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

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Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Afrocentricity: A theory of Social Change by Moleifi Ashanti It was a book that expresses what it means to be an Afro American by exploring Black Culture. No comment. I. Davidson English D. Dollar Driver ' s Education S. Ellison Social Studies 24 Academics Freshmen

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Summer Programs Stephanie Boyd Attended Emory University ' s Medical Research Program. Grady Dunn Participated in the C-Map Program at Carnegie-Mellon University. Alva Campbell Attended the Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science workshop at Ten- nessee Technological Insti- tute. Michelle Easley Attended Clemson University for a career workshop. Meishawn Carney Participated in the MITE Pro- gram at Tuskegee Institute. Kerven Hardnett Attended the Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science workshop at Ten- nessee Technological Insti- tute. These are the type ques- tions that many Douglass students asked their instruc- tors this summer. Many stu- dents attended summer pro- grams: the purpose of which was to introduce engineering areas and concepts to high school students. Other sum- mer programs exposed the students to college level courses in mathematics, computer science. English, and science. Beth Montgomery Participated in the Intro- duction to Engineering and Computer Science work- shop at Tennessee Techno- logical Institute. Lovell Twyman Attended the Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science workshop at Ten- nessee Technological Insti- tute. Archie Mollis Attended the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and the MITE Program at Georgia Tech. Joanna Parker Attended the engineering program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Latonya Warner Participated in a summer program at Saint Augustine ' s College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Richtina Jinks Participated in the summer program at the Medical Col- lege of Georgia. Participated in the Emory University Summer Scholars Program. Geary Woolfolk Attended the (MS) Program at Phillips Academy, An- dover, Massachusetts, for a second year. Academics 23

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Freshmen A Bright New Attraction In The Counseling Center Note: this quiz will not affect your grade! Name one of the brightest new attractions in the counseling center this year. Hav- ing a hard time? Well here is a hint. It was not a new airplance, not a swimming pool nor a Pac- inian set. The new attraction in the FDA counseling center was the addition of new counselor, Mrs. J. Connors. Mrs. Connors came to Doug- lass from R.J. Bunche Middle School. She had only been here a few months when the Polaris Staff decided to interview her. Mrs. Connors showed a strong commitment to her students. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agi- tation, are men who want rain without thunder and lightning. Her first goal was to see to their academic and emotional poten- tial was reached. Mrs. Connors commented I want to help stu- dents develop a sense of self worth. In order to achieve her goal Mrs. Connors set up an in- terview with every last freshman to discuss his future plans and dreams. However, Mrs. Connors stated that she tried to discour- age students from unattainable goals. She said, wistfully, that not every student can be a Doc- tor ' J ' , (as though she wished that those who wished to, could). Mrs. Connors had one major point she wanted to make before she had to get back to her busy schedule. She stated When you ' re down and out remember, there ' s always a light at the end of the tunnel. I prefer the substance to the shadow. Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty His Eye Is on the Sparrow The book points out that one can do whatever he chooses, with a little faith, hope, cour- age, and determination. THE Game of Life by Cather- ine Ponder I chose this book because it gave an interpretation of life based on the laws of nature. From Slavery to Freedom by John Franklin This book paints an accurate historical picture of black people in America. A. Epps Science J. Eure Social Studies Academic Freshmen — 25