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

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Unforgettable Season Thru ' the hoop 1. Rodney Patrick goes for two . 2. The Ice Man reaches his peak. (Christopher Morris) 3. Team Picture: Kneeling — Rodney John- son, Robert Young, Rodney Stowers. Second Row — Artis Anderson, Kenneth Thomas, Terry Martin, Timothy White, Rodney Pat- ricli. Back Row — Christopher Morris, Tom- my Harper, Tyrone Thornton. Varsity Boys Basketball Student Life — 203

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y Making A Rebound Our Varsity Boys Basketball team rebounded in more than one to claim a victorious season this year. Douglass managed to maintain a winning streak that greatly contrasted to last years ' fluctuating season. Senior player Rodney Patrick, felt that the team ' s success was due to hard work, talent, discipline, the unity of the team and its Coach, Don- ald Dollar, all of which combined, uniquely for a winning result. They were every one of them, manly generous and brave, yes: I say they were brave and I will add fine looking — Frederick Douglass Two members of this year ' s team were publically acknowl- edged for their athletic ability. The Atlanta Constitution rated Terry Martin as the number two senior high school basketball player in the state. Sharing the lane with him was Christopher Morris, the number three basket- ball player in the underclassmen category. One of Douglass ' most chal- lenging games of the season oc- curred the second time we took on Harper High School on their court. Several Douglass fans were disappointed because they were not able to witness the sec- ond defeat of our long time rival team due to the limited amount of space and the ticket sell out. However the lucky and spirited Astros in attendance cheered our team on. Victory for Doug- lass was evident from the begin- ning of the game when Christo- pher Morris slam dunked four times in the first quarter. As the game progressed tensions rose on the court and as expected, Douglass came out on top. For we, as members of Frederick Douglass High School, know that whether we win or lose, the out- come is not nearly as important as the character developed in the struggle. Astros Lay-Up An 1. Kenny Thomas takes it to the hoop against Harper. 2. Terry Martin slam dunks with ease. 3. Rodney John- son waves off defenders. 4. Hey, Artis your time is up!! (Rodney Stowers, Timothy White) 5. Gee, the adminis- trators are looking at me! (Rodney Stowers) 202 — Varsity Boys Basketball Student Life

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Varsity Girls Take On A Successful Season When a group has worked to- gether as our Varsity Girls ' Bas- ketball Team has, it really under- stands the importance of team- work in order to come out on top. This year ' s team was prob- ably the most uniform of Doug- lass ' previous teams. And though the girls did not claim as many victories as last year, they pre- vailed in teamwork and unity. One of the best performances by the girls this season took place in our gymnasium when they took on Columbia High School. The event was practical- ly sold out by halftime. Douglass dominated the game, with sen- iors Farlenity Martin and Donna Johnson as the high scorers. ' We were confident, bold and determined at times; and again doubting, timid and wavering ' — Fredericit Douglass Unlike the 1982-83 team, next year ' s team will be a young one. Douglass will lose seven of its members and will only have three remaining sophomores to carry the ball. Sophomore mem- ber Geri Norris stated, We have no choice but to work exception- ally hard and better discipline ourselves to maintain the team ' s respected record. 1. Get a rope, a tree and hang the ... ! ' (Renee Dotson) 2. Oops! (Geri Norris, Re- nee Dotson) 3. What did you say. Vanessa? ' (Coach Montgomery) 204 student Life Varsity Girls Basketball