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

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Once a happy-go-lucky biology teacher at Douglass, Mr. Fortson must sometimes wonder how he lost the frogs and found the paper. Consider that in the eleven years in which he has served as Assistant Principal, his office has processed approximately 24,200 lunch card applications and evaluated each of them, assigned approximately 24,200 lockers and (repaired many of them), filed approximately 24,200 attendance cards, and verified formal enrollment for six days at the beginning of each school year, for approximately seventy-three homerooms a year (that is verified approximately 52,998 enrollment reports.) Students are aware of his role as a disaplinarian, but many way not realize that he spends every other Saturday (approximately 200 over the eleven years) participating in Douglass ' s unique Saturday work program which serves as an alternative to suspension for many students. As a member of the administrative team, his attendance at and supervision of countless athletic events helps make these activities possible, Further in addition to his supervision of the basement and first floors, having moved his office from the familiar second floor location this year. His is one of those tough, demanding jobs that requires dedication, commitment and tremendous investment of time. It doesn ' t have much glory, but it is essential to the smooth functioning of the school. It is therefore, with sincere appreciation that we dedicate this 1983 edition of the Polaris to Mr. Carver Fortson. We thank you for your investment in us. 6 —— Dec! ication Dedication:

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Chapter I Academics Students And Faculty Expressing What They Have Learned ' I. Dedication 6 II. Administrators 8 III. Staff 10 IV. 8th Grade 12 V. 9th Grade 24 VI. 10th Grade 36 VII. 11th Grade 48 VIII. 12th Grade 60 Academic Chapter I — 5

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Mr. Carver Fortson Dedication Mr. Fortson 7