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

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The Frederick Douglass Book Of Philosophy Introduction 2 Academics . . Chapter I 5 Classes Chapter II 79 Student Life Chapter III 155 Conclusion 219 Ads Chapter IV 225 Since 1928 1983 Polaris Frederick Douglass HS 225 Hightower Road Atlanta, Georgia 30381 BeCT7-T?! sa t?ef Title Page 1

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Introduction The planet Earth is an everchanging sphere and one of the greatest changes ever to occur is the change that we are in the process of experienc- ing with high technology. For the, first time in the history of mankind, the computer was declared Man of-ithe Year. This announcement made by Time magazine in its January Srdissue leads one to the conclusion that a working knowledge of high techriiology is imperative. This need leads to the theme of our book, the philosophy of Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass, a firm believer in universal suffrage, women ' s rights, and world peace was emphatic about his concern for education. He believed that a complete and comprehensive education was the means to meet the challenges of the future. His philosophy on education is perhaps more relevant now than ever. Classes must be taken more seriously. Novels must be read weekly and newspapers studied daily. At a time like this, the initiative must be taken by the student himself. At a time like this, students must realize that no one owes nor gives one anything. At a time like this, students must realize that one must learn, grow, and change with the rest of the world. And . . 7