Finding Your Way, Guided by Wisdom
When you walk around our Upper School campus, you'll feel like you're on a college campus, and that's intentional.
Our beautiful facilities and wide array of curricular and cocurricular opportunities will prepare you to confidently navigate your future. With a student to teacher ratio of 7:1, you’ll get close attention from dedicated teachers who inspire, challenge, and support. You will learn from peers who bring fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking and develop lifelong friendships. At Woodward, you can dive deeply into the subjects that inspire you, build the confidence to make a difference, and discover strengths and qualities that only you bring to the world. Whatever your passions—in academics, the arts, or athletics—you can follow them. You can find your way.
Respecting ourselves, each other, our school and our world is the Woodward Way.
Academics
At many schools, the courses are all at the same level of academic rigor, which means you might get bored if the pace is too slow, or you could become overwhelmed if it’s moving too quickly. At Woodward, we recognize that students need added challenge in areas where they excel and extra support where they need reinforcement. You can mix and match the rigor levels of your classes by taking advantage of the four different academic “tracks” we offer. If you’re strong in sciences, we’ll make sure you’re in a class that requires greater depth, analysis, and critical thinking skills. Maybe you need extra reinforcement in English? We’ll provide more structure and guidance so you can master skills while building self-confidence in the subject. It’s a balancing act to get it right, but at Woodward, we’ll meet you where you are and give you the tools to succeed in school and in life.
Learn more by exploring our interactive curriculum guide.
STEAM
In the Upper School, you'll engage in truly world-class STEAM experiences led by top-notch faculty like Tommy Ehrensperger ’78, who teaches Physics, Astronomy, and Meteorology. “We have quite an array of opportunities, ranging from core courses to AP courses to Robotics and Computer Science, arts, and all kinds of interesting electives,” he said. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art labs, an electron microscope, a greenhouse, and even a planetarium. You’ll be taught by passionate, engaged faculty members who will inspire, challenge, and support you. Our STEAM curriculum is chock full of challenging and interesting courses like Analysis, Anatomy and Physiology, Criminal Investigation, Forensics, and Biotechnology, Discrete Mathematics, and Independent Science Research (ISR). ISR partners advanced science students with professors from colleges and universities including Georgia State and Emory University, to perform authentic independent scientific research. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to do college-level work while still in high school.
“My leadership in the Woodward community ranges from my role as a board member of Woodward Equality Alliance to a captain of the varsity girls soccer team to a summer camp counselor, where I discovered my love for kids and teaching. My time at Woodward has developed me into the person I am today.” Upper School Student
Respecting Ourselves & Others
While we are one of the most diverse private schools in Atlanta, even the nation, we believe that it’s not enough merely to be diverse in our demographics. You’ll learn alongside classmates who represent diversity in all its forms—racial, ethnic, religious, and geographic as well as differences in learning style. You’ll engage in service projects to give back to others with partners including the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club. You can join affinity groups like the Genders & Sexuality Alliance, Black Student Union, Yad B’Yad, and the Interfaith Council. As a senior, you’ll complete a Compassion Capstone project that will allow you to explore, from multiple perspectives, a complex subject that inspires you. You’ll go into the world understanding how to engage in dialogue with others who think differently and to work together to make the world a better place.
Arts
If you’re a visual artist, you can take advanced painting, fiber arts, jewelry-making, film photography, and art history; some in year-round classes. Musicians can study the violin, guitar, trumpet, or percussion, or create your own pieces in our digital lab. You can sing and act in spring musicals like “Mamma Mia” or dance in the Young Choreographers Series. Whether you’re marching with the award-winning band under Friday night lights or touring Europe with our choral group, you’ll find your way and your passion while learning from teachers who are working artists, in studios and classrooms that rival college spaces.
Cocurriculars
With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, opportunities abound for Woodward students to pursue their passions and interests on a deeper and more meaningful level. Whether you are interested in the environment, religion, a world language, government, art, or film, Woodward has something for everyone.
Learn more about our vast cocurricular offerings.
Athletics
Camaraderie. Teamwork. Winning with grace and integrity. When you’re a student-athlete at Woodward, coaches guide you with these philosophies as they give you the skills to succeed. At Woodward, you’ll be able to choose from 18 varsity sports and compete at the state and regional championship levels. You’ll be challenged to do your best in athletics and academics while being supported by coaches, trainers, teachers, and teammates who care about you. And who knows? You might become one of the many Woodward grads who go on to play college sports at every level.
Diploma Distinctions
You can pursue your passion by earning a diploma distinction in Global Studies, Sustainability, or Service Learning. Apply by the end of your 10th grade year to graduate with a distinction, and you’ll gain an advantage in college admissions and future career opportunities in one of these areas that are truly vital to the future of our world.
Maymester
As an Upper School student, you will participate in Maymester during the last week of the school year and choose from a variety of unique courses that provide real-world learning opportunities. Designed as a short-term enrichment program, Maymester is anchored in the philosophy of experiential education to prepare you for life beyond the gates of Woodward. You can choose from cross-disciplinary courses—from Zoology, to Service Learning, to Outdoor Education, and much more—where you’ll be exposed to different ideas, cultures, community, and relationships through a memorable hands-on learning experience.
College Counseling
During your Upper School journey, you’ll benefit from the wisdom and guidance of our College Counseling team who will empower, advise, and support you through your transition to higher education. Starting with college awareness in 9th grade and continuing through personalized college planning during junior and senior years, you’ll have access to a wide array of resources. Our comprehensive four-year program matches your talents and aspirations with top colleges and universities for the next stop on your educational journey.
Student Publications
Student Publications includes a variety of classes and cocurricular activities to learn new skills or strengthen the ones you have–all while creating and publishing your work and the work of your peers. These opportunities include student-run media outlets, such as The Phoenix (Academy-wide yearbook), The Blade (student magazine), the butterknife (website and weekly newsletter), and Silent Voices (literary arts magazine). If you’re still exploring journalism as an interest, we also offer an Intro to Journalism course that focuses on building foundational skills and techniques. Whether you want to report the news, critique classmates' poetry, build a website to host student work, and much more, there’s opportunity for you to explore journalism in Woodward’s Student Publications program.
Faculty Focus
Tommy Ehrensperger's passion for physics is unmistakable and unwavering
An alumnus who graduated in 1978, he returned to teach in 1985, passing up a research career (including a possible job at NASA) after earning his physics degrees at Georgia Tech. He’s as gleeful as the proverbial kid in a candy store when he’s teaching Upper School physics, astronomy, and meteorology. Ehrensperger continues to be inspired by his students and colleagues, and loves teaching at Woodward. “I deeply appreciate the autonomy I’ve had. I collaborate with colleagues teaching common courses, and I’ve been allowed to play to my strengths, which I believe gives the students an optimal experience,” he said. “I was a science nut from an early age, and getting to teach it (for an actual living!) truly amounts to a joyful way to share my passion.”
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Senior Daniel McCall recently won the YoungArts Award for Spoken Theatre.
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Student Publications was recently recognized by the Georgia Scholastic Press Association for the 2023-2024 editions of Silent Voices and the Phoenix Yearbook.
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The Robert W. Woodruff Marching Band earned straight Superior ratings at the "Sound of the County Invitational."
FAQs
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What academic tracks are available to students in the Upper School, and how are students placed?
What does the daily schedule look like, and how do students balance academics and cocurriculars?
What is SEE Learning?
How will my student get to and from Woodward?
What is the transition to high school like?
Does Woodward offer any no-cut sports?
How does College Counseling work at Woodward?
Our Stories
Hear from our students about finding their Woodward Way.
"When I grow up I would like to be a police officer because I'm very brave and I want to save the day and help other people."
Woodward North
Dinara
Woodward North
Woodward North third grader Dinara says one of the things she most appreciates about her school is how welcoming it has been. Born in the United Kingdom, Dinara had only been at the school for a few months, but said it already feels like home. “I love my teachers. They have given me such a warm welcome into Woodward North, especially because I came from a whole other country.”
She said it probably has something to do with the school’s guiding ethos as she understands it. “To me the Woodward Way means everyone is respectful to each other, no matter what.”
Dinara’s favorite spots on the Woodward North campus are the school’s Multiplex (“It's very big and has lots of room for me to run around in!”) and the big stage in the school’s Art Center: “When I perform there I feel like a real performer.”
Her favorite subjects? “I like math because it gets me really thinking. I also like P.E. because I really like playing sports,” she said.
Outside of class Dinara enjoys art club, dance (ballet and jazz), and orchestra, where she plays the violin. She admitted that while she loves the violin, “it can be hard putting your fingers on the strings and knowing all the notes.”
Down the road, Dinara said she plans to put her care for others into action. “When I grow up I would like to be a police officer because I'm very brave and I want to save the day and help other people.”
Characterizing her new school as diverse, respectful, and kind, she summed up her feelings thusly: “I think Woodward is the best school for me because all the teachers are very nice and the children are very good friends to me. It's just a very nice school in general!”
"At Woodward, each one of my teachers has made me feel that I matter and that what I can achieve has no bounds."
Middle School
Calvin
Middle School
Seventh grader Calvin wasn’t feeling challenged at his previous school. During a summer program, he met a Woodward alumnus who told him all about his experience at the Academy.
“I had the opportunity to participate in a summer program at Vanderbilt University where I stumbled into Woodward alum Alan Wright ’21,” Calvin said. “He told me that there were many rigorous course selections and great teachers to help me grow at Woodward. Alan said that it was the education he received at Woodward that prepared him for Vanderbilt. Once I got to Woodward, I soon realized that all the things Alan told me about Woodward were true. I have enjoyed Woodward so far, and I’ve never looked back.”
Calvin said his teachers value his opinion and care about him. “I also feel that my teachers push me to be great. I have learned to trust them, and I realize that whatever they are telling me to do is going to benefit me. At Woodward, each one of my teachers has made me feel that I matter and that what I can achieve has no bounds.”
He’s especially inspired by his math teacher, Ugarhon Serrette. “Even though math is one of the hardest subjects, Mr. Serrette is always so calm and relaxed. Whenever things get hard, he always encourages us to persevere and assures us that we will eventually grasp the concept, which fosters confidence in our math skills.”
In his first year at Woodward, Calvin joined the Middle School’s debate and baseball teams. ”When I am not doing school activities, I play travel baseball, trade cryptocurrency, read, hang out with my friends, and spend time with my family,” he said.
Calvin described a typical school day for him:
“When I wake up, I get my thoughts together and pray with my brother. Because I live a little distance away from the school, my mom insists that I am downstairs by 7:45. So, I eat breakfast in the car, while one of my parents drives me to school.
When I get to school, I socialize with my friends in the quad, go to my locker, drop off my bags, grab my books for first period, and get prepared to focus on school. After my first two classes, I go to community time, to my third class, and then study hall where I work on any homework assignments right before lunch. Then comes one of the best parts of the day–lunch and time to socialize. After I finish eating, I play basketball on the courts with my friends, and then we go inside for another two other classes before the school day officially ends. After school, I usually attend tutorials to get help with any unanswered homework questions.
When tutorial ends, I go to Middle School baseball practice or my travel baseball practice. When I get home, I do all of my homework, study for any upcoming assessments, do all of my personal hygiene, and complete my evening exercise routine. Finally, I lay out my clothes for the next day, and I go to sleep.”
Calvin said going to Woodward has been life-changing. “I think Woodward is the best school for me because I fit in socially and feel academically challenged. The teachers really take care of me and care about my growth.”
"Woodward gives me guardrails and guidance to figure out who I want to be as a person, and find out where I will succeed best in the world..."
Middle School
Reese
Middle School
In her first year at Woodward, Reese discovered a place where she could follow her own unique path, with guidance from caring teachers, surrounded by a diverse community of new friends.
She came to Woodward from a smaller Montessori school, seeking a wider range of opportunities to grow. “This was my first year at Woodward, and it was amazing! When I toured here, I saw all the opportunities that were available for students and knew that Woodward would be a great fit. It took a lot of work to learn study habits and how to succeed with a different form of curriculum. I am happy to say that I ended last semester with a 4.0, and I am so excited for my Upper School journey.”
Reese said she loves her Middle School teachers. “They are always there for me no matter what; I appreciate their patience with us as students and always believing in me.” Her English teacher, Mrs. [Lauren] VanCamp, was especially inspirational. “She taught me how to be a stronger writer and a stronger person. Every day she would welcome me with a smile on her face and always made sure our class was engaged and focused. She was always there when I needed help with classwork, or if I needed someone to talk to. The lessons she taught me are ones that I will value forever.”
Alongside her academic path, Reese joined the cheerleading squad in eighth grade and will be on the varsity cheerleading team in Upper School. She felt welcomed and found it easy to make new friends in her first WA year. “I love the diversity among the students and teachers and how everyone works together to create a safe space for all students,” she said.
“Woodward gives me guardrails and guidance to figure out who I want to be as a person, and find out where I will succeed best in the world,” Reese added. “It means a lot to me that I have a safe and nurturing environment that allows me to grow into the person I want to be!”
"My dream is to major in nuclear engineering and work in the energy field finding new ways to produce energy."
Upper School
Steven
Upper School
Woodward sophomore Steven has attended Woodward since Pre-K. He recalls countless moments on campus like waypoints in his life: The time in 4th grade when he first held a string bass, which he still plays to this day. Stepping onto the parade field for soccer tryouts in 7th grade, fulfilling his dream to make the team. And one of his very first interactions with the Upper School was his first day of cross country. “I have loved every run after that,” he said.
Like any student, Steven has his favorite subjects. But he’s quick to point out that the Woodward approach to learning ensures that he’s always engaged, regardless of the subject. “Every teacher I have had at Woodward Academy has taught me in a way that makes me interested in the material and want to be the best I can be,” he said. “Every day I come to school, I know that my teachers will greet me with a smile on their faces and will teach me something new and interesting.”
Steven cites his cross country coach, Nicholas Widener, and his history teacher, Kevin Henderson, as the two faculty members who most inspire him personally and academically. “Coach Widener’s dedication to running and to the cross country team is very admirable. He is always ready to help us get a little better each day and keep us on track. Mr. Henderson inspired me with his positive mood every class. He always greeted us with a smile and made every lesson very interesting, making his class a highlight of the day.”
When he’s not in class or running cross country, Steven participates in Honor Guard, soccer, French club, chess club, Honor Council, Catholic Club, and serves as a peer leader. It all makes for a full calendar, which Steven says has imparted a lesson of its own: “Some of the most important lessons I have learned at Woodward are about how to use my time wisely. Participating in sports and clubs is fun but takes up a lot of time throughout the day, and I still need to get my homework done.”
“Another important lesson I have learned is to be kind to everyone,” Steven continued. “If you are nice to everyone, it could make their day a little bit better, and it creates a very happy community.” Along those same lines, Steven says his friends at Woodward have broadened his horizons in innumerable ways, ranging from new study techniques to learning about different holidays they celebrate. “I also have learned how to disagree but still be friends at the end of the day,” he said.
Steven’s college plans involve attending a technology and engineering school. “My dream is to major in nuclear engineering and work in the energy field finding new ways to produce energy,” he said.
Casting his mind back from Pre-K to this moment, Steven said Woodward has helped him become the best version of himself. “Over time I have really come out of my shell and become a part of the community. I used to be very shy when I was younger, but through all the community meetings and discussions in classes throughout the years, I have become more confident.”
"There are really good teachers, a lot of fun activities, and a lot of fun things to do on the playground."
Primary School
Lil
Primary School
Here are a few of Lil’s favorite things:
“My dogs, my parents, and my grandparents, and I love my roller skates, and I love reading.”
She also loves going to school at Woodward Academy. “There are really good teachers, a lot of fun activities, and a lot of fun things to do on the playground.”
Lil’s Mom, Stephanie, said her daughter leaves school happy each day. “She is supported in a way that she has self-esteem, and is granted the space to blossom into the incredible kid she is,” Stephanie said. “Her energetic desire for learning is matched by her inspiring, child-centered teachers.”
As Lil moves ahead to the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools on her Woodward journey, her Mom looks forward to observing the continued fostering of Lil’s curiosity. “She received important building blocks for learning at the Primary School that she will take with her in her lifelong learning journey.”
Lil’s Mom also anticipates a journey filled with a sense of community. “There is a sense at Woodward that all are welcome. The Parent Community is comprised of folks from all over the city, coming together in a place that gives our kids exactly what they need.”
As for Lil, she's already looking ahead to what she might want to be when she grows up. "Maybe a chef. A dancer. An actor. An artist. I could do all of those but maybe not at the same time." To other students looking into attending Woodward, she would say, "You will love it here."
"You learn more actively. The teachers don't just teach; they do it in a fun way."
Woodward North
Max
Woodward North
Woodward North fifth grader Max is a kid who tells it like it is. When asked how he feels about his teachers, he’s diplomatic: “They're really nice. They're strict—in a good way. They're great!”
Thoughtful and active, Max says his favorite times of the day are recess—where he enjoys football on the large athletic field, four square, and hanging out with his friends—and STEAM. “We're working on a project on our computers and that's pretty fun.”
Max espouses a uniquely philosophical perspective on the Woodward Way: “To me the Woodward Way means that everything has a purpose and everything has emotions and you should respect that.” He says he feels like he gets that respect from his teachers and friends at Woodward, and tries to give it in kind.
“Loyalty comes with a kind of price,” he says, musing on what he’s learned about friendship. “If your friend goes somewhere and you're really great friends, and you've been friends for a long time, you may want to follow them. And if they're like way out there and you want to be there for them, you have to decide if you want to go out there too, and what that means.”
Max says maybe his favorite place at school is homeroom with Ms. Park, “because it's peaceful and my homeroom teacher is pretty cool.”
Outside of school Max enjoys playing lacrosse, and says someday he’d like to play professionally. If that doesn’t pan out, he says he plans to be a videogame designer.
Asked why he thinks Woodward North is the best school for him, Max says he appreciates how Woodward North goes through sixth grade and prepares kids for the transition to Middle School on the Main Campus. “And you can learn more actively,” he says. “The teachers don't just teach; they do it in a fun way.”
"Woodward has shaped me into the person I am today, through the amazing teachers and staff guiding me through every aspect of my life even beyond academic work."
Upper School
Iyla
Upper School
If anyone knows her way around Woodward Academy, it’s Iyla. Having started at Woodward North for Pre-K, then joining Main Campus in 7th grade, the Upper Schooler views Woodward as her second home: “I have been here for 13 years and do not regret one bit.”
“The Woodward Way is all about respect for me–respecting myself, each other, our school, and our world,” she says.
Among the most important skills Iyla says she has learned at Woodward is time management. “It helps me to balance my life between school, friends, and free time. I can now confidently manage my time to maximize opportunities.”
But academics are not just about getting from point A to point B as efficiently as possible, and Iyla says her love for Woodward is as much about the support provided by her teachers. “All of my teachers care about me and make me feel comfortable. Every teacher wants me to grow to my fullest potential.”
She says she is especially fond of her English teacher, Ms. Trumble. “She inspires me because she always has a great, positive outlook and never fails to make everyone in class smile. I admire her perspective on life.”
Outside of school Iyla enjoys competitive dancing. A member of the National Honors Society as well as the Spanish National Honors Society, she also serves as a peer leader and an admissions ambassador.
Iyla says she plans to study exercise science in college and hopes to become a physical therapist.
“Woodward has shaped me into the person I am today, through the amazing teachers and staff guiding me through every aspect of my life even beyond academic work,“ Iyla says.
"His teachers have been incredible at helping build his maturity, confidence, and leadership skills."
Primary School
Khalil
Primary School
Khalil loves kindergarten at the Primary School, where he enjoys cocurriculars like music, art, and P.E., especially playing basketball. He is happy that his cousin and his sister also attend Woodward and that he’s made a lot of friends in class (especially his best friend, Arya).
“I’m basically the brother,” he said. “She’s 7, and I’m 6. She’s in second grade. I’ve been here for a lot of years. This is not my first year.”
As products of public schools, his parents said they approached the idea of sending their children to private school with careful consideration. “The benefits of an independent school were clear to us: smaller classrooms, additional resources, longer faculty/staff tenure, and enhanced academic rigor,” said his mom, Zahra.
She and her husband wanted their kids to be part of a diverse community. “Woodward Academy struck the right balance. We appreciated the idea of a school with not just racial but also socioeconomic diversity; one that puts significant emphasis on developing the whole child with an environment that promotes social emotional learning, leadership, and empathy. All of this resonated with us in a strong way.”
“We don’t want our kids to just be academically and professionally successful. We want them to also live happy, meaningful lives with a sense of purpose and contribution to society,” she added. “This is why we felt like Woodward was the right addition to our village.”
His mom said Khalil has grown and thrived in his first two years at Woodward. “We see it, our friends and family see it, but most importantly he sees it in himself. His teachers have been incredible at helping build his maturity, confidence, and leadership skills. As those soft skills got stronger, the hard skill improvement came so much easier. His vocabulary, fine motor skills, and spelling all went from slightly below grade level to well above grade level in just the first year.”
Along with Khalil’s sister Khaliya, his cousin, Sophia, attends the Academy. For the family, the feeling of community at Woodward is important. “It is truly the best of Atlanta. We have made lifelong friends who now feel more like family.”
"She has been fortunate to have teachers who are invested in her success and whose classes she enjoys."
Lower School
Camryn
Lower School
Sixth grader Camryn’s favorite place is the library at the Lower School, which makes sense given her self-professed affinity for reading. She also loves art and basketball and hanging out with her friends at school.
Camryn started attending Woodward in kindergarten, after her family moved to Atlanta. Her mom, Althea, said after a visit to the Primary School, they knew immediately that it was the right school for their daughters. (Camryn's younger sister, Camille, also attends Woodward.)
“It was important to us to find a school where our children would not only excel but also flourish,” she said. “We wanted a school that had a holistic approach to education; embodying the balance between academics, the arts, and personal development. After touring the Primary School, we felt a strong sense of community and believed the Academy aligned with our goals and values as a family.”
Althea said they had been looking for a school that acknowledges and celebrates that each child is an individual. “Our girls have very different personalities, and we wanted a school that did not try to fit them into a particular mold; rather one that would honor who they are, who they are becoming, and encourage them to be the best person they can be. We have had some incredible administrators and teachers over the years who have really partnered with us, as parents, to support our kids in being successful students and happy young people.”
The family looks forward to the school years ahead in Middle and Upper School. “Woodward provides a safe place for our girls to explore not only academics, but also the arts and other extracurricular activities. We believe they will graduate from Woodward as well-rounded, global citizens prepared to be positive forces in this world.”
The Bradleys also value the diversity of the Woodward community. “Woodward brings together a collection of families, administrators, and faculty from all over the world, from various socioeconomic backgrounds and belief systems, with the same ultimate objective—the education of our children. The culture of acceptance, respect, and understanding that the community embodies enriches the overall experience, not only for the children but for the whole family as well.”
Camryn has flourished at Woodward. “She has had a positive experience,” her mom said. “She has been fortunate to have teachers who are invested in her success and whose classes she enjoys.”
Along with basketball intramurals, Camryn has explored yoga and animation in Lower School, and she looks forward each year to attending Woodward Academy Summer Camps. “My friends always go to WA summer camps too,” she said.
What would Camryn say to kids her age who are considering attending the Academy? “Woodward is a great place where you can make new friends,” she said.
"Connor really loves coding and has his sights set on computer science or engineering as a career, but that is not his only passion."
Lower School
Connor
Lower School
Connor really loves coding and has his sights set on computer science or engineering as a career, but that is not his only passion. He is a well-rounded student with a wide range of interests he’s exploring at Woodward Academy.
“Around the pandemic, I was stuck in the house with nothing to do,” Connor said. “My Dad was on virtual meetings, so he got me this book on coding ideas and tutorials. I spent the entire pandemic coding and I’ve been passionate about it ever since.”
Connor entered Woodward Academy in fourth grade. In the Lower School, he has had opportunities to practice coding by participating in First Lego League. He looks forward to participating in robotics in Middle and Upper School as well. “I probably want to be a software engineer or computer scientist, something along those lines,” he said.
Connor also plays violin in the Lower School Orchestra, and he is into tennis and archery. He says he can explore everything that interests him at the Academy. “Woodward is a great school with amazing opportunities. At my old school, they really were limited. This school has given me time to do what I’m passionate about.”
When he was asked to provide three words that describe Woodward, Connor took a few minutes to think about it. “Vibrant,” he said. “I’d also say ‘free’ and ‘open.’ You’re able to let your passions guide you.” Connor asked to add one more word, because of the great friends he’s made at Woodward: “community.”
“It’s going great for me,” he said. “I’ve made lots of friends. Boone, David, and Carter are friends I can rely on.”
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