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MAR <br />31992 <br />This program is designed for the citizens of the Wabasso Community who <br />have seen multigenerations attend Douglas School. These citizens view this <br />school as monumental. A landmark that holds many sentimental values and roots <br />to a sound educational background. <br />Unknown to this county's system, one of the.highest ranking generals in <br />this country (U.S.)•emerged from Douglas School. General Eugene Cromatie, <br />presently stationed in.Europe. <br />Thomas A. Jackson, M.D., an outstanding doctor, who specializes in car- <br />diology and internal medicine is practicing in this very county attended this <br />fine school. <br />Mr. Walter Jackson, a very successful citrus grower and citizen of this <br />county also attended this school. <br />There have been numerous educators in this county and all over the <br />United States that have attended Douglas School and have beer. very influen- <br />tial to this community. - <br />The Wabasso Civic League feels that, this school will lose its sense of <br />dignity and pride in the hearts of many should this school be use as"a dump- <br />ing ground in this area, on the otherhand, the Douglas grounds will not be <br />used for the purpose intended when donated by some of our very fine citizens <br />of this Wabasso community. <br />We feel that this program will instill self -pride back into the hearts <br />of the people of this community and generate a new beginning for all concerned. <br />