Boys And Girls Clubs, Germantown Branch/Greater Washington/ of America

By the SHARKS and STARS

Written by JESSICA& SHANNON

THE MISSION STATEMENTTHE MISSION STATEMENT“To help boys and girls

of all backgrounds, with an emphasis on at-risk youth, build confidence, develop character, and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic- minded, responsible adults.”

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICAAMERICA

In 1860, the first club they ever In 1860, the first club they ever built was only for boys. built was only for boys.

Today Boys and Girls Clubs of Today Boys and Girls Clubs of America have over 3,700 local America have over 3,700 local clubs. clubs.

There are 44,000 professional There are 44,000 professional staff members, who serve over staff members, who serve over more than 4.4 million boys and more than 4.4 million boys and girls in all 50 states, including girls in all 50 states, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island. Island.

Many clubs are located in urban Many clubs are located in urban areas and serve children from areas and serve children from low-income families. low-income families.

BGCGA HEADQUATERS ALANTA,GA

PROGRAMSPROGRAMS Character & LeadershipCharacter & Leadership

Education & CareerEducation & Career

Health & Life SkillsHealth & Life Skills

The ArtsThe Arts

Sports, Fitness & Sports, Fitness & RecreationRecreation

Famous Boys and Girls Club Famous Boys and Girls Club MembersMembers

Bill CosbyBill Cosby Alex RodriguezAlex Rodriguez Michael JordanMichael Jordan

President ClintonPresident Clinton Jackie Joyner-KerseeJackie Joyner-Kersee

Martin SheenMartin Sheen Derek JeterDerek Jeter

Neil DiamondNeil Diamond Brad PittBrad Pitt

Denzel WashingtonDenzel Washington Shaquille O’NealShaquille O’Neal

Percentages And Ages Percentages And Ages 66% are from minority families66% are from minority families 11% are less than 7 years old11% are less than 7 years old 26% are 7-9 years old26% are 7-9 years old 30% are 10-12 years old30% are 10-12 years old 21% are 13-15 years old21% are 13-15 years old 10% are 16-18 years old10% are 16-18 years old 2% are more than 18 years old2% are more than 18 years old 55% are Male55% are Male 45% are female45% are female

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WASHINGTONGREATER WASHINGTON

BGCGW serves over 35,000 youth annually between the ages of 6 and 18.BGCGW serves over 35,000 youth annually between the ages of 6 and 18.

There are 221 employees in Greater Washington area.There are 221 employees in Greater Washington area.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of, Greater Washington's 25 clubs are full-service facilities ranging The Boys & Girls Clubs of, Greater Washington's 25 clubs are full-service facilities ranging from public schools (elementary and high school) to public housing (apartments)from public schools (elementary and high school) to public housing (apartments)

Boys And Girls Club Of Boys And Girls Club Of Greater WashingtonGreater Washington

BGCGW has been helping youth for 117 years. BGCGW has been helping youth for 117 years.

In 1973, girls were able to be part of BGCGW. In 1973, girls were able to be part of BGCGW.

BGCGW headquarters is in Silver Spring, BGCGW headquarters is in Silver Spring, Maryland. Maryland.

There are 101 full-time staff, 137 part-time There are 101 full-time staff, 137 part-time staff and 1,000 volunteers. staff and 1,000 volunteers.

THE GERMANTOWN BRANCH

The Grand opening of the Boys and Girls Club was October 8, 2002.

It cost about 2 million dollars to build the club.

The state, county, and federal government. As well as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America all gave us money to build the club.

There were deer, forest, and no flatland before the building was built.

Maryland Parks and Planning had to get permission from the city of Germantown to make the club.

2006 Germantown Boys & 2006 Germantown Boys & Girls Clubs Age GroupsGirls Clubs Age Groups

SOILDERS (1SOILDERS (1stst and 2 and 2ndnd grade) grade) HAWKS (2HAWKS (2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd grade) grade) STARS (4STARS (4thth grade) grade) SHARKS (5SHARKS (5thth grade) grade) RUFF RYDERSRUFF RYDERS(6(6thth and 7 and 7thth grade) grade) TEENSTEENS(8(8thth -12 -12thth grade) grade)

WHAT THE DIFFERENT WHAT THE DIFFERENT

ROOMS DOROOMS DO THE LEARNING CENTERTHE LEARNING CENTER - IF YOU HAVE HOMEWORK YOU SHOULD DO IT AND - IF YOU HAVE HOMEWORK YOU SHOULD DO IT AND

IF YOU DON’T HAVE HOMEWORK YOU DO WORKSHEETS.IF YOU DON’T HAVE HOMEWORK YOU DO WORKSHEETS.

THE ARTS AND CRAFTS ROOMTHE ARTS AND CRAFTS ROOM - YOU DO ART ACTIVITIES (PAINTING, - YOU DO ART ACTIVITIES (PAINTING, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCUPLTING… ANYTHING ART RELATED).DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCUPLTING… ANYTHING ART RELATED).

THE GAMES ROOMTHE GAMES ROOM - YOU PLAY AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY NEW GAMES - YOU PLAY AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY NEW GAMES (POOL, PING PONG, FOOSEBALL, ETC)… AS WELL AS SPORTS (BASKETBALL, (POOL, PING PONG, FOOSEBALL, ETC)… AS WELL AS SPORTS (BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, ETC.) FOOTBALL, ETC.)

THE TEENS CENTERTHE TEENS CENTER - THE TEENS DO HOMEWORK, GAMES, HELP LITTLE - THE TEENS DO HOMEWORK, GAMES, HELP LITTLE KIDS, AND RUN THE SNACK SHACK. KIDS, AND RUN THE SNACK SHACK.

THE TECH LABTHE TECH LAB - YOU LEARN HOW TO USE COMPUTERS AND PLAY ON THEM: - YOU LEARN HOW TO USE COMPUTERS AND PLAY ON THEM: FROM TYPING, TERMINOLOGIES, BE FAMILIAR WITH WINDOWS, ETC.)FROM TYPING, TERMINOLOGIES, BE FAMILIAR WITH WINDOWS, ETC.)

QUOTES FROM KIDS!QUOTES FROM KIDS! Alaira,6 Alaira,6 Her favorite rotation is Arts and Crafts and her favorite thing about the Club is that it’s Her favorite rotation is Arts and Crafts and her favorite thing about the Club is that it’s

fun.fun.

Ben,8Ben,8His favorite rotation is the Games room and he likes the Club because, it’s fun and you His favorite rotation is the Games room and he likes the Club because, it’s fun and you

get to do your homework.get to do your homework.

Ariel,9Ariel,9Her favorite thing is the Games room. She likes the activities at the Club.Her favorite thing is the Games room. She likes the activities at the Club.

Usoff,11Usoff,11His favorite rotation is the Tech lab. He likes the Club because, it’s fun to come to the His favorite rotation is the Tech lab. He likes the Club because, it’s fun to come to the

Club and make friends here.Club and make friends here.

Kandace,12 Kandace,12 She likes Friday Fun day. She likes the Club because, she gets to hang out with her She likes Friday Fun day. She likes the Club because, she gets to hang out with her

friends.friends.

Asante,15Asante,15He likes that you get to spend time with friends.He likes that you get to spend time with friends.

QUOTES FROM STAFFQUOTES FROM STAFFo Mrs. CrystalMrs. CrystalShe likes the kids and they brighten up her day!!!She likes the kids and they brighten up her day!!!

o Mrs. EvelynMrs. EvelynShe lovessssssssss the kids!!!She lovessssssssss the kids!!!

o Mr. Hector Mr. Hector He likes the staff because, they are very friendly and he loves the kids!!!He likes the staff because, they are very friendly and he loves the kids!!!

o Mr.TMr.TLikes the club for being and working with the children and he quotes “T lovs Da Kidz!!!”Likes the club for being and working with the children and he quotes “T lovs Da Kidz!!!”

o Ms. ParsonsMs. ParsonsShe loves the different programs and the kids.She loves the different programs and the kids.

o Mr. PhilMr. PhilHe loves the club and no day is the same.He loves the club and no day is the same.

o Ms. AngelaMs. AngelaThis place is where kids can come and feel at home. This place is where kids can come and feel at home.

How many kids come here daily?How many kids come here daily?A: one hundred & seventy per dayA: one hundred & seventy per day

How much does the club cost each year?How much does the club cost each year?A: $500 per yearA: $500 per year

How much do we earn (from fundraisers)How much do we earn (from fundraisers)A: $1,000 or moreA: $1,000 or more

Will there be an addition to the club?Will there be an addition to the club?A: Yes. The gym will be added in year 2007!A: Yes. The gym will be added in year 2007!

Have you had a lot of kids come here from the beginning?Have you had a lot of kids come here from the beginning?A: Yes, our membership has always been largeA: Yes, our membership has always been large..

GERMANTOWN BRANCH GERMANTOWN BRANCH INFO:INFO:

GERMANTOWN BRANCHGERMANTOWN BRANCH

19910 SOUTH FREDERICK 19910 SOUTH FREDERICK ROADROAD

GERMANTOWN, MD 20872GERMANTOWN, MD 20872

PHONE:301-353-9600PHONE:301-353-9600FAX:301-353-0872FAX:301-353-0872

HOURS:HOURS:MONDAY-FRIDAYMONDAY-FRIDAY2:30PM-9:00PM2:30PM-9:00PM

► LEARNING CENTERLEARNING CENTER► ARTS & CRAFTS ROOMARTS & CRAFTS ROOM► COMPUTER LABCOMPUTER LAB► TEEN CENTERTEEN CENTER► MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMMULTI-PURPOSE ROOM► FULL KITCHENFULL KITCHEN► FULL OUTDOOR FULL OUTDOOR

BASKETBALL COURTBASKETBALL COURT► 2 FIELDS2 FIELDS

The writer’s opinion on the The writer’s opinion on the Boys & Girls Clubs… Boys & Girls Clubs…

The boys and girls club is a fun place to be. You The boys and girls club is a fun place to be. You learn about how to use the computers, do art, learn about how to use the computers, do art, and learn how to play games and much more. and learn how to play games and much more. You get to play with your friends. Also we have You get to play with your friends. Also we have a talent show which is called Icon. We have a a talent show which is called Icon. We have a Snack Shack where they let us buy food. The Snack Shack where they let us buy food. The best part is Friday Fun day. It is the day when best part is Friday Fun day. It is the day when you do fun things all day long at the club.you do fun things all day long at the club.

~ Jessica~ Jessica

Reference Reference McManus, Phil. Branch Director. Personal interview. 24 May 2006.McManus, Phil. Branch Director. Personal interview. 24 May 2006.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. 9 Apr. 2006. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. 9 Apr. 2006. <http://bgcgw.org/>.<http://bgcgw.org/>.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 9 Apr. 2006. <http://bgca.org/>.Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 9 Apr. 2006. <http://bgca.org/>.

Wikipedia. 9 Apr. 2006. Wikipedia. 9 Apr. 2006. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_and_Girls_Clubs_of_America <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_and_Girls_Clubs_of_America >.>.

The Bridgespan Group. 9 Apr. 2006. The Bridgespan Group. 9 Apr. 2006. <http://www.bridgespangroup.org/PDF/Clarkpdfs/BoysandGirls<http://www.bridgespangroup.org/PDF/Clarkpdfs/BoysandGirlsClubsofGreaterWashington.pdf>.ClubsofGreaterWashington.pdf>.

Now let’s take Now let’s take a look at our a look at our larger larger community…community…

Welcome To Our Historical Research Welcome To Our Historical Research Project PresentationProject Presentation

On the City of Germantown, On the City of Germantown, MarylandMaryland

Presentation Created by the Presentation Created by the “Ruff Ryders”“Ruff Ryders”

General InformationGeneral Information Germantown is an unincorporated, but Germantown is an unincorporated, but

urbanized Census-Designated Place located in urbanized Census-Designated Place located in Montgomery County, Maryland in the USA. It is Montgomery County, Maryland in the USA. It is the sixth most populous Census-Designated the sixth most populous Census-Designated Place in Maryland.Place in Maryland.

Germantown is the fastest growing community Germantown is the fastest growing community in Montgomery County, with a current in Montgomery County, with a current population of over 80,000 residents.population of over 80,000 residents.

If it were to incorporate, it would be the If it were to incorporate, it would be the second largest city in Maryland.second largest city in Maryland.

History of GermantownHistory of Germantown In the In the 1830s1830s and and 1840s1840s, a large number of , a large number of

German business owners, some of whom were German business owners, some of whom were immigrants from immigrants from GermanyGermany and others relocating and others relocating from from PennsylvaniaPennsylvania, settled where the roads, now , settled where the roads, now known as Liberty Mill and Clopper, intersect. known as Liberty Mill and Clopper, intersect.

While most of the local landowners and farmers While most of the local landowners and farmers were were EnglishEnglish, travelers remembering the , travelers remembering the accents of the shop-owners called the area accents of the shop-owners called the area Germantown,Germantown, and the name stuck. Germantown and the name stuck. Germantown has experienced great growth during the past has experienced great growth during the past few years and an urbanized towncenter has few years and an urbanized towncenter has been built.been built.

History Continued History Continued This place has been designated a This place has been designated a

Census-Designated Place by the Census-Designated Place by the United States Census Bureau and it is United States Census Bureau and it is the only the only Germantown, MarylandGermantown, Maryland recognized by the United States Postal recognized by the United States Postal Service. Service.

It has the assigned ZIP Codes of It has the assigned ZIP Codes of 20874 and 20876 for delivery and 20874 and 20876 for delivery and 20875 for post office boxes only.20875 for post office boxes only.

Intersection of Liberty Mill Intersection of Liberty Mill and Clopperand Clopper

English FarmersEnglish Farmers

English Farm HousesEnglish Farm Houses

Geography of GermantownGeography of Germantown Germantown is located at 39°11′N Germantown is located at 39°11′N

77°16′W.77°16′W. According to the United States Census According to the United States Census

Bureau, the community has a total area Bureau, the community has a total area of 28.0 km².of 28.0 km².

27.9 km² of it is land and 0.1 km² of it 27.9 km² of it is land and 0.1 km² of it is water. The total area is 0.46% water.is water. The total area is 0.46% water.

Demographics of Demographics of GermantownGermantown As of the census of 2000, there were 55,419 As of the census of 2000, there were 55,419

people, 20,893 households, and 14,123 people, 20,893 households, and 14,123 families residing in the area.families residing in the area.

The racial makeup of the area was 62.20% The racial makeup of the area was 62.20% white, 19.13% African American, 0.34% white, 19.13% African American, 0.34% Native American, 9.84% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Native American, 9.84% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.22% from other races, and 4.20% Islander, 4.22% from other races, and 4.20% from two or more races.from two or more races.

10.21% of the population were Hispanic or 10.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race Latino of any race

The median income for a household in the The median income for a household in the area was $62,421 and the median income area was $62,421 and the median income for a family was 67,204for a family was 67,204

Germantown is a very diverse city with people Germantown is a very diverse city with people from all over the world who come together as a from all over the world who come together as a

community and in unity.community and in unity.

Education In GermantownEducation In Germantown Germantown is home to a young, vibrant, Germantown is home to a young, vibrant,

well-educated population, who live among well-educated population, who live among the several distinct villages throughout the the several distinct villages throughout the Germantown Area.Germantown Area.

94% of the residents (25 or older) have a 94% of the residents (25 or older) have a High School Diploma, and 72% have High School Diploma, and 72% have attended at least one year of college.attended at least one year of college.

46% of Germantown’s adults have 46% of Germantown’s adults have a four year college degree.a four year college degree.

Education ContinuedEducation Continued Public schools in Germantown are part Public schools in Germantown are part

of the Montgomery County Public of the Montgomery County Public Schools system and include:Schools system and include: Elementary SchoolsElementary Schools

Captain James E. DalyCaptain James E. DalyDr. Sally K. RideDr. Sally K. RideFox ChapelFox ChapelGermantownGermantownRonald A. McNairRonald A. McNairLake SenecaLake SenecaLongviewLongviewS. Christa McAuliffeS. Christa McAuliffeSpark M. MatsunagaSpark M. MatsunagaWaters LandingWaters LandingCedar Grove Cedar Grove Clopper MillClopper Mill

Middle SchoolsMiddle Schools

NeelsvilleNeelsvilleMartin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr.Roberto W. ClementeRoberto W. ClementeKingsviewKingsviewLongviewLongview

There are three High Schools in Germantown, but There are three High Schools in Germantown, but only two serve the city of Germantown as well as only two serve the city of Germantown as well as

surrounding cities.surrounding cities.Those high schools are Seneca Valley High School Those high schools are Seneca Valley High School

and Northwest High School.and Northwest High School.

High SchoolsHigh SchoolsSeneca Valley High SchoolSeneca Valley High SchoolNorthwest High SchoolNorthwest High SchoolLongview High SchoolLongview High School

Germantown also has a community college with a Germantown also has a community college with a

population of over 5,000 students, faculty, and staff, population of over 5,000 students, faculty, and staff,

which serves the Upcounty's continuing education which serves the Upcounty's continuing education needs.needs.

Montgomery College, Germantown Campus

Germantown’s Master PlanGermantown’s Master PlanThe Germantown Master Plan The Germantown Master Plan includes the construction of a includes the construction of a regional mall, a Town Center, regional mall, a Town Center, and an employment corridor and an employment corridor

spanning several hundred spanning several hundred acres, and providing acres, and providing thousands of jobs.thousands of jobs.

People of NotePeople of Note

Rufus BuckRufus Buck, , renowned folk singerrenowned folk singer

Clutch (band)Clutch (band), , hard rock bandhard rock band

Frank WarrenFrank Warren, , founder of founder of PostSecretPostSecret

Thank YouThank You

Welcome to Welcome to Montgomery County, Montgomery County,

MarylandMaryland

Dive into our Dive into our history!history!

Montgomery CountyMontgomery CountyBEFOREBEFORE

Montgomery CountyMontgomery CountyAfterAfter

Montgomery CountyMontgomery County is a is a suburban county located in the U.S. suburban county located in the U.S. state of Maryland north of state of Maryland north of Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.

The county, sometimes referred to The county, sometimes referred to informally as "MoCo," is the most informally as "MoCo," is the most populous and affluent jurisdiction in populous and affluent jurisdiction in Maryland.Maryland.

The county seat is Rockville, and the The county seat is Rockville, and the most populous community is Silver most populous community is Silver Spring. Spring.

Why the name Montgomery Why the name Montgomery CountyCounty

Where did it come Where did it come from?from?

Richard MontgomeryRichard Montgomery Born December 2Born December 2ndnd 1738 in Raphoe 1738 in Raphoe IrelandIreland Commissioned as an officer in the Commissioned as an officer in the British Army at age 18British Army at age 18 Fought in the French and Indian Wars Fought in the French and Indian Wars Emigrated to America in 1772Emigrated to America in 1772 Montgomery County was named for Richard Montgomery County was named for Richard

Montgomery, a Revolutionary War General who Montgomery, a Revolutionary War General who died leading Continental forces against Quebecdied leading Continental forces against Quebec

OFFICIAL OFFICIAL SYMBOLS OF SYMBOLS OF

MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MDCOUNTY, MD

The County EmblemThe County Emblem

Adopted in March, 1998 by AdministrativeAdopted in March, 1998 by Administrative ProcedureProcedure It replaced the Coat of Arms as the primary It replaced the Coat of Arms as the primary

symbol used to identify the governmentsymbol used to identify the government Consists of the Coat of Arms flanked by the Consists of the Coat of Arms flanked by the

year 1776…the year the county was year 1776…the year the county was establishedestablished

It’s encircled by a double ring with the words It’s encircled by a double ring with the words “ “Montgomery County, Maryland”Montgomery County, Maryland”

The Official The Official Bird & Bird &

BlossomBlossom Bill 14-88 made the Bill 14-88 made the

Robin and Dogwood Robin and Dogwood the official county the official county bird and blossom bird and blossom when it was written when it was written into law as Section into law as Section 1-405 of the 1-405 of the Montgomery County Montgomery County Code on December Code on December 1414thth 1988 1988

Based on the shield of Based on the shield of the official coat of arms the official coat of arms of Montgomery Countyof Montgomery County

The gold fleur-de-lis are The gold fleur-de-lis are reminders of the French reminders of the French ancestry of the ancestry of the Montgomery County Montgomery County familyfamily

The gold rings with blue The gold rings with blue gemstones proclaim gemstones proclaim royal favor and royal favor and protection and are found protection and are found in the family coat of in the family coat of arms of General arms of General Montgomery’s familyMontgomery’s family

The indented line The indented line represents the borders represents the borders of a local governmentof a local government

The The Official Official

FlagFlag

The Coat of ArmsThe Coat of Arms Was designed and Was designed and

approved by The approved by The College of Arms in College of Arms in London, England and London, England and officially adopted by officially adopted by Bill 38-76 enacted by Bill 38-76 enacted by the County Council on the County Council on October 5October 5thth 1976. 1976.

Broken spear at the Broken spear at the top: an award to an top: an award to an early member of the early member of the Montgomery familyMontgomery family

Motto: “Gardez Bien” or Motto: “Gardez Bien” or “Guard Well”“Guard Well”

Pointed yellow and Pointed yellow and black flags reflect the black flags reflect the county’s relationship county’s relationship with the state of with the state of MarylandMaryland

Gold mural crown: used Gold mural crown: used by many municipalitiesby many municipalities

Indented line: borders Indented line: borders of a local governmentof a local government

Timeline Timeline of of

Events…Events…

1776: Montgomery 1776: Montgomery County formed from part County formed from part of Frederick Countyof Frederick County

1776-1948: Montgomery 1776-1948: Montgomery County was governed County was governed under the County under the County Commissioner SystemCommissioner System

1777: County seat 1777: County seat established at town of established at town of Williamsburg, site of Williamsburg, site of present day Rockvillepresent day Rockville

1779: First county 1779: First county courthouse was built at courthouse was built at WilliamsburgWilliamsburg

1801: The name of the 1801: The name of the County seat was changed County seat was changed from Williamsburg to from Williamsburg to Rockville, named after Rockville, named after Rock CreekRock Creek

1840: Second courthouse 1840: Second courthouse was builtwas built

1860: Free public schools 1860: Free public schools established in the countyestablished in the county

1891: Third courthouse 1891: Third courthouse was built of red brickwas built of red brick

1931: Fourth courthouse 1931: Fourth courthouse was built of grey stonewas built of grey stone

1954: County schools 1954: County schools desegregated desegregated

1970: First County 1970: First County Executive takes office Executive takes office under new charterunder new charter

1976: Bicentennial of 1976: Bicentennial of Montgomery County Montgomery County and the nationand the nation

1981: Executive Office 1981: Executive Office Building and Judicial Building and Judicial Center builtCenter built

1990: Council expanded 1990: Council expanded from 7-9 membersfrom 7-9 members

1997: Unification of the 1997: Unification of the City of Takoma Park into City of Takoma Park into Montgomery CountyMontgomery County

Historical Sites we Historical Sites we visitedvisited

In Montgomery In Montgomery CountyCounty

Beall-Dawson HouseBeall-Dawson House

Located in Rockville, MDLocated in Rockville, MD Built in 1815Built in 1815 Interprets the lives of the families, the Interprets the lives of the families, the

servants and the slaves who inhabited servants and the slaves who inhabited the house the house

Elegant federal style town-home that Elegant federal style town-home that features period rooms and changing features period rooms and changing exhibits exhibits

Stonestreet Stonestreet MuseumMuseum

Located in Rockville, Located in Rockville, MDMD

Built in 1852Built in 1852 Features 19Features 19thth Century Century

MedicineMedicine Offers an insider's look Offers an insider's look

into the developments into the developments in medical science in medical science that occurred during that occurred during the career of Dr. the career of Dr. Edward E. Stonestreet Edward E. Stonestreet

Waters HouseWaters House

Located in Located in Germantown, MDGermantown, MD

Built in 3 parts; the Built in 3 parts; the oldest dating back to oldest dating back to the mid-1790sthe mid-1790s

Explores the central Explores the central role that the church role that the church has played in the has played in the African American African American communitycommunity

Features Historical Features Historical Black communities Black communities that have been rebuilt that have been rebuilt over the yearsover the years

What the Teens thoughtWhat the Teens thought ““The Waters House The Waters House

represents the past and it’s represents the past and it’s important to know your past important to know your past before you can move onto the before you can move onto the future.” future.” ~Kelsey N. ~Kelsey N.

““On the trip to the Beall-On the trip to the Beall-Dawson House, I learned that Dawson House, I learned that there were slave quarters and there were slave quarters and the slaves weren’t treated the slaves weren’t treated fairly. They were kept in tiny-fairly. They were kept in tiny-sized rooms that were locked sized rooms that were locked so they couldn’t enter the so they couldn’t enter the main house.” ~Jaimie B.main house.” ~Jaimie B.

““The exhibit at the Waters The exhibit at the Waters House showed that Blacks House showed that Blacks didn’t have good schools and didn’t have good schools and churches. Usually the schools churches. Usually the schools had one room, no heat or had one room, no heat or running water and the running water and the churches were also broke churches were also broke down.” ~Ashley G.down.” ~Ashley G.

““At the Waters House, I At the Waters House, I learned about some of the learned about some of the first churches established in first churches established in Montgomery County. That Montgomery County. That exhibit is important because exhibit is important because we can know where and how we can know where and how some of the greatest some of the greatest churches were.” ~Melissa C.churches were.” ~Melissa C.

“There were so many pictures of old and recent African American churches and schools. The exhibit was educational because the pictures informed me of my

former community” ~ Andrea B.

Montgomery County is…Montgomery County is… ““Quiet…occasionally Quiet…occasionally

there are stories that there are stories that go on in the paper but go on in the paper but it’s really a non-violent it’s really a non-violent environment to live in” environment to live in” ~David G. ~David G.

““A beautiful place with A beautiful place with diverse communities diverse communities but even with all this but even with all this diversity there is still a diversity there is still a lot of discrimination” lot of discrimination” ~Jason P. ~Jason P.

““Beautiful with lots Beautiful with lots of good of good communities. communities. However, I’ve However, I’ve noticed that in this noticed that in this county is there is a county is there is a lot of traffic.” lot of traffic.” ~Jackie B.~Jackie B.

““An old county filled An old county filled with a lot of history” with a lot of history” ~Marcelo D.~Marcelo D.

Montgomery County CitiesMontgomery County CitiesAshton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville, Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville,

Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg,

Cloverly, Colesville, Comus, Damascus, Cloverly, Colesville, Comus, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson, Gaithersburg,

Garnett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Glenmont, Garnett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Glenmont, Hillandale, Hyattstown, Kensington, Laytonsville, Hillandale, Hyattstown, Kensington, Laytonsville,

Leisure World, Montgomery Village, Norbeck, Leisure World, Montgomery Village, Norbeck, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Olney, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Olney,

Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Somerset, Spencerville, Suburban Silver Spring, Somerset, Spencerville, Suburban Maryland Facility, Sunshine, Takoma Park, Unity, Maryland Facility, Sunshine, Takoma Park, Unity, US Food And Drug Administration, Washington US Food And Drug Administration, Washington

Grove, West Bethesda, WheatonGrove, West Bethesda, Wheaton

Montgomery County SchoolsMontgomery County SchoolsSchools: 2005-2006Schools: 2005-2006

Total number of schools: 194Total number of schools: 194 Elementary: 125Elementary: 125 Middle: 38Middle: 38 High: 24High: 24 Special or Alternate: 6Special or Alternate: 6 Career/Technology Center: 1Career/Technology Center: 1

Demographics:Demographics: African American: 22.9%African American: 22.9% American Indian: .3%American Indian: .3% Asian American: 14.7%Asian American: 14.7% Hispanic: 20.1%Hispanic: 20.1% White: 42%White: 42%

Meals served:Meals served: 8.3 million8.3 million

Enrollment:Enrollment: Total: 139,387Total: 139,387 Pre-K: 2,402Pre-K: 2,402 Kindergarten: 9,101Kindergarten: 9,101 Grades 1-5: 48,165Grades 1-5: 48,165 Grades 6-8: 28,927Grades 6-8: 28,927 Grades 9-12: 41,849Grades 9-12: 41,849 Special Schools: 656Special Schools: 656 Alternate Programs: 175Alternate Programs: 175

Transportation:Transportation: 1,252 buses transported 96,000 1,252 buses transported 96,000

studentsstudents  

Teachers:Teachers: 10,040; 78.5% of teachers have 10,040; 78.5% of teachers have

a Masters degree or equivalenta Masters degree or equivalent    

~Doug ~Doug

Duncan Duncan (County Executive)(County Executive)

The Montgomery The Montgomery County Council County Council

Standing: left to right Standing: left to right George Leventhal, George Leventhal,

Phil Andrews, Mike Phil Andrews, Mike Knapp, Tom Perez, Knapp, Tom Perez, Howie Denis. Howie Denis.

Seated: Marilyn Praisner, Seated: Marilyn Praisner, Steve Silverman, Steve Silverman,

Mike Subin, and Nancy Mike Subin, and Nancy Floreen Floreen

Montgomery County Council

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A Grateful Remembrance; A Grateful Remembrance; The Story of Montgomery County, The Story of Montgomery County,

Maryland 1776-1976Maryland 1776-1976