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

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y The Astros Face A How ' Bout D ' em - Astros! How ' bout d ' em Dawgs and How ' bout d ' em Braves were slogans used throughout the year to express appreciation to- ward teams for outstanding play and strong determination. So, it is only appropriate to include the slogan How ' bout d ' em Astros because the Astros, too, exhibit- ed fine play and determination when it came to football. The Astros had a rigorous schedule, playing several state ranked teams. In spite of the tough schedule, they had their moments, stunning their oppo- nents with their plays of the century. If it wasn ' t Stanley Jones handing the ball to Rodney Patrick to pass to Mervin Smith in the end zone, then it was Mi- chael Jones intercepting the ball and returning it for a touchdown. I prefer living a life of activity . . . that I may hereafter exult in the victory, I know that victory is certain. Frederick Douglass The Astros ' dedication showed that they ... prefer living a life of activity ... and their atti- tudes displayed a feeling of unity among them. Victory is cer- tain was an appropriate senti- ment, whether in the win column or in the personal growth result- i ng from working together for a common goal. The coaches looked for the perfect play that would win the game, and the fans were appreciative of each effort made that moved the As- tros closer to the goal posts. 1. Stanley Jones sprints around left end. 2. Reginald Castleberry breaks up a pass against George. 3. Rodney Patrick scores. 4. The Astros accept a penalty. 164 Student Life Varsity Football

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The day dawns — the morning star is bright upon the horizon! The iron gate of our prison stands half open. One gallant rush from the North will fling it wide open, while four millions of our borthers and sisters shall march out into Liber- ty. Likewise, in many instances, our eyes were only half open. Yet, one gallant rush to beat the 8:30 a.m. bell would fling them wide open while some of our peers would march to the tardy line. The day dawns — the morning star is bright upon the horizon! The iron gate of our prison stands half open. One gallant rush from the North will fling it wide open, while four millions of our brothers and sisters shall march out into Li- berty. — Frederick Douglass That was the beginning of our routine, yet unique school day at Douglass, where strengthening loose threads and building sound foundations was an instinct. That was our purpose. Success was a natural creation at our school, the source of our cherished memories. It was here our day began. The Dawn Of A Successful Day JS HIGH SCHOOL ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

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Challenging Schedule. .1 Did you know . . . That there are ap- proximately 487 steps in Frederick Douglass High School? lazzD 1. Elliott Alphabet and Reginald Castelberry watch the offense In action. 2. Kevin Brady records statistics. 3. The Offense, Front row: Joel Davis, Lovell Twyman, Darrell Redmond, William Avery, Kerven Hardnett, Timothy Ross. Second row: Frederick Pritchett, Rob- ert Jennings, Orlando Massey , Wallace Smith, Kevin Brady, Stanley Jones, Antonio Anderson. Back row: Norman Smith, Chris- topher Fortson, MIcholous Mclver, Eric Dot- son, Mervin Smith, Timothy White. 4. The Defense, Front row: Noah Smith, Eric Gib- son, Elliott Alphabet, Carlos Wilson, Michael Doctor, Patrick Thomas, Alexander Quaynor. Second row: Rodney Patrick, Lamottas Jack- son, Marcus Allen, William Cofleld, Jason Johnson, Scott Lucier, Brian White, James Myers, Ricardo Martin. Back row: Larry Har- ris, Aaron Smith, Carlos Bryant, Michael Jones, Sedgwick Morrow, Derrick Frazier, Brian Cook, Darren Gibson, Reginald Castle- berry, Arthur Chambliss. Student Life Varsity Football 165