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

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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

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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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Freshmen J5 Left Lisa Momon, looks at Andrew Young with Interest. Center April Anderson, performs for her French Class. Right A student, does her health assign- ment in class. Bottom left Summer Fannin contemplates her recent victory. Bottom center A student, thinks hard on her prob- lem for Mrs. Long. Bottom right Donna Davis looks on with interest. Bottom far right Ping Pong is a breeze for Patrick Battle Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty You Can If You Think You Can by Norman Peale A positive overall self-con- cept was essential in setting and attaining realistic goals throughout life. This book se- lection taught and reinforced many principles of self-image building. Before the Mayflower by Ler- one Bennett It was a historical primer that depicts the rich heritage and straggle of Black people. B. Fannin Social Studies A. Fields Youth Challenge J Fields English Academic Freshman — — 26