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.
- Class 1965 60th Reunion, Friday, June 6, 2025
- Class 1970 55th Reunion, Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
- Class 1975 50th Reunion, Saturday, Sept 13, 2025
- Class 1976 Fundraiser event, Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Visit Baltimore City Public School "Frederick Douglass High School" Website to stay informed with activities and accomplishments.
- Our Frederick Douglass students and staff have entered Northwestern High School Swing Space for 2024-2025 School Year
Calling Fellow Alumni to support our students and staff throughout the 2024-2025 School Year!
Congratulations!
Demascus Murray, Class of 2025, one of Douglass’ College Bound Scholars, was featured on Fox45 Sunday morning news. In addition to a strong college prep track, Demascus plays Varsity Football for the school, is a battalion commander of JROTC, and Sergeant of Arms for the SGA. Douglass also featured student Malver Canales on the school’s Facebook page as he was interviewed when notified that he will be receiving a full scholarship for the upcoming school year from McDaniel College. Malver is the first generation in his family to attend college.
Request for Donations
Do you have any gently used shoes that still have some life in them? Please consider donating them to JROTC. The Citywide JROTC program is collecting gently used shoes for distribution to individuals in need in the US and abroad. Please turn in donations to LTC Giannola by Monday, May 19th. Kudos to the Class of '71 - They did an amazing job soliciting donations for the students. They ran a successful campaign that yielded clothing and supplies for needy DHS students.
2024-2025 Executive
Board Officers
- President Kevin Jackson
- 1st Vice Pres. Yolonda Scott
- 2nd Vice Pres. Roderick Bell
- Corres Secty. Rhonda Kershaw
- Recording Secty. Dorne Lyles
- Financial Secty. Patricia Cherry
Amazing!
Douglass community participated in an amazing opportunity to see the Maryland State Supreme Court oral arguments in person at Douglass.
“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!!
Congratulations Jamiry & Tanaja, 12th Graders!
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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Alumni Meetings
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Alumni Events
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As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Historic Frederick Douglass High School Alumni Association, Inc., I am delighted to reach out to you and share some exciting updates and opportunities within the Douglass High School Community.
First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and engagement. Our alumni association is a testament to the strength and spirit of your support and contributions which have been invaluable in fostering a vibrant legacy.
Over the past year, we have achieved remarkable milestones in scholarship support, cataloging and moving the alumni office, and creating strong relationships among the alumni. These accomplishments would not have been possible without your dedication and enthusiasm. As we look ahead, we are committed to building on this momentum and creating even more meaningful experiences for the students and for our members.
This quarter our newsletter highlights recent events and upcoming opportunities for you to participate in Senior week, Alumni weekend and other volunteer and networking activities.
Johnnie Foreman, Jr.
HFDHSAA Chairperson
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)