In 1989, a cadre of alumni started the Historic Frederick Douglass High School Alumni Association in order to encourage and develop pride, prestige, and partnership among the alumni, staff, students, and community.

Sincere Condolences to the Family of the Late Cab Calloway's Daughter, Camay Calloway Murphy!

Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11:00 am, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 114 N. Union Avenue, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078.

[as noted at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/33759933/camay-calloway-murphy]

Calling Fellow Alumni to support our students and staff throughout the 2024-2025 School Year!

CONGRATULATIONS

2024 New Officers

  • President Kevin Jackson
  • 1st Vice Pres. Yolonda Scott
  • 2nd Vice Pres. Torreantoe Smalls
  • Corres Secty. Rhonda Kershaw
  • Recording Secty.  Dorne Lyles
  • Financial Secty. Patricia Cherry
Supreme Court Justices at FDHS

Amazing!

Douglass community participated in an amazing opportunity to see the Maryland State Supreme Court oral arguments in person at Douglass.

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“on the bench”

Laura Schulz, Assistant Principal, shared a very special book that was brought to the school by the Supreme Court and kept “on the bench”. It’s a book that all lawyers sign when they join the Bar in Maryland. She was not sure how far this practice goes, but this volume contained the year 1933. This version is special because it contains a signature from Douglass Alumni, the Late Honorable Thurgood Marshall – pretty cool!!

Courting Arts FDHS Awardees

Congratulations Jamiry & Tanaja, 12th Graders!

2nd Place FDHS Awardee

About Courting Art Baltimore
Courting Art is a program that promotes youth artwork, connects the legal community with local communities of Baltimore City, and aims to reduce stress and anxiety for litigants and visitors by beautifying local courthouses. Originally hosted by the District Court of Maryland and in partnership with the Baltimore Bar Foundation, Incorporated and the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the contest is open to all Baltimore City public high school students. Courting Art Baltimore also collaborates with Baltimore City Public Schools, Arts Every Day, and the College Bound Foundation to achieve success each year since its first contest in 2016. Courting Art Baltimore also connects Baltimore City students with a local community college and provides scholarships to the winning artists to pursue higher education after high school.

 [Courting Arts Baltimore 2024 Press Release Finalist Reception]

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Walter Brooks, Sr., HFDHSAA Chairman Board of Directors

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the chairman of the board of directors for nearly a decade for this great and historic institution, Frederick Douglass High School.

I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated Executive Board members along with the school faculty and staff who are the foundation of our success. Our commitment coupled with our focus on our students has allowed us to consistently deliver exceptional results in providing outstanding scholarships to our amazing graduates. Throughout my tenure we have received some astounding donations toward our scholarship fund that has been a tremendous blessing to our students.

Looking ahead, I remain optimistic about our future endeavors. I am confident that with your continued support and the exceptional leadership of our executive team, we will not only maintain our current momentum but also reach even greater heights in the years to come.

I am preparing for a new phase in my life as I become your chairman emeritus. Thank you for your unwavering trust in me. With your new chairman, Mr. Johnnie Foreman, Jr., I look forward to us having a prosperous future together.

Sincerely,
Walter G. Brooks, Sr., HFDHSAA Chairman Emeritus

Our Mascot The Mighty Duck

From Chairman

to Chairman Emeritus

The Publications Committee of the Association is charged with the responsibility of serving as the conduit that is the mouthpiece and intermediary for the leadership and membership. It is the goal of the Alumni Association to compose and distribute the Informant with current news, four times a year. We don’t know unless you tell us. Submit past and current alumni news to JoAnn Barnes (publications@hfdhsaainc.net)