Frederick Douglass High School - Polaris Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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« J Sub-Freshmen To Lett — The ladder of success leads to the heavens. Top Center — Sandals worn by people from the royal family (Adrinka Design). Right — Portrait of Alma Simmons in the Art Gallery. Bottom Lett — The Art Gallery is renamed for a former Douglass teacher. Bottom center — The masai war- rior of Ken ya. East Africa, and an Old Man of the Village, from Central Africa. iiiiumimimtiisaMiulMiSMiil i TEr ' . ALMA SIMMONS MEMORIAL GALLERY ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AREA .1 Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Dusk of Dawn by W.E.B. Du- Bois As a scholar, sociologist, his- torian, writer, and militant, black genius. Dr. DuBois dedicates his brilliant talents to dispelling the myth of black inferiority. D. Carr Home Economics Photo Not Available M. Carruthers Paraprofessional Catherine Cool son ' s Trilogy I chose this trilogy which fol- lowed a family through three generations of love and hate because its author ' s ability to solidify one ' s belief in predes- tination. A. Cleveland Art Academics Sub-Freshmen

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Sub-Freshmen The Science Department of- fers the courses of Weather and Climate, Changing Earth, and Earth In Space. Weather and Cli- mate is a detailed study of the structure and changes in the at- mosphere and hydrosphere, the use of weather instruments, weather patterns and prediction, and causes and varieties of cli- mates. Changing Earth is a de- tailed study of the planet earth, its matter, composition and lay- ers, hydrosphere, weathering and movements. The geologic time scale is also pursued. Earth In Space is a study of the earth in relation to space, especially the solar system and universe. Also taken into consideration is mo- tion, gravitation, seasons, time, and space travel. The English Department offers a variety of courses according to the student ' s reading level. The courses offered are Reading Dev- lopment. Literature for Everyday Living. Reading Development is a sequenced skills course for stu- dents in grades eight through twelve who show particular weaknesses in vocabulary, com- prehension, and study skills de- velopment. Literature for Mod- ern Man is an examination of genre which represent ideas and values typical of and important to our times. This course is de- signed to proved more exper- ience with good literature to stu- dents who need to continue de- veloping language skills. Compo- sition for Everyday Living is a lan- guage experience approach to composition instruction which will allow students to explore the fluency and fun of language through games, oral discussion, drills and various group pro- cesses. Emphasis is also be placed on practical and function- al writing experiences. Defitirtion .Mathematics — Math-e-mat-ics :, V Webster ' s definition — npl: the scieii i of numbers and tiieir operations. | Pur definition — a form of torture Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Flowers in the Attic, Petals on the Wind, if There be Thorns by V.C. Andrews Enjoyment. I Ain ' t Much, But I ' m All I ' ve Got by Jess Lair This book helped the reader get in touch with his inner self and recognize the strengths he possessed. The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz Many people have negative thought patterns; they are not successful. This book will assist them in changing their thinking patterns and achieve. E. Brothers Business Education B. Busby Science Academics, Sub-Freshmen — 17

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Sub-Freshmen l »l W II I !liM|iliii . i The Social Studies Department requires that one take Georgia History and Georgia Culture. Georgia History is a course that deals with the socio-economic and political forces that shape values, beliefs, and roles of eth- nic groups are examined in se- lected periods of Georgia and United States History. Georgia Culture is a study of the popula- tion, of Georgia, both past and present, their cultural character- istics, and of how social, political, economic, and environmental changes have effected changing values and changing cultures. The Physical Education De- partment offers two basic courses. Introduction to Physical Education and Teamgame. Intro- duction to Physical Education is an introductory course of basic skills, basic movement, and indi- vidual activities. In Team games the student gets basic rules, skills, history, etc., of games thcit require teams. Lead-up games are taught prior to playing a real game so as to create interest, competition, and team spirit. Definition Science — Sci-ence I Webster ' s definition — a RfipW,.v covering general truths or the ope tion of general laws. |, ,„ Our definition — a class where not oriiy ' ' do you learn about electricity, but the assignments also give you arj-electric- shock, i Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faci Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevski The morals showed regard- less how insignifant you think a person is, they have the right to live and do the things that they please. 1984 and Brave New World The books epitomize the re- sults of a capitalistic and a socialistic society. They showed in vivid details what happens to a society having lost its individuality. Scarlet Letter It affords the student an op- portunity to evaluate the moral society In which we live today in comparison to the moral society of yester- year. Academics Sub-Freshmen — 19