Frederick Douglass High School Seal

“Pride, Dignity and Excellence”

Our Seal: An Open Book (Knowledge), A Cog (Industry) and an Airplane Ascending toward a Star (Height)

Frederick Douglass High School was the first high school established for African Americans in the city of Baltimore and the State of Maryland. It was the third African American high school established in the United States. It grew out of a primary school for African American children established in 1867, called the Colored Grammar School. The high school curriculum was added in 1883, and the first class graduated from the Colored High School of Baltimore City in 1889, receiving their diplomas from Mayor Latrobe. In 2023, the school celebrated its 140th anniversary.

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In 1978 the Frederick Douglass High School Alumni Association was formed. At that time, permanent officers were elected and on September 17, 1978 the installation of those officers was held in a service at Union Baptist Church. Mr. Hannibal Mickens, Jr. was installed as president.

The Association’s objectives are to involve all alumni, students, faculty and community stakeholders in making Frederick Douglass High School the institution for learning that will once again produce the qualified high school student, who is absolutely capable of entering into the profession/career of his or her choice with no fear or reservation with regard to educational and moral preparation.

We take extreme pride in the role that Frederick Douglass High School has played in the history of both Baltimore City and the State of Maryland. We take great pride in the contributions that our alumni have made to this country.

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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