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The Melt, 2.6
The Melt, 2.6
Woodward student works diligently on her ceramics project in the ceramics room. Monday Mar 27, 2026. Photo credit Kaci Glover '28
J2 Tours D-Period
Photo credit Trey Voegtlin '28
News You May Have Missed
What's Your Ideal Summer Day?
What’s Your Ideal Summer Day?
Best Sunscreens for the Summer
Best Sunscreens for the Summer
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
News You May Have Missed
Woodward’s football team in their 2024 season opener against Carrollton High School. Photo courtesy of Brett Schlossberg ‘26.
The Sporting Life
Olivia Mosley '28 practicing for the upcoming season. Photo Credit woodward.edu.
Sports Updates
Photo credit Addison Madden
Goodbye Bulldogs, Hello Eagles
Spring Sports Preparations
Spring Sports Preparations
Any respectable Falcons fan will at least have one jersey at home, but here are two! Both Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London have been with the team for years and are the embodiment of dedication and love for the game. As the Falcons review their season, they reminisce about the challenging games and the ones for the books, but great players like Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London look at the past, learn from it, and apply it to their future games. Photo credit Shaw Gordon ‘29, January 14, 2026.
Can The Falcons Fix It?
Photo credit Addison Madden
Goodbye Bulldogs, Hello Eagles
Lauryn Cooper ‘26 showing off her shooting skills, Photo Credit Addison Madden
Lady War Eagles Ready to Rock
Seann Ingram ‘27 running the ball to a victory shot, Photo Credit Addison Madden
Ready for Takeoff
As Leilyn Wilson ‘29 fights through defenders, she sets herself up for a layup, which she hits perfectly towards the end of the 3rd quarter. The opposing team is good, but the War Eagles are better. Photo credit Addison Madden ‘27, Nov. 20, 2025.
Varsity Basketball–Nov. 20, 2025 Games versus Lakeside
Mixed media by Vincent Yang '25
Share Your Art
As the dancers in the Young Choreographers Showcase practice their choreography, the passion and talent required are on full display. After weeks of practicing the same choreography to guarantee that it is nothing less than perfection, students have pushed themselves to overcome exhaustion, frustration, and everything in between. By pushing through these challenges, the dancers can sync their moves together and put on the best performance they can. Photo credit of Sabenah Abudu-Abrams ‘26, Sep. 16, 2025.
Behind the Scenes of the Young Choreographers Showcase
Tele Akuraki’s 27’ character Doris has been tortured by the police, and is being mourned by her mother Nora, played by Apollo Netherton ‘26, while Dr. Venning, who is played by Josh Ogbu ‘28, also investigates.
Behind The Curtain
Photo credit Sabenah Abudu-Abrams
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle, A Review in Progress
The Marching Band and Color Guard perform at their first home game of the school year against Collins Hills during the half-time show on Aug. 22. Photo credit Anuradha Gudapati
Behind the Scenes: Marching Band & Color Guard
The Melt
The Melt
“XO, Kitty” season 3 came out on April 2, 2026 and you can watch it on Netflix right now. Photo Credit: Navya Thotakura ’29.
Searching for a Seoul-mate!
Photo credit Adis Resic on Pexels
Woodward Academy’s Interplanetary Courses for the 2026-2027 School Year
Jen Kilogram’s evil plant is waiting for its next victim. Photo credit Sabenah Abudu-Abrams ‘26
Little School of Horrors
Joy Ferguson '29 and Wren Wolski '29 stand side by side. Between them lies a paper with a grade of F.
How To Lose Your Grades In Ten Days
“XO, Kitty” season 3 came out on April 2, 2026 and you can watch it on Netflix right now. Photo Credit: Navya Thotakura ’29.
Searching for a Seoul-mate!
Dani Eats
Dani Eats
Cast member Jon Hamm attends the premiere of Disney-Pixar's "Hoppers" at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
Breakdown of Hoppers: Is it Worth the Hype?
Dani Eats, Episode 5
Dani Eats, Episode 5
Beignets from Beignets and Brew. Photo credit Anya Santiago '27
Beignets and Brews
Photo credit Sabenah Abudu-Abrams
Why You Should Watch the Greatest Superhero Show
Trey Voegtlin '28
Ska Punk is Not Dead
Autumn leaves descend from the fading trees, onto the dewy lawns of the Woodward Academy Malizia Amphitheatre.
September
The Melt: Season 2, Episode 1
The Melt: Season 2, Episode 1
The Melt: Episode 6
The Melt: Episode 6
Photo credit Adis Resic on Pexels
Woodward Academy’s Interplanetary Courses for the 2026-2027 School Year
Jen Kilogram’s evil plant is waiting for its next victim. Photo credit Sabenah Abudu-Abrams ‘26
Little School of Horrors
Joy Ferguson '29 and Wren Wolski '29 stand side by side. Between them lies a paper with a grade of F.
How To Lose Your Grades In Ten Days
Photo credit 海风 张 on Pexels.com
SATIRE: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue . . . Have a Look at the Outfit That’s Just Right for You!
How To Spot A Freshman
How To Spot A Freshman
from Gianluca Seta's score.
Prelude
Photo credit Zev Bryant '26
What Remains
Photo credit Zev Bryant '26
Recollections
trance
trance
Sunrise
Sunrise

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Every year, Woodward cheerleaders put together a stunning routine for the pep rally. This pyramid showed off their impressive skills and spirit for the school. The football cheerleaders are an important part of Woodward’s games and community, always giving their all to rouse the crowd and keep spirits high.

Pep It UP

Woodward stirs up some school spirit at the first pep rally of the year
Riley Jones and Brett Schlossberg • August 29, 2025

Last week was the first pep rally of the school year. Students played fun games; the cheer team and band performed great acts, and who could forget Mr. Lofty’s emceeing? As one would think, a lot goes...

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Homecoming Pep Rally: Let the Games Begin

Homecoming Pep Rally: Let the Games Begin

September 19, 2024

By Sabenah Abudu-Abrams, India Smith and the BBK Staff On Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, the Upper School Homecoming pep rally showcased Woodward spirit despite the weather and canceled parade. Click...

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Our School Pride Can’t Subside

Understanding the Importance of Spirit Out of Uniform Days
Sarah Beth Couch • January 23, 2023

Are You Ready, Kids? Ever since the first official home football game, the energy of the Woodward Academy student body has been immaculate. With the excitement of being able to experience a normal year...

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