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

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A Letter From The Editor Fellow Seniors and Astros, As you peruse the 1983 Polaris Yearbook, you will no doubt immediately observe that the underlying theme throughout this issue is the philosophy of Frederick Douglass . His philosophy was a system of values, beliefs, and convictions that are just as alive and meaningful for us today as they were for him during the barbarous era of slavery. Desire for freedom, strong character, sound spiritual and moral principles, personal dignity, and a sense of self-worth resound throughout the life, words, and deeds of this courageous man who championed the cause of his oppressed people. Another very fundamental element of his philosophy important to us as students was his recurring emphasis on the development of one ' s mind. Frederick Douglass understood that an educated man would never be content to be enslaved. Though we are not bound by the physical and psychological shackles of slavery, we must never be content with what we know but forever strive to expand and broaden our mental dimensions. As children of the computer age, we are accustomed to easier and faster ways of doing things. And yet, today ' s advanced technology has not leased to any degree the need for individual knowledge and personal development. A well-constructed computer will never replace a well-cultivated mind. Only the trained mind can build or operate a computer. So we must be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that continue to emerge out of the age of the computer. The production of a yearbook is an awesome task — one that could never have been completed witho ut a dedicated and talented staff and the guidance, support, and patience of administrators, faculty and, of course, the office secretaries. To all of you, I am eternally grateful. It was fun and hard work, and a personally rewarding experience for me as editor. There were times of laughter and tears, assurance and frustration, excitement and weariness, not to mention the long hours after school and on weekends. But the real satisfaction comes when the job is complete, which makes it all worthwhile. It is my hope that you will take pride and pleasure in our finished product — the 1982 Polaris. Now as we say good-bye and our lives go in many different directions, I wish each of you every opportunity to become all that you desire to be. And if your future, may you return often to the pages of this edition to remember old school days and to be inspired once again by the philosophy of Frederick Douglass. Deborah Renee Grimes Editor

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Did You Know VARSITY FOOTBALL George H.irper b Therrell fa Archer 6 Centr.il M.icon 9 6 W.ishriigton 8 6 Pe.ichtree ? S.W Dek.ilb 24 Colunibr.i 29 Henderson 2b VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL 67 29 N E. M.icon 65 62 Marrett.i 43 49 Therrell 43 53 S.W. Dek.ilb 39 49 Pe.ichtree 36 46 Therrell 26 63 Henderson 57 44 N E. M.icon 57 60 H.irper 45 49 Columbr.i 45 59 W.ishington 53 61 Pe.ichtree 77 52 Henderson 56 46 H.irper 24 48 S W Dek.ilb 52 61 Columbr.i 76 69 S W. M.icon 66 46 W.ishington 56 34 M.iriett.i = that the athletic Astros won more than half their games. B-TEAM FOOTBALL W.ishington 12 Therrell 12 Northslde 6 Brown 14 George 25 M.iys 2S 38 32 46 32 6 6 EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL Then ell Roosevelt W.ishington H.irper Fulton B-TEAM GIRLS BASKETBALL H.irper 19 George 30 West Fulton 25 Archer 36 W.ishrngton 33 H.irper 34 George 23 West Fulton IS Archer 36 Therrell 8th GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL George Harper Therrell Turner Brown Carver N.E. Macon S.W. Macon Peachtree Washrrrgton Brown Therrell Carver Brown 87 78 28 89 5 8th Grade Boys B.isketb.ill 36 West Fulton 51 Archer 35 Therrell 22 Washrngtori 28 Harper 32 West Fulton 52 Archer 24 Therrell SOFTBALL 14 Northside 12 Washrngton 1 Waller George 1 Mays 19 Turner 5 Harper 2 Harper 6 Therrell 13 M.iys 1 B TEAM BOYS BASKETBALl VARSITY BOYS TRACK No Losses 4 Wins VARSITY GIRLS TRACK 3 Losses 3 Dual Heats 8th GRADE GIRLS TRACK 3 Wins 1 Loss TENNIS Murphy Washington East Atlanta Harper Northside 27 62 Harper 53 31 57 George 66 42 66 West Fulton 5.S 39 68 Archer 48 43 64 Washington 56 49 53 Harper 54 24 58 George 76 42 34 West Fulton 35 36 Archer SOCCER 42 2 Washington 3 1 West Fulton Bass 3 1 2 Archer 2 Grady 1 3 Harper 2 North Fulton 2 6 Turner 8th GRADE BOYS TRACK undefeated B-TEAM BASEBALL 6 Wrns 2 Losses J

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FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIC I SCHOOL GOALS 1982-BJ ZjolmmtAtlD CONTDIBU-E MEA ilNG ULLY iN TM£ gOClETY: !Ni ' VCLVtMENT IN ' TME TOTAL : Al SPeCIPIC : ITO IMCQEASc pa; SCHOOL PCOGCAM 2T0INCG-A-E : EA:! iG CCCR£S ON T Q CAT 9Y A MINIMUM OF H PERCENT: MATW SCOPES 9Y A MlNKUM OF 3 PERCEMT 3.T0 COMUMICATE TUE GRAVE iMPQCTANCE OF THE B.9.T TO PARENTS AND DUPlLS H.TO IMPLEMCNT - WS c? : . . g p PUPILS VMGFAIL TM£ B£- iN k£:: . :::;nGPAMg S.TO Ukb TEST DATA A ALA3LE Tpc ctP ' ! A D WIC r A - -c Ihat change is happening rapidly and that the future is difficult to jes not excuse us from preparing for it. It is now that we must make ■ jpsophy instilled within us, in order to succeed in all that we set iplisb iajdping so, each of us should ask of ourselves the question tftat Frederick Dougtass raised in his What To The Slave Is The Fourth of July speech — How should I look today in the presence of Americans ? That is, how do we as Americans, as a race and as individuals look in terms of being prepared for the future? Are we ready to rrteet the (demands of technological society? jdestiniji ; jl ' -sitand t the portals of a new life, a new world and a new , iC fen|e i inevltable. And both those who are ready to meet «Nns P ' f l y yet to cross its threshold, are called upon to prb vet ]|lf we y un nijpn and women who are ready to take on the cballengfe of chan| ' . v t 219 — Condi