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

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Away From Home 1. Mrs. Dukes discusses Stephanie ' s midquarter report with Mrs. Lawhorn. 2. Mrs. Mary Swanson reviews min- utes. 3. Mrs. Epps and Mrs. Wright glance over ttie agenda. 4. Mr. Grimes is a very supportive par- ent of the yearbook staff. 5. Jacliie Pariis (Miss Douglass 1981- 1982) and Mrs. Cooper anxiously await the start of the cornation. Did You Know . . . that in 1897 the Na- tional Parent Teach- ers Association was organized and that as of 1982 it had 6,069,438 member? Student Life Parent Involvement — 197

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A We Are Family The togetherness the Douglass family shares proves what can be attained when individuals band together in all effort to bring about progress. As one reflects over the activities on which the school has focused this year, it is evident that the Parent, Teach- er, Student Association made nu- merous contributions not only to the school, but to the communi- ty as well. As in past years, the PTSA responded financially and through personal contacts to several families whose homes were burned or who lost loved ones in death. A first time activity was the Student, Teacher, and Parent Talent Show which substi- tuted for the school ' s annual Fashion Spring Tea. Much of the hard work and dedication came from its officers: Effie P. Turner (President), Virginia Hawkins (Vice President), Mary Swanson (Secretary), Thelma Weems (Asst. Secretary), Charles Earl (Treasurer), Charles Little (Par- liamentarian). Thus, the organization ' s in- volvement has been a perfect ex- ample of how understanding kin- dles enthusiasm and strengthens commitment, therefore, yielding an excellent relationship be- tween the school and the home. We were generally a unit and moved together. — Frederick Douglass Some Douglass Parents took it upon themselves to give other types of contributions to Doug- lass. Mrs. Evelyn Walthall com- municated with parents in regard to their childs ' attendance. Ms. Constance Lee, a police officer, rendered services in relation to security at our home basketball games. Yet, whether service was rendered individually or as a group, all were working toward a common goal: the betterment of the educational opportunities for the students. Douglass Is A Home 1. Parents are attentive as president Effle Turner addresses them. 2. Dr. Butts gives his closing remarks. 3. Par- ents anxiously await the new mid-quar- ter reports. 4. The judges, Ms. Mallory, Mrs. McKennie and Mrs. Wathall, listen as the Thanksgiving basket winners are announced. 196 — ■ Student Life Parent Involvement

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JC i thei More Than Fun And Games The YAC, Key and Jr. Civitan Clubs accomplished most of their proposed goals for the year. Although these clubs served different purposes, they were alike in many ways. One of these ways was that they were a benefit to Douglass by getting students to participate in extra activities to aid themselves and the community. The freedom from bodily tor- tue and unceasing labor, had given my mind an increased sen- sibility and imported it to great- er activity. — Frederick Douglass The YAC club, Youth Advisory Council, had members from all grade levels. They had monthly meetings to discuss plans for fu- ture activities. Chanra Wright, a twelfth grade member of the YAC Club, said that being a member of it meant that I ' m helping, along with other students, to cre- ate a better dining facility in our school for everyone. The Key Club consisted of eager, anxious students waiting to do good ba- sically for the fun of it said one member of this club. Jr. Civitans was a smaller division of the na- tional service organization known as Civitans, serving the same purpose as the parent or- ganization for Douglass High. 1. YAC Club: Front Row: Tara Grimes; Rosa- lyn Sims; Yolanda Merit Second Row: Caria Elder; Annette Nelson; Angella Gay; Jenifer Parl(er; Chandrea Wright Back Row: James Fox; Winston Carter; Mrs. King — sponsor; Florence Murray 2. Key Club: Front Row: Lisa Page; Michelle Hardern; Keith Blacl(man; Dawanya Ward Second Row: William Tanner; Patricia Robinson; April Ferrell; Rasheila Sherard; Sonja Ellison; Carl; Byrdsong; Tren- nye Tomlinson Third Row: Wanda Tanner; Patricl( Zachery; Lawalain White Back Row: Yolanda Merritt; KImberly Freeman; Quentn Meriwether 198 student Life Clubs Outstanding Organizations Sh