defensive backs juniors Kobe Sandel and Darien Wiggins and safety junior J R Pace The War Eagles advanced to the state semifinals in 2014 and at press time were once again playing in the AAAA state semifinals 20 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Elijah Holyfield DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Maggie Sutton Softball The VARSITY SOFTBALL team once again qualified for the state playoffs While the Lady War Eagles lost to the eventual state champion Buford High this season marks the fourth consecutive year the team has qualified for the state tournament Senior Madison McGarrah was named to the Georgia Dugout Club All State team as well as 1st team All Region Madison led the Lady War Eagles with a 462 batting average 13 doubles two homeruns and 18 RBIs Junior Maggie Sutton and freshmen Ariana Alvord and Kaitlyn Bates were named 2nd Team All Region Madison McGarrah Neena Edupuganti Cross Country The Woodward Academy CROSS COUNTRY teams ended their 2015 seasons at the state championship in Carrollton The girls team followed up its Region 5 AAAA Championship in 2014 with a strong 5th place finish at the state meet Freshman Cece Ng was the team s top finisher 20th overall followed closely by juniors Gillian Jewell Samantha Seidel and Mary Grace Lesesne sophomore Katie Dorton junior Garnet Brown and senior Neena Edupuganti The boys team ended the season in 15th place in a field of 32 teams and returns all seven of its top runners next year sophomores Jack Cenatempo Stuart Gordon Andrew Murfee Sam Riviere Jude Slaughter and Brian Smith and junior Brennan Silliman who finished 11th overall at the state meet Josh Sherman and Jude Slaughter l r More Athletic Wrap Up on next page WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 21

Athletic Wrap Up continued from page 21 Lydia Morris Volleyball The LADY WAR EAGLES finished the season with a 30 18 record losing in the semifinals to Buford the eventual AAAA state champions It was the team s 23rd consecutive semifinal appearance dating back to 1993 when Woodward won the first GHSA volleyball state championship The team was led by seniors Aria Smith Bailey Whitsell Gabrielle Johnson Lydia Morris and Samantha Freedman The Lady War Eagles sought out the toughest of opponents and their overall record against all of the Georgia state champions was an impressive record of 5 3 Cheerleading The Woodward Academy COMPETITION CHEER SQUAD finished the 2015 season with one of their best performances of the season at the AAAA state sectionals The Lady War Eagles just missed qualifying for the AAAA finals but with 16 underclassmen returning the squad looks strong for next season Led by seniors captain Erica Evans and co captains Lauren Greene and Sarah McKenney the squad also captured 2nd place at the Lambert Competition Erica Evans 22 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Aria Smith Lauren Greene DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Giving Back Parents Support The Woodward Fund For Jennifer and John Srouji supporting The Woodward Fund is almost second nature A s parents of Woodward fifth grader Hamp and his brother John a student at Lovett they believe that education is the most important gift they can give their children They understand that investments in The Woodward Fund help support the teachers and staff who make that education a reality Although it s not always easy to include annual giving in the family budget we can t imagine not giving to the Academy Jennifer says Tuition simply doesn t pay for all the great things at Woodward In his second year at Woodward Hamp is eagerly taking advantage of many of the opportunities at the Academy In addition to basketball football and baseball he is exploring an interest in the arts and playing the trombone in the band For his parents the opportunity for Hamp to work with three different art teachers at the Lower School makes Woodward exceptional It is so important to give in whatever amount you can Giving is a vital part of any school and Woodward would not be what it is today without The Woodward Fund Jennifer Srouji A unique learning experience is important to the Sroujis whose families have always prioritized education Jennifer s parents an English professor and entrepreneur and WOODWARD EDU FAMILY OF FUNDS The Woodward Fund enriches the people and programs at the heart of Woodward Academy Beginning in 2015 2016 gifts to The Woodward Fund can be directed to the area of your choice The Woodward Fund now encompasses a family of funds Giving to Excellence supports academics technology innovation and faculty development Giving to Character provides support to the arts athletics Global Connections and other cocurricular programs Giving to Opportunity supports needbased student financial aid Giving to Where Woodward Needs It Most directs unrestricted gifts to the school s most pressing needs GIVING LEVELS While all gifts are important and appreciated The Woodward Fund recognizes donors in a range of giving levels John and Jennifer Srouji new parent chairs for The Woodward Fund with their children John and Hamp John s family holding degrees from Vanderbilt Emory George Washington and St Louis University made high quality education a focal point for their children The Sroujis are continuing that legacy and they believe that participation in annual giving programs is an essential way to enhance the caliber of resources offered to every student and family The promise of such resources advanced technology enriching programs and faculty equipped with state of the art tools for success attracted the family to The Woodward Fund in the first place and they plan to keep investing in the Academy to optimize Hamp s learning experience It is so important to give in whatever amount you can Mrs Srouji said Giving is a vital part of any school and Woodward would not be what it is today without The Woodward Fund l President s Circle 1 500 Colonel s Circle 1 000 1499 Captain s Circle 500 999 Cadet Circle 250 499 War Eagle Circle 1 249 Additional recognition is offered to donors within the President s Circle based on giving level Platinum 25 000 Diamond 10 000 24 999 Gold 5 000 9 999 Silver 2 500 4 999 Bronze 1 500 2 499 WAYS TO GIVE The Woodward Fund offers donors a variety of ways to give For more information contact Claire Hegarty in our Advancement Office at claire hegarty woodward edu or 404 765 4043 or give online at woodward edu go giving FALL WINTER 2015 23

Giving Back Ben and Ann Johnson Receive Legacy Award A t the President s Circle Dinner on September 1 Ben F Johnson III 61 and Ann Johnson were presented with the Legacy Award a rare honor given to those who have served the Academy for 25 years or more The dinner also served as a tribute to Mr Johnson for his remarkable 33 year service as chairman of the Governing Board Speakers included former Woodward President Tom Jackson former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court Leah Ward Sears and Dr Rosemary Magee director of the Manuscript Archives and Rare Book Library at Emory University and former vice president and secretary of Emory New Woodward Board Chairman Robert E Bowers 74 presented the Johnsons with the Legacy Award Former Woodward President Tom Jackson made a special presentation to Mr Johnson a set of gold cufflinks designed by Upper School art teacher Andy Cunningham honoring Mr Johnson s life at GMA and Woodward In addition a portrait of Mr Johnson by noted Atlanta photographer Billy Howard was unveiled It now hangs in the Board Room at the Carlos Administration Building on Main Campus Left Governing Board Chairman Robert E Bobby Bowers 74 presented Ann and Ben Johnson with the Legacy Award Below Celebrating a remarkable leader Vice President for Advancement Bob Hawks with Missy Sanchez and Bobby Bowers The Johnson family Armistead 94 Ann and Ben Ben IV 87 Jennifer Marcus and Max 24 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Giving Back Woodward Auto Exhibit The third annual Woodward Auto Exhibit was held on November 14 on Main Campus The event raised funds for need based student financial aid This year a silent auctiion was held at Porsche s North American Headquarters in association with the auto exhibit raising additional funds for student financial aid at Woodward Academy Peter Davis with his 1934 MG PA Midget received the President s Award best in show for the Woodward Auto Exhibit Torsten Bensch s 1955 Cadillac Series 62 first place winner in the 1950 1959 vehicle category Bill Marsh with his 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible winner of the People s Choice Award WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 25

Giving Back Advancement Office Announces Additions Principal Gifts Officer Glenn D Warren Jr 04 focuses on fundraising for the President s Circle level of The Woodward Fund as well as establishing relationships with parents of current students and alumni Alumni Programs Manager Alex Bell assists the Alumni Office in the planning and organizing of alumni events while also providing support to The Woodward Alumni Fund Excellence Character Opportunity We love these three words As a Woodward Academy alumni grandparent parent or friend you understand how important they are to our community After all they are the core values the school was founded on in 1900 the values that make Woodward Academy a world class institution today some 115 years later Through planned giving you can leave a legacy of excellence character and opportunity and help to ensure the future of Woodward Academy for the next century and beyond For more information about planned giving opportunities contact Vice President for Advancement Bob Hawks at 404 765 4031 or bob hawks woodward edu 26 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Alumni 28 The Power of Presence 30 Alumnus Receives Service Award 31 Homecoming Parade 32 Tailgate 33 Homecoming Game 34 Class Reunions 39 Class Notes 46 Alumni Eagle Eye 48 Passages WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 27

Success Beyond Woodward The Power of Presence F ilm producer and Anti Recidivism Coalition founder Scott Budnick 95 received the 2015 Woodward Academy GMA Distinguished Alumni Award When Scott Budnick entered Woodward as a freshman the Academy only had four short years to make an impression and provide the prolific opportunities that would pave the way for his future Part of Scott s student experience was organic for instance he acquired a cadre of friends he describes as truly diverse Another part can be attributed to his innate drive and an environment that welcomed entrepreneurship allowing Scott to start a business during his sophomore year as a disc jockey for weddings and parties after War Eagle football games However it was an opportunity during his senior year that truly uncovered his path Scott had decided to pursue medicine after graduation when Woodward offered students the chance to be extras in a TNT miniseries about the Civil War filming in Atlanta A busload of students including Scott departed campus and headed to the set on a Saturday 28 WOODWARD AC ADEMY The students portrayed imprisoned soldiers in tattered uniforms under the drenching force of a rain machine in freezing weather a day s work for 60 While his peers grumbled Scott was captivated I sat there and was mesmerized watching the director on the crane swooping down with the cameras he said That was my first time being bitten by the bug That was an experience I got because of Woodward The impression had been made Scott combined that experience with the discovery of his writing voice in English classes taught by teachers including Lucy Klein and went to Emory University to earn a degree in business and film He interned with Warner Brothers the 90s TV show Baywatch a talent agency and the casting director from the TNT project that originally sparked his interest in the industry After a period of post grad struggles he was hired as an assistant on the movie Road Trip This led to a working relationship with director Todd Phillips that over 14 years resulted in 11 comedies including The Hangover series and Project X on which Scott served as executive producer Scott had a heavy hand in the casting editing budgeting and marketing and especially the writing of beloved box office hits Though he admits to rarely being starstruck the allure of the film industry is undeniable Yet while working on Starsky Hutch Scott found a very different calling juvenile justice reform I met another producer who said I teach a creative writing class down at the local juvenile hall will you come be a speaker in my class Scott said I sat with kids who had committed some serious crimes I remember on one side of me there was a 15 year old who had just been sentenced to 300 years in prison That day Scott learned the teenager had been a gang member he was sentenced for standing next to the person who committed the shooting The victim was in and out of the hospital within a day In my own moral code I didn t think that was right I understood that all kids have the ability to change We all know who you are at 15 is not who you are at 25 It s not who you are at 35 It was something my heart poured out for he said Scott founded the Anti Recidivism Coalition ARC in 2013 becoming an advocate in an arena where there are few From creating legislation that ensures the possibility of parole for young offenders to providing mentorship programs the ARC offers support and advocacy for people who were under 18 when they entered the criminal justice system DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Scott was one of those students you couldn t corral to write what you wanted him to write You had to let him write what he wanted and it was always brilliant when you let him do it Lucy Klein former English teacher Scott Budnick 95 was interviewed by his former English teacher Lucy Klein before an audience of alumni and Upper School students during the Founders Day Convocation Membership in the ARC numbers at 230 formerly incarcerated individuals including many who are now successful in higher education or in solid careers Three of the members now practice medicine Though the ARC is Californiabased its work is on track to spread nationwide as a bipartisan push for U S prison system reform is beginning to emerge Scott serves on the board of President Barack Obama s foundation My Brother s Keeper an initiative to connect young men WOODWARD EDU to the mentorship education and networking opportunities that lead to successful lives When it comes to Scott s success beyond Woodward in film and juvenile justice he never thought either of these would have been his worlds However in taking heed of the importance of relationships a value Scott notes that he learned at Woodward he has found an ideal space to both entertain and uplift our society and plans to shift to making films that tackle important issues facing society The work is not easy and oftentimes the moments that keep Scott on this path are small though profound I remember a teenager calling me from court to say he was sentenced to life I went to the juvenile hall at 9 o clock that night to sit with him and I didn t know what to say so I asked the chaplain what to say to a 16 year old who just got life without parole Scott said The chaplain said It s not what you say It s about the power of presence l FALL WINTER 2015 29

Commitment to Service Alumnus Jack Rhodes Receives Service Award T he 2015 Alumni Service Award was presented to Jack Rhodes 92 for his years of dedicated service to Woodward Jack has remained involved with the Academy ever since the early years following his graduation He served on the planning committee for the former War Eagle Classic golf tournament In 2009 he was invited to join the Alumni Board and he served for six years in a variety of positions including president in 2012 2013 Jack was one of the alumni involved in the initial planning for the successful Big Chill event which raises money each winter for student financial aid and has quickly become a beloved alumni tradition Woodward magazine talked with Jack about the reasons for his continued involvement with the school Tell us about your Woodward education and how it impacted your life The education that I received at Woodward prepared me for college graduate school and life after education by presenting me with a variety of options and empowering me to make the decisions that would affect my path With the various locations and backgrounds that Woodward students came from the school opened my eyes to a much bigger picture than I would have ever seen at my local high school Meeting a variety of people from around metro Atlanta and beyond during my ninth grade year prepared me for integrating myself into a new group of people something I have done on multiple occasions in life 30 WOODWARD AC ADEMY The education that I received at Woodward prepared me for college graduate school and life after education by presenting me with a variety of options and empowering me to make the decisions that would affect my path Jack Rhodes 92 Tell us about your life since graduation I attended Vanderbilt University and got a degree in civil and environmental engineering Immediately after graduation I started working with an Atlanta based engineering firm Moreland Altobelli Then I worked as a planning engineer for Norfolk Southern Railway in the Design Construction Department In 2002 I enrolled at Kenan Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina where I received an M B A with a concentration in real estate Since 2004 I have held positions with Duke Realty Carter and TriMont Real Estate Advisors all in Atlanta I am now employed by Cushman Wakefield where I serve as the city lead for Asset Services and oversee a portfolio of about 11 million square feet of investor owned property around the Southeast The managing director of our office is another Woodward alumnus John O Neil 88 My wife Virginia and I have been married for 10 years and we live between Midtown and Buckhead with our two boys Jackson 8 and Thomas 6 Why have you chosen to serve and support Woodward Woodward Academy was an integral part of my youth I don t believe that I truly understood the effect it had on me until I had been gone for a few years and had a chance to reflect on the experiences that I had while at Woodward and the friendships that I developed One of those friends invited me to serve on the Alumni Board originally It was an easy decision to do something to give back to the school It has been very rewarding l DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

HC CR 2015 Parade Senior Sarah McKenney Primary School students join in the Homecoming Parade each year Below Homecoming King Elijah Holyfield with his escort Haley Dunson and Prince Maximillian Richardson with his escort Madison McGarrah Primary School Principal Eric Mitchell waves from his ride Seniors in costume for the Homecoming Parade WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 31

HC CR 2015 Tailgate Classmates Charlie Kahl 70 and Carl Williams 70 Enjoying the alumni tailgate before the Homecoming football game were Cooper Creswell Leslie Rodriguez Creswell 88 Winifred Wilkins Thompson 88 and Rachel Thompson Reeves Kissell 11 and Brittany Lloyd Jones 11 Delee Sutherland Jes Sutherland 15 and Gene Sutherland 86 Pauline and Bill Wilkins alumni parents and grandparents of Woodward students Alumni parents of alumni and former faculty enjoying the tailgate party Kevin Hodges 96 Mary Charles Hodges Jo Cranford Hodges 96 Will Marcet 28 and James Hodges 28 32 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

HC CR 2015 Homecoming Game Senior Jacob Robertson Freshman Christian Hall Maid of Honor Samantha Freedman with her escort David Neil Daniell and Homecoming Queen Alexi Hecht far right with her escort Kyle Cooke WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 33

75 HC CR 2015 Class Reunions 70 The Class of 1975 celebrating their reunion at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel Carl Williams 70 and Debbie Williams 75 70 75 Dean Blissett 75 John Keener 75 Jay Crosland 76 Terrell Barden 76 Jeff Kluger 75 and Steve Williams 75 Danny Greene 70 and Michael Dixon 70 70 Sheila Garnette Frey 75 and Paula Norton Fallon 75 75 The Class of 1970 celebrating their reunion at the Ann Ben Johnson 61 Center Butch Miller and Tommy Hiles 75 34 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

80 85 The Class of 1980 celebrating their reunion at Jane Woodruff Hall 80 Sandi Weinstein Johnson 85 and David Smith 85 85 Kelly Tucker 80 and Kerry Tucker Walter Ernest 85 Beverly Banks Greene 85 and Monique Shellgrove Richmond 85 80 Members of the Class of 1985 celebrated their reunion in the Gallups Atrium of Jane Woodruff Hall 85 Lisa Land Cooper 80 and David Cooper WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 35

95 HC CR 2015 Class Reunions Holly Holmes Blackstock 90 Merritt Webb Ramsaur 90 Amanda Weeks Szwast 90 and Kelli Jones May 90 90 Clay Matthews 95 and family 90 Casey Sentell 95 Susanna Thomas Davis 95 and Stephanie Sentell The Class of 1990 celebrating their reunion at Woodruff Dining Hall 95 90 Jennifer Scott Czap 90 and Ashley Henderson Swigart 90 90 Amy Morris and Grady Morris 95 95 The Class of 1995 gathered to celebrate their reunion in the Jones Rotunda at Richardson Hall Todd Kennedy 90 Holly Fletcher 90 and Blair Rice 90 36 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

05 Christopher Haynie 05 Rochelle Morgan Verdin 05 and Jolill Ross 05 00 05 Jasmin Theard 00 and Alden Sturgis 00 The Class of 2005 celebrating their reunion at the The Warren City Club 05 Joya Elmore and Bart Elmore 00 00 Brittany Thompson 05 and Andrea Thornton 05 05 Harris McCloud Stewart McCloud 00 Marshall Guest 00 Sarah Guest and Chris Myers 00 WOODWARD EDU Dan Korman Hannah Chary 05 Zack Bennett 05 and Lily Grant FALL WINTER 2015 37

Class Reunions PO A C HC CR 2015 10 The Parents of Alumni Community had their own special reunion this fall Pictured are Bill Clapes Missy Sanchez and Elizabeth Robertson The Class of 2010 celebrating their reunion at Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead Pictured are Coleman Pusateri 10 Alex Simon 10 and McKenzie Strawn 10 10 Parents of alumni Terry Lawler Gail Lawler Ken Morton and Amanda Morton Will Dietrichs 10 and Jack Dodson 10 10 Alumni Association Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTORS Mike Blackstock 93 Lee Cardwell 98 Marc Fabre 93 Kiley Hodgson King 05 Christy Morrison 83 Jessica Ziegler Newth 97 Jennifer Welch Rueter 04 Matt Wilson 99 PRESIDENT Garnie Nygren 02 VICE PRESIDENT Amy Crouse 99 TREASURER Winifred Wilkins Thompson 88 SECRETARY John Huffines 10 Joanna Griffin 10 and Jordan Pitts 10 38 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Damian Pryor 99 PAST PRESIDENT DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

WOODWARD EDU Fall 2015 Class Notes 1961 The GMA symbol denotes alumni of Georgia Military Academy 1950 GMA Frank Holden is celebrating more than 55 years in real estate He is an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers George P Leventis celebrated his 84th birthday this year He remains thankful for the support he gained and the life lessons he learned during his four years at GMA 1953 GMA Samuel Bailie recently spent a few weeks with Bob Dickson 65 Together they attended an event at the University of Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame and the World Acrobatic Society s annual conference in Las Vegas Bob then spent a few days with Sam and his wife Topsi at their home just north of Las Vegas before returning to his home in Europe Bob and Sam were both champion athletes at GMA and went on to compete in gymnastics at the University of Iowa nearly a decade apart Sam served as the head gymnastics coach at Iowa while Bob was a sophomore gymnast That year the team won the Big 10 Championship for the first time in 30 years 1954 GMA Bill Withers just celebrated his 54th wedding anniversary Bill was a young lieutenant junior grade in the United States Navy Submarine Service when he married Sally Latimer in Paoli Pennsylvania in July 1961 WOODWARD EDU 1960 GMA On April 24 Bill Barton Jack Bazemore Robert Brand Bob Briggs Chris Ebaugh Tracy Gerard Ken Griffiths Buddy Hereford Hunter Hilliard John Hydrick Jack Kelly Richard Moore Doug Palmer Ben Shave David Turner and Hal Winton met at the home of Richard Moore to celebrate 55 years since graduation from GMA in May 1960 The only formal ceremony was the reading of the names of the deceased with a special recognition of David Rickel and C O Stevenson who are listed on the Vietnam Wall The rest of the time was spent with food fellowship and reminiscing about the years at GMA There was also much catching up about the intervening 55 years The classmates have been in touch with about 75 members of the Class of 1960 Twenty class members are deceased and there was no response from 15 We missed those who were not with us but generally a good time was had by all said Mr Briggs Special thanks to Richard and Judith Moore for their gracious hospitality After graduating from the University of Alabama in 1965 Jim McKay worked in the newspaper business until 1984 when he became a stockbroker In 2000 he started his company Yacht Surveyors Inc where he still works today He and his wife Cyndi have one daughter Elizabeth from a former marriage as well as two grandchildren who attend the University of Alabama Caroline 20 a senior math major and Reid 18 a freshman budding politician Recently Jim and Cyndi took a 365 day boating trip on Jim s 42 foot Grand Banks boat touring the Gulf Coast the East Coast some of the Great Lakes and the Illinois Mississippi Ohio and Tennessee Rivers GMA Jim Beall Ed Dixon and Corky Kell made their annual pilgrimage to the EAA Airshow at Oshkosh All GMA pilots are invited to join them in 2016 and they remind classmates to attend the 55th reunion next spring John Kendall became a first time grandfather to Joshua James BravoKendall on August 11 2015 1962 GMA George Podowski and his wife Suezette still reside in the Chicagoland area Frankfort Illinois They are enjoying retirement and their five grandchildren A recent trip to Florida gave them the opportunity to reconnect with classmates Heb Hales and Phil Martin The Podowskis also stopped at Woodward to tour the campus a visit which brought back many fond memories 1965 GMA Philip Clark has been busy for the past 50 years He had a career in the Army then a short career in lab work in Washington D C and then taught at an all boys boarding school near Charlottesville Virginia close to his home He met his true love while stationed in Germany and had three children whom he reports are all doing fine and are the greatest blessing of his life He and his wife Claudia send blessings to all More Class Notes on next page FALL WINTER 2015 39

Fall 2015 1967 Class Notes GMA Lupton Pittman Steve Young and Luther Gartrell will represent America while fishing for the Old South Marlin Club in the 2016 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament in Kona Hawaii 1972 LaVada Vaillancourt McCosh fell in love with music while at Woodward and has continued to sing She has been performing in many venues across the U S and even spent a summer in Europe singing with a special ensemble group years ago On the corporate side she channels her knowledge of human resources legal recruiting and administrative work into four businesses owned by two retired physicians Her latest venture was joining Youlab Global as an executive distributor promoting a new skincare and nutrition line She hopes that life is treating everyone with kindness Bruce Williamson was recently elected to a majority caucus leadership position in the Georgia General Assembly serving as the secretary treasurer Bruce is the State Representative for the Georgia House District 115 1974 Stephen Hitchcock retired in 2008 from a 30 year career in Memphis He moved back to Georgia where he started a new career from which he retired in summer 2015 He built a new home in West Georgia near his grandchildren Stephen is enjoying his hobbies including motorcycling reading trips in his travel trailer and car restoration He still owns the car he drove to Woodward as a student 1975 Jeffery Kluger started a new career several years ago as a realtor with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty on the Outer Banks of North Carolina Jeff is very thankful to all of the committee members who organized the reunion and to all of those that made the effort to attend 1978 Bill Longino and his wife Leigh Daly have been married for more than 31 years They have moved often over the years but are now settled on the south end of Lake Lanier in Buford The Longinos have three children Jessica 26 Lacey 24 and Thomas 23 Bill enjoys mountain biking swimming boating and waterskiing His 89 year old mother is his children s only grandparent still living Bill is thankful for the friends and memories he has from Woodward 1979 After several years of training as a masters level boxer age 41 Todd Sentell fought in his first amateur boxing event in Atlanta in November the 10th Annual Corporate Fight Night sanctioned by U S A Boxing a division of the United States Olympic Committee Dwight Brillembourg is happily living back in the United States He has four kids in Venezuela Robert Buzz Law was appointed to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia by Gov Nathan Deal last year The board is responsible for establishing standards regulations and policies for the state s 22 technical colleges economic development programs and adult education programs 1983 Timothy Mallard was promoted to colonel in March 2014 and graduated with an M S St from the U S Army War College in June 2014 He is assigned as the command chaplain U S Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon in Augusta Georgia He graduated with a Ph D in Christian ethics from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in July 2015 Clark Spratlin is entering his fifth year as director of golf at Currahee Club He competed earlier this year in his ninth PGA of America Professional National Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club Clark also recently competed in his first PGA of America Senior Professional National Championship at Bayonet and Blackhorse courses in Seaside California In 2015 he celebrated his 20th year as a PGA member 1984 Steven Faulkner s son Ryan Faulkner graduated from South Forsyth High School with honors in 2015 Greg Graves retired from the U S Army as a colonel at the end of September after more than 27 years of 40 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

WOODWARD EDU service He served his last two years under General Austin as the deputy director for resources and analysis for the command providing budgeting and analytical support to the military mission in the Middle East and Central Asia After Greg s retirement he and his family moved to College Station Texas where he has joined the faculty at Texas A M University to teach engineering to undergraduates Carroll Farber Ericson received a promotion with Liberty Mutual and is now an associate IT auditor In this role she is utilizing her M B A David Greene and his wife Jackie have three children who have been attending Woodward since kindergarten His oldest Lauren is a senior and co captain of the cheerleaders His son David is a ninth grader who plays baseball and his youngest daughter Avery is an eighth grader and captain of the Middle School competition cheer team 1986 Georgia House Rep Spencer Frye graduated from the University of Georgia with a B S in psychology in December 2014 1988 John O Neill was nominated for the Atlanta Business Chronicle s Atlanta s Most Admired CEO Awards of 2015 in the commercial real estate category Nominees are established leaders with a strong record of innovation in their field outstanding financial performance a commitment to quality a strong vision and a commitment to diversity There were a total of 50 top nominees in 10 industry categories banking and finance commercial real estate education entrepreneur health care hospitality nonprofit professional services residential real estate and technology WOODWARD EDU Kristy Thomas Nardone is married to Alex Nardone and has four children All three daughters attend Woodward Isabella is in eighth grade Adeleine is in sixth and Alessandra is in fifth grade Kristy and Alex also have a son who will be applying for kindergarten next year The Nardone family and the family of Bart Baker 87 are very excited to be opening a Mellow Mushroom on Virginia Avenue in College Park toward the end of 2015 Bart and Lisa Baker have a son Jackson in 10th grade at Woodward Art Corso and his family traveled to the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador this summer They enjoyed swimming with sea turtles sea lions sharks rays and an even an orca whale In other news Art was selected as a Georgia SuperLawyer for 2016 an honor bestowed on less than 5 percent of all attorneys 1992 April Ripley was awarded an honorary doctorate of humanities by C I C A She also was elected to the board of trustees of The International Third World Leadership Association and published a book The Calling Card of Business Success from the Inside Out Sasha Biscoff is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist She and her husband Jay live in Washington D C with their children Sebastian 3 and Alexandra 1 and their cat Shanti Sasha loves hearing from classmates visiting our nation s capital Bomee Jung was appointed vice president of energy and sustainability for the New York City Housing Authority the nation s largest public housing authority serving more than 600 000 residents She leads a team charged with developing and stewarding a comprehensive sustainability commitment to support Next Generation NYCHA the authority s 10 year strategic plan for safe clean and connected communities 1996 Ashley Baker Osby is practicing law in Atlanta She lives in Chastain Park with her husband Tim and keeps busy raising her children She has two stepchildren Olivia Osby eighth grade and Natalie Osby sixth grade who are attending Woodward Academy for their second year and even have some of Ashley s former teachers Her children Candler Brannen fifth grade Carson Brannen second grade and Ellery Brannen kindergarten are all attending Jackson Elementary in the Buckhead area Her daughter Holland Amelia Osby was born March 16 2015 Ashley also attended the wedding of her brother Jay Baker 00 and Jennifer Herzberg at Reynolds Plantation Ritz Carlton on April 18 2015 It was great to see the many Woodward alumni who were in attendance at the event including Josh Gropper 02 Zack Gropper 04 Brittany Gropper 06 Bart Baker 87 Jay Dermer 00 Alex Dermer 00 Warren Cheely 00 Matt Rohrig 01 Jennifer Collins 00 Cathy Lassiter Smith 87 Cindy Lassiter Klavohn 89 Christy Lassiter Bennett 92 Taylor Fredericks 00 Walker Sullivan 08 and Christian Taylor 08 Woodward students Jackson Baker 18 and Will Bruce 18 attended as well More Class Notes on next page FALL WINTER 2015 41

Fall 2015 Class Notes Lauren Bernstein earned her graduate gemologist certification from the Gemological Institute of America in May She made the transition from being a fine jewelry sales professional at Tiffany Co s Chicago flagship store to a sales executive and salon gemologist at the Harry Winston Salon in Chicago She was nominated by her peers as the 2015 Rising Star for the Women in Jewelry Association Midwest 1997 Matthew Wilson a financial planner with Prudential s Southern Financial Group has opened his own firm Perpetual Lifestyle Planning which offers lifestyle planning insurance and financial services to clients throughout the country He was the 2014 2015 president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors NAIFA Birmingham In 2015 he was selected for the second year in a row as a Top Advisor Under 40 from the Birmingham chapter of the NAIFA He is active in the Church of the Highlands the Monday Morning Quarterback Club and sits on the advisory council for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society s Alabama Mississippi chapter 1999 Amy Crouse created a sleepwear line with Elizabeth Mathes called Project Love which is designed to connect communities of women and create better futures for them all around the globe Project Love s debut collection benefits a group of women in Haiti who have received very little schooling Rachel Stanley 07 Kevin Bronski 06 Kaitlyn Hall 07 Russell Bronski 06 Stuart Fisher 07 Andrew Ford 05 and Tee Roderique 07 spent Labor Day weekend 2015 rafting the Colorado River 42 WOODWARD AC ADEMY 2005 2000 Dito Lopez completed his residency in Augusta Georgia and has moved back to Atlanta to practice dentistry in Marietta Marshall Guest was named the No 1 lobbyist in the state for associations by James Magazine Marshall is the vice president of business climate at the Metro Atlanta Chamber where he is responsible for developing and advocating sound economic policies to improve the business climate of the region and state 2001 Lacy Garrison Gow is living in Perth Australia with her husband Gordon Gow and their dog Zeus who is a schnauzer crossed with a bison frise They are now permanent residents of Western Australia where they have been living since September 2011 Lacy is an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner mediating parenting and property financial matters for separated couples She works for Centrecare Inc a nonprofit that provides a wide range of social services Ashley Hopkins recently accepted a position in healthcare operations at the University of Pennsylvania Health System managing federal incentive programs She holds a Master of Public Health degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania neither of which would have been possible without her Woodward education as a foundation After spending a few years working in Baltimore Ashley is excited to be back in the great city of Philadelphia and looks forward to being active in the city s thriving healthcare and civic scenes 2006 Kristin McCallum McNeil recently earned her captain bars in the U S Air Force and is currently stationed with her husband Patrick in Omaha Nebraska 2002 Justin Riddick is in pre production for a movie starring Gerard Butler Justin s production company Chronicles Film and his films have won awards domestically and internationally He lives in Los Angeles Rebecca Gore Pinto recently launched the Rebecca Pinto Fine Jewelry Collection Her craftsmanship is fueled by the use of precious metals and pearls from the seas of the South Pacific Most recently her work was featured during New York s Fashion Week in collaboration with L A based denim brand Simon Miller DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

WOODWARD EDU Rachel Gordon Fruchtman is working at New York Presbyterian s Morgan Stanley Children s Hospital as a pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant nurse She recently obtained a certification in her specialty and is working toward her Master of Science in Nursing Administration at New York University 2007 Mayson Callaway is a fourth year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta Georgia Alex Roman received her M B A from Les Roches in Bluche Switzerland where she had the second highest GPA and was the first ever recipient of the Best Contribution to the Life of the School award She has accepted a position with MGM She will spend six months training in Las Vegas and then transfer to Washington D C where she will be part of the opening team for the new National Harbor property David Apatov graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in May In June he began his residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City He will be specializing in anesthesiology 2008 Maria Snider recently graduated from Mercer University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling She is working as a school based mental health therapist in the Rockdale County Public School System Caroline Turner received a Master of Philosophy in Public History and Cultural Heritage with honors from Trinity College Dublin on April 9 2015 She attended The Field School of Ethnology and Folklore in the Scottish Highlands at The Elphinstone Institute a division of WOODWARD EDU the University of Aberdeen and currently lives in Dublin Ireland where she was awarded a Graduate Global Scholarship by University College Dublin to continue her studies in world heritage management and conservation 2009 Lexi Gropper project coordinator for the Amazon Mycorenewal Project in Ecuador is working to reduce the impact of contamination on degraded landscapes More than 18 billion gallons of oil contaminate the Sucumb os a biodiverse rainforest region of Ecuador impacting wildlife vegetation soil microbes local communities and livestock In an effort to purify the contaminated soil and water combinations of native fungi plants and bacteria will be used to physically decompose toxic chemicals Lindsay Tuchman is now the weekend morning anchor for WBOC TV news in Salisbury Maryland 2010 Chrissy Callaway graduated from Georgia Regents University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing She is currently a first year medical student at Medical College of Georgia Althea Roy was among the first 36 Woodrow Wilson Georgia Teaching Fellows announced by Gov Nathan Deal at the Georgia State House The competitive program recruits recent graduates and career changers with strong backgrounds in science technology engineering and math and prepares them to teach in high need secondary schools Each fellow receives 30 000 to complete a specially designed cutting edge master s degree program based on a year long classroom experience In return fellows commit to teach for three years in the urban and rural New Jersey schools that most need strong STEM teachers 2011 Allston Warren graduated from Presbyterian College in 2015 While attending Presbyterian he received the George C Marshall Award and the Wysor Silver Sabor Award for outstanding cadet in his battalion He was chosen to attend a seminar on political issues and military strategies sponsored by the Department of Defense For attending he will have his name on a plaque in the Pentagon Allston reported for duty in summer 2015 to Fort Lee Virginia for four months of training In November he reported for permanent duty to the 92nd Engineering Battalion at Fort Stewart Georgia 2012 Henley Kibler has been named captain of the Belmont Bruins Cheerleading Squad for the second year in a row Since joining the squad in 2012 Henley has cheered for the Bruins in one NIT and two NCAA basketball tournaments In January 2015 the squad competed in the Collegiate Cheerleading National Competition and came in fourth in their division Henley was the Eddie the Eagle mascot during his high school years at Woodward He is now a college senior majoring in audio engineering More Class Notes on next page FALL WINTER 2015 43

Fall 2015 Class Notes Grace Mandl was invited to join a special projects class for the top 18 juniors and seniors in the University of Southern California s Roski School of Art and Design Students created an exhibit for the California African American Museum The exhibit could include anything relevant to African American culture history social issues or current events Grace s work was one of the final five featured in the museum It was a series of abstract paintings about food inequalities and disparities in underserved and underrepresented communities Grace absolutely loves oil painting and is working really hard to hone her painting skills 2013 Alex Robinson is the punter for the football team at Stanford University He was nominated for the Pac 12 Conference s Special Teams Player of the Week in September Thomas Giornelli is in his third year at the U S Naval Academy He is truly enjoying his experience there Thomas spent last summer interning at a NASA Space Center in addition to trying out the various Navy divisions on base in San Diego Shayl Patel entered the standup comedy scene in 2012 With jokes inspired by his personal experiences parents and heritage he has gained many fans and a substantial presence over a short period of time He can be seen regularly at a variety of venues in Georgia including The Punchline The Improv Laughing Skull Lounge and Jerzees and has even opened for big names like Russell Peters Gilbert Gottfried and Chris d Elia He also makes appearances around the country making an impression on audiences nationwide A J Cole III recently ranked third in the ACC was featured recently in The Technician the student newspaper of N C State for his prowess as a freshman punter My entire goal is to go out there and help my team win the football game the 44 WOODWARD AC ADEMY Drew Jackson was invited to attend the NCAA s Career in Sports Forum in Indianapolis in June 2015 Drew was just one of the six attendees invited from the Pac 12 Conference 2014 Visit www woodward edu alumni to submit Class Notes and learn about upcoming events best way that I can A J said in the article As a Woodward senior A J was ranked as high as fourth in the country as a punter by 247sports and fifth as a kicker by Rivals A J is pursuing a degree in industrial and systems engineering 2015 Grace Grindell and Jay Williams were accepted to The Theatre School at DePaul University for the Theatre Studies B F A Program The program which accepts only 15 freshmen a year is one of the top rated theatre conservatories in the country Grace and Jay were both in the Thespian Honor Society at Woodward Nate Guyton is playing football at Texas Christian University In October Riley Schatz performed in her first college production Fefu and Her Friends PARENTS OF ALUMNI If your child no longer lives at your address please notify the Alumni Office at alumni woodward edu or 404 765 4042 of his her new mailing address and let us know if you would like to continue to receive this publication DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

WOODWARD EDU Class Notes Weddings 2007 2001 2003 C Todd Williamson III and Jasmin S Greene were married in Bocas del Toro Panama on September 12 2015 Surrounded by family and friends the couple married on Turtle Beach on Bastimentos Island Todd and Jasmin moved to Berlin Germany in July after he was awarded the 2015 16 Robert Bosch Stiftung Fellowship to serve as a fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute focusing on transatlantic foreign policy In addition to the best man Marques Robie 01 Woodward alumni in attendance included Tim Teck 01 Victoria Beltran 01 and Winston Rose 00 Carson Hammer and Anna Mize were married on April 25 2015 at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Sandy Springs Anna is a marriage and family therapist in Atlanta while Carson works in business development at Greystar Real Estate Partners also located in Atlanta Danielle Darling Collins married Shaun Collins at The St Regis Atlanta on June 13 2015 2008 Hali Hill married John Cole in August 2015 at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club Hali s great aunt Dr Sandra Kennedy and John s grandfather Dr Gerard Weigel officiated the wedding Babies 2001 2003 Brent Pease and his wife Erica welcomed Caroline Rose Pease into the world on September 23 2015 Caroline Guest Stancil and her husband Josh welcomed baby Margaret Blake Stancil on October 3 2015 Caroline works for Woodward Academy as the director of Alumni Relations 2002 Shayna Priluck Bergman and her husband Jesse welcomed their daughter Sadie Bella Bergman on January 31 2015 Lucy Fender McCloud her husband Lyle and big sister Maggie welcomed new baby Wells Phillip McCloud to the family on July 10 2015 Ella Reed Sorenson was born September 1 2015 to Reed Sorenson and his wife Laura Sorenson in Charlotte North Carolina 2004 Glenn Warren recently joined the Advancement team at Woodward Academy as the new principal gifts officer Glenn and his wife Caroline welcomed their first child Ansley Susan Warren on September 9 2015 WOODWARD EDU FALL WINTER 2015 45

Alumni Eagle Eye Follow us on social media woodwardalumni WAalumni Woodward Academy GMA Alumni Association Honoring Our Veterans Woodward Academy paid tribute to those who served in the military with the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 Retired Air Force Maj Gen Perry Smith spoke to the senior class faculty and alumni sharing stories of Medal of Honor winners before the traditional silent wreath laying ceremony in Memorial Plaza Maj Gen Smith is a teacher speaker TV and radio commentator and best selling author who served for 30 years in the Air Force including as commander of the F 15 fighter wing He flew 180 combat missions over North Vietnam and Laos during the Vietnam War Formerly Georgia Military Academy Woodward annually honors the 117 alumni who sacrificed their lives in wars and conflicts as well as alumni faculty and staff who have served in the military 46 WOODWARD AC ADEMY DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

WA Connect During summer 2015 18 juniors and seniors participated in WA Connect Summer Career Connections which connects alumni with students for opportunities ranging from career shadow days to multi week internships Students had experiences at Atlanta Eye Consultants with Dr Martin Wilkes 99 Concentrics Restaurants with Marisa Amick Anderson 96 Boys Speak Out Inc and CourtCred with Anthony Webb 99 Turner Sports with Deaton Bell 86 Woodward Academy Middle School with Patricia O Sullivan 83 Uniquely Virtual with Kenzie Biggins 99 Sports Concussion Institute with Dr Russell Gore 93 Tumblr with Art Brady 01 The Go Generation with Jason Elliott 04 Serenbe with Garnie Nygren 02 and the law firm Gray Rust St Amand Moffett Brieske with Christopher Johnson 04 Students who took part in WA Connect opportunities during summer 2015 were left to right Daniel Oberti Ellie Pryor Simon Willis Jarryd Bethea Charles Jackson Vinay Nandanampati Amy Kanchibhatla Sarah Lu Micaiah Levy Jason Seeb Kaelyn Lowe Aliyah Cofer and Olivia Jones Upcoming Events Young Alumni Holiday Hangout The Big Chill Thursday Dec 17 6 8 p m TAP 1180 Peachtree Street NE Friday Feb 19 7 p m The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Athletic Hall of Fame Sunday April 3 2 4 p m Tyler Brown Student Center Woodward Academy Main Campus WOODWARD EDU Golden War Eagle 50th Reunion Thanks to the alumni who came out to attend the regional reunions hosted by President Stuart Gulley and Dr Chris Freer Vice President for Student Life and Upper School Principal in Washington D C and New York City this fall Saturday April 30 Woodward Academy Main Campus FALL WINTER 2015 47

Passages Alumni 1944 Eugene Grover Rivers Jr died on September 20 2015 He was an officer during World War II in the U S Marines He was a graduate of Auburn University and the University of Florida with a major in agronomy and a minor in entomology He was a past board member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Tallahassee Fla and the former owner of Rivers Seed Company and Rivers Patio He retired from the Florida Department of Transportation as an environmental administrator Survivors include his wife Jean McMillan Rivers daughter Brenda Meyer a son Gene Rivers six grandchildren Kristen Matthews Britt Matthews Robinson Dylan Rivers Tina Rivers Ryan Rachel Rivers and Logan Rivers and two great grandchildren Andrew Penn Rivers and Ryan Ava Robinson 1945 Dr John Ellis Jr died on June 26 2015 He went to the University of Alabama before attending Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport Iowa He established a practice in Griffin Georgia on December 3 1953 and went on to become a prominent and beloved chiropractor who practiced for 39 years before retiring He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Griffin He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Dorothy Earlene Ellis Survivors include three daughters Joni Ellis Bodie Jill Ellis Hawkins and Julie Ellis Conner two grandsons Jamey Ellis and John Ellis III and six great grandchildren Ada Rae Regan Marie John Tyler Miranda Lynn James Jonathon Ellis and Justin Manning 48 WOODWARD AC ADEMY 1947 1952 John Mastin died on July 2 2015 He was retired from Mastin s Inc the electrical contracting firm which he and his brother established in the late 1960s Survivors include a daughter Cynthia Mastin Coleman three sons John M Mastin Jr Michael D Mastin and David F Mastin six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Frank Shaw Jr died on September 2 2015 Survivors include his two daughters Penny Payne and Cindy Freeman a son Frank M Shaw eight grandchildren two great grandchildren his significant other JoAnn Bantz a brother Ross Shaw and a sister Helen Yundt 1950 Chris Espy died on May 1 2014 Roger Hicks died June 24 2014 in Lecanto Florida He had a laugh that made people smile and lived with strong faith strong opinions and a strong sense of duty Roger loved woodworking gardening and puttering and knew that any problem could be solved with enough planning graph paper and just one more tool He enjoyed music art reading walking and loved to see his dog Chipper running happily through the grass He is survived by his sons Jeffrey and Timothy and their wives who gave him six grandchildren to continue doing good things as Roger has done 1957 1951 1961 William Joseph Joe Holding Jr Robert Alan Bob Dubrof died on July 4 2015 Mr Dubrof is a native of Dalton Georgia A 1966 graduate of the University of Georgia he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity where he served as pledge master After graduating from UGA he served in the U S Army from 1966 through 1968 as a lieutenant at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe SHAPE in Paris France and Mons Belgium Following his military service he spent his career as a salesman in men s apparel and automobile sales Survivors include his wife Candace Dubrof beloved dog Ziva brother Jerry Dubrof and sister Annis Dinnerman died on January 6 2015 In 1955 he graduated from The Citadel where he served with the Summerall Guards and was commissioned in the U S Army He later returned to Concord N C working with his father and two brothers at Holding Brothers Inc He was a member and past president of the Concord Jaycees as well as past president and a Paul Harris Fellow with the Concord Rotary Club Survivors include his wife Barbara Talbert Holding sons Lang Holding and Patman Holding grandchildren Jack Ally Harrison Meredith and Sam Holding and his brothers David Holding and Robert Bob Holding 1956 Charles Neil Kelley died on June 9 2015 after an extended illness At GMA he was regimental commander He attended Wake Forest College where he was a member of the ROTC Corps of Cadets He graduated in 1962 as a Distinguished Military Graduate and received his commission from the U S Army In 1966 he graduated from the Medical College of Georgia Survivors include his wife Allene Kelley sons Charles Kelley and Michael Kelley his brother Stanley Kelley a stepson Todd West and grandsons Christopher Kelley Andrew Kelley and Luke West DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

1967 1984 James P Dulin died on May 20 2015 Survivors include his wife Judy Cross Dulin his daughters Heather Payton and Jennifer Tench his sister Laura Moher his brother Woody Dulin and four grandchildren Sheila Lynn Mobley Wilder died on June 12 2014 Sheila received her master s degree in child and family development from the University of Georgia She had a career as a child life specialist serving as director of the Child Life Department at Wolfson s Children s Hospital in Jacksonville Florida More recently she served as a kindergarten teacher at Living Waters Preschool in Jacksonville She was a gifted and caring teacher and a wonderful wife and mother Survivors include her husband Ed Wilder daughters Kayli and Abi Wilder and sisters Vicki Dunn and Linda Mobley 1971 Mark Edward Thurman died on October 2 2014 He attended the University of Denver from 1971 to 1974 studying anthropology and history He moved to Nashville in June 1979 for work and met his wife Glenda They were married in 1980 and went on to live in Nashville Birmingham Alabama Lithonia Georgia Barrington Illinois and Grayson and Snellville Georgia In 1978 Mark was hired by Wolf Camera and rose through company management After leaving Wolf in 1999 he was self employed and worked in sales including as a licensed realtor Mark enjoyed photography immensely both nature and family subjects He spent his spare time studying Christian theology and Irish history listening to Irish music attending movies and Braves baseball games riding motorcycles and traveling 1973 Houston White III died on December 23 2014 He is survived by his wife Lynda White and his daughter Alexandra White 1988 John M Sidey Jr died on August 29 2015 He lived with his family for the past 14 years in Johns Creek From 1988 to 1992 he attended the University of Georgia where he received a bachelor s degree from the Terry College of Business He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and always remained an avid Bulldog fan He worked for Dovetail out of Massachusetts after spending 21 years in software sales at SSI Fundtech Corp and Q2 Survivors include his wife of 20 years Paula Youmans Sidey sons Parker Sidey and Lawton Sidey parents Margaret Dempsey and John Morgan Sidey Sr his brother Robb Sidey nephew and nieces Weston Sidey Emma Sidey and Cate Sidey and his grandfather John D Sidey Friends Mitat Berkolli passed away on August 7 2015 Mitat was a valued member of the Woodward Academy Housekeeping staff for 15 years and a beloved figure at the Academy Mitat served with great passion and love for the faculty staff and students of the Lower School where he performed his duties for the past seven years Lower School faculty members described him as a very friendly man who always worked hard and always put students first He responded to every request cheerfully and executed his responsibilities to perfection Everyone who met him remarked on his sweet spirit kind smile and willing attitude Mitat was well connected in the Woodward community His wife and son Rukije and Nexhmedin are former employees Other relatives on staff include Halim Kaleshi Adem Kaleshi Shyrete Kaleshi and Mufail Kaleshi all of whom work in Dining Services The Berkollis and Kaleshis all came to the United States together as refugees from war torn Kosovo in the late 1990s You can read about their story on page 12 of this magazine In October the Lower School dedicated a beautiful garden in memory of Mitat Berkolli Woodward magazine apologizes for the inadvertent omission in the summer 2015 Awards section of the following students who placed in the National Spanish Exams Samantha Seidel Level 3 First Place Bilingual Category Jennifer Katz Level 4 First Place Roshni Kailar Level 4 First Place Tam Wheat Level 4 First Place Jacob Reich Level 4 First Place Samuel Lefar Level 4 Second Place Amari Page Level 4 Third Place Benjamin Silvers Level 4 Third Place Isabelle Johnson Level 4 Fourth Place Sarah Lu Level 4 Fourth Place Brett Schwartz Level 4 Fourth Place Cameron Cooper Level 4 Fifth Place Spencer Madison Level 4 Third Place Sarah McKenney Level 4 Fourth Place FALL WINTER 2015 49

1662 Rugby Avenue College Park Georgia 30337 2199 Mission Statement Woodward Academy combines the proud traditions of Atlanta s oldest college preparatory school with an innovative challenging and well rounded educational experience In a broadly diverse and caring community Woodward embraces the uniqueness of each individual Guided by our core values of Excellence Character and Opportunity we champion student success Vision Statement Woodward Academy will be a national model in collegepreparatory education developing critical thinkers and ethical problem solvers in an inclusive community rich in opportunities for student success motto EXCELLENCE CHAR ACTER OPPORTUNIT Y Homecoming Queen Alexi Hecht with her escort Kyle Cooke