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FROM PRESIDENT GULLEY This year perhaps more than ever I ve been reflecting on what it means to be part of a school family For me our Woodward family inspires hope because of our diversity commitment to service and embrace of each individual Our graduates go into the world prepared to create a better future for themselves and the people around them In this magazine we look at our school through the lens of family relationships introducing you to some of the students and parents who have found a home at Woodward and love our school While it wasn t intentional a shared theme emerged in many of the stories in these pages the common thread of connection whether through our literal family relationships or those we create together You ll read about Chris Greenway our longtime Upper School Visual Arts Department chair and the lasting and deep friendships he shares with former students and faculty colleagues You ll meet the Debate Team duo of seniors Mona Mahadevan and Malachi Robinson whose work together has elevated them to national championships And you ll learn about the Brill family s decision to endow a chair in ethical leadership to create a legacy that will honor their shared values and benefit Woodward students and their communities for generations to come These stories of connection and many others like them renew my gratitude for being part of this Woodward family In that spirit I wish you and your family a 2019 filled with peace happiness and perhaps most importantly hope for creating the kind of world our students deserve Warmest regards F Stuart Gulley Ph D Letter from the President 1

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Woodward families vary in nearly every way imaginable but we all share some common beliefs that family means unconditional love and we want happiness for our kids as well as academic success We spoke to parents and students about the idea of Woodward as a family school and what they love about our community The takeaways Parents love how Woodward s teachers coaches and administrators embrace their kids as individuals provide constant support and find inventive ways to inspire them Parents and students love the diversity of our student body and how kids learn to value the perspectives of others which serves them well not only in the larger world but also in their relationships Students and parents also love the fact that kids can try so many different classes sports arts and cocurriculars to discover what inspires them Time and again we hear that Woodward really is here for our families to help kids grow with character follow their dreams and find their own unique path to success however they define it Read on to get to know some of the students and parents who are part of our family school and why it feels like home to them Photos by Brandy Ivins Wright 2 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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Parker is having an amazing experience at Woodward We were looking for an open environment where he could grow and cultivate his many interests Woodward has absolutely fulfilled those wishes TRACY SHARP MOTHER SON Tracy Sharp Parker Middleton I t makes sense that Parker Middleton s passion would be in the arts His mother Tracy is a painter and yoga instructor and his maternal grandmother is a visual artist as well I was raised in a home dripping with art Tracy said Parker s artistry is in the form of making hip hop He s even released songs on Spotify and Apple Music At Woodward the 10th grader plays tennis and loves history and Spanish Parker 3 transferred to Woodward in the seventh grade from a small school and at first his mom was worried he might get lost in the shuffle at the Academy I find the opposite to be true It seems to me that as a result of its size Woodward is better equipped to accommodate broader styles of learning and interests Because of the extensive resources they are able to meet each child and all circumstances Students families and teachers are supported and things just seem to flow FALL 2018We WINTER Are Family 2019 3

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My children are totally in love with Woodward Watching them continue their thirst for knowledge grow and develop academically and simply enjoy their daily journey is a feeling I can t explain ANTHONY THOMAS 98 THE LEGACIES Anthony Cameron Kendall Thomas W hen he was a student at Woodward Anthony Thomas s parents often reminded him to honor and respect the privilege of attending the Academy Now he s sharing those values with his wife Valerie and daughters Cameron a second grader and Kendall a kindergartener After graduating from Woodward in 1998 Anthony went to Furman University for a B A in political science and got his law degree from Georgia State University He practiced as an attorney before being drawn back to Woodward Now he s dean of students in the Upper School To think that I wore those uniforms and walked some of the same hallways is almost surreal he says Never in a million years did I think I d be back but it s been a blast thus far I feel my duty is to prepare the new generation of Woodward students for encounters yet to come in life both good and bad Anthony is glad his own daughters are being challenged learning respect and getting to know classmates from diverse backgrounds Cameron and Kendall say there s a lot to like about Woodward P E math science Spanish meeting new friends taking field trips and even after school care Woodward is fun Kendall reports From Cameron s point of view It s a good place There are a lot of cool people to meet and become best friends with 4 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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THE GLOBAL CONNECTION I like the community at Woodward The students are kind and open to listening and helping I also love the teachers and the freedom and trust the school Joanna Zhou Erin Maas B ringing international students to Woodward is one purpose of the International Global Connections program alongside the many travel and study abroad opportunities it offers International students live with Woodward host families sharing daily life and forming relationships to last a lifetime puts in us the students JOANNA ZHOU Sophomore Joanna Zhou who is from Shanghai is in her second year living with sophomore Erin Maas and her parents Dan and Becky They are the best people I ve ever met I mean it Joanna says Living with them means I don t need to worry about anything and they are always there for me I consider them as my family rather than my host family While they may go in different directions during the school day Joanna loves band and math while Erin is into English and history the two share a close friendship as well as a love for the larger Woodward community I love Woodward so much The friends I have made here are like my second family They re here for me and I m here for them no matter what Erin says 5 FALL 2018We WINTER Are Family 2019 5

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We re grateful to the Woodward family for making our family part of this truly wonderful place From K 12 with our son and currently with Hayley Hannah and Hope we ve seen preparedness self reliance growth and happiness at Woodward As parents what else could we dream for our children CAROLYNE KEN BERNARD THE TRIPLETS Hannah Hayley Hope Bernard T he Bernard triplets are Upper School freshmen Hannah likes Spanish and social studies she plays tennis basketball and the violin Hayley is into math science and diving she loves Woodward for its freedom of choice and wide range of clubs and activities While Hope shares Hayley s interest in science she s doing her own thing with cheerleading and plans to try out for track this spring For their parents Carolyne and Ken Woodward was the clear choice when they searched for a school for their oldest 6 J T who graduated in 2016 and is now a junior at Harvard University Because of his positive experience and our growing fondness for the overall Woodward experience it was a no brainer when our girls had the opportunity to go to Woodward Carolyne says Our kids have learned in an incubator that mirrors the real world The relationships experiences and opportunities prepare them for the world ahead There is something for everybody STEM humanities art music sports studies abroad you name it and WA has it FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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Woodward embraces a diverse culture of students and incorporates the parents into the learning process We love how accessible the teachers are and the programs like Seesaw that allow us to get a glimpse of what they are doing in class From day one William has been very engaged in learning and often doesn t want to leave after school care CHARIS TRENCH SIMMONS LORENZA SIMMONS THE ACTOR Lorenza William Charis Simmons I f you ve seen the feature film Instant Family with Mark Wahlberg Rose Byrne and Octavia Spencer then you ve seen kindergartner William Simmons doing one of his favorite things acting When he s not in school William s other favorite activities include tennis swimming and playing his video games He lists his top favorite things about the Primary School Mr Mitchell and my teachers learning on iPads and the Collaboratory He also likes P E math science art playing with friends and going outside for recess 7 His parents Dr Charis Trench Simmons and Dr Lorenza Simmons say William loves going to school They love the fact that there are so many cocurricular activities for him to explore and they appreciate the way their family has been embraced by the larger Woodward family The parent community has been awesome The experienced parents have definitely helped us along the way Also as a room parent I ve had the opportunity to not only get to know teachers and administrators better but also to bond with class parents says Charis FALL 2018We WINTER Are Family 2019 7

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What I love the most about Woodward is the diversity in the student body My perception of private schools growing up was really one dimensional and I love that Jack is exposed to such a wide variety of wonderful people DAVID CLAPPER THE OUTDOORSMEN David Jack Clapper D avid and Jack Clapper like to spend their father son time outdoors camping and hiking Now that David is running his own business as founder and CEO of sCAMPer Van a campervan rental and concierge company they re able to do more of that together Now in seventh grade Jack came to Woodward as a fifth grader He s been playing football and more recently took up lacrosse Jack says he loves the flexibility that WA s wide range of opportunities provides I like that Woodward gives the students more freedom and control he says David says there was no hesitation when he and Jack s mom MaryBeth chose to move Jack from Springdale Park Elementary to Woodward From day one Jack has LOVED the experience that he has had at Woodward We are so happy that he has found a place for himself at such a great school It is welcoming focused supportive and an absolutely beautiful campus that is easy to feel at home in 8 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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The Academy embodies academic excellence and values diversity The faculty are very talented and will go the extra mile to help their students perform to their potential MOANA AMAR PATEL SISTER BROTHER Lara Nikhil Patel T here s something really special about the older sisteryounger brother dynamic between Lara and Nikhil Patel Ask them what they have in common and they ll make funny faces at each other as if there isn t much But dig a little deeper and you ll find a shared love of music and sense of fun At home they play piano and sing together for family gatherings At school Nikhil sings in the honors chorus at the Lower School and Lara is a section leader for the Upper School Marching Band The Marching Band has been my favorite part of Woodward because we are all like a family You make special connections with people and you will remember them forever Lara says 9 Nikhil and Lara s parents are Moana a pharmacist who was born in Fiji and attended boarding school and college in Australia and Amar who was born in New Jersey raised in Connecticut and went to Northeastern University in Boston for a degree in marketing Initially they sent Lara and then Nikhil to Woodward North before making the transition to Main Campus From North to Main they ve found that their kids have taken to heart the Woodward motto Excellence Character Opportunity WA reinforces the values we teach our kids including empathy hard work and confidence to pursue their passions Moana says FALL 2018We WINTER Are Family 2019 9

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YOU WALK IN AND RELATE JOSEF ALBERS FOUNDER TEACHER BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE Mr Greenway and his colleague Andy Cunningham hanging the senior art show last spring BEHIND THE SCENES Building an Unparalleled Visual Arts Program J osef Albers quote describes the teaching style of Chris Greenway whose leadership over 30 years has built the Upper School s Visual Arts program into an unparalleled experience for students I walk into the studio and talk to my students It leads to self direction discovery risk taking and experimentation that promotes critical thinking and investigation of ideas and processes Process leads to growth and it helps students develop a sense of identity and confidence to be artists and responsible thinkers in all areas Mr Greenway said Mr Greenway teaches painting and photography He s also a practicing artist a father a devoted friend and colleague and a Vietnam veteran His early influence from Georgia Southern art professor Lance Henderson a well known abstract expressionist made a profound impact as did the work of Willem de Kooning and Robert Arts in the Aerie Rauschenberg I had never seen anyone paint that way with so much emotion and action I was hooked and painting became a way of life he said After graduating from college in March 1968 Mr Greenway took a job teaching art for Fulton County Schools but his career was interrupted five months later when the Army drafted him to serve in the Vietnam War Back home in 1970 he returned to Fulton County Schools and in 1981 joined the Woodward Academy faculty as an art instructor and head varsity soccer coach He coached for 10 years and was named the 1984 Georgia High School Athletic Association Coach of the Year Story continues on next page 11

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Reflections from former students CHRIS GREENWAY HAS SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FUNDAMENTAL BASED AND TECHNICALLY ADVANCED FINE ART PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION NOT ONLY WAS THE CURRICULUM GEARED TOWARD BUILDING AN INTENSIVE FOUNDATION ON PHOTOGRAPHY BUT ALSO TO SUPPORTING EACH STUDENT S OWN CREATIVITY TEJI SINGH 12 Michigan based photographer CHRIS GREENWAY continued from page 11 Back then Woodward s art program was small but the program grew quickly More and more students wanted to take visual arts and over time Woodward added advanced classes in painting photography sculpture and jewelrymaking Early on students had success in Atlanta arts competitions and national Scholastic Art Awards As early as 1983 students were gaining admission to art schools like Rhode Island School of Design the School of the Art Institute of Chicago California Institute of the Arts Maryland Institute of the Arts Ringling New York University Carnegie Mellon School of Visual Arts UGA UCLA USC and many more Along with a wide range of visual arts courses the program now offers art trips to New York City and Santa Fe New Mexico in THE STRENGTH OF CHRIS S APPROACH IS HIS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR WORKING IN A PROCESS BASED WAY A CHALLENGE FOR MANY OF US WHO ARE RAISED TO VALUE OUTCOME OVER EXPERIENCE HIS LASTING WISDOM IS IN HIS KNOWING THAT IT IS THE MOMENTS IN DOING SOMETHING THAT COUNT WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT AT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY HOW CAN WE BUILD ANYTHING OF MERIT THIS LESSON IS USEFUL FOR LIFE IN THE ARTS OR IN THE WIDER FIELD OF WORK The Georgia O Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe New Mexico alternating years as well as the opportunity for students to spend a semester at the Oxbow School in Napa California Many of our students go on to be painters sculptors jewelry makers photographers gallery operators and owners curators art historians filmmakers teachers professors I hear from former students almost every week Mr Greenway said He gives credit to his art faculty colleagues including Andy Cunningham who has been his collaborator since 1985 Jennifer Knox a former student who returned to Woodward to teach in 2006 and the newest member May Engelhardt who joined the team in 2017 I am so grateful for their support in helping me deal with my wife s early onset Alzheimer s said Mr Greenway We are not just colleagues but friends and share the same philosophy about process based art he said Most importantly we care about students An impressive art faculty caring and understanding students creating a community of artists and support from the school community makes for an incredible program While they re learning techniques students are acquiring mental habits like persistence and expression as well as new ways of looking at the world outside the classroom and studio Mr Greenway said Teaching art students how to see beyond their preconceived ideas is essential Art makes you think and is carried to all levels of learning and life CARTER MULL 96 Los Angeles based artist MR GREENWAY GAVE ME WISDOM GUIDANCE INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES UNIQUE SKILL SETS AND THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW MY DREAM HE REALLY MADE ME BELIEVE THAT IT WAS ALL POSSIBLE AND IT TURNS OUT HE WAS RIGHT I HAVE BEEN LIVING MY DREAM AS A FULL TIME ARTIST SINCE GRADUATING FROM THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO KAYLA ALEXANDER 12 Atlanta based artist Students on the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City 12 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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Learning Language in a New Way B ecause of a paradigm shift in the way Woodward Academy teaches world languages students are becoming more effective communicators and engaging more deeply and authentically in culture Woodward teachers began learning about an approach called proficiency based instruction in 2015 said Lori Beth Wiseman Upper School World Languages Chair She and other world language teachers throughout the Academy collaborated to create an instructional program that reduces the emphasis on grammar without a communicative purpose and shifts the focus to effective and accurate communication in the target language Now the majority of a student s grade comes from performance based tasks she said Before our tests were mostly grammar based reading and listening activities Now students are regularly required to complete on demand writing in class participate in conversations and interpret authentic articles news and other media This is more exciting for students because the language they re exposed to is relevant and personal to them Also teachers weave small c culture into almost every lesson Big C culture is what most people remember from high school language class things that are obvious to the casual observer like food flags and festivals Small c culture is inseparable from language and more about attitudes and core values It includes things like myths SMALL C CULTURE IS INSEPARABLE FROM LANGUAGE AND MORE ABOUT ATTITUDES AND CORE VALUES IT INCLUDES THINGS LIKE MYTHS AND LEGENDS CONCEPTS OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNICATION STYLES LORI BETH WISEMAN Story continues on next page Learning L anguage in a New Way 13

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LEARNING LANGUAGE IN A NEW WAY continued from page 13 and legends concepts of justice and communication styles Students grapple with questions and perspectives that hopefully change the way they see the world Ms Wiseman said Language teachers across Woodward s five schools work together to integrate curriculum In prekindergarten through sixth grade teachers have created a Spanish language program that builds on the students proficiency at each grade level Content sometimes parallels other classes to reinforce what they re learning during the rest of the day The Middle School offers Spanish and French to seventh and eighth graders over the two years students earn credit for the high school level 1 course In the Upper School students can choose Spanish French German Japanese or Mandarin Chinese or take more than one language over the four years Students can graduate with a Global Studies diploma distinction by meeting requirements that include four years of language study and coursework in world history politics or religion as well as experience hosting an international student volunteering for an international organization pursuing performing arts opportunities abroad or completing a research project on global issues or language related topics Debate Duo Claims National Wins for WA T hey have been debating together since freshman year and senior duo Mona Mahadevan and Malachi Robinson have finished as winners or runners up at four national level tournaments They won the state varsity championship as juniors In December Malachi learned he was accepted to Harvard University and Mona got the good news that she was admitted to Yale As they look toward graduation Woodward magazine asked Mona and Malachi to reflect on their debate experiences and share what s ahead for each of them HOW DID YOU GET INTERESTED IN DEBATE Mona My brother debated at Marist and he convinced me to go to debate camp before eighth grade I was instantly enthralled and I ve grown immensely as a debater since then My debate skills spilled over into school I m much better at writing essays and social studies classes are more intuitive with my broader understanding of the political system Malachi For most of my life I had been an athlete and I couldn t wait for the Friday Night Lights and cheering basketball crowds A devastating knee injury changed my circumstances I was really disappointed and relentlessly sought to get back to the Story continues at top of next page In world language classes students are developing skills that help them become strong oral and written communicators in all disciplines In their writing they learn to organize and elaborate on their thoughts use a variety of vocabulary and use complex sentence structures In their oral communication they practice engaging others in conversation by asking and answering pertinent and appropriate questions Every day in language classes students also are learning to appreciate and value cultural differences so they can function and connect with others as empathetic citizens of the world Malachi Robinson and Mona Mahadevan Obviously our goal is language proficiency We also want students to be culturally sensitive and leave Woodward with a love for other languages cultures and traditions Ms Wiseman said We want our students to crave the experience of traveling to a non English speaking country where language and culture are different Mostly our goal is to light a fire a fire for learning about languages and people who are different from themselves 14 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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field and court in spite of my doctor s advice but then one afternoon my mom stepped in and changed my life She forced me to trudge into Brand Hall Room 211 for the first novice debate practice I quickly became drawn to the rigorous competition travel and interesting topics With hard work I have improved as a debater a writer a thinker and a person your original opinions Testing and verifying different ideas helps you to abandon dogmatic precepts and understand when what you think is actually wrong IT S ALWAYS FUN TO COACH COMMITTED STUDENTS WHO DEBATE TOGETHER FOR SEVERAL YEARS BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE CAN YOU DESCRIBE A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A DEBATER Malachi Before the season debaters spend seven weeks researching practicing listening to lectures and overall becoming mini experts in an area of governmental policy that will be debated for the next year Camp days are long with lectures from around 9 a m to 9 30 p m Though at times grueling camp is one of the most fun parts of the season you make friends with debaters and coaches from across the country During the school year there is a tournament about once every other week Some national tournaments require flying to cities like Dallas Las Vegas and Chicago If you win enough in the first few days you advance to elimination rounds which then progress to the championship To prepare we practice two or three times a week Outside of practice we do extensive research and argument preparation HOW DID YOUR DEBATE PARTNERSHIP COME ABOUT AND EVOLVE OVER TIME Mona We have debated together since ninth grade Throughout high school we ve grown as human beings and as debaters Generally to have a strong partnership both debaters must have a commitment to learning and researching we definitely had that Our competitive desire to win debates also strengthened our partnership HOW DOES DEBATE PREPARE YOU FOR THE FUTURE Mona Debate significantly improved my critical thinking and reading comprehension skills I m also a lot more informed about the world I have a deeper commitment to the political system and current events because I know that even if those things don t directly affect me they certainly affect other people Malachi Debate teaches you how to speak effectively yet even more so it teaches you how to listen effectively You have to learn how to truly pay attention and understand what the other team is saying You become a better advocate for either side regardless of THEM GROW AND MATURE IN THEIR WORKING RELATIONSHIP AS A TEAM MONA AND MALACHI ARE TRULY EXCELLENT AT DEBATE BUT THEY RE ALSO EXEMPLARY STUDENTS AND FUN TO SPEND TIME WITH I WILL MISS THEM GREATLY AS THEY HEAD OFF TO COLLEGE MAGGIE BERTHIAUME DIRECTOR OF DEBATE WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND Mona I want to study economics or political science in college I hope to enact material political or social change perhaps by becoming a lawyer or consulting for a political advocacy organization I want to help marginalized or vulnerable individuals so many people lack a voice in our system Malachi At different points in my life I ve wanted to become a doctor a chef a preacher a firefighter an inventor a musician a lawyer and a writer At present I am leaning toward one or both of the last two but hopefully at some point I can still open a restaurant In college I plan to study literature or public policy then pursue a career in writing or law WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT WOODWARD Mona My favorite thing about Woodward is its commitment to progress and diversity it aims to be a model for other schools No other private school in Atlanta has as many students of color Malachi What I like most are the amazing opportunities for students Before high school I was almost certain that I would pursue a career in engineering or the sciences However Woodward s amazing social studies and English departments and cocurricular activities like debate have taught me just how interesting the humanities are Few other schools offer such a wide range of activities clubs and unique experiences for students with all different interests Debate Duo Claims National Wins 15

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Q A WITH F all 2018 was another successful season for Woodward athletics with every sport advancing to the playoffs Despite not winning the region for the first time in five seasons the War Eagles football team still made it all the way to the state playoffs Softball finished fourth in the region and advanced to the state tournament for the seventh straight year Boys cross country and the volleyball team each won region championships while girls cross country and competition cheer finished second in their regions Visit WarEagleWatch org for full recaps of each fall sport Tad Sahara Tad Sahara has led the Woodward volleyball team to several state titles in his impressive career as head coach Woodward magazine sat down with Coach Sahara to talk about his history with volleyball what he likes about coaching and the biggest accomplishments of his coaching career HOW DID YOU GET INTO COACHING AND WHY VOLLEYBALL When a friend asked me to help coach I agreed because I love the game I soon found out I loved coaching and teaching when I saw the dramatic improvements in players after one season I live for these aha moments as both a coach and teacher of Japanese language classes TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND IN VOLLEYBALL Growing up in the South there weren t many opportunities for boys volleyball so aside from a bit of intramural volleyball in college I only started playing after I graduated from college I started with wallyball which is basically volleyball inside a racquetball court From wallyball I began playing outdoor doubles or triples and ultimately I played indoor 6s As I improved I began playing in competitive tournaments I enjoy the sport because it s the ultimate team sport in which you rely on every member of the team As a player I was never the most athletic or physically gifted but I could make a difference with my effort and attitude In most team sports a player s value is based on their quality and 19 FALL 2018 war WINTER eagle watch 2019 how much they make others around them better Volleyball is such a momentum sport and the importance of staying positive is greatly magnified WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT COACHING As a coach you can develop connections with athletes and fellow coaches that last beyond the season I m proud of the fact that six of our nine volleyball coaches are Woodward alumni I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with so many amazing people during my years here and it s so much fun to see what our athletes do as adults The best moments have happened when working with athletes who maximize their abilities through effort and hard work When I look back at my seasons here I think fondly of the teams and athletes that did that HOW DID THE FALL SEASON GO FOR THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS GOING FORWARD This year was a bit of a rebuilding year In our first match our lineup did not have a single starter playing in the same position as we ended the previous year Considering this starting position we made great strides We hope to continue to grow next season My goal has always been for our student athletes to play with effort and enthusiasm the same as my goal for students in my classroom 19

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Cece Ng with teammates Meryl Inman 21 Parker Daly 22 Wallace Putt 22 Abbey Miller 21 and Brooklyn Carr 20 Q A WITH Cece Ng 19 We interviewed Woodward cross country athlete Cece Ng 19 about her season future and why she became a runner HOW DID THE SEASON GO FOR YOU OVERALL It was probably my best season with regards to my performance and connection with the team Not only did I run a personal 5K best of 19 54 but I also felt more confident as a runner As a team captain I was able to organize team related events and be a leader for my team to follow Although I have always had close friends on the team this year I felt more connected with all of my teammates especially the girls team My goal this year was to create an accepting caring and goaldriven atmosphere for the girls Together we created our own little family and I will always value those relationships WHEN DID YOU START RUNNING AND WHY WERE YOU DRAWN TO CROSS COUNTRY I started running in sixth grade with a program called Girls on the Run After I enrolled at Woodward my dad encouraged me to join a team to meet friends He is a runner himself so he suggested I take up running At first I was nervous but I understood it was an opportunity for me to connect with people and establish myself as a serious runner Cross country has been a very prevalent part of my life ever since It has given me friendships and connections with people that have lasted throughout my high school career 20 WHAT MOMENTS STAND OUT WHEN YOU REFLECT ON YOUR CROSS COUNTRY CAREER My proudest moment would definitely be winning our region championship this past year I ve always been chasing the title both literally and figuratively and all of my hard work finally paid off during this race I am even more proud of my girls team Although we placed second I ve never seen a more hardworking and dedicated group of girls The boys team which won a region title impressed me beyond belief and I was so proud of them as well HOW DID YOU BALANCE ACADEMICS AND RUNNING Because I started cross country in Middle School I gradually learned how to handle my athletic and academic careers hand in hand as the level of difficulty progressed I was so used to always having a sport after school in Middle School that when I transitioned into the Upper School it was not difficult for me to learn how to balance the two A good portion of my afternoons around 2 5 hours a day were dedicated to cross country which motivated me to find time to study whenever I could During the weekends I had to sacrifice a lot of studying time for my sport for meets but I learned how to adjust by preparing for assignments and assessments in advance My biggest challenges have been weekends because I also work a part time job FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE HEADING INTO YOUR FINAL MONTHS AT WOODWARD It seems unreal Senior year is what everyone looks forward to throughout high school Now that it is finally here I find that the time seems to be flying by I love spending time with my friends and experiencing senior activities and privileges I m sad that my years of running are over but I m so grateful for the experience I ve had these past few years My coaches and teammates are some of my biggest supporters HAVE YOU STARTED NARROWING DOWN YOUR COLLEGE LIST I ve narrowed down my list to a few schools in the Northeast and West I m really interested in the University of Southern California and Barnard College I plan on majoring in psychology with an emphasis on child behavioral studies I want to open my own practice in the future Although I don t plan on running competitively I want to join a running club within my college community to meet people who love the sport as much as I do

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Brill Family Creates Endowment for Ethical Leadership R on M Brill loves Woodward Academy and believes strongly in the school s ability to develop students into ethical problem solvers who understand the perspectives of others and create positive change the kind of leaders the world needs OUR FAMILY SEES THIS GIFT AS THE PERFECT BLEND OF OUR LOVE AND RESPECT FOR RON HIS AND OUR DEEP COMMITMENT TO WOODWARD ACADEMY AND OUR HOPES FOR A MORE CONNECTED AND ETHICAL WORLD LISA BRILL For his 75th birthday Mr Brill s family honored him and his legacy by establishing the Ron M Brill Chair for Ethical Leadership Development Ron Brill is a leader of great character and integrity His leadership was crucial to the success of The Home Depot which has made a tremendous impact on our city s economy and we re profoundly grateful that he has shared his vision with Woodward for 26 years as a member of our Governing Board said Woodward President Stuart Gulley It s truly fitting that his family has chosen to honor him by creating a lasting legacy that will allow his values to shape future leaders A co founder first official employee and longtime chief administrative officer of The Home Depot Mr Brill serves as a board member for the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and the High Museum of Art and previously served on the corporate boards of The Home Depot Circuit City and Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy An avid skier golfer photographer and art collector he and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of Liz and Jonathan Brill 95 and Staci and Matt Brill 91 and grandparents to Ryan 26 and Olivia 28 The entire family surprised Mr Brill at a Governing Board meeting this fall by announcing the creation of the endowed chair in his name with a 1 million commitment to the Onward Woodward campaign in celebration of his 75th birthday It s a birthday gift that will keep giving to Woodward and the world for generations and it came as a complete surprise to Mr Brill I m still in shock that my family could keep this from me for the last year he said I could not be more honored to have my name linked to a Woodward legacy which so clearly defines my beliefs Lisa and Ron M Brill Mrs Brill said celebrating her husband in this way holds special meaning for all of the family Our family sees this gift as the perfect blend of our love and respect for Ron his and our deep commitment to Woodward Academy and our hopes for a more connected and ethical world she said Beginning next fall the endowment will provide funds to staff and support programming to educate and attune Woodward students to their unique role in the immediate community and the larger world The chair will strengthen the ability of Woodward The Brill family announcing the endowment at a Governing Board meeting Jonathan Liz Matt Staci Olivia Ryan Ron and Lisa giving back Story continues on next page 21

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BRILL FAMILY continued from page 21 A MESSAGE FROM students to act responsibly in the context of real world dilemmas and effect positive change in their communities said Dr Chris Freer Vice President for Advancement Currently this role falls on our faculty but to achieve excellence and meet our strategic goals Woodward needs a leader to coordinate and oversee this initiative across all grades The Brill chair will be part of Woodward s Institute for Ethics Civic Engagement which will help fulfill the Academy s vision to develop ethical problem solvers This will happen through specific coursework as well as ethical lessons within existing courses in grades pre K through 12 The chair will coordinate and enhance the programs Woodward already offers which include Community Builders at the Primary School Student Council at Woodward North the Lower School s Ambassadors program Peer Helpers in the Middle School and an Ethical Leadership course Peer Leadership SGA Service Leadership Board and Advisory Council in the Upper School Ethics will be taught in age appropriate ways throughout the Academy to strengthen the moral compass of students as they re developing said Dr Freer Woodward is in a unique position to do this work Because of the wide range of backgrounds cultures faiths and learning styles represented in our student body Woodward students learn empathy and better understand the perspectives of others Dr Gulley said This establishes the essential foundation for all ethical leadership For the immediate future endowment income will support a salary supplement for an existing faculty member who will develop and teach the Ethical Leadership course and lead Academy wide efforts in character work When the endowment grows the chair will become a full time position For more information or to contribute to the Ron M Brill Chair for Ethical Leadership or the Institute for Ethics Civic Engagement contact the Advancement Office at 404 765 4030 or email chris freer woodward edu 22 The Woodward Fund Team I t can be scary and even risky to try new things but this year we wanted to see if we could condense our annual parent campaign for The Woodward Fund to just six short weeks in the fall The benefits of condensing the campaign would be many both for all of us here on the Woodward Advancement team and for all of the Woodward parents out there but only if we could reach our participation goals and that felt like a big if That s why we re so thrilled that in just a month and half this fall we reached 50 total parent participation For comparison last year our overall participation was 47 at the end of May Additionally we had four of our five schools increase their participation from last year with a strong showing from each school as well as from our dynamo new parents What s more 10 truly outstanding homerooms two in LS two in WN and six in PS had 100 parent participation parent participation 82 63 61 Primary School Lower School Woodward North 52 41 61 Middle School Upper School Overall New Parents We re so grateful to all of you for standing behind our students this fall and for producing The Woodward Fund participation numbers that reflect our love of this community and our school spirit We could not have done this without the help of 30 volunteers from across campus who made calls wrote emails sent texts and represented The Woodward Fund at campus events The funds you raised and the incredible show of support pays itself forward in innumerable ways every single day here at Woodward Thank you Haven t made your gift to The Woodward Fund yet You can give online at woodward edu giving FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD 2018 Distinguished Alumna Got Her Start in Journalism at Woodward EVERY OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY STUDENT WAS WOODWARD S MOTTO WHEN I ATTENDED AND IT STUCK WITH ME TRACIE FINLEY POTTS 87 Tracie Finley Potts 87 has covered presidential campaigns a royal wedding the Summer Olympics the election of Pope Benedict and the funeral of Nelson Mandela She s the face of news for Washington D C every morning for 150 local NBC stations and the Early Today show A national correspondent based on Capitol Hill Tracie reports on the federal government and consumer and health topics She s an award winning journalist who has traversed the country and the globe She s a mom and a PTA leader who works on behalf of public school students in her community She s also Woodward Academy s Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2018 Woodward magazine talked with Tracie about her work life and memories of the Academy WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE JOURNALISM Woodward As a new student in 10th grade I was looking for somewhere to fit in I jumped into a ton of cocurricular activities theatre service clubs student government and writing for The Blade and Silent Voices I found my passion at WATV Working with my classmates under Director Tom Lewis we covered campus news every morning I got a chance to do everything from technical director to running cameras and audio My favorite jobs were reporting and the anchor desk I loved asking questions and getting answers still do I remember thinking I d love to do this for this rest of my life And here I am WHAT CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF I m most proud and honored to report Washington news to America every day Every decision here affects whether people buy homes go to college get a new car ALUMNI NEWS see a doctor I love cutting through the complexities and breaking down what happens on Capitol Hill so people can make informed decisions about their lives As for a specific accomplishment last spring my producers photographers editors and I won a Dateline Award from the D C chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for a 15 part series called Forgotten Voices The Health Care Story For this fellowship project with the U S C Center for Health Journalism we traveled the country to chronicle the angst people were feeling with decisions about the Affordable Care Act up in the air Instead of explaining Washington to America we were explaining what was happening across America to decision makers in Washington WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OUTSIDE OF YOUR PROFESSION ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU I consider my family especially my children an accomplishment because a lot of effort and prayer goes into making kids not only successful students but more importantly good people who are focused on their faith caring and compassionate to others and responsible independent citizens who contribute to the world around them I also pour a lot of time into my church and my community My faith is front and center in my life and I m a passionate educational advocate I ve become deeply involved in PTA serving as a council officer and fellow for National PTA s new Center for Family Engagement Coming from Woodward I see inequities and a shortage of opportunities in our public schools despite valiant efforts by teachers and staff Every opportunity for every student was Woodward s motto when I attended and it stuck with me That should not only apply to students whose parents can afford a world class education It should be available to all students WHAT ARE THE EXPERIENCES OR RELATIONSHIPS AT WOODWARD THAT SHAPED YOUR LIFE I have so many great memories I remember the camaraderie of theatre students spending hours after school with Ms Wise practicing for Tartuffe I played the sassy maid and Pacific Overtures for which I Story continues on next page 31

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ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS continued from page 31 learned Kabuki theatre with all the makeup I remember my dad dropping me off for school in an old car that sounded like a bus backfiring It broke down in front of the Upper School when you could drive around the Bullring I was 16 and oh so embarrassed I can laugh about it now adversity builds character SERVICE AWARD 2018 Alumna Impacts Woodward and the World Beyond WHO WERE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHERS There were many Peggy McNash was my English teacher in my first year I came from a public school where learning was easy for me Mrs McNash s class was NOT But that turned out to be a real advantage Without her red marks all over my essays I wouldn t have learned to think critically and write clearly She has had a huge impact on my career Earlier this year I was saddened to hear of the passing of my French teacher Madame Jean Olstin I landed in her AP French class in 11th grade Talk about fun She did so much more than teach vocabulary and conjugations Madame Olstin taught us to love French which made it easy to learn WHAT HAVE BEEN THE GREATEST GIFTS OF YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT WOODWARD I learned a strong sense of self and a commitment to excellence Woodward reinforced what my parents taught me that I should approach life expecting to be judged on my merits accomplishments and qualifications I learned that it s my responsibility to bring 110 effort to the table I can t expect to be given opportunities because of who I am who I know or where I m from My credentials must be stellar I must have something to offer Being a Woodward student helped me develop that mindset and gave me the foundation to support it Unfortunately we are not always judged on our merits As an African American a woman a Southerner and a Christian I ve experienced discrimination It s a sad reality but it s not something I dwell on Woodward was a safe environment where I was not judged by the color of my skin but by the content of my character as Dr Martin Luther King dreamed I was able to approach my career and adult life with the confidence that hard work pays off Not everyone has that opportunity 32 Pauline Wilkins Rachel Thompson Dr Winifred Wilkins Thompson 88 Rich Thompson and Bill Wilkins F or Dr Winifred Wilkins Thompson 88 service is the habit of a lifetime It began at home for this year s recipient of the Alumni Service Award and continued at Woodward and with a career devoted to public health FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI Her parents William and Pauline Wilkins emphasized service My parents are lifelong servant leaders in several aspects of their lives she said I saw firsthand how their work made a difference in the lives of so many individuals and communities As a child Dr Thompson volunteered at her church Union Baptist She helped her parents beautify her Southwest Atlanta neighborhood and surrounding communities and did service work The 1986 girls track team with Coach Ed Notestine as a Girl Scout At Woodward she was all in joining Junior Civitan Fellowship of Christian Athletes the Hunger Task Force and more She also joined the handbell choir and girls track team In 2016 she and her teammates were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame as Woodward s first girls track state champs in 1986 I LOVE HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING ENGAGE LIFELONG ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT AND MORE RECENTLY INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DR WINIFRED WILKINS THOMPSON 88 Richelle 17 Rich Rachel Winnie 88 At the University of Georgia she earned a bachelor s in educational psychology and a master s in social work After eight years as a clinical social worker she went to the University of South Carolina for her Ph D in public health and a graduate certificate in women s studies with a focus on women s health ALUMNI NEWS Dr Thompson has been a research assistant professor at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health for the past 12 years She is currently an oncology medical science liaison at Sanofi Genzyme covering the Southeast in the therapeutic areas of prostate cancer and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma Outside of the office Dr Thompson supports organizations that help Atlanta s most vulnerable populations Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Atlanta Community Food Bank Genesis House and Nicholas House She is an advisory board member and evidence based committee lead for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education Georgia CORE Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute and a board member and consultant for the Spirit Foundation which focuses on cervical cancer education prevention and intervention in vulnerable communities Dr Thompson always made Woodward a priority She has served on three reunion committees including this year s 30th and has spent six years on the Alumni Board as secretary vice president president and now immediate past president She has contributed to the The Woodward Alumni Fund and was one of three board members who started WA Connect to link alumni with 11th and 12th graders for opportunities to shadow or intern She has been on the host committee for Big Chill an annual fundraiser for need based financial aid for six years There are so many talented students and families that deserve the opportunity I had to be educated by and exposed to the WA culture As a board we strive every year to increase alumni giving and participation so that others can benefit she said Dr Thompson hopes the alumni community will continue to raise the bar every year increasing giving levels while enhancing current initiatives and beginning new ones She is working to start an affinity group with alumni faculty staff and students to focus on strengthening diversity and inclusion Looking back on my time at Woodward there are so many experiences that have shaped my life she said I love having the opportunity to enhance student learning engage lifelong alumni involvement and more recently increase parental involvement 33

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Matthew Wilson 99 President Justin Alexander 99 President Elect Christy Morrison 83 Treasurer Send us a Class Note for the next issue of Woodward magazine to alumni woodward edu or 1662 Rugby Avenue College Park GA 30337 SUPPORT FROM ALUMNI CLASS DELEGATES What does Woodward mean to you Whoever you are and whatever your story a current student is likely having a similar Woodward experience today Support The Woodward Alumni Fund to ensure that students today have the very best experience Make your gift at woodward edu giving or reach out to us at alumni woodward edu or 404 765 4035 for more information Become a class delegate As key volunteers class delegates are the driving force behind alumni engagement and Woodward Alumni Fund participation Class delegates serve as the link between the Alumni Association and members of their graduating class by providing updates on alumni news and events and rallying their classmates during 1 Day for WA Last year class delegates secured more than 33 000 from 300 alumni To join reach out to us at alumni woodward edu or 404 765 4035 Matthew Ficken 05 Secretary Jessica Ziegler Newth 97 Past President DIRECTORS UPCOMING EVENTS TUE JAN 29 6 8 p m FRI FEB 22 8 p m Walter Constantine 99 Julie Davis Couch 88 Alok Deshpande 94 Kiley Hodgson King 05 Jennifer Welch Rueter 04 Suzanna Sanchez 00 Winifred Wilkins Thompson 88 New York Regional Alumni Event The Wren WED MAR 20 ALUMNI OFFICE STAFF Caroline Guest Stancil 03 Director of Alumni Relations Kelsey Darden 09 Assistant Director of The Woodward Alumni Fund Amy Zweng Alumni Programs and Events Coordinator We are located in the Ann and Ben Johnson 61 Center on Main Campus Come visit us or reach out to us at 404 756 4038 or alumni woodward edu to reconnect with Woodward During 1 Day for WA alumni have 1 900 minutes to come together and show their collective appreciation for Woodward by participating in The Woodward Alumni Fund Mark your calendar and plan to join fellow alumni in making a gift on this day Alumni volunteers will be reaching out to classmates or you can go ahead and give online at woodward edu giving Visit www woodward edu alumni to learn more about upcoming events 34 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 The Woodward Academy Alumni Association will hold its ninth annual Big Chill benefiting need based student financial aid at the Delta SKY360 Club of SunTrust Park To learn more or to become a sponsor visit woodward edu go bigchill FRI SAT APR 26 27 Golden War Eagle Reunion Weekend Founder s Day Convocation Our annual Golden War Eagle celebration begins with Founder s Day Convocation on Friday April 26 Alumni who have celebrated their 50th Reunion and beyond are invited back to campus This year the Classes of 1969 1964 and 1959 will celebrate milestone reunions

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI The symbol denotes alumni of Georgia Military Academy 46 Bob Brelsford and his wife have traveled to 47 of the continental United States including visits to the geograpical center easternmost and westernmost points of the country They also have been on two cruises The couple lives in Ankeny Iowa 50 Dick Berkowitz lives in Savannah and plays tennis at age 85 His family of 24 includes his wife children eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter Frank Holden lives in Clayton Georgia with his wife Judith He is a realtor with Coldwell Banker and has taught real estate at Georgia State University 51 Samuel Hart and Richard Cleghorn were friends golf buddies and classmates during their GMA days but lost touch after graduation After careers in aeronautical engineering Richard and diplomacy Sam they reconnected in 2017 after Richard saw Sam s name in this magazine Both are now retired Richard in Arizona and Sam in Florida They hope to meet in person soon perhaps at a Woodward reunion 53 Samuel Bailie credits GMA for all of his success After graduation his family formed a company to manufacture gymnastics hand grips in the U S The family sold the company now the world s largest of its kind and still carrying the Bailie name Sam s wife Avelyn Topsi was a University of Florida cheerleader and a national competitor in gymnastics Their family includes three children and seven grandchilren 61 After working for more than 40 years for two insurance industry giants New England Life and Principal Financial Group John Kendall and his partner of 20 years established their own firm Kendall Pearson and Associates 62 Sam Lyons is an aviation artist whose painting Stearman Sunrise was selected as cover art for the 2018 2019 Georgia Airport Directory Sam lives in Lakeland Florida he s been a self employed artist since 1985 67 David LeCraw and his wife Lynn have semi retired to the Lake Oconee area after 45 years in the Atlanta commercial real estate business 69 John Longino completed a five week immersion course in Lithuanian at the University of Vilnius Using his top of the class score and historical documents he has applied for dual U S Lithuanian citizenship 70 Ed Caylor and a group of alumni friends attended former Atlanta Braves player Chipper Jones induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown N Y along with 52 000 other baseball fans Ed is pictured with John McGuire 70 71 Dr Judy Hames is a visiting assistant professor at Mercer University in Atlanta She has been teaching as an adjunct professor for the past few years Lynn Clemmons Nilson is married and living in Tallahassee Florida One of her sons is in his fourth year of medical school at the University of South Florida and the other is an attorney at Holland and Knight in Boston Massachusetts 72 Hugh Williamson is celebrating 35 years of marriage to Vickie Hearn Williamson The couple lives in Monroe Georgia They have four sons and one granddaughter and Hugh remains active in their real estate investment business In 2019 2020 he will serve his fifth term as State Representative for Walton County Blues musician Roger Wilson was a guest on Live from E Street Nation on Sirius XM Channel 20 in New York City on August 15 It was a high point of his 2018 Goofing Off tour 74 Richard Wilkins says Woodward gave him the foundation to run his 18 year old software business He fondly remembers Major Westberg whose math class helped him in computer science speech teacher Mr Brady who prepared him for public speaking and Major Hayes whose soundproof bandroom area provided a great place to play electric guitar 77 Lee Crowe continues to enjoy life as an animator in Southern California In 2018 she worked as a timing director on Curious George and Scooby Doo Guess Who A timing director makes creative acting decisions and puts them on a directional chart down to each frame of film for animators working overseas where much of today s TV animation is ALUMNI NEWS 35

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI Lee Crowe continued completed Lee also created hand drawn pixie dust animination for an unnamed Zanuck Company project this year She has taught animation at California State University Northridge since 2015 Jim Suddath was named the Hardwick Caldwell Chair of Christian Ethics at the McCallie School in Chattanooga Tennessee where he continues to coach golf and basketball and serve with his wife Jenny as dorm parents to 50 high school boarders Last summer in Oregon Jim and Jenny ran into Amy Carter 85 and her parents President Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn Carter Jim and Jenny were Amy s dorm parents at Woodward 88 Michelle Maxwell Johnson has been the gymnastics coordinator for the City of College Park Tumbleweeds gymnastics program for 22 years She is partnering with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host a fundraiser competitive meet the 65 Roses Invitational for Cystic Fibrosis February 23 24 2019 in Woodward s Champions Gym Michelle was inspired to raise funds for CF because her niece was diagnosed with the disease 90 79 Todd Sentell increased his USA Boxing Masters age 35 record to 2 and 1 when he defeated Jeff Cook of South Carolina in the Inaugural Atlanta Open 83 David Smith completed his master s in nursing at the University of San Francisco with a 4 0 GPA He qualified as a clinical nurse leader and public health nurse He has begun his doctoral studies at USF to become a family nurse practitioner 36 Erin Brodie Steele is an educational consultant for Conn Selmer a maker of musical instruments Erin spent 22 years as director of the award winning Tapp Middle School band in Cobb County She has written chapters for Teaching Music Through Performance and serves as contributing editor for Hal Leonard s Essential Elements method book and website She is in demand as a guest conductor for honor and all state bands across the country and as a clinician and presenter for music conferences all over the world Erin lives in Scottsdale Arizona with her husband and WA sweetheart Andrew Steel 88 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 96 Kiesha Brown has accepted a new job as the athletics director for the Galloway School in Atlanta where she has been assistant athletic director for the past five years Kiesha coaches varsity softball and basketball Her team had a sweet 16 appearance in 2017 2018 for basketball Sachin Shailendra president of Atlantabased SG Contracting spoke at the May 2018 commencement for Columbus State University s D Abbott Turner College of Business Sachin assists owners subcontractors architects and designers with new projects and renovations in Atlanta and across Georgia He serves on the boards of several local youth development organizations including the Georgia REACH Foundation and Metro Atlanta YMCA 00 Marshall Guest is the vice president of business climate for the Metro Atlanta Chamber overseeing the chamber s work on education workforce tax policy and other issues that impact the region s business climate He joined MAC in 2014 after serving as Georgia House Speaker David Ralston s senior policy advisor and press secretary Marshall earned his M B A from Georgia State s J Mack Robinson College of Business

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ALUMNI REFLECTIONS ON WOODWARD From Dr Peter Miller 01 AT THE END OF THE DAY I BELIEVE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF Dr Miller with his wife Liz Kwo and their children Leila and Aiden F or Peter Miller the path that began in biology classes with Chery Gibson chemistry with Paula Nettles and debate with Frank Seaver three now retired teachers who sparked his interest in science and problem solving led to MIT and Harvard Medical School Peter got his undergraduate degrees at MIT and his M D and Ph D at Harvard focusing his research on the biology of leukemia stem cells He is now doing a fellowship in adult hematology oncology at Boston s Dana Farber Cancer Institute where he works in the clinic taking care of patients with blood cancers and in the laboratory studying the genetic underpinnings of leukemia and associated diseases My primary goal is to develop new therapies for people with cancer Peter said I spend most of my time in the lab looking for new targets and vulnerabilities informed by the time I spend in the clinic with patients After his fellowship Peter plans to start his own lab to continue searching for better treatments while taking care of patients Peter was born in Atlanta his parents emigrated from South Africa in 1978 to start a family dismayed by the system of apartheid and unwilling to raise their children there They enrolled him at Woodward in ninth grade after his older sister graduated Peter s sister Lindy Miller 96 ran for Georgia Public Service Commissioner District 3 this fall ONE S EDUCATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT IS THE GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH WHOM YOU WORK AND SPEND TIME DR PETER MILLER 01 Woodward turned out to be the right choice he says because he was able to follow his interests while developing intellectually and as a person Some of the most important skills I learned in debate where I developed a framework for critical thinking learned public speaking and gained self confidence he said I ve always been interested in problem solving and after my exposure Story continues on next page ALUMNI PROFILE 37

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI DR PETER MILLER 01 continued from page 37 to chemistry and biology at Woodward I decided to pursue chemical engineering and biology as an undergrad At MIT a course focused on the molecular biology of organ systems revealed his desire to focus on the human body and disease At Harvard he became immediately interested in the biology of cancer I thought How does cancer so quickly adapt to its environment and escape our treatments Why can we put people on the moon but are often helpless in the face of certain malignancies Peter said During medical school rotations residency and his fellowship he fell in love with clinical medicine I found meaning and satisfaction in caring for cancer patients he said I m very fortunate that the confluence of all my experiences and interests have led me to the field of oncology Married with young children Peter devotes his off hours to his family Reflecting now he says that while Woodward gave him a phenomenal academic foundation he most treasures the relationships with friends classmates and teachers At the end of the day I believe the most important part of one s educational or professional environment is the group of people with whom you work and spend time He offers up advice to today s students Remember how lucky you are Hard work and diligence are important but never forget that so many critical factors to our success in life are beyond our control like your family and where and when you were born Recognize that we are part of a larger society in which many people did not have the same opportunities Ten years from now you re not going to remember that brutal math test or tough time in P E What will stick are the positive memories the friendships and the life skills forged during your time at Woodward 38 01 Allison Lerer is a production manager for Intel Sports in charge of 360 replay technology She is busy preparing for the Boston Marathon Brent Pease and his brother Kyle competed in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona Hawaii this fall Kyle born with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy was assisted throughout the triathlon by Brent Christopher Luger was promoted to major in the U S Marine Corps He is posted in Arizona 03 Dr Erin Duncan Topel practices with Atlanta Gynecology and Obstetrics Decatur She and her husband Dr Matthew Topel have a toddler Benjamin Noah Duncan Topel Benji They live in Ormewood Park 04 Cara Peterman earned her J D from New York University School of Law and is now a partner at Alston Bird in Atlanta She represents clients in shareholder litigation and government investigations with a focus on cybersecurity She also maintains an active pro bono practice and serves on the boards of Planned Parenthood Southeast and Tapestri Cara lives in Grant Park with her husband Tyler and their pit bull 02 Robby Bowers D O Ph D completed his sports medicine fellowship at Emory in June 2018 He works for Emory as a sports medicine physician and assistant professor in the departments of orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine and serves as a team physician for Georgia Tech baseball Robby lives in Brookhaven with his wife Hayley daughter Anna 4 and son Kai 1 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 Gino Brogdon was named 2018 Attorney to Watch by Atlanta Attorney Magazine in July 2018 The magazine recognized Gino for his achievements as a personal injury attorney and mediator Gino is transitioning into a fulltime mediation practice at Miles Mediation Arbitration Benjamin Robertson joined a Boulder Colorado biopharmaceutical startup called Edgewise Therapeutics He was a postdoctoral fellow in the Temple University Department of Bioengineering and the Shriner s Hospitals for Children Center for Neurovirology and Spinal Regeneration in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Nathan Young is a research scientist in Silicon Valley He holds B S and M S degrees in electrical enginering and a Ph D in material sciences from Stanford University

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07 David Van graduated from Georgia Tech summa cum laude in biomedical engineering and earned his master s in biochemistry and molecular biology from Tulane University School of Medicine He is in medical school at Louisiana State University David was part of a team representing LSU and the Tulane Med School at Washington University in St Louis as members of NOMI New Orleans Medical Innovators On June 2 2018 he married Erika Scholz of Atlanta They live in Uptown New Orleans 08 Caroline Turner graduated in April 2018 from Trinity College Dublin with an M Phil honors in children s literature She also holds an M Sc honors in world heritage management and conservation from University College Dublin and an M Phil honors in public history and cultural heritage from Trinity College Dublin Caroline lives in Seattle and works at the Pacific Science Center 09 Brian Hollan graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013 with a degree in marketing with a specialization in finance He works in Atlanta for Equifax leading new automotive industry product innovation Brian won two top company Chairman Circle awards in 2018 He is still known for his role in the 2009 movie The Blind Side environmental science from Franklin and Marshall College and a master s in conservation science from the Imperial College of London During his studies Ari spent a year in Africa researching wild dogs lions leopards and cheetahs and six months in Croatia researching brown bears He is an Oakridge Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where he works on the National HIV AIDS Behavioral Surveillance Program 10 Chloe Bootstaylor graduated from Columbia Law School in May 2018 She works for Skadden Arps Slate Flom in New York City Second Lt Jack Dodson serves in the U S Air Force Jack graduated from Samford University and received a pilot slot in the Nebraska Air National Guard to fly the KC 135 Stratotanker He earned his pilot wings in June at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas Jack dedicates his flying accomplishments to his late cousins Cody Dodson 06 and Tyler Dodson 07 and their late father Col Scotty Dodson former USAF F 16 pilot Shelby Milton graduated from the University of Georgia with a master s in special education and a concentration in dyslexia education She was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi an international education honor society and teaches at The Schenck School Jasmyn Story was named assistant director of the Skidmore College Restorative Justice Project an international restorative justice training institute She continues her work as executive director of The People s Coalition a nonprofit dedicated to using technology to serve marginalized populations 12 Claire Crawford graduated with her master s in conflict resolution from Georgetown University She is working on a Ph D in political science and international relations at the University of Southern California where she is fully funded and will receive a 34 000 stipend for the next four years Claire is researching the black millennial experience globally and its relationship to democracy Benjamin Keen works for plaintiffs litigation law firm Beasly Allen in Atlanta practicing in product liability personal injury Jenny Leighton graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry She began her advanced training in general dentistry residency at Columbia University in New York in July 2018 Ari Whiteman received his Ph D in epidemiology and global public health from the University of North Carolina Charlotte Ari holds a bachelor s in biology and Jacob Kevinsson received a promotion to chief operations officer at Revolution Microelectronics 11 Hallie Lomax works for Lyft in San Francisco as a software engineer on the Express Drive team ALUMNI NEWS Alison Kight was named one of Atlanta Inno s 25 Under 25 as co founder of startup TINA Healthcare which began as a Georgia Tech biomedical engineering class project Her startup has won awards in Scheller College of Business Ideas 2 Serve Competition and CLASS NOTES continues on the next page 39

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI Alison Kight continued was among the finalists in the Georgia Tech Round One Showcase Ali is pursuing her Ph D in bioengineering at Stanford She works in the Precision Biosystems Lab developing automated patch clamping robots Graham Reynolds joined SignaturePRO which empowers current and former NFL players and other athletes to successfully transition off the field Graham helped spearhead the Locker Room Series monthly roundtable events designed to educate athletes on various topics including real estate NFL benefits business networking and more 13 Professional golfer Dorsey Addicks earned a spot in her first LPGA event the Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg Virgnia with a tie for first shooting one under in the qualifier Her highlight of the week was recording two eagles on the same hole both days no other player in the field recorded an eagle As a rookie on the Symetra Tour the LPGA s version of AAA baseball Dorsey played in five events For the second year in a row she reached stage two of the LPGA s qualifying tournament by finishing tied for 20th among 340 players 40 Max Collins graduated in August with a master s in accounting from Auburn University where he also obtained a bachelor s in accounting and supply chain management Max worked as a graduate assistant served as a senator on the Graduate Student Council and represented Auburn at the 2018 SEC Tax Case Competition He also passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant CPA exam Max is a tax consultant for Deloitte in Atlanta Morgan Foreman works as a healthcare data scientist on a team working to bring artificial intelligence to healthcare at IBM Research Cambridge MA Lab since getting her bachelor s in psychology from Georgia Tech in 2017 Morgan loves living in Boston She continues her diversity inclusion work by volunteering for Minds Matter Boston a college access program for first generation high school students Coffee He has since opened a TopTime shop on the Tech campus and is partnering to start a brand called Docent Coffee Kyle Hawkins moved to New York to accept a position as an investment banking analyst with Barclays Bank He is an economics major and honors graduate from the University of Georgia s Terry School of Business Drew Jackson lacrosse standout at the University of Southern California is featured in a Nike and Dick s Sporting Goods advertisement with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and other former student athletes The ad shows young athletes taking charge of their own training and working to their limits while having fun Drew is one of the lacrosse players using eggs rather than balls to practice shooting Search Play Like You Own It to see the ad on YouTube Chad Pyke was named to the Academic All NWCA team by the National Wrestling Coaches Association The All Academic team includes 155 Division 1 student athletes Chad posted a first semester 4 0 GPA in the University of Tennessee Chattanooga M B A program He also won the College of Health Education and Professional Studies Scholar Athlete of the Year award Kelly Hagan a Nashville based violinist performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC in August Nolan Hall was named one of Atlanta Inno s 25 Under 25 After completing his engineering degree at Georgia Tech he founded a coffee roaster startup Tech s Idea to Prototype grant program allowed Nolan and classmates to begin work on the initial stages of TopTime FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 Starlight Williams started a new job at National Geographic Traveler in June 2018 as a research editor 14 Erik Benjamin graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in television radio and film He is working as a page for NBCUniversal in New York City

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ALUMNI VETERANS DAY SPEAKER A Day of Gratitude O n a rainy November day the Woodward community came together again for a Veterans Day program to pay tribute to alumni who have served in the military including those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country This year s speaker was H Bruce McEver 62 a Navy veteran who served as a supply officer on the U S S Neptune ARC 3 and was on the staff of the Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon Mr McEver holds a degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech and an M B A from Harvard Business School In 1983 he founded Berkshire Capital pioneering the concept of providing independent merger acquisition and strategic advisory services for investment managers and securities firms In addition to his business achievements Mr McEver holds a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School He is a poet with a passion for the arts who endowed a poetry chair at Georgia Tech as well as the McEver Visiting Artists Program at Woodward Brent Brown 90 Sally Brown Carey Brown Bruce McEver 62 President Gulley Natalie Brown Houk 90 and Wiley Houk During the Veterans Day program Mr McEver recalled his first experience of the GMA Woodward campus walking over with his mother to watch the Sunday parade as a child 60 years ago He grew up in the neighborhood after moving to Atlanta when his father a Navy fighter pilot during World War II took a job with Delta Air Lines Mr McEver shared stories of military veterans who have inspired him over the years including his GMA classmate Steve Fanning Sr who served in Special Forces during the Vietnam War and a colleague from Berkshire Capital who joined the Marines after 9 11 becoming a fighter pilot and serving three tours of duty in Iraq Mr McEver reminded students that there are many ways to serve and urged students to find their own way This is a day of gratitude he said It s also a time for us to meditate on what we can do for our country The Honor Guard 42 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 THIS IS A DAY OF GRATITUDE IT S ALSO A TIME FOR US TO MEDITATE ON WHAT WE CAN DO FOR OUR COUNTRY H BRUCE MCEVER 62 The Veterans Day program is made possible by the Tyler H Brown 96 Leadership Speaker Series Endowment Fund First Lt Brown died fighting for his country in Iraq on September 14 2004 at age 26

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI 15 Caroline Bakke has been accepted into Tulane University s Masters of Accounting Program which she will complete in 2020 Nate Guyton was selected by Texas Christian University head football coach Gary Patterson as a Big 12 Champion for Life which highlights athletes on scholarship who embody leadership perseverance community service and discipline Nate is a two time recipient of the team s Y Q McCammon Outstanding Squadsman award and was named the Offensive Scout Team MVP He is earning a psychology degree and plans to go to graduate school to become a clinical psychologist Devyn Harrod was selected as Mercer University s first ever participant in the Television Academy Foundation s Internship Program The Los Angeles based foundation hosts the Emmy Awards it provides annual internships to 50 college students at host companies such as ABC Studios CBS HBO and The Disney Channel Devyn will work for Daniel L Paulson Productions as a development intern She ll be reading and analyzing scripts for upcoming projects and writing screenplay summaries Devyn is a founder of the new Mercer Film Society and a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key International Honor Society She plans to attend law school to specialize in entertainment law or pursue a master s degree in entertainment industry management Nile Johnson is a senior majoring in political communications at Louisiana State University Nile was selected out of 1 500 applicants to be part of the T Howard Foundation Class of 2018 winning a summer internship at Turner Broadcasting in New York City Nile worked on sales for multimillion dollar advertising campaigns on CNN and HLN The T Howard Foundation s mission is to diversify the multimedia and entertainment industry by increasing the representation of minority young men and women Mason Lin ran into former English teacher Helen Shean while participating in the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race 16 Jakari Harris made the 20172018 VaSID Academic All State Team and was selected as the MVP of Hampton University s women s golf team after her sophomore year with a 4 02 GPA in chemical engineering ALUMNI NEWS 17 Mikayla Boyd is a sophomore at the University of Arizona She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and works for Think Tank a tuturing program helping freshmen with study strategies and resources Briana Fernandez was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi the nation s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society A student at University of Florida Briana is among 30 000 students faculty professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year Some of the organization s notable members include former President Jimmy Carter NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence novelist John Grisham and YouTube co founder Chad Hurley Ryan Glass was named a Georgia State University Student Athlete of the Week in May 2018 and the National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball after hitting three homeruns and a walk off single to lead the Panthers to three victories out of four games in one week 18 Benjamin Petree interned in summer 2018 for Dad s Garage an improv theatre in Atlanta Benjamin did communications work on a campaign to get Ludacris to perform at the theatre WEDDINGS begin on next page 43

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI WEDDINGS 93 Jeffrey Barnett and Jessica Barnett married on November 18 2017 on Lake Lanier Their new family includes four children Rebecca 14 Emily 12 Addie 11 and Colden 7 The Barnetts live in East Cobb 1 96 Rabun Wiley Neves and James Neves were married surrounded by family and friends at The Five and Ten in Athens Georgia on June 30 2018 Their daughters Tyus Dekle and Deborah Neves served as their honor attendants The couple will remain in Athens where Rabun is a pharmacist and owner of Hodgson s Pharmacy and James is a financial advisor for Edward Jones Investments 2 00 Jonathan Overman married Elizabeth Anne Elliott Overman on April 14 2018 at the Cloister on Sea Island on St Simons Island Georgia Jonathan is an associate attorney with Overman and Overman Attorneys at Law in Fayetteville and was recently named one of the Top 40 under 40 attorneys in criminal law in the state by the American Academy of Attorneys Elizabeth Anne a graduate of the College of Charleston is director of business development with MS Companies over the states of Georgia and South Carolina They live in Newnan 3 05 Matt Ficken married Leah Gordon on June 17 2018 at the Duxbury Maritime School in Duxbury Massachusetts Christopher Kane 05 Matthew Axelrod 05 George Ficken 12 44 and Josh Cirulnick 06 were groomsmen Many other Woodward alums and Circle W wrestlers were there to celebrate and dance the night away Matt and Leah live in Inman Park with their dog Reese 4 06 Morgan Luger married Spencer Reynolds of Montgomery Alabama on December 30 2017 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Atlanta Spencer graduated from Auburn in 2010 with a mechanical engineering degree He works for Trane in Atlanta and is pursuing an M B A at Georgia Tech Morgan is a 2014 Pharm D graduate of Auburn employed by CVS in Sandy Springs where the couple lives 5 Lorrin Mortimer married Wil Carter on May 19 6 Eric Schub married Courtney Castle on June 16 2018 in Glen Head New York The wedding party included Eric s brother Michael Schub 04 Russell Falkenstein 06 Stefan Merkel 06 Edward Silver 06 and Duncan Thompson 06 The couple lives in New York City 07 Morgan Plank Gibney married John Scott Gibney on May 27 2018 at the Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara California They were surrounded by WA spirit and family including bridesmaids Olivia Batty 07 Danielle Darling Collins 07 Stuart Fisher 07 Hannah Hubbard 07 Jennica Justice 07 Lauren McClelland 07 Katie Brannen McGuirk 07 and Nancy Tribble Ralston 07 Morgan s brother Jordan FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 Plank 09 was a groomsman Other WA friends and family attending were Taylor Booth 07 Jordan Tiramani 07 Connor Baines 07 Ian Ker Seymer 07 Pierce Spencer 07 Jesse Chary 07 James Lee Ford 07 Michael Kaufman 07 and Samantha Mann Avent 07 The couple met at University of Southern California and live in Los Angeles Alex Lieppe Bernstein and Danny Bernstein 03 married on April 28 2018 at the St Regis in Atlanta Penny Leonard Lambert 07 Michael Chesin 03 and Roger Baldowski 03 were members of the wedding party The couple lives in Brookhaven 7 Leigh Dodson King married Riley King of Brady Texas on August 11 2018 in Douglasville Georgia Leigh s brother Jack Dodson 10 was a groomsman and bridesmaids included Samantha Mann Avent 07 and Stuart Fisher 07 Many other Woodward alums joined the celebration at the Dodsons home After attending Southern Methodist University for her undergraduate degree Leigh has remained in Texas where she met Riley a Texas Tech Red Raider The couple live in Fort Worth Texas with their pups Macie and Dixie 8 Courtney Dillard Wonderley married Lucas Wonderley on June 9 2018 at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega Georgia Christina Dowdle 07 and Amanda Kamor Kresch 07 were bridesmaids The couple met at Vanderbilt University They live in Fort Myers Florida 9 More WEDDINGS on next page

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI WEDDINGS 08 Michael Mandl married Betsy Bryan Pitts on April 28 2018 in Charlotte North Carolina Michael Isaacs 08 and Grace Mandl 12 were in the wedding party The couple lives in New York City 10 Kira Hooks 09 Clark Edmond 09 Caroline Roberts 09 Kelsey Darden 09 Mili Mehta 09 Kathleen Sherali 09 and Yarah Kassam 09 Chloe and Sean are both architects living in New York City 13 Haley Gresham Marchant married David Marchant on April 28 2018 in Milner Georgia Max Gresham 11 and Charlie Gresham 14 were bridesmen and several Woodward alumni attended to celebrate with the couple Haley and David live on their hobby farm in Sharpsburg Georgia 11 Emily Hixon Ford married John Ford on June 17 2017 in Louisville Kentucky where Emily moved to begin her career as a math teacher in 2013 Bridesmaids included Sarah Nichols 09 and Annie Blissit 09 14 09 Richard Bullock and wife Torrie met at the University of Georgia The couple married in May 2018 at their Lake Seed property in North Georgia surrounded by family and friends including groomsmen Barrett Cornelius 09 Patrick Coleman 09 Christian Taylor 09 Chase Dickerson 08 and Adair Dickerson 11 Richard and Torrie live in Jackson Hole Wyoming with their dog Holly 12 Chloe Schultz Flaharty married Sean Flaharty at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta on June 9 2018 Pictured left to right with Chloe and Sean are Alec Sard 12 Kyle Mancuso 12 Sean Murphy 08 Nathan Schultz 12 Jay Connolly 09 Mary Carson Sherali 12 Lauren Justus Gafford married Brent Gafford on April 7 2018 Woodward friends and family attending included Caroline Boggs 14 Olivia Boggs 11 Holly Boggs 11 Taylor Lewis 09 Louis Murdock 09 Patrick Coleman 09 Brian Hollan 09 Ashley Lorenzo 09 Cullen Leonard 09 Hal Addison 09 Barrett Cornelius 09 Austin Northenor 11 and Jay Connolly 09 Lauren and Brent live in Nashville Tennessee where they perform regularly with their band The Brent Gafford Band 15 Madison Weiss Gordon married Ethan Gordon on June 23 2018 in Asheville N C Kelsey Weiss 11 was the maid of honor and several Woodward faculty and staff attended the wedding Madison and Ethan live in Atlanta Madison has returned to Woodward to teach fourth grade 16 10 Kelsey Schmidt Huffines married John Huffines 10 on April 21 2018 in Athens Georgia The wedding party included Caitlen Schmidt 12 Becky Clapes Sweet 10 Leslyn Bantley 10 Russell Conine 10 Jeffrey Hirsh 10 and John Tucker Sigalos 10 Brynna Bantley 09 and Carrie Raissle 06 also were a part of the ceremony and many other classmates attended the wedding Kelsey and John started dating after the Woodward prom junior year Kelsey works for the study abroad program LeadAbroad and John is an athletic trainer for Westminster Schools The couple lives in Atlanta 17 Becky Clapes Sweet married Justin Sweet on April 7 2018 in Atlanta The wedding party included Becky s siblings Carley Clapes 16 and Spencer Clapes 13 as well as Kelsey Schmidt Huffines 10 and Kelsey Eastman 11 18 13 Kate LaFiandra McCall married Turner McCall on June 30 2018 at Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta Haley Gooding 13 was maid of honor and Lauren Campbell 10 was a bridesmaid Jack LaFiandra 15 and Tommy LaFiandra 19 were groomsmen Other Woodward alumni were there to celebrate and dance the night away at the Wimbish House The couple lives in Birmingham with their dog and cat 19 BABIES begin on next page Getting married and want a Woodward flag for your photos Call us at 404 765 4038 or alumni woodward edu 46 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI ALUMNI BABIES 91 Britton Eveland has worked as a clothier and owner with Tom James Clothiers in Birmingham Alabama for 16 years His two sons Britton Jr and Levi were excited to welcome a little sister Ellis Anne Renee Eveland on August 22 2018 1 1 98 Kristen Williams Derk and her husband Daniel welcomed their second daughter Lillian Katie Ruth on June 23 2018 Big sister Lizzie 4 was overjoyed 2 02 06 03 07 Cat Brantley and her husband Bradley Jorgensen welcomed their first child daughter Avery Jean Jorgensen on July 3 2018 The family lives in Charleston South Carolina where Bradley runs a vintage car transportation company and Cat leads product development for a candle company called Candlefish 3 Alex Holt and his wife Caroline welcomed Bowdoin Robert Holt on July 5 2018 He joins proud big brother Dominic 4 Gopi Krishna Panchapakesan and his wife Sruti welcomed their first child Kailas on March 5 2018 5 Caroline Guest Stancil and Josh Stancil welcomed their baby girl Charlotte Fleming Stancil on June 17 2018 6 04 3 05 James Porter and his wife Megan celebrated the birth of their third son Gabriel Charles on April 17 2018 Gabriel joins his 2 year old twin brothers Beau Tinsley and Lawson Tee James and Megan live in Nashville Tennessee where James works at Ancore Health a start up healthcare consulting firm 9 Garnie Nygren and her husband Matt Adolfi welcomed Stevie Adolfi Nygren to their family Stevie arrived on August 31 2018 2 Glenn Warren and Caroline Warren welcomed their son Glenn Tripp Warren III on September 18 2018 8 David Baker and Alicia Baker welcomed their son Palmer Davidson Baker to the world on July 16 2018 7 Nona Tambke Pappas and her husband Kelcie welcomed their son Bennett on April 11 2018 10 Bianca Whitten Shubert and her husband Blake welcomed their first child Camilla on July 10 2018 Bianca graduated from her Emergency Medicine residency program at the Cleveland Clinic in June 2018 and moved with her family to Chattanooga Tennessee where she works in emergency medicine at Erlanger 11 Rachel Corbin Stanley and Dennis Stanley announce the birth of their first child Paxton Thomas Stanley He was born on March 30 2018 The Stanleys moved from Texas to Birmingham Alabama 12 08 Kelsey Todd Pinckney and Andrew Pinckney welcomed Aubrey Brooke Pinckney on July 6 2018 Her big sister loves her 13 09 Casey Collins Linton and Michael Linton welcomed Oliver George Linton on May 12 2018 The family of three lives in North Druid Hills with their dog Cooper 14 PASSAGES begin on next page 48 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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ALUMNI PA SSAGES 1938 Seymour Dworsky June 25 2018 Seymour was a household goods merchant in North Carolina who helped drive economic growth in his region from the 1950s to the 1980s He had a lifelong commitment to his customers and to treating his employees with fairness and dignity no matter their gender race age religious or other preferences Survivors include his wife Lillian Ellen children Richard Edward Frank Herman David Elliott Louis David Meyer Edwin and Susan Nicole and several grandchildren and great grandchildren 1942 Philip Hull March 15 2018 A U S Army vet Philip was awarded a Purple Heart He and his family owned a lumber company and he held a pilot s license and enjoyed traveling playing tennis and boating Survivors include his son Henry 1943 Webb Alspaugh July 22 2018 Webb attended Georgia Tech and Stanford University and served in the U S Air Force during the Korean War He spent his career in a succession of oil companies retiring in 1986 from BP America as a corporate vice president Survivors include his son David Wesley daughter Christine Payne and two grandchildren the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Campaign Star After the war he went to Louisiana State University and began his career in life insurance becoming president CEO and board chairman of GILICO and Guaranty Corporation In the 1960s he owned 12 radio stations across the country Survivors include his wife of 54 years Darlene five children Georgianne George Fran Flynn and Fae and six grandchildren 1947 Alan Lertzman March 15 2018 Alan graduated from Ohio State University and served in the Korean War He and his wife Lynn spent 40 years in the California Bay Area where he worked as an investment broker before relocating to Portland in 2005 Survivors include his wife and daughters Karin Basart and Renee Lertzman 1948 Lary Lawson March 23 2018 Lary graduated from the University of Georgia and Woodrow Wilson College of Law He served as a U S Army captain and then an aerospace engineer at NASA s Marshall Space Flight Center for 30 years working on the Apollo and space shuttle programs as well as the Hubble Space Telescope He and his wife Peggy retired to Florida Survivors include his daughter Silvia Williams six grandchildren and four great grandchildren 1949 George AlexanderGeorge Foster April 19 2018 George turned down a scholarship to play football for University of Georgia when World War II started to enlist in the Army Air Corps He served in Australia New Guinea and the Philippines receiving the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations Ribbon two Bronze Campaign Stars and 50 May 13 2018 George graduated from Emory University served in the Korean War and had a long career in the banking industry He enjoyed volunteering at the Atlanta History Center and St Joseph s Hospital Survivors include his wife of 55 years Nancy daughters Elisabeth Bobeck and Emily Dorough and three grandchildren FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 Raymond Browne June 4 2018 Raymond graduated from the University of Tennessee and served in the Army He learned the lumber business from his father and later went into sales of corrugated products Survivors include his wife of 46 years Brenda his son Michael Raymond and two grandchildren John Thomas Davis July 2 2018 John earned a business degree from Wake Forest University and served as a Navy pilot during the Korean War He had a 36 year career with Southern Bell BellSouth and AT T and was a distinguished watercolor painter Survivors include his wife of 62 years Faye two sons John Thomas and Roger Timothy and five grandsons Emory Fears August 1 2018 Emory held degrees from Auburn University Georgia Tech the University of Georgia and West Georgia College and had a 52 year career with Fulton County Schools as a teacher counselor and coach He was awarded Coach of the Year in Track and Cross Country for several years and was a member of the Atlanta Track Club Hall of Fame He was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 years Jacquelyn and a loving father to his daughter Ashley He is survived by many relatives and friends 1953 Walter Eugene JohnstonMarch 28 2018 Gene went to Duke University but left to join the Army At age 18 he married Augusta Gibson and had four children He later earned business and law degrees at Wake Forest University in five years while working full time Gene became a CPA and pursued careers in law business real estate and politics In 1980 he was elected to the U S Congress In 1983 he married Karen Lang Stevens in the Capitol building Gene

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WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI 1962 was an art and history lover and spent considerable time in England where he was a patron of The Foundling Museum He also founded Hope Harbor a home for men recovering from addictions in North Carolina Survivors include his wife Karen children Mary Kathryn Walter Eugene James Martin and Robert Norris eight grandchildren and a sister James Coleman TurbevilleOctober 31 2017 James was a U S Army veteran a retired electrician and a farmer Survivors include his sons Kenneth Mac James Herbert and Timothy Coleman six grandchildren and four great grandchildren 1954 Albert Bowers July 27 2018 Albert was a resident of Virginia at the time of passing 1958 John Crisp July 9 2018 John graduated from The Citadel and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army He spent two years with the Third Armored Cavalry in Germany Afterward he had a 28 year career as an FBI special agent with assignments in Texas Ohio and Georgia John then established Crisp Associates a private investigation agency still in operation Survivors include his wife of 54 years Judith his children Susan Laney and George Bennett and four grandchildren Classes of 1961 1962 1967 Franklin Christopher BrownJune 26 2018 Robert Lamoe Franklin attended Georgia State University and retired as vice president of Heely Brown Company Survivors include his wife Brenda a son Michael Christopher a daughter Mary Kathryn five grandchildren and a brother 1964 Paul Bickett Scoot Summey IIDied in 2018 Paul earned a degree in education at Ole Miss He taught P E at the American School in Taipei Taiwan where he met his wife Diane Paul served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam he received the Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross and other commendations He remained in the Army eventually leaving as a captain For 30 years he was an award winning salesman manager and corporate trainer with Procter Gamble He retired to Asheville North Carolina and pursued his hobbies of tai chi yoga and traveling Survivors include his wife Diane daughter Heather son Tripp and four grandchildren 1966 Robert Whitehurst July 2 2018 A Wake Forest University graduate Bob served a tour in the North Carolina National Guard and worked in the N C Department of Agriculture He was mayor of his hometown of Bethel from the late 1970s to early 1980s In 1982 Bob married Olivia Livy Frederickson and together they managed Frederickson Family Partnership formerly Turkey Knob Orchards in Virginia Survivors include his children Robert and Eleanor and a sister After hearing of the death of one of their classmates and the plight of his widow the Classes of 1961 and 1962 organized a GoFundMe campaign and raised 5 400 for the widow The classmate and donors will remain anonymous March 8 2018 Robert graduated from Virginia Military Institute He was a self employed engineer and enjoyed tinkering with novel tools and crafty inventions as well as traveling Elgin Wells April 25 2018 Elgin was a high flying aerobatic entertainer and a showman and teacher who could play more than a dozen instruments He was killed in a plane crash in China while training for an air show He also was a jazz musician who released more than a dozen albums 1969 Lane Young June 12 2018 Lane earned a football scholarship to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill graduated with honors and earned a law degree with honors at University of Georgia After clerking with Honorable William B Gunter Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court he devoted his career to the firm Hawkins Parnell Thackston Young LLP where he was a named partner A nationally recognized trial lawyer Lane was on the list of America s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators among many honors Survivors include his wife Kimberly children Anne Chandler Caroline Lane and James Robinson Robbie and their mother Jan In Lane s memory his classmates established The H Lane Young II 69 Senior Class Leadership Award Fund to provide an award to senior class presidents with Gold Eagle honor roll and at least one varsity letter epitomizing Lane s qualities of scholar athlete leader 1973 Mark Galati May 27 2018 PASSAGES continues on the next page ALUMNI NEWS 51

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PASSAGES continued from page 51 Christian Broder 1975 Timothy Ott June 2 2018 Tim graduated from University of South Carolina and was a retired hotel manager with the Best Western Hotel Survivors include two brothers 1976 David Poole WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI 2002 July 20 2018 Christian attended College of Charleston where he met his wife Molly He was a sommelier and general manager at Georgetown Events seasonal manager at Millie s Nantucket and helped develop and open Millie s Spring Valley in Washington D C Survivors include his wife and their daughter Frances his parents Sue and Charlie and his siblings Nicholas Caroline and William May 21 2018 David attended Georgia Tech He was a dedicated husband dad coach Braves and Jackets fan and beloved grandfather His life was filled with time devoted to his family Survivors include his wife Teresa Elaine his mother Wanslie sons Nic Philip and Alex one grandson and a sister 1978 Walter Mills Jr April 24 2018 Walter earned a degree in marketing from Georgia State University He was a graduate of American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona Beach Fla and owned a decorative fencing business in Edgewater Florida Survivors include his parents Walter and Sue Mills 2011 David Scott August 30 2018 Davy attended Samford University and the University of West Georgia where he was a founding member of the Sigma Chi chapter He loved cheering on the Woodward War Eagles Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves In the last year of his life he excelled at mentoring young men with addiction issues Survivors include his parents Melissa and Chris Scott his sister Kathryn Scott Robinson 08 brother Payton Scott 17 grandparents Sigrid and Jim Scott and a nephew 2018 Alice Abikhaled BoggsSeptember 19 2018 Alice worked in the banking industry for MARTA and for Whyte Kerner and Turner Associates architects as a human resources manager As a foster child she worked tirelessly for the rights of foster children and foster parents Survivors include her husband David and son Evan December 16 2018 Lowell Olmstead died on his 19th birthday from complications following surgery Lowell was enrolled in the business school at University of Alabama and had recently pledged SAE At Woodward he excelled at football and lacrosse and formed deep friendships Survivors include his parents Kathy and George Olmstead his brother Nate and grandparents Lydia J and Patrick C McCarroll and Lilla C Costello and George T Olmstead Sr To his family he was dedicated loving and inspiring 1980 Julie Jacobs LangleySeptember 5 2018 Julie was a resident of Atlanta Georgia at the time of her passing 52 Charles Bryant September 10 2018 Mr Bryant left a career as a lawyer to become an award winning teacher spending nearly two decades as a dedicated member of student life in and out of the classroom at Woodward Academy A 1986 graduate of Cumberland Law School at Samford University he received his master s in education from Harvard University He worked as a tax attorney before pursuing his dream of teaching and traveling the world Since 1999 he has been on the Woodward faculty teaching economics history and government studies He was recently awarded the honor of STAR Teacher by the student body Mr Bryant also coached golf and cross country and did play by play analysis for the War Eagles football team His final act was to become an organ donor to help more than 30 people Survivors include his wife Sacy sons William Bryant 10 and Cooper Bryant his father H Randall Bryant and a brother Jean Olstin Lowell Olmstead 1979 FACULT Y Syed Abdur Rahman October 3 2018 Syed graduated from Woodward in May 2018 as the recipient of the Religious Studies Award before beginning his studies at Georgia State University Syed s dedication to his faith and compassionate presence inspired everyone he met Survivors include his father Dr Syed Tanvir Rahman his mother Naushaba Rahman and his brother Syed Faheemur Rahman 14 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019 April 29 2018 Madame Olstin held a B A from Agnes Scott College and an M A from Emory University She dedicated her career to education serving as chairperson of the world languages department at Woodward for 32 years She specialized in French but also taught English in France during the early 1970s Madame Olstin was beloved by faculty and students as a woman of phenomenal intellect considered opinions absolute discretion and staunch loyalty Survivors include her husband Paul a daughter Martha Alice Olstin 00 and a brother David Wall The Academy established the Jean W Olstin Memorial Fund for the Study of World Languages in her honor Memorial gifts may be mailed to 1662 Rugby Avenue College Park GA 30337 or you can give online at woodward edu giving Woodward will hold a public event to remember Madame Olstin on February 20 2019 at 4 p m in Jane Woodruff Hall For details email alumni woodward edu or call us at 404 765 4038

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ADMINISTRATION F Stuart Gulley Ph D President Nija Majmudar Meyer Vice President for Admissions and Communications Marcia Prewitt Spiller Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Life Christopher M Freer Ph D Vice President for Advancement Louise Mann Vice President for Finance and CFO Lee Conner Vice President for Operations and Auxiliary Services Christy Browne Director of Human Resources Woodward magazine is published twice a year by the Academy s Marketing Communications Office Publisher Nija Majmudar Meyer Managing Editor Marla Edwards Goncalves Editor Amy Morris Contributing Writers and Editors Lauren Cronon Martha Polk Gene Patterson and Dave Woods Design Edward Tharp Warren Bond Bonnie Heath Billy Howard Laurie Sermos Michie Turpin Paul Ward Dave Woods and Brandy Ivins Wright PHOTO CREDITS 2018 2019 2018 2019 GOVERNING BOARD ADVISORY BOARD Mr Robert E Bowers 74 Chairman Mr J Russell Welch Vice Chairman Madelyn R Adams Gerald R Benjamin Kenneth L Blank Ronald M Brill Mason L Cardwell 98 Alfred J Cole 80 Clarence Davis 74 Michael S Drucker Xavier A Duralde 76 Nancy H Gallups 84 Russell K Gore 93 Ryan T Gunnigle Jo Cranford Hodges 96 Ben F Johnson III 61 Ian Lloyd Jones Tamara R Jones 88 Gregory S Lewis 92 Brad Marsh 77 Gene W Milner Jr 71 Mary S Moore 87 George S Morgan Sr 69 Belinda M J Morris Marie L Nygren 78 Vicki R Palmer Beth H Paradies Deepak Raghavan Stephen E Roberts 65 Mitesh Shah Shi Shailendra Ricardo L Simon Gene Sutherland Jr 86 William W Allison Thomas J Busey Jr 49 Chris Michael Carlos A Adair Dickerson Jr 71 Kitty Dukehart Vicki Escarra Daniel S Ferguson 68 W Philip Gramm 61 Phillip A Griffiths 56 Waldo S Kennedy 57 Thomas L Lyons 66 Tim A O Brien 61 John D Randolph Anne Rivers Siddons Larry D Thompson MISSION Woodward Academy combines the proud traditions of Atlanta s oldest collegepreparatory 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 Woodward Academy will be a national model in college preparatory education developing critical thinkers and ethical problem solvers in an inclusive community rich in opportunities for student success MOTTO Excellence Character Opportunity Woodward Academy administers a nondiscriminatory policy of admissions 3 FALL 2018 WINTER 2019

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