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

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and we, the iifniiltors of Frederick Do| legacy, must catch that fire, challenge our owhprioTl- ties, and prepare for a future so different that we can scarcely imagine it. Introduction ' ' — 4

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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

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Chapter I Academics Students And Faculty Expressing What They Have Learned ' I. Dedication 6 II. Administrators 8 III. Staff 10 IV. 8th Grade 12 V. 9th Grade 24 VI. 10th Grade 36 VII. 11th Grade 48 VIII. 12th Grade 60 Academic Chapter I — 5