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WOODWARD WINTER 2020 20 20 T h e f u t u r e i n f o c u s For more of our magazine feature section and to learn about how our MIDDLE SCHOOL FILM PRODUCTION PROGRAM is preparing students for the future check out woodward edu blog Pictured above MS film student Micaela Sanchez Zinn film teacher Nicholas Widener and MS film student Jack Cobb 22 e SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY BLOCKMON WOODWARD EDU WINTER 2020 28 BREWSTER HALL RENOVATION 39 HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND

2 Tate Snellings 2018 Homecoming Queen with this year s Homecoming Queen Perrin Sorrow and Alumni Board President Justin Alexander 99 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS of Woodward magazine is published twice a year by the Academy s Marketing Communications Office Contributing Writers Editors Art Direction Amy Morris Martha Polk Marla Goncalves Dave Woods Lauren Cronon The Future of the Planet Tropical Ecology Field Study in Costa Rica 20 22 24 25 STEAM Skills for Life Jewelry Design fALL IN for WA Back to the Future The Renovation of Brewster Hall and the Academy s New History Center 30 Medical Horizons Josh Cohen 08 Charges into the Future of Early Cancer Detection 32 34 36 37 38 39 Legacy Families Make GMA Woodward a Family Tradition Alumni Awards Athletic Hall of Fame Veterans Day Program 10th Anniversary of The Big Chill Homecoming Reunion Weekend 2019 39 40 41 41 Design Gabrielle McGrath Graphic Design Cover and feature section photography Kelly Blockmon News Info and Updates 28 Managing Editors Martha Polk Marla Goncalves Publisher Nija Majmudar Meyer The Leading Edge of Athletics eSports CONTENTS alumni TABLE 18 Parade and Pep Rally Tailgate Homecoming Game Class Reunions 1974 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2004 2009 2014 46 48 50 52 Class Notes Weddings Babies Passings MISSION Woodward Academy combines the proud traditions of Atlanta s oldest college preparatory school with an innovative challenging and well rounded educational experience In a broadly diverse and caring community Woodward embraces the uniqueness of each individual Guided by our core values of Excellence Character and Opportunity we champion student success MOTTO Excellence Character Opportunity 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

DEAR WOODWARD COMMUNITY how do we prepare young people for the future The year 2020 is no longer a distant dream The future requires training in both the arts and the sciences history and new media world languages and the language of mathematics Meanwhile college and job markets call for flexible thinkers capable of adapting big ideas to new contexts creatives who can think strategically and team players who know how to collaborate to get the job done at an increasingly faster pace Now more than ever the world also is in desperate need of empathetic listeners engaged citizens humble leaders and generous neighbors ly and socially for the world that awaits them I m so proud of the work we do to stay on the cutting edge of academic disciplines and on the front lines of childhood and community development and I m in awe of the myriad ways our students and alumni take their Woodward education and apply it I hope you ll read on for just a slice of the incredible work we re doing across the Academy to help our students embrace everything the world has in store for them in 2020 and beyond Sincerely At Woodward we take a holistic view of education because this is the only way to truly position our students for the future We prepare our kids not only intellectually but creatively emotional GOVERNING BOARD 2019 2020 MR ROBERT E BOWERS 1974 Chairman DR XAVIER A DURALDE 1976 Vice Chairman MR J RUSSELL WELCH Vice Chairman Ms Madelyn R Adams Mr Gerald R Benjamin Mr Kenneth L Blank ADVISORY BOARD Mr Ronald M Brill Mr Mason L Cardwell 1998 Mr Alfred J Cole 1980 Mr Clarence Davis 1974 Mr Michael S Drucker Dr Russell K Gore 1993 Mr Ryan T Gunnigle Mr Rodney Scott Harrison Mrs Jo Cranford Hodges 1996 Dr Nancy H Jennings 1984 2019 2020 Mr William W Allison Dr Thomas J Busey Jr 1949 Mr Chris Michael Carlos Mr A Adair Dickerson Jr 1971 Mrs Kitty Dukehart Ms Vicki Escarra Dr Daniel S Ferguson 1968 Mr W Philip Gramm 1961 Dr Phillip A Griffiths 1956 Mr Waldo S Kennedy 1957 Dr Thomas L Lyons 1966 Mr Tim A O Brien 1961 Mr Larry D Thompson F Stuart Gulley President Mrs Vicki R Palmer Mrs Beth H Paradies Dr Deepak Raghavan Mr Stephen E Roberts 1965 Mr S Paul Shailendra 1997 Mr Ricardo L Simon Mr James E Sutherland Jr 1986 Mr Ben F Johnson III 1961 Mr Ian Lloyd Jones Ms Tamara R Jones 1988 Mr Gregory S Lewis 1992 Mr C Brad Marsh 1977 Mr Gene W Milner Jr 1971 Ms Mary S Moore 1987 Mr George S Morgan Sr 1969 Mrs Belinda M J Morris Mrs Marie L Nygren 1978 ADMINISTRATION F Stuart Gulley Ph D President 2019 2020 Marcia Prewitt Spiller Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Life Christy M Browne Associate Vice President for Human Resources Christopher M Freer Ph D Vice President for Advancement Louise D Mann Vice President for Finance and CFO Nija M Meyer Vice President for Enrollment Management Lee R Conner Vice President for Operations and Auxiliary Services Woodward Academy administers a nondiscriminatory policy of admissions THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 1

20 20 T h e f u t u r e i n f o c u s For many of us the year 2020 feels like an impossible myth of science fiction but believe it or not it s already here While some of us are still waiting around for flying cars our students all of whom were born between 2003 and 2015 are natives to the science and technology social progress and global issues that define 2020 As educators we must rise to meet our students where they are and together embrace the opportunities as well as face the hardships of tomorrow at w o o d w a r d we re ready for the world ahead READ ON TO SEE HOW OUR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS HAVE THE FUTURE IN 20 20 FOCUS 2

A s SGA president and the founder and president of Eagle Exchange Woodward s podcast club I ve had the chance to lead organize and work with students toward a common cause This year with SGA we have been advertising the new theme for this school year All In to focus on increasing support and student involvement in the community On top of working on different ways to relay students issues to administration and work with them to create a sufficient solution we organized plans for Homecoming to make sure the Upper School had an amazing school week When it comes to Eagle Exchange we ve been blessed to be able to expand our reach to the Lower and Middle Schools The ability for us to now hear the voices of all students on campus is something I take great pride in Also being in a position where I can communicate with faculty has given me more confidence to go into foreign spaces and advocate for myself and for others LEADERSHIP m at t h e w O STRICKER 20 3 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 3

S COUNSELING chool counselors in the Middle School use the power of relationships to support academic growth while fortifying current and future mental health Essentially we aim to connect with students and partner with parents and teachers to foster student success in the classroom at home in the world and in life It s not unusual to find us sitting on hallway floors assisting with a student s locker reorganization leading individual or group conversations about changing friendships or providing comfort to a worried student While the everyday needs of students are many and varied we also work diligently to educate our students on mental health in an age appropriate manner From advisory group discussions on stress management decision making and resilience to the encouragement of substance free fun during Red Ribbon Week to our M3 Week that features mental health education and the emphasis on anxiety reducing activities mental health promotion is an embedded part of the Middle School Through proactive programming and partnership with parents and teachers we will keep our children safe and provide the life skills they need to lead and thrive now and in the future NAIMA WILLIAMS middle school counselor 4

I n the Primary School we are planting the seeds for students to further their growth in critical thinking interpreting different perspectives analyzing data coding programming reading keyboarding digital citizenship and understanding connections in our world Every day in our changing world jobs spring up that have previously never existed and today s collegiate and workforce landscape calls for people who possess collaboration skills Some past projects that were as enjoyable as they were challenging include programming robot rescues Minecraft coding reverse engineering catapults building buoyant boats that carry heavy loads and musical circuitry among others Ultimately we want our students to be better equipped to work with each other to solve complex problems they may not be able to solve alone INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY r ya n HEMING primary school 5 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 5

aspen andrews 20 M PUBLICATIONS y biggest accomplishment was being awarded the position of editor in chief for the student publication The Blade I love working with other students who are just as invested as me to create a piece of work that can be shared with the entire school Because the publications class is student led I teach other students how to write articles make layouts conduct interviews and anything else that may come up so in addition to learning the world of journalism I ve learned how to be a good leader I want to be a journalist in the future but personally I enjoy writing solutions journalism which takes investigative journalism a step further to fix the issue at hand I can see myself making a career out of solutions journalism because I believe in creating change through writing 6

CHRISTINA kim 21 s 7 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS ocial emotional and ethical learning SEE is a type of education that not only focuses on the mind but also the heart and teaches compassion and empathy The world we know today is full of so much hate and judgment Especially on social media people get angered by anything that is slightly different from their own opinions We as humanity need to learn how to understand each other and to start embracing the differences that are dividing us In our SEE class I always learn something new and my perspective of the world around me is always changing My biggest accomplishment with SEE Learning was when a group of us built a social experiment for a Middle School class to demonstrate the kind of work we were doing It was really fun slightly complicated to design and very interesting to listen to the thoughts and perspectives of the Middle Schoolers they were teaching us as we were teaching them SOCIAL EMOTIONAL ETHICAL LEARNING 7

o LANGUAGE LEARNING ur goal at Woodward first and foremost is to prepare our students for success in the world outside of our gates and language learning is an integral part of that process especially in today s diverse society where bilingualism is more common than ever Over the past year our World Language program has shifted its focus from vocabulary and grammar to communication The end result is students prepared to communicate either spoken or written in real world situations Learning a new language also teaches cultural competency and a greater awareness of people s differences Awareness of how others live and communicate allows students to develop humility and empathy for those around them We strive to make our curriculum relatable and meaningful so that they can truly put their knowledge to use and we re confident that none of our students will come back in 10 years and say I learned Spanish in school but I can t say a thing Moreover by the time they leave us students will have a stronger understanding of themselves as individuals and of how their decisions and actions influence the world in which they live e m i ly Warden woodward north spanish teacher 8

t he Independent Scientific Research ISR program allows rising seniors to perform authentic laboratory research work over the summer alongside a faculty research advisor from esteemed colleges such as Georgia Tech and Emory University Their work culminates in a formal research paper in the fall and a poster presentation and scientific talk in the spring Throughout the program our students achieve an appreciation for the research process the time effort energy and hurdles related to asking and answering the fundamental questions about how our universe works Our students finish their projects better able to collect analyze and present data concisely both technically and in a way the layperson is able to understand Even though not all ISR students pursue college majors and careers directly related to scientific research Woodward ISR students foster relationships with people at every level of the scientific pyramid from undergraduates to professors and advisors and the research relationships and communication skills our students build can be applied universally INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH kevin hurysz upper school science teacher 9 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 9

aaron hill middle school director of student activities i STUDENT LIFE work closely with the other administrators counselors and faculty to help 7th and 8th graders navigate academic and social challenges and I serve as the sponsor for the No Place for Hate campaign which is designed to rally the entire school around the goal of creating a welcoming community committed to stopping all forms of bias and bullying From my work with students I hope they realize respect as their baseline the truest essence of the Woodward Way I insist on mutual respect among students and between students and adults I want students to learn that every point of view is valuable I encourage full participation because the diversity of perspective is something we should strive for in all aspects of our lives Finally I push students to take responsible risks reframing risk as an opportunity to succeed rather than a path to failure My goal is for students to learn that failure is often a necessary component of learning and leadership They won t achieve their dreams by playing it safe 10

sarah carnes 21 b 11 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS efore my sustainability work at Woodward I was a very shy and timid person when it came to my beliefs but now I m very open and confident about sharing my concerns about the environment and how we treat it I m hoping that with this newfound confidence I ll be able to create a new environmentally conscious mindset for Woodward students Learning about problems in my community and coming up with sustainable ways to solve them is the best part of this work An accomplishment I m especially proud of is my work through Atlanta Watershed Learning Management AWLM Through AWLM I ve been able to create student awareness of the Flint River and start an Adopt A Drain project that will help the Woodward community be accountable for the waste problems on our campus The issue with addressing sustainability problems is that most people aren t willing to change and some even deny the problem The most important thing I ve been able to take from my sustainability work is the confidence that I can make a difference SUSTAINABILITY 11

o LEARNING DESIGN INNOVATION ne of the things that attracted me to Woodward was the school s strong commitment toward a growth mindset Now part of my responsibility is to stay abreast of current trends and proven educational research and then develop a plan to implement those initiatives whether through faculty growth opportunities curriculum development or innovative new programs As we consider the present and future needs of our world we know that helping students develop their abilities to think critically collaborate and solve real world problems needs to be the essential foundation of our work I hope students will discover their personal passions and graduate with the confidence and skill set to lead in solving the world s problems connie white director of learning design innovation 12

B ecause so much of debate is research dependent it is hard to win debates without support from the rest of the team Being able to provide that support and help with the research burden so that we can win debates is something I will always be proud of I have spent so many hours researching that I know these skills will help me in college and later in life My other favorite part of debate is interacting with and debating people from all around the country and sometimes even the world Debate has made me a better speaker and advocate for the issues I care about so I know that no matter what career I decide to pursue I will be able to effectively write and advocate for the work I do DEBATE n i s h i ta g h a n at e 2 0 13 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 13

caitlin perlman woodward north instructional technology o DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP ver the course of several years at Woodward North we have implemented digital citizenship and responsibility lessons into the STEAM and counseling curriculum for 3rd 6th graders We re officially a Common Sense Education certified school and because of this curriculum our students are more aware of guidelines to follow and precautions to take while using devices and consuming media In my time working on this curriculum I ve witnessed a shift in students becoming increasingly mindful of the media they are taking in on a daily basis Students also are recognizing that their choices and habits can have a direct impact on them and those with whom they interact Overall our lessons and conversations on these topics empower students to thrive in the digital world and make safe and responsible choices which is an incredibly important skill to have for their future 14

b r o o k ly n carr 20 f ive Points Club was the first diversity club on campus I m now co president because I think providing a space for people of different identities to come together is important especially in a place like Woodward because it is so diverse There are so many different perspectives opinions and cultures so having a place where these can be expressed respectfully and we can all really embrace our differences is important Our first meeting was a panel where students spoke on sexuality race gender and religion I hope more and more people join and talk about all the different perspectives there are in the world and continue to stay united despite our differences My work with Five Points Club prepares me for the future because the world is a place of diversity and the ability to connect and understand people s differences will help me far beyond Woodward DIVERSITY INCLUSION 15 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 15

a SERVICE s a service leader it is my job to plan and promote service opportunities for the Upper School community and to sustain relationships with our community partners My favorite part of service at Woodward is using service projects to connect with our community Many of the service opportunities we have are a five minute walk or drive away from our campus We really emphasize wanting to be part of the College Park community not just the Woodward community Personally through service at Woodward and the Service Leadership Board I ve developed skills in public speaking and I have planned large service opportunities that were interesting and beneficial for students and our community partners My work on the Service Leadership Board also has made me a more worldly citizen Through the board I ve learned about so many marginalized groups and organizations that are fighting to create a better world and now I want to be involved in that fight as well m aya m i tc h e l l 2 0 16

c ollege counselors are good listeners problemsolvers and advocates for students engaging professionally and networking with colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad Everyone knows that many colleges and universities have become more selective At the same time competition to enroll students is keener than ever and competition lifts the quality of academic and cocurricular offerings across the board a rising tide lifts all boats As a result there are great schools out there for everyone and I m optimistic about the future So College Counseling is a welcoming place for students to dream and plan knowing they will be cared about and supported on their path to college and careers beyond We counselors hope our students take away confidence that a Woodward education empowers them to thrive anywhere and we have plenty of evidence that our alums do exactly that We hope our students care about others and believe in themselves their talents and their aspirations The future will require them to be resilient collaborative and innovative and Woodward students are up to the challenge COLLEGE COUNSELING b r ya n rutledge director of college counseling 17 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS 17

the FUTURE of the PLANET 18

TROPICAL ECOLOGY FIELD STUDY IN COSTA RICA Students with naturalist Mark Wainwright For the past seven summers Chery Gibson Cobb former biology instructor and science department chair and Elaine Carroll former biology instructor and current Lower School assistant principal have packed their bags and headed to Costa Rica to teach the Tropical Ecology Field Study course The trip is a life changing experience says Carroll Students experience the ecosystems of Costa Rica in all different ways from above by zip lining through the forest canopy from below by spelunking the cavernous homes of bats blind crickets and tailless whip scorpions from eye level by boating through the mangroves to see trees with unique adaptations and by walking through the forests both day and night Pictured left Karya Iyer 21 Ansley Carpenter 21 Emma Jones 21 Jackson Boswell 21 Miles Connor 21 Mikaela Walker 20 Katherine Weathington 21 Elle Roberts 21 and Costa Rican student Xeomy Arguedas GLOBAL CONNECTIONS The 11 day field based course gives students the chance to work hands on and investigate the richest ecosystems on earth lowland Caribbean rainforest highland cloud forest coastal Pacific rainforest mangroves and caves In addition to the academic requirements of the course the trip includes a service learning project This past year one project was in conjunction with the Fundacion Conservacionista Costarricense an organization that has pioneered protection and reforestation of the critically endangered habitat on the Pacific slope of Monteverde The students planted more than 300 trees were instrumental in providing a wind break along a ridge and helped expand the wildlife corridor near the Children s Eternal Rainforest They learned the importance of the corridor to the Three Waddled Bellbird whose numbers have declined dramatically due to the extensive deforestation along their migratory route The second project for the students involved working in the gardens at Rancho Margot an eco friendly sustainable ranch The mission of the ranch is to model and share their sustainable practices with visitors and their philosophy is simple Care to learn Learn to care Students were taught best practices in gardening while tending to growing vegetables and through hands on activities learned the importance of every aspect of the ranch s work and how it contributes to the overall mission of sustainability Students had the chance to work with some of the finest biologists and naturalists in Costa Rica and possibly the world Dr Richard Laval a wellknown bat biologist who goes by the nickname batman showed them the process of capturing bats via mist netting Students also worked with Victorino Molina Rojas a naturalist and one of the founders of the Bellbird Biological Corridor Project In addition they spoke with John Sostheim the owner of Rancho Margot Mr Sostheim an Atlanta based architect who purchased the property and began reforesting it shared his vision for the sustainable community and his hopes for the future While the group learned so much about the daily practices and challenges of these communities and had plenty of fun above all they took home a greater understanding of the fragility of our ecosystems a deeper awareness that we are all connected through the land we inhabit and a thorough commitment to the future of our planet s health 19

STEAM W hen talking to those outside the Woodward community it s difficult to communicate the full breadth and depth of our arts program and resources but tell a campus visitor we have an extensive 3D printed jewelry project in the Middle School and beginner to advanced classes in jewelry design in the Upper School and people are usually incredibly impressed SKILLS FOR LIFE Chris Greenway began offering jewelry design in the UPPER SCHOOL back in 1984 just a few years before Andy Cunningham took over the discipline in his first year at Woodward in 1986 Cunningham was a sculpture major and jewelry minor in college and continues to teach the courses today To me jewelry design is basically small sculpture says Cunningham Students learn traditional metal techniques including how to saw finish polish and fabricate silver brass and copper In the more advanced courses students cast their designs inlay metals and use other more sophisticated techniques in metalsmithing all with an emphasis on experimentation and exploration Our jewelry design curriculum is very similar to a lot of college curriculums says Cunningham and exposes our students to a course not offered in most high school curriculums It also allows our students to create a piece of artwork based on form and function Cunningham emphasizes the bigger picture After completing a year of jewelry design students gain technical and design skills they can use the rest of their lives This skill set also provides students with a great deal of confidence and pride To be able to make something that people wear as everyday apparel is a big deal especially to teenagers These jewelry design courses seem to distill and capture the ethos of Woodward s art education more generally In art we teach students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers in a process based environment says Cunningham Above all I enjoy working with the students as they begin to explore the endless possibilities to solving the problems I pose 20 jewelry design

Paul Vogt s MIDDLE SCHOOL art classes share much of this ethos and also include jewelry design though the Middle Schoolers take a different design approach and process in making their jewelry Students use 3D design programs and printers to create their masterpieces while also deliberately incorporating all the STEAM skills needed to be a successful jewelry designer or any kind of artist or creative for that matter We run a complete process of concept to finished product says Vogt Students start with researching professional designs then create a sketchbook of drawings of their approach review draft concepts and schematics at multiple stages select their materials create their prototypes using 3D printers work through budget constraints and market their creations to galleries Through the entire design process says Vogt critiques are a continual part of our work With this project students not only gain art and design skills but also learn about sales distribution entrepreneurialism collaboration and communication all while working on a budget and exercising their creativity Creativity and communication are paramount for the future says Vogt citing his decades of engagement with academia and the design fields Students will amaze others and themselves if provided guided freedom that allows for a significant review of missteps and victories While students gain both hard and soft skills through the 3D jewelry design project and Vogt s methodology underpinning it the signs of success are often even more tangible Beyond the evaluation and display within the Academy says Vogt many of the designs are selected for competition on a regional and national level 21 ARTS 21

THE LEADING EDGE OF ATHLETICS eSPORTS Sam Jung 22 and Edward Zhang 21 with Coach Wages It isn t played on a field in a pool or on a court Players don t tackle or dribble and there are no raucous crowds in the bleachers cheering them on In fact there aren t even bleachers Participants are seated but they aren t riding bikes unless that is PlayVS decides to add a particularly involved racing game to the eSports menu this spring 22 Woodward Academy has broken into the eSports world with the first teams having debuted in the spring of 2019 Just as with any other sport the players are highly skilled hard working and well coached and as with most other teams at Woodward the virtual War Eagles are highly successful with one of the teams placing third in the state in their debut campaign

Coached by Daniel Wages a database analyst in Woodward s Information Technology department the program had to do most everything on the fly in year one It really wasn t easy at first Wages said We had to get the athletic department behind it and you can imagine how difficult it is to explain the value of starting an eSports team to more traditional athletic coaches We had basically no budget for the team in the first year so we had to throw things together Luckily since Dan Morris and I work in IT we were able to upgrade some older computers and the kids mostly have good laptops This was Wages first year coaching and he found that many of the same techniques used by coaches in other sports apply to eSports The skills involved are similar to some other sports in terms of reaction time how quickly you can perform certain functions Wages said Actions per minute is a big thing in this sport These kids are already extremely good at those things so what I ve been trying to focus on is working as a team The way you get higher ranked individually in eSports can sometimes be at odds with the way your team wins and it s just a matter of getting everyone to think team first Close to 200 colleges and universities across the country now offer scholarships for eSports which has helped to make it one of the fastest growing competition sports nationwide at the high school level PlayVS is the leading organizer of high school eSports providing the framework for the Georgia High School Association s competition Woodward was one of 81 schools across the state competing in the first year of GHSA sanctioned play The fundamentals of competition are fairly simple PlayVS offers three games in which teams can compete League of Legends which is a multiplayer online battle arena MOBA game Rocket League which is described as soccer with rocket powered cars and Smite another MOBA In the inaugural year Woodward s teams chose to focus on League of Legends essentially a fantasy battle game where teams of five compete to destroy each other s base To excel in the game players have to demonstrate teamwork and planning reason we didn t win state was not having perfect communication The game is all about teamwork reacting quickly and like any other sport you have to practice constantly to perfect those things Mae was one of the top players for Woodward this year and is hoping to continue to compete at the college level though he notes that he still would have a lot of work to do to make an eSports team at the college level which typically only draw from the top 1 of players He said the experience has been extremely beneficial for him and has given him tools he can apply to other aspects of life So much of what I ve learned translates Mae said Like in AP Biology when you re doing a lab report you have to communicate with the people in your group and also know who is good at what to make sure you re putting together a cohesive whole It s also been a great way to meet new people and make new friends Not everyone is built to be a top athlete but this can be a good way for those types of kids to get the same kind of team experience There are several studies linking video games and improvements in thinking which can make it a valuable pursuit in moderation for anyone Benefits include improved performance in STEAM and instilling a real sense of sportsmanship teamwork and self confidence in participants Plus it s a growing sport with more and more colleges offering athletic scholarships over time Wages would ideally like to see even more kids participating in coming years and he has a plan for getting students more involved and interested Right now there s no gaming club for students at Woodward Wages said I want to make a club and it would be good to have a dedicated space for kids who want to play games in an organized way which also could feed into the team We re doing eSports bigger and better than other independent schools and we have the opportunity to stay at the forefront here I ve been playing League of Legends since I was 8 and I really wanted to play for the school I considered it an honor to play against other schools and represent Woodward Jay Mae 20 said I think it was a learning experience for us in year one You really have to communicate well to win and I think we got better over time but the main ATHLETICS 23

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With 55 overall parent participation we re so proud of our results A special shout out goes to Primary School parents whose participation was highest among our five schools at 87 and new parents who followed at 71 use all these pics the woodward fund parent participation 25 87 71 57 57 48 71 Primary School Lower School Woodward North Middle School Upper School Overall New Parents ADVANCEMENT 25

A LUMNI TABLE of CONTENTS 28 Back to the Future The Renovation of Brewster Hall and the Academy s New History Center 30 Medical Horizons Josh Cohen 08 Charges into the Future of Early Cancer Detection 32 34 36 37 38 39 Legacy Families Make GMA Woodward a Family Tradition Alumni Awards Athletic Hall of Fame Veterans Day Program 10th Anniversary of The Big Chill Homecoming Reunion Weekend 2019 39 40 41 41 Parade and Pep Rally Tailgate Homecoming Game Class Reunions 1974 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2004 2009 2014 This alumni section contains a condensed version of class notes wedding and baby announcements and passings in our community For a more comprehensive look into alumni community happenings please visit woodward edu alumni news 26 46 48 50 52 Class Notes Weddings Babies Passings

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Justin Alexander 99 President Alok Deshpande 94 President Elect Matthew Ficken 05 Treasurer Suzanna Sanchez 00 Secretary Matthew Wilson 99 Past President ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Danny Bernstein 03 Julie Davis Couch 88 Virginia Serrato Johnston 78 Kiley Hodgson King 05 Christy Morrison 83 Tiffany Turner Reynolds 98 Jennifer Welch Rueter 04 YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL Barrett Cornelius 09 President Erik Benjamin 14 Justin Berger 17 Leo Falkenstein 09 Tucker Griffin 12 Kelly Guest 13 Nancy Hogan McFerrin 11 Dorrie Paradies 10 Christian Raver 15 Becky Clapes Sweet 10 ALUMNI STAFF Caroline Guest Stancil 03 Director of Alumni Relations Kelsey Darden 09 Assistant Director of The Woodward Alumni Fund Amy Zweng Alumni Programs and Event Manager We are located in the Ann and Ben Johnson 61 Alumni Center on Main Campus Come visit us or reach out to 404 765 4038 or alumni woodward edu to reconnect with Woodward 27

BACK TO THE FUTURE T he renovation of BREWSTER HALL AND THE ACADEMY S NEW HISTORY CENTER Col John Charles Woodward s majestic home The Retreat built in 1904 stood for decades on the southwestern corner of campus surrounded by towering oaks with its imposing veranda and its front screen door always open However by the end of the 1950s The Retreat had fallen victim to the ravages of time Thanks to the generosity of GMA alumnus Robert Woodruff Class of 1908 who as chairman of The Coca Cola Company was one of the South s most generous philanthropists a new building was constructed in the early 1960s where The Retreat once stood at the entrance to campus The building connects to the old dormitory known as the Annex and the 28 Old Gym which was built by Col Woodward and is now the oldest building on campus Today the complex is home to a dance studio and offices for the Transition Learning Support Program In 2014 the Board of Governors authorized naming the building Brewster Hall after the original Brewster Hall was replaced by the Upper School humanities building Jane Woodruff Hall The Board sought to honor the exceptional contributions made by generations of Col Woodward s descendants to allow his ideals to prosper in a rapidly changing world

However time marches on and this historic building complex is once again in need of repair Thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor the Academy is now poised to renovate Brewster Hall to house a new Woodward Georgia Military Academy History Center which will preserve the archives and include exhibits exploring and honoring the Academy s history Since I first began exhibiting archival artifacts in 2012 says school archivist Rusty Zaring 73 I ve had no designated location or facility so by necessity these exhibits were very temporary and had unique audio visual and security challenges Zaring says these are now problems of the past however The new space will be very movable and versatile not as static and we will have more space for longer exhibits so more people can view them from across the Woodward community Caroline Guest Stancil 03 director of Alumni Relations also is looking forward to the new history center especially what it will offer alumni and other campus guests As the oldest independent school in Atlanta says Stancil we have such a rich history and to be able to formally share this with alumni and visitors is very exciting Stancil also reflects on what the space might mean to different generations in our community saying on the one hand the museum will allow current Woodward students and future generations to learn about our early history as a military boarding school and how we appreciate and honor this unique past On the other hand she says Many of our GMA alums come back to campus and share vivid memories about their time here and I think this space is going to enhance their time on campus allowing them to more deeply share their experiences with their families and classmates In addition to all that the public exhibition space promises Zaring is equally excited about the enhancements to the archival space We will have considerably more archive storage space than the present facility in Carlos Library says Zaring The new archives will be one of the very best storage facilities for a secondary school anywhere in the country Preserving Brewster Hall as the architectural connection from the school s past to its future is a priority of the strategic plan and the history center is the perfect way to manifest this connection The center will be incorporated throughout the two main floors of the building with the main lobby as the central hub to welcome visitors to campus Along with the exhibition and archival space the restored building will house the Office of the President a living sign connecting the present to the historic past The building also will include meeting space for the Board of Governors and it will allow the Academy to strategically align the physical location of numerous programs Space will become available in the current Carlos Administrative building allowing the ALUMNI Transition and Marketing and Communications offices to occupy the same building as Admissions This will provide a more collaborative and seamless operation for these departments that must work closely together As a historian I have always felt that memories of our past are powerful roots for helping us understand ourselves says Zaring Even though Woodward today is vastly different from GMA of the past there are powerful similarities of young people growing maturing and learning Zaring adds We also need to remember that the history we are cataloguing is not just about GMA but a new school in 1966 called Woodward Academy Stancil shares this sentiment saying I think it is so important to honor our history and the opportunity to create this space is going to preserve our story for generations to come The former motto Every Opportunity for Every Cadet still lives on in today s motto Excellence Character Opportunity I think it is important for students and alumni alike to recognize that our core values remain the same The Brewster Hall renovation represents a unique opportunity for alumni and current families and friends to create a lasting legacy on campus With budget allocations and a generous gift from an anonymous donor the Academy already has 3 5 million in funding for the renovation and needs to raise an additional 2 million from dedicated alumni and friends While gifts of any size are appreciated we ll recognize donors who contribute to this project at The Founder Level of 1 900 or more with a special commemorative gift For more information please reach out to Dr Chris Freer Vice President for Advancement at 404 765 4030 or chris freer woodward edu 29

Josh Cohen 08 Charges into the Future of EARLY CANCER DETECTION Back in 2008 we wrote about several members of the graduating class in a feature section for Woodward magazine titled Becoming Each senior embodied a set of talents and an abiding potential that seemed destined for greatness Included in that section JOSH COHEN 08 I guess you can say you were prescient wrote Josh s mother Caryl Cohen in a letter alerting us to Josh s accomplishments He was recently named one of Forbes magazine s 30 Under 30 in the Healthcare category for his work developing diagnostic tests that detect cancer early by sensing fragments of DNA in the blood His work has not only been profiled by Forbes and Johns Hopkins University where his research is based and he s a Ph D candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering but also by NPR the BBC and the journal Science We caught up with Josh to learn firsthand about his boundary breaking work and the future of cancer detection WOODWARD MAGAZINE Could you walk us through your research and work Josh Cohen 08 The ultimate goal of my work is to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality by detecting cancers in the early and therefore curable stages of disease My research focuses on the development of a noninvasive blood test that has the capacity to both detect and localize multiple types of cancer Any diagnostic blood test whether it be for the detection of cancer cardiovascular disease or metabolic disorders must be based on the presence of biomarkers that are disease specific for example clinical assays for heart disease detect elevated levels of cholesterol that can clog arteries and obstruct blood flow So our lab aims to detect cancer using similarly disease specific markers that can be found in blood 30 At its core cancer is a genetic disease that arises as a result of the sequential accumulation of mutations in characteristic genes that regulate cell growth and death As cancer cells turn over they shed fragments of their mutated DNA into the bloodstream Since mutations in cancer genes are intrinsically tied to the pathogenesis of this disease the presence or absence of circulating mutant DNA can theoretically serve as a specific marker for cancer However detecting circulating tumor DNA poses several technical challenges These mutant DNA fragments are exceedingly rare and are vastly outnumbered by normal non mutated DNA that also is released by healthy cells We essentially face the challenge of finding the needle in a haystack To overcome this challenge our lab has developed and continues to improve several novel molecular biology techniques that can accurately detect and quantify rare mutated DNA molecules WM What are the stakes of this research JC More than 600 000 patients die each year in the United States from cancer the majority of whom succumb to their disease because their cancers were not detected early enough to be cured by surgery and or chemotherapy For example ovarian cancer is a notoriously lethal cancer with fewer than 50 of patients surviving five years after diagnosis When detected early the survival rate increases to more than 90 yet tragically only 15 of patients are diagnosed at this stage Every advanced cancer is at one point an early cancer so there is a window of opportunity to detect cancers in their early and still curable stages Unfortunately most cancer types lack screening tests colonoscopy for colorectal cancer and Pap smears for cervical cancer are notable exceptions so there is a tremendous need to develop new cancer screening modalities It is our hope that the development of a noninvasive pan cancer screening test would usher in a new era in oncology in which more cancers are detected earlier and fewer lives are lost to this disease JOSH COHEN 08

WM What s your favorite part about your job and why JC I m most enthralled by interdisciplinary research questions that require integration of principles from two seemingly disparate fields for example borrowing optical techniques from astrophysics to accurately and precisely image the surface of a sequencing microchip or applying mathematical modeling methods to eliminate polymerase chain reaction and sequencing artifacts In contrast to the common misperception of the lone scientist working independently in the lab science is often a team sport that requires assembling a multidisciplinary team I m fortunate to be part of a stimulating and collaborative lab environment where I am surrounded by scientific peers and mentors who challenge me and support me in pursuing creative research It s incredibly exciting and fulfilling to be able to wake up every morning and be part of a collaborative and talented team of cancer geneticists molecular biologists oncologists surgeons mathematicians bioinformaticians computer scientists statisticians and engineers with the common goal of serving our society through the advancement of modern medical science and technology WM What is your greatest hope for the future of this work JC This work has recently culminated in the development of CancerSEEK a blood test which screens for mutations in 16 cancer genes often called liquid biopsies and the levels of eight protein biomarkers By combining state of the art technologies in molecular genetics and machine learning CancerSEEK has the capacity not only to identify the presence of relatively early cancers but also to localize the organ of origin of these tumors a major limitation of existing liquid biopsy tests Our group recently conducted the most comprehensive attempt at a pan cancer blood test for early detection described to date Evaluated in a cohort of more than 2 500 individuals CancerSEEK was able to detect 70 of eight common types of early stage cancer with a specificity greater than 99 Furthermore the sensitivities ranged from 69 to 98 for the detection of five cancer types ovary liver stomach pancreas and esophagus for which there are no screening tests available for average risk individuals This work lays the conceptual and practical foundation for the development of a noninvasive pan cancer screening test The development of such technologies will be critical to reducing cancer deaths in the future and is considered one of the holy grails in oncology The next steps will be to validate these findings in a large scale prospective clinical trial We currently have an ongoing study that is assessing the performance of the CancerSEEK test in 50 000 individuals We hope to have substantial long term results within the next five to 10 years ALUMNI Ultimately my dream is that obtaining a cancer blood test will be as routine as an annual cholesterol level and above all that such a test will reduce the morbidity and mortality from this awful disease WM What is your greatest hope for yourself professionally JC As a future physician scientist I aspire to translate scientific research from the bench to the patient bedside with the ultimate goal of alleviating human suffering Similarly it is my hope that my clinical experiences will help shape and guide future biomedical research questions and enable me to conduct research that has the greatest potential to improve the wellbeing of my future patients It is often the case that the greatest breakthroughs in biomedical discovery have their roots in the patients who have diseases or symptoms that cannot be fully explained with our current medical knowledge Once I complete my training I envision myself balancing my time between clinical care and running a research lab within an academic medical center or within a biotechnology company or perhaps a bit of both I have been afforded tremendous professional and personal opportunities and feel that with such privilege comes a responsibility to give back It is my greatest hope that I will one day be able to utilize my skills and talents to make some meaningful however small positive impact on our world WM How did Woodward help launch you toward this future JC My work is inherently interdisciplinary and draws upon various areas of the sciences and mathematics When I draw on thermodynamic principles I think of my physics teachers Gus Dearolph and Tommy Ehrensperger 78 When I use biochemistry techniques I m reminded of my chemistry teachers Paula Nettles and Mark Carrington When I develop mathematical models to describe scientific phenomena I fondly recall my math teachers Jeff Floyd and Paula Gentry And of course my passion for medicine and the biomedical sciences was largely influenced by my biology teacher Chery Gibson Under Ms Gibson s mentorship I also was able to participate in the Independent Scientific Research ISR program during my senior year at Woodward This program instilled in me a love of research and I m particularly grateful to Ms Gibson for her support and guidance during those formative years My time at Woodward not only catalyzed my love of math and science and provided me with a rigorous foundational education that prepared me well for college and graduate school it also afforded me opportunities to discover and pursue my academic interests and perhaps most importantly instilled in me the confidence to dream big and aim high 31

Legacy Families MAKE GMA WOODWARD A FAMILY TRADITION 2020 LEGACIES Brendan Bagwell Robert Benfield Charles Bennett Patrick Cobb Hannah Feldman William Gore Avery Greene Claire Hailey Sydney Mance Thomas Matre Isabella Nardone Sydney Poe Emily Pugh Virginia Ross Alexander Silva Spencer Smith Perrin Sorrow Mary Steele Tonya Whitmire Calvin Williams 32 Anytime a parent chooses to send their children to Woodward it s an immense act of trust and a deep vote of confidence in our school This is perhaps even more true for those parents and grandparents who attended GMA Woodward and a generation or two later choose to send their children and grandchildren here as well Our legacy families grow up with the school connecting our rich and varied history to our dynamic present and our current students daily lives In 2019 our graduating class included 13 legacy families pictured on the next page and this year we ll be graduating an astounding 20 students whose parents attended Woodward listed at left Our legacy families have an abiding respect and appreciation for the robust education they received yet also understand current times always call for change and innovation Guillermo Hernandez Cartaya 49 says his parents sent him to GMA because it was a fine school with enormous prestige and could provide discipline education and a fine environment for my schooling Years later Guillermo sent his daughter Virginia Hernandez Bundy 74 to Woodward Upon her graduation Virginia says that As an alumnus my father presented to me my diploma That was a special moment for me He was so proud of my achievements and has always been so supportive of my educational pursuits While at Woodward Virginia says she also had the unusually good fortune to meet my husband of 43 years Gordon R Randy Bundy 71 More than 70 years after Guillermo graduated from GMA and almost 50 years after Virginia and Randy graduated from Woodward their great grandson and grandson Jack is now a 3rd grader at the Academy Jack has inherited intelligence athletic ability and a good disposition to learn says Guillermo Virginia agrees and says that Our family is grateful that our grandson Jack is having the wonderful opportunities that we received while attending Woodward Academy Jack s mother Lauren Howard agrees with her grandfather and mother adding that being a part of a community that is diverse and inclusive also was a critical factor as we selected the right fit for Jack The Sorrow family is another outstanding example of Woodward being a family tradition My mother Debra Harper Sorrow 71 had a wonderful three years at WA says Michael Sorrow 92 She believed that Woodward offered more opportunities than she found in other schools and she wanted her children to experience Woodward as well Meredith Greene Sorrow 91 graduated with Michael from the Academy They married and Meredith taught math at Woodward from 1995 2002 Now Michael and Meredith send their children to WA Michael F Sorrow III graduated in 2019 Perrin L Sorrow is a current senior and Griffin R Sorrow is a freshman Meredith s brother David Greene 84 also graduated from Woodward and his kids are War Eagles as well Lauren 16 David 19 and Avery 20 My wife and I experienced firsthand how our education at Woodward prepared us for college and beyond and we wanted our children to have those same opportunities says Michael We also knew WA had opportunities for athletics and the arts that were a caliber above most high schools They could pursue many different facets of interest and grow among teachers and coaches that are outstanding role models and people He adds that the opportunity to connect in a genuine way with many people who come from so many different backgrounds also was a major motivator for our decision to enroll our children at WA For the Sorrows Woodward is a family affair in more ways than one however Woodward Academy is an extension of our immediate family says Michael From the administrators and faculty to the support staff we have been positively impacted not only from an educational perspective but more importantly we have developed deep meaningful lifelong friendships with those who have invested in us and our children Additionally Meredith has returned to teach 8th grade math this school year Michael adds that A favorite aspect of our children s current experience at WA is the one most in keeping with Woodward s core family

When legacy families choose to send their children and grandchildren to Woodward it means we re continuing to uphold the school s most precious values the sense of family Michael mentions as well as dignity and respect for all in a rigorous academic environment while also rising to the challenge of today s educational environment and broader world For all of these reasons we re proud of our GMA Woodward legacy families and everything they symbolize for our community 2019 LEGACY GRADS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Mahala Broad 19 and Trevon Broad 92 2 Jack Davis 62 Jack Couch 19 and Julie Davis Couch 88 3 Erica Katz Lewis 93 Gabrielle Lewis 19 and Greg Lewis 92 4 Lucy Sileo 19 and Ed Sileo 78 5 Debbie Harper Sorrow 71 Michael Sorrow 19 Meredith Greene Sorrow 91 and Michael Sorrow 92 6 Wyatt Johnson 19 and Chris Johnson 86 7 Bill Jones 82 and Eva Jones 19 8 David Greene 84 and David Greene 19 9 Teagan Fritts 19 and Pete Fritts 83 10 Danion Fields 19 and Danise Gunter Fields 83 11 Julia Bonds Duke 92 and Abby Duke 19 12 McKibben Collins 19 and Kathleen Collins 78 13 Candy Shaw Codner 82 and Jenna Codner 19 ALUMNI 33

A LUMNI AWARDS ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD JESSICA ZIEGLER NEWTH 97 was super involved as a student and even as college career and family made her life ever busier she s always made time for Woodward Jessica was named the recipient of this year s Alumni Service Award As a student she was vice president of her senior class a Peer Leader and Homecoming Queen as well as a swimmer cheerleader and member of the National Honor Society She went on to earn her bachelor s in business administration from UGA and an M B A from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Jessica became involved with the Alumni Association as a reunion volunteer and class delegate and joined the Alumni Board of Directors in 2012 She served a total of seven years including stints as vice president and president She has served on the Big Chill Committee since 2011 and chaired the 2015 event Jessica works as an executive director and assistant portfolio manager at PGIM Real Estate Her parents are Kathy and Richard Ziegler and her sister Lexie is a member of the Class of 2000 She is married to Ryan Newth and they have two children twins Maggie and Robert pictured left from top to bottom Jessica Ziegler Newth 97 with her parents Kathy and Richard Ziegler Micah Adler Kara Nygren Adler 04 Matt Adolfi Garnie Nygren 02 Quinn Nygren Barry 06 and Steve Nygren William Holden and Dr Gulley 34

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS GARNIE NYGREN 02 was named the HORACE POPE HOLDEN SR 51 recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award this fall was awarded a posthumous Distinguished Alumni Award this fall At Woodward Garnie was senior class president a Peer Leader and a member of the National Honor Society She earned a bachelor s degree from the Cornell University Hotel School in 2005 After working summers at hotels in Jackson Hole Wyoming her plan was to travel the world and open hotels but instead she decided to return home following graduation After serving a fellowship with the Georgia Governor s Office focusing on environmental economic and transportation policy Garnie joined her father Steve Nygren in developing Serenbe an award winning community development The vision for Serenbe grew out of an effort to protect beautiful rural land just outside of Atlanta in an area known as Chattahoochee Hill Country The first house at Serenbe was built in 2004 and today the community includes 1 400 acres of mostly forested land 700 residents 350 homes 30 businesses and a 25 acre farm Garnie now serves as director of operations for Serenbe Development and Serenbe Real Estate and The Inn at Serenbe which includes The Farmhouse restaurant She also is co owner of cold pressed Bamboo Juices and the retail boutique Resource Serenbe has won numerous awards including the Urban Land Institute Inaugural Sustainability Award the Atlanta Regional Commission Development of Excellence and EarthCraft s Development of the Year and has been featured on the Today Show and in Georgia Trend the AJC The Oprah Magazine and more Garnie has served on multiple boards including the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Cornell Hotel Society and Wholesome Wave Georgia and she s currently the board chair for Serenbe Playhouse She also served on Woodward s Alumni Association Board as secretary treasurer and vice president Garnie s parents are Steve Nygren and Marie Lupo Nygren 78 member of the WA Governing Board and recipient of the 1998 Distinguished Alumni Award Garnie has two sisters Kara 04 and Quinn 06 She and her husband Matt Adolfi live in Serenbe and have one son Stevie ALUMNI Horace founded the popular Camp Chattahoochee and American Adventures Family Club where the Chattahoochee Nature Center now stands For 30 years the camp taught children skills including canoeing swimming horseback riding archery and tennis He also co founded the Georgia Canoeing Association and in 1969 helped organize the first whitewater slalom race in the Southeast which became a July 4th weekend tradition on the Nantahala River in North Carolina That evolved into the Southeastern U S Canoe and Kayak Championship a major annual event attracting paddlers from across the country In 1972 Holden helped establish the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City North Carolina It remains one of the biggest operations of its kind A lifelong athlete Horace played basketball ran track and was a swimmer at GMA In 1955 he graduated from Emory University where he was a distinguished athlete receiving the Bridges Trophy and a member of Phi Delta Theta and Omicron Delta Kappa fraternities He attended seminary at New College University of Edinburgh Scotland for two years and served a Scottish church as interim pastor He completed his Master of Theology at Union Seminary in Richmond Virginia Horace died on March 17 2019 at age 85 His father Frank Holden Sr GMA 10 was a member of the Academy s Governing Board from the 1930s through the 1960s and served as chairman for a period of time Horace s survivors include his four sons Charles L N Holden Howard Preston Holden Horace Pope Holden Jr and William Aiken Holden their mother Jody Holden seven grandchildren his brother Frank A Holden Jr 50 and a sister Betty Holden Ford 35

AT H L E T I C OF THIS FALL MARKED OUR 6 YEAR CELEBRATING THE TH GMA WOODWARD ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME THIS YEAR S INDUCTEES ARE AN IMPRESSIVE GROUP OF ATHLETES AND GRADUATES AND WE RE HONORED TO HAVE THEM IN OUR HALL OF FAME AND AS PART OF OUR GMA WOODWARD FAMILY DAN MARTIN 64 was a three year letter winner in football and track He set school records in the mile and medley relays At Emory University he lettered in track and soccer four years and served as captain of his soccer team Dan was named to the Emory University Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 KAREKIN CUNNINGHAM 88 was a state wrestling champion who lettered in both wrestling and football all four years at Woodward and served as football team captain in his junior and senior years Karekin played linebacker for Auburn University on a full football scholarship he served as team captain and received the Cliff Hare Auburn Student Athlete of the Year Award the Shug Jordan Leadership Award and the Texaco Award during Peach Bowl 1990 JOY MAYESKE PHILLIPS 95 was a four year varsity letter winner in volleyball basketball and track and a member of WA s 1995 state championship girls basketball team the 1993 state champ volleyball team and the 1993 1995 region champ teams in basketball and volleyball She was captain for all three sports during her senior year and earned 1995 All Region in basketball Joy played volleyball at the University of West Georgia for four years TIM JEFFERSON 07 pictured at left was a four year letter winner in football three year letter winner in basketball and two year letter winner in track and field at WA He served as team captain and was voted MVP in both football and basketball Tim played starting quarterback for four years at the Air Force Academy where he was a two time winner of the Commander in Chief s trophy He holds an Air Force Academy record for number of wins by a quarterback HENRY ANDERSON 10 was a four year letter winner in football during his Woodward career He lettered two years in track and field winning the state championship and breaking the school record in the shot put and lettered in basketball Henry received a football scholarship to Stanford University where he earned All Pac 12 recognition senior year and was named an academic All American Henry was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round 93rd overall of the 2015 NFL Draft In 2019 he signed a three year contract with the New York Jets 1993 VOLLEYBALL TEAM State Champions Rachel Chandler Campos 94 Amanda Collier Carter 94 Sarah Ferguson 95 Katie Gardner 95 Sona Patel Grimm 97 Terri Kim 94 Carrie Gibson Lauchlan 97 Stephanie Simpson Nalley 95 Kathryn Pennell 95 Lane Fluker Perno 96 Joy Mayeske Phillips 95 Kristi Richardson 94 Regan Rush 94 Casey Simpson Sonke 97 Coach Claire Adams deceased Coach Pete Ward 89 Team Manager Jennifer Vinson Hill 95 Team Manager Leah Weisz 95 See past Hall of Fame inductees at woodward edu halloffame 36

V E T E R A N S D AY P R O G R A M SILVER STAR MEDALIST SPEAKS AT VETERANS DAY COL DEWEY WAYNE WADDELL recipient of the Silver Star for distinguished service during the Vietnam War spoke to students alumni and faculty during the annual Veterans Day service Waddell was an Air Force F 105 pilot flying over North Vietnam on July 5 1967 when he was hit by anti aircraft artillery Waddell continued his attack on a hostile railroad yard until he delivered his ordinance and was forced to eject from his aircraft He became a prisoner of war and spent 2 070 days in captivity before being released during Operation Homecoming on March 4 1973 A native of Bremen Georgia Col Waddell was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC Program at Georgia Tech and went on active duty in 1957 He was awarded his pilot wings in 1958 and later received an Air Force Institute of Technology assignment to complete his master s degree at the University of Southern California After completing combat crew training he was assigned to the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand in April 1967 1 After returning home from Vietnam Waddell attended Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama where he served on the faculty of the Air War College until 1975 He then transferred to the Pentagon and worked on the Department of Defense Joint Service Committee on Air Munitions Standardization from 1975 to 1979 His final assignment was as director of U S Air Force Emergency Plans for the Eastern U S at Dobbins Air Force Base Georgia from 1979 until his retirement in 1987 Col Waddell served as president of NAM POWs Corp the Organization of former Vietnam Prisoners of War from 1981 to 1984 Col Waddell was brought to campus by the Tyler H Brown 96 Leadership Speaker Series Endowment Fund 2 4 3 ALUMNI 1 Col Wayne Waddell and Carey Brown 2 Ellen Daugherty 21 3 Bob Schorr 56 4 Woodward Academy Honor Guard 37

SAVEtheDATE TENTH ANNUAL A decade in this Woodward tradition is stronger than ever Every year we ve come together for food drink a silent auction and fun with our fellow GMA Woodward alumni to support our school and raise funds for need based financial aid And every year we ve grown the scope of the event and the amount raised making Big Chill now one of our most anticipated annual alumni events 1 2 FUNDRAISING GROWTH 3 4 2011 16 500 2019 80 050 MARCH 25 1 DAY FOR WA APRIL 24 25 FOUNDER S DAY AND GOLDEN WAR EAGLE REUNION WEEKEND 38 1 The Fox Theatre The scene of the 2016 Big Chill 5 2 Casino night was the theme at the 2017 Big Chill at Ponce City Market 3 The 2019 Big Chill at SKY360 Club at SunTrust Park raised a record amount for financial aid 4 For many years the Big Chill was held at Buckhead Theatre 5 Jen Welch Rueter 04 Suzanna Sanchez 00 and Winnie Wilkins Thompson 88 served on the 2018 planning committee the venue was Mercedes Benz Stadium JOIN US at this year s Big Chill February 21 2020 at the Porsche Experience Center

H OMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND OCTOBER 18 19 PARADE PEP RALLY 1 2 3 1 Pictured left to right Grant Andrews 23 Naman Miglani 21 Olivia Moore 22 Jack Pilger 23 and Owen Edwards 23 2 Upper School faculty members Tim Grooms and Malia Raley with WA mascot Eddie the Eagle 3 Michael Wright 20 was crowned Homecoming King at the pep rally ALUMNI 39

HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND TAILGATE 1 2 3 1 Joey Michael 79 and family 2 Courtney Addison 12 and Tucker Griffin 12 3 Jarryd Bethea 15 and Alexandria Williams 14 40

HOMECOMING GAME WOODWARD VS HAMPTON 49 0 CLASS OF 1974 REUNION 1 2 3 1 The Class of 1974 gathered in Jane Woodruff Hall 2 Jan Moore Windhorst 74 Wes Thompson 74 and Janie Swanson Finch 74 3 Barry Carter Bobby Bowers 74 and Lin Price Carter 74 ALUMNI 41

CLASS OF 1979 REUNION 1 The Class of 1979 gathered in the Tyler Brown 96 Student Center at Woodward Academy 2 Lee Presley 79 Wayne Yingling 79 and Raul Fernandez 79 3 Judy Allen 79 Starr Cousar Miller 79 Tom Miller 79 and Alison May Moran 79 1 2 3 CLASS OF 1984 REUNION 1 2 1 The Class of 1984 gathered in Ann Ben Johnson 61 Alumni Center at Woodward Academy 2 Norman Smith 84 and guest 3 Kim Smith Buchanan 84 Brian Matthiessen 84 and Traci Bell 84 42 3

CLASS OF 1989 REUNION 1 The Class of 1989 celebrated at City Winery 2 Lisa Andre Milam 89 3 Bob Patterson 89 Mary Elizabeth Epps Luzier 89 and KT Paterson MacIntosh 89 1 2 3 CLASS OF 1994 REUNION 1 2 1 Julie Schulte Neman 94 Alok Deshpande 94 Ross Kogon 94 and Nina Deshpande 2 Andre McBride 94 and Tom Bourne 94 3 The Class of 1994 gathered at the home of Tom Bourne 3 ALUMNI 43

CLASS OF 1999 REUNION 1 Shaun Weinstock 99 Damian Pryor 99 Whitnei Pryor Lauren Johnson 99 and Kweku Bota 99 2 Dana Zaworski John Zaworski 99 Abby Wilson Matt Wilson 99 and Pam Allen Ambler 99 3 Steph Warshaw 99 Lauren Troutman Vogler 99 Emily Macke Bailey 99 and LaShaune Tripp 99 1 2 3 CLASS OF 2004 REUNION 1 2 3 1 Kathryn Putnam and Jeff Putnam 04 2 The Class of 2004 celebrated its 15th reunion at the St Regis 3 Shayia Seibles Varona 04 Caroline Warren and Mary Jane Stacey Brent 04 44

CLASS OF 2009 REUNION 1 The Class of 2009 celebrated its 10th reunion at Ormsby s 2 Joe Sykes 09 Haley Sykes Riley Cullen 09 Sarah Mitchum Ben Keen 09 Kelsey Darden 09 Ashley Riggs 09 3 Murad Karimi 09 Leo Gorgens 09 and Leo Falkenstein 09 1 2 3 CLASS OF 2014 REUNION 1 The Class of 2014 celebrated its fifth reunion at Lost Dog 2 Pranav Reddy 14 Cameron Mosley 14 and Nick Shapiro 14 3 Layne Schrader 14 Christian Harrison 14 and Hayden Schaefer 14 1 2 ALUMNI 3 45

C LASS NOTES 1 1 Gregg Paradies Dorrie Paradies 10 Molly Paradies 15 Beth Paradies Katie Paradies 11 and Bryan Dinner 2 Jonathan Chapman with Woodward Chaplain Katie Kilpatrick and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Life Marcia Prewitt Spiller 3 Michael Adams 4 George Podowski 2 3 46 4

WE RE DEBUTING A NEW ALUMNI NEWS PLATFORM 62 13 GEORGE PODOWSKI Having served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War George Podowski was invited to join 107 veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington D C last August George and his wife Suezette reside in Frankfort Illinois They are retired and enjoy time with their son Brad daughter Lisa and their five grandchildren PHOTO 4 TAYLOR WILLIAMS Taylor Williams and three other Mercer University Doctor of Psychology students were selected to present their research Utilizing Brief Interventions for Juvenile Diabetes in Primary Care and Addressing Juvenile Diabetes in an Integrated Primary Care Setting for the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference in New Orleans and the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference in Washington D C ON OUR 92 WEBSITE LATANYA TRIPP SIMMONS LaTanya Tripp Simmons was selected as a 2019 Woman of Excellence by The Atlanta Tribune The Magazine Women of Excellence Awards celebrate local African American women who inspire others through vision and leadership exceptional achievements and participation in community service while exemplifying the stature poise and grace that characterize the essence of womanhood WOODWARD EDU ALUMNI NEWS You can submit your own notes and learn about all the great things your fellow WA alumni are doing out there in the world beyond Woodward Read on for excerpts and go to woodward edu alumni news for more news about classmates CLASS NOTES 03 JONATHAN CHAPMAN Jonathan Chapman received his Doctor of Ministry from Emory University s Candler School of Theology last May He and his husband live in Killingly Connecticut where he is the pastor of Westfield Church United Church of Christ Dr Chapman also visited Woodward in October to participate in a parent program with Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Life Marcia Prewitt Spiller and Academy Chaplain Rev Katie Kilpatrick to discuss how children navigate different faith race orientation and gender identity questions and conversations daily PHOTO 2 04 SHANNON JOYNER Shannon Joyner is the marketing director for the Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes Benz Stadium He worked for the NBA Front Office immediately after college Prior to taking his current position he attended Harvard for his M B A and then worked for Nike in marketing 15 MICHAEL ADAMS Michael Adams is a 2019 graduate of Hampton University While at Hampton Michael was a Dean s List scholar and served as freshman class treasurer sophomore class vice president junior class president and senior class president He also was a vital member in the Greer Dawson Leadership Program at Hampton Michael is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was selected as Mr Hampton 2018 2019 As Mr Hampton his platform centered on community service outreach public speaking and voter registration for college students PHOTO 3 MOLLY PARADIES Molly Paradies graduated summa cum laude from Middlebury and was the salutatorian of the Middlebury Class of 2019 She also was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and received the award for highest GPA in the economics department PHOTO 1 16 JAKARI HARRIS Jakari Harris received the highest award for Scholar Athlete in the Big South Conference maintaining a 4 06 GPA as a chemical engineering major and MVP of Hampton s golf team In addition Jakari will be attending a summer research program in 2020 at Vanderbilt University designed for students looking to pursue M D Ph D programs in biomedical engineering after graduation 47

W EDDINGS 1 06 ROBIN BECK STOKES Robin Beck Stokes married Cecil Stokes Jr on October 5 2019 at Southern Exchange Ballrooms in downtown Atlanta The wedding party included Kim Beck 04 Keller Blincoe Battey 06 Camy Blincoe 06 Ashley Mayes 06 Hannah Pearson 06 Vernona Tambke Pappas 06 and Ian Hall 06 The flower girls Isabella May and Ama Pinto are the daughters of Branden May 07 and Rebecca Gore Pinto 06 respectively Robin is a senior copywriter at Salesforce and Cecil is a practice director at Insight Global The couple met when they were living in Harlem and they now reside in Buckhead PHOTO 10 2 3 SARA THORPE Sara Thorpe married Ben Stanley on October 5 2019 outside of Asheville at the Ridge in Marshall North Carolina Classmates from Woodward Ruthie Keister Snell 06 Catherine Sutherland 07 and Natalie Toulme Guevara 07 were in the bridal party and Scott Thorpe 04 brother of the bride was a groomsman Sara and Ben live in Grant Park in Atlanta Sara is a member of the faculty within the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University and Ben works as a logistics manager at Crosslink PHOTO 2 4 6 5 48

7 07 LAUREN MCCLELLAND DARDEN Lauren McClelland Darden married Tad Darden of Richmond Virginia on April 6 2019 at Peachtree Presbyterian Church Their reception took place at Ansley Golf Club Woodward alumni in the wedding party included Danielle Darling Collins 07 Stuart Fisher 07 Morgan Plank Gibney 07 Hannah Hubbard 07 Dennis McClelland 02 and Nancy Tribble Ralston 07 Lauren and Tad live in Atlanta PHOTO 8 09 8 9 TALLIA DELJOU Tallia Deljou married Atlanta native and childhood friend Parsa Garrett on May 25 2019 at the historic Barnsley Gardens Resort in Adairsville Georgia A beautiful blend of their rich cultures their wedding was shaped by both their Persian and Jewish roots The wedding party included Woodward alums Tasnim Eboo 09 and Omar Haque 09 PHOTO 7 CHANEL GOLDBERG Chanel Goldberg married Alex Lewis at the William Aiken House in Charleston South Carolina on September 14 2019 Chanel and her husband met at College of Charleston and reside in Boston PHOTO 6 AMANDA APATOV HALEY Amanda Apatov Haley married Jonathan Haley on May 25 2019 at the Governor Thomas Bennet House in Charleston The couple met while attending College of Charleston in 2011 10 PHOTO 11 ROSHANI CHOKSHI SHARMA 09 AND AMAN SHARMA Roshani Chokshi Sharma and Aman Sharma tied the knot on March 30 2019 at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms They first met on Woodward s campus a few days before freshman year started Aman is now in his first year of orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University while Roshani is staring at her computer and trying to remember how to write a novel PHOTO 5 10 KATIE CARLL HENDRIX Katherine Carll Hendrix married Blake Hendrix on August 18 2018 in Atlanta Georgia The wedding party included Dhana MeyrowitzWolfort 10 Kelsey Schmidt Huffines 10 Molly Miller 10 Shelby Riggs 10 Adam Carll 08 and Max Carll 11 The couple resides in Orlando Florida and both work in the medical field PHOTO 4 11 NANCY HOGAN AND WES MCFERRIN Nancy Hogan and Wes McFerrin married in Athens Georgia on August 10 2019 Many Woodward alumni were in the wedding party including Maid of Honor Hyatt Pearson 11 George Hogan 09 Greer Connolly 11 Patrick Coleman 09 Laura Magbee 11 and Bryant Chandler 09 PHOTO 9 12 TANNER CASE Tanner Case married India Welton of Atlanta in Greenville Georgia on October 26 2019 PHOTO 3 MIKA JAIN Mika Jain married Karan Talati on October 13 2019 The couple met during her first year at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and reside in Los Angeles Woodward alumni in attendance included Victoria Gilrane 09 Paige Gibson 09 Jaimi Patel 09 Sahil Khatod 09 Niji Jain 04 Jayna Kumar 04 and Priya Verma 10 PHOTO 1 11 WEDDINGS 49

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8 02 05 MARYAM AUTRY GILMAN AND MICHAEL GILMAN 03 Maryam Autry Gilman and husband Michael Gilman welcomed Hollis Nazneen Gilman to their family on December 10 2018 She weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19 inches long LYNLEE ARNOLD GARMON Lynlee Arnold Garmon and husband Greg are excited to announce the birth of their second child Audrey Kate Garmon on January 4 2019 Jack age 5 is enjoying being a big brother to Audrey Kate PHOTO 7 PHOTO 3 9 03 MARY ELLEN SUITT BARNWELL Mary Ellen Suitt Barnwell and husband Brian welcomed a second son Beaufort Warwick Barnwell on May 27 2019 PHOTO 2 BRITTANY CARLTON LAMB Brittany Carlton Lamb and husband Allen welcomed their first child Mae Iris Lamb on December 17 2018 PHOTO 6 CATHLEEN LEONARD SMITH AND PENNY LEONARD LAMBERT 07 Sisters Cathleen Leonard Smith and Penny Leonard Lambert had babies five days apart in August Baby boy Warren Dean Wren Lambert right and baby girl Ansley Cooper Smith left 06 MARGARET PARHAM HOLT LOYD Margaret Parham Holt Loyd and husband Jay welcomed a baby boy Schuyler Rivers Loyd on October 26 2019 PHOTO 5 ELENI SNIDER MORRIS Eleni Snider Morris and husband Jimmy welcomed a baby girl Demitra Demi Marianna Morris on September 17 2019 PHOTO 4 JENNIFER BANGMA SCHROEDER Jennifer Bangma Schroeder gave birth to her first child Lincoln Lee Schroeder and accepted a fellowship in Nuclear Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania where her family will be relocating after she graduates from radiology residency at Wake Forest Baptist PHOTO 10 PHOTO 8 04 10 BABIES KYLE COOK Kyle Cook and his wife Jessica welcomed son Maddox Cook on July 11 2019 PHOTO 9 RUTHIE KEISTER SNELL Ruthie Keister Snell and husband Freddie welcomed Mills Lorraine Snell on August 30 2019 PHOTO 1 51

PASSINGS 41 THOMAS LENNOX August 24 2019 During World War II Thomas served as a lieutenant junior grade in the U S Navy where he suffered a permanent injury at the battle for Iwo Jima for which he received a Purple Heart and Presidential Citation He received a bachelor s degree from Tulane University in 1947 and a juris doctorate from Loyola University Law School in 1951 From 1951 to 1991 he worked as a partner with Titche McDermott and Lennox law firm 46 GEORGE OLSEN June 25 2018 At 16 George attended the University of Michigan where he was on National Championship teams for both football and swimming He qualified in backstroke for the 1948 London Olympics George earned a master s degree from The University of Houston and went on to manage a television station in San Angelo Texas George later moved to New York where he worked in public relations for General Telephone and later became the director of communications for companies including Colgate Palmolive and Bristol Myers 47 JOHN BERT JINKS October 18 2019 Bert attended the University of Florida After graduation he entered military service as an officer in the U S Coast Guard in 1953 Bert served first in New Orleans and then in Miami At the end of his Coast Guard service Bert and his wife Jan moved to Panama City Florida Bert worked in the family lumber business and went on to start JB Homes and later JB Jinks Construction Company GUSTOV AL OLOFSSON June 11 2019 Al attended Alma College and settled with his wife in Lansing Michigan where he began working full time for Olofsson Corporation later assuming the role as president RUFUS WARD March 19 2019 Rufus received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1952 He retired from Container Corporation of America and was the owner of Citrus Carton Sales Inc 48 ANGUS NOT ALFORD September 11 2019 Not graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1954 After graduating from U C he served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1957 After working for Marlin L 52 Heist and Assoc W W Wurst Architects and David A Tisch and Assoc from 1957 to 1972 he joined Lorenz Williams Incorporated where he finished his career as president and CEO of the firm WALTER BARTON September 24 2019 Walter willingly and proudly served his country in the U S Navy He began his civilian career as a payroll clerk at the Freight Tariff Bureau and then went into sales for The Lanier Co Walter worked at American Family Life Assurance Co AFLAC where he was responsible for expanding the local company s national and international reach He was a 1958 graduate of Georgia State University DR JOHN ALFRED BOWERS July 20 2019 Alfred attended the Medical College of Georgia and later moved with his wife Shirley to Jacksonville Beach Florida to join Children s Medical Group as a pediatrician He was very active in the medical and civic communities in Jacksonville for 60 years serving as the chief of staff for Beaches Hospital while attending newborns and children at Baptist St Vincent s Memorial Beaches and Hope Haven hospitals He retired from private practice after 30 years and became the primary medical advisor to the Duval County Public School System a role he retained for another 30 years Survivors include his children John Bowers Alison Bowers Findlay Suzanne Bowers Shaw and David Bowers grandchildren Mallory Findlay Caitlin Findlay Slotnick Andrew Shaw Bob Bowers Preston Shaw Billy Bowers and Annie Bowers sisters Suanne Sauerbrun and Mary Jo Nix three nephews a niece and many cousins Dr Bowers nephew Robert E Bowers 74 is chairman of the Woodward Governing Board 49 JAMES RICHMOND October 21 2019 James graduated from Duke University in 1953 and after a two year stint serving in the United States Army graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1958 He practiced law in Chapel Hill for a few years and then he joined the staff of the North Carolina Attorney General where he spent 22 years of his legal career representing the North Carolina Department of Transportation 50 FOREST PRUITT 50 July 16 2019 Forest retired from Pilot Freight Carriers with 38 years of service 52 ARMANDO PARAJON 52 October 22 2018 Armando graduated from Georgia Tech where he earned his degree in

mechanical engineering While at Georgia Tech he met his wife of 59 years Shelby Jean Russell They raised three children Kent Douglas Parajon 78 Richard Alan Parajon and Ana Teresa Parajon 86 Armando was a successful self employed mechanical engineer His company ASARK Consultants designed many of the heating AC plumbing systems throughout many buildings in the metro Atlanta area Armando and his wife lived in Peachtree City Georgia until they decided to make a change in 2015 and move to Sarasota Florida to be closer to their daughter and grandson 53 MITCH HUNT 53 September 11 2019 After graduating from the University of Georgia Mitch served in the U S Army After completing his military service he worked in the dairy industry and served as a deputy for the Turner County Sheriff s Department Mitch and his wife Sandra built a family and moved to Tifton in 1963 54 KEELEY JACK SMITH 54 August 24 2019 Jack attended Ohio State University and was a member of the U S Army from 1955 1957 57 JAMES BAZEMORE 57 July 4 2018 Jim was the owner operator of David s Cleaners in College Park Georgia HAP PULLIUM 57 March 8 2019 Hap attended the University of North Carolina and graduated from Baylor University in 1964 He worked as an administrative officer for USDA food and nutrition service for 26 years 58 DONALD THOMAS 58 July 13 2019 Don attended Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City Florida for a brief period before enlisting in the U S Air Force in 1960 59 EVERETT CONNELLY 59 November 9 2018 60 DONALD WILSON 60 June 9 2019 Don went to Shorter College in Rome Georgia for his Bachelor of Arts in History He earned his law degree from Mercer University in Macon in 1971 He was employed as an associate attorney in Rome and then in Cedartown until he started a solo practice in 1975 He was then hired on as an assistant district attorney in the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit In 2003 Don was appointed by Gov Sonny Perdue to the office of District Attorney for the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit He was reelected to this post until his retirement PASSINGS 61 JIM FLOWERS 61 September 20 2019 65 MICHAEL DAVIS 65 May 11 2019 Michael was a resident of Douglasville Georgia at the time of his passing THOMAS WHEELER 65 February 10 2018 69 STEVE SCHUETTE 69 June 22 2019 Steve was a Georgia resident at the time of his passing 70 MORRIS SMITH 70 June 3 2019 Morris received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Auburn University in 1975 He was a resident of Georgia at the time of his passing 71 CHARLES NIXON 71 August 9 2019 Chuck was a graduate of Georgia State University 77 EDDIE BARDEN 77 August 31 2019 Shortly after getting married Eddie and his wife Lisa moved their family to North Carolina where Eddie completed a 21 year career with the airlines before moving back to Atlanta to begin his second career of 19 years in the commercial door business They lived in Canton Georgia 81 ELIZABETH BETSY SHANKS 81 August 24 2019 Betsy completed her undergraduate education at Sweet Briar College and the University of Georgia After college she initially satisfied her wanderlust by traveling widely and then accepted work with United Airlines for 22 years so she could continue to see the world To satisfy her love of books and maps she made a career change after earning a master s degree in library science from The Catholic University of America in Washington D C becoming a librarian with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency until her passing Her brother Jim has worked in Woodward s IT department for 23 years 83 CYRUS CY JOHNSON 83 April 28 2019 Cy was a gifted athlete and played football at Georgia Southern under Erk Russell In 1985 Cy started Cyclone Land Development a heavy grading and pipeline company 84 RANDY HUTCHESON 84 May 19 2018 Randy was a resident of Jackson Georgia at the time of his passing 53

00 PHILIP DODGE 00 June 15 2019 Philip was the first of three children born to Robert and Jennie Williams Dodge retired Middle School faculty Philip earned a bachelor s degree from his beloved University of Georgia Philip s professional life included mortgage banking golf club management and retail sales A proud brother to his twin siblings Sarah Elizabeth Dodge 04 and Stewart Edward Dodge 04 Philip was overjoyed to recently welcome his niece Arden Price Dodge to the family 13 FACULTY RETIREES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS CHRIS EDWARDS II 13 August 21 2019 Christopher Redding Edwards II died in Atlanta Georgia on August 21 2019 Chris was a 2018 graduate of Elon University where he studied Broadcast Journalism and Film Production Chris worked as a digital content manager at the City of Atlanta Mayor s Office of Entertainment Chris was a consummate gentleman with the kindest of hearts the best of intentions and the gentlest of actions 17 ERIN EDWARDS 17 August 21 2019 Erin Victoria Edwards died in Atlanta Georgia on August 21 2019 Erin was set to begin her junior year at Boston University as a Posse Scholar after spending the summer at NBC in New York as an intern At BU Erin served as editor in chief of the University s publication targeting people of color Charcoal magazine acted as a radio host on a feminist talk show and regularly reported for the Daily Free Press Erin was full of life charm and spark She was warm gracious and poised beyond her years SHERRY MARSH BOYNTON LOWER SCHOOL COUNSELOR May 20 2019 After beginning her career as a classroom teacher in Fulton County Sherry became a school counselor in Fulton and Fayette counties In 2008 after 30 years in public education she retired from the Fayette County Schools and joined the Woodward faculty first as an Upper School counselor and later as a Lower School counselor Throughout her career Sherry impacted the lives of her students acting as an advocate for them and their families Her professional life was closely linked to her personal relationships as many of her dearest friends were colleagues and former students Survivors include her husband Ridge Boynton her son Charlie Boynton and daughter Brittan Parker her brothers George Elliott Marsh Jr and Charles Bradford Marsh 77 and numerous nieces and nephews LINDA BETH COLLINS RETIRED TEACHER July 20 2019 Linda Beth retired from Woodward Academy where she taught third graders for many years Survivors include her three daughters Laura Fowler Lisa Babb and Leslie Lively a sister Kay Osen grandchildren Donovan Babb Brandi Crosby Chris Lively Daniel Fowler Ashley Woody Kayla Cochran and Joseph Fowler and great grandchildren Alexandria Woody Alyssa Woody A mya Woody Hadley Lively Lucy Crosby Adalynn Lively Josiah Cochran Max Babb and Arianna Woody ANGELO TONY MACK FACILITIES November 29 2019 Tony worked for Woodward Academy as a maintenance technician for 32 years ANNE RIVERS SIDDONS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER September 11 2019 Anne was a best selling novelist and a member of the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame In 1957 while a student at Auburn University she wrote two editorials supporting integration and was dismissed from the student newspaper by the university administration Her firing caught the attention of national media and influenced her first novel Heartbreak Hotel She went on to write 15 novels and draw comparisons to Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell in literary circles Her fans were passionately loyal a fact that always surprised and delighted her In 2013 Anne received Auburn s Women s Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award Survivors include her four stepsons Lee Siddons Kem Siddons Rick Siddons David Siddons and three step grandchildren Stuart Siddons Kelby Siddons and Maggie Siddons Holst WILLIAM WILLIE WALLS RETIRED HOUSEKEEPING June 1 2019 Willie retired in June 2018 after 20 years of service to Woodward At the time of publication further information was not available for some Passings 54

2 Tate Snellings 2018 Homecoming Queen with this year s Homecoming Queen Perrin Sorrow and Alumni Board President Justin Alexander 99 THE FUTURE IN FOCUS of Woodward magazine is published twice a year by the Academy s Marketing Communications Office Contributing Writers Editors Art Direction Amy Morris Martha Polk Marla Goncalves Dave Woods Lauren Cronon The Future of the Planet Tropical Ecology Field Study in Costa Rica 20 22 24 25 STEAM Skills for Life Jewelry Design fALL IN for WA Back to the Future The Renovation of Brewster Hall and the Academy s New History Center 30 Medical Horizons Josh Cohen 08 Charges into the Future of Early Cancer Detection 32 34 36 37 38 39 Legacy Families Make GMA Woodward a Family Tradition Alumni Awards Athletic Hall of Fame Veterans Day Program 10th Anniversary of The Big Chill Homecoming Reunion Weekend 2019 39 40 41 41 Design Gabrielle McGrath Graphic Design Cover and feature section photography Kelly Blockmon News Info and Updates 28 Managing Editors Martha Polk Marla Goncalves Publisher Nija Majmudar Meyer The Leading Edge of Athletics eSports CONTENTS alumni TABLE 18 Parade and Pep Rally Tailgate Homecoming Game Class Reunions 1974 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2004 2009 2014 46 48 50 52 Class Notes Weddings Babies Passings MISSION Woodward Academy combines the proud traditions of Atlanta s oldest college preparatory school with an innovative challenging and well rounded educational experience In a broadly diverse and caring community Woodward embraces the uniqueness of each individual Guided by our core values of Excellence Character and Opportunity we champion student success MOTTO Excellence Character Opportunity 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

WOODWARD WINTER 2020 20 20 T h e f u t u r e i n f o c u s For more of our magazine feature section and to learn about how our MIDDLE SCHOOL FILM PRODUCTION PROGRAM is preparing students for the future check out woodward edu blog Pictured above MS film student Micaela Sanchez Zinn film teacher Nicholas Widener and MS film student Jack Cobb 22 e SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY BLOCKMON WOODWARD EDU WINTER 2020 28 BREWSTER HALL RENOVATION 39 HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND