Boys And Girls Clubs,
Germantown
Branch/Greater
Washington/ of America
By the SHARKS and
STARS
Written by JESSICA
& SHANNON
THE 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, civicminded, responsible
adults.”
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF
AMERICA
In 1860, the first club they ever
built was only for boys.
Today Boys and Girls Clubs of
America have over 3,700 local
clubs.
There are 44,000 professional
staff members, who serve over
more than 4.4 million boys and
girls in all 50 states, including
Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Island.
Many clubs are located in urban
areas and serve children from
low-income families.
BGCGA HEADQUATERS
ALANTA,GA
PROGRAMS
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Character & Leadership
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Education & Career
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Health & Life Skills
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The Arts
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Sports, Fitness &
Recreation
Famous Boys and Girls Club
Members
 Bill Cosby
 Alex Rodriguez
 Michael Jordan
 President Clinton
 Jackie Joyner-Kersee
 Martin Sheen
 Derek Jeter
 Neil Diamond
 Brad Pitt
 Denzel Washington
 Shaquille O’Neal
Percentages And Ages
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66% are from minority families
11% are less than 7 years old
26% are 7-9 years old
30% are 10-12 years old
21% are 13-15 years old
10% are 16-18 years old
2% are more than 18 years old
55% are Male
45% are female
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF
GREATER WASHINGTON
BGCGW serves over 35,000 youth annually between the ages of 6 and 18.
There are 221 employees in Greater Washington area.
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)
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater
Washington
BGCGW has been helping youth for 117 years.
In 1973, girls were able to be part of BGCGW.
BGCGW headquarters is in Silver Spring, Maryland.
There are 101 full-time staff, 137 part-time 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 &
Girls Clubs Age Groups
 SOILDERS (1st and 2nd grade)
 HAWKS (2nd and 3rd grade)
 STARS (4th grade)
 SHARKS (5th grade)
 RUFF RYDERS
(6th and 7th grade)
 TEENS
(8th -12th grade)
WHAT THE DIFFERENT
ROOMS DO
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THE LEARNING CENTER - IF YOU HAVE HOMEWORK YOU SHOULD DO IT
AND IF YOU DON’T HAVE HOMEWORK YOU DO WORKSHEETS.
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THE ARTS AND CRAFTS ROOM - YOU DO ART ACTIVITIES (PAINTING,
DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCUPLTING… ANYTHING ART RELATED).
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THE GAMES ROOM - YOU PLAY AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY NEW GAMES
(POOL, PING PONG, FOOSEBALL, ETC)… AS WELL AS SPORTS
(BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, ETC.)
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THE TEENS CENTER - THE TEENS DO HOMEWORK, GAMES, HELP LITTLE
KIDS, AND RUN THE SNACK SHACK.
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THE TECH LAB - YOU LEARN HOW TO USE COMPUTERS AND PLAY ON
THEM: FROM TYPING, TERMINOLOGIES, BE FAMILIAR WITH WINDOWS,
ETC.)
QUOTES FROM KIDS!
Alaira,6
Her favorite rotation is Arts and Crafts and her favorite thing about the Club is that it’s
fun.
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Ben,8
His favorite rotation is the Games room and he likes the Club because, it’s fun and you
get to do your homework.
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Ariel,9
Her favorite thing is the Games room. She likes the activities at the Club.
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Usoff,11
His favorite rotation is the Tech lab. He likes the Club because, it’s fun to come to the
Club and make friends here.
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Kandace,12
She likes Friday Fun day. She likes the Club because, she gets to hang out with her
friends.
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Asante,15
He likes that you get to spend time with friends.
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QUOTES FROM STAFF
Mrs. Crystal
She likes the kids and they brighten up her day!!!
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Mrs. Evelyn
She lovessssssssss the kids!!!
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Mr. Hector
He likes the staff because, they are very friendly and he loves the kids!!!
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Mr.T
Likes the club for being and working with the children and he quotes “T lovs Da Kidz!!!”
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Ms. Parsons
She loves the different programs and the kids.
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Mr. Phil
He loves the club and no day is the same.
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Ms. Angela
This place is where kids can come and feel at home.
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How many kids come here daily?
A: one hundred & seventy per day
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How much does the club cost each year?
A: $500 per year
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How much do we earn (from fundraisers)
A: $1,000 or more
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Will there be an addition to the club?
A: Yes. The gym will be added in year 2007!
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Have you had a lot of kids come here from the beginning?
A: Yes, our membership has always been large.
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GERMANTOWN BRANCH INFO:
GERMANTOWN BRANCH
19910 SOUTH FREDERICK ROAD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20872
PHONE:301-353-9600
FAX:301-353-0872
HOURS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY
2:30PM-9:00PM
LEARNING CENTER
► ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM
► COMPUTER LAB
► TEEN CENTER
► MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
► FULL KITCHEN
► FULL OUTDOOR
BASKETBALL COURT
► 2 FIELDS
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The writer’s opinion on the Boys &
Girls Clubs…
The boys and girls club is a fun place to be. You
learn about how to use the computers, do art,
and learn how to play games and much more.
You get to play with your friends. Also we have a
talent show which is called Icon. We have a
Snack Shack where they let us buy food. The
best part is Friday Fun day. It is the day when
you do fun things all day long at the club.
~ Jessica
Reference
McManus, Phil. Branch Director. Personal interview. 24 May 2006.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. 9 Apr. 2006.
<http://bgcgw.org/>.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 9 Apr. 2006. <http://bgca.org/>.
Wikipedia. 9 Apr. 2006.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_and_Girls_Clubs_of_America
>.
The Bridgespan Group. 9 Apr. 2006.
<http://www.bridgespangroup.org/PDF/Clarkpdfs/BoysandGirlsClu
bsofGreaterWashington.pdf>.
Now let’s take a
look at our
larger
community…
Welcome To Our Historical Research
Project Presentation
On the City of Germantown, Maryland
Presentation Created by the
“Ruff Ryders”
General Information
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Germantown is an unincorporated, but urbanized
Census-Designated Place located in Montgomery
County, Maryland in the USA. It is the sixth most
populous Census-Designated Place in Maryland.
Germantown is the fastest growing community in
Montgomery County, with a current population of
over 80,000 residents.
If it were to incorporate, it would be the second
largest city in Maryland.
History of Germantown
In the 1830s and 1840s, a large number of
German business owners, some of whom
were immigrants from Germany and others
relocating from Pennsylvania, settled where
the roads, now known as Liberty Mill and
Clopper, intersect.
 While most of the local landowners and
farmers were English, travelers remembering
the accents of the shop-owners called the
area Germantown, and the name stuck.
Germantown has experienced great growth
during the past few years and an urbanized
towncenter has been built.
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History Continued
This place has been designated a CensusDesignated Place by the United States
Census Bureau and it is the only
Germantown, Maryland recognized by
the United States Postal Service.
 It has the assigned ZIP Codes of 20874
and 20876 for delivery and 20875 for post
office boxes only.
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Intersection of Liberty Mill and
Clopper
English Farmers
English Farm Houses
Geography of Germantown
Germantown is located at 39°11′N 77°16′W.
 According to the United States Census
Bureau, the community has a total area of
28.0 km².
 27.9 km² of it is land and 0.1 km² of it is
water. The total area is 0.46% water.
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Demographics of Germantown
As of the census of 2000, there were 55,419
people, 20,893 households, and 14,123 families
residing in the area.
 The racial makeup of the area was 62.20% white,
19.13% African American, 0.34% Native
American, 9.84% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander,
4.22% from other races, and 4.20% from two or
more races.
 10.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race
 The median income for a household in the area
was $62,421 and the median income for a family
was 67,204
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Germantown is a very diverse city with people from
all over the world who come together as a
community and in unity.
Education In Germantown
Germantown is home to a young, vibrant, welleducated population, who live among the
several distinct villages throughout the
Germantown Area.
 94% of the residents (25 or older) have a High
School Diploma, and 72% have attended at least
one year of college.
 46% of Germantown’s adults have
a four year college degree.
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Education Continued
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Public schools in Germantown are part of the
Montgomery County Public Schools system
and include:
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Elementary Schools
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Captain James E. Daly
Dr. Sally K. Ride
Fox Chapel
Germantown
Ronald A. McNair
Lake Seneca
Longview
S. Christa McAuliffe
Spark M. Matsunaga
Waters Landing
Cedar Grove
Clopper Mill
Middle Schools
Neelsville
 Martin Luther King Jr.
 Roberto W. Clemente
 Kingsview
 Longview
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There are three High Schools in Germantown, but only
two serve the city of Germantown as well as surrounding
cities.
Those high schools are Seneca Valley High School and
Northwest High School.
High Schools
Seneca Valley High School
Northwest High School
Longview High School
Germantown also has a community college with a
population of over 5,000 students, faculty, and staff,
which serves the Upcounty's continuing education needs.
Montgomery College, Germantown Campus
Germantown’s Master Plan
The Germantown Master Plan
includes the construction of a
regional mall, a Town Center, and
an employment corridor spanning
several hundred acres, and
providing thousands of jobs.
People of Note
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Rufus Buck, renowned folk singer
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Clutch (band), hard rock band
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Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret
Thank You
Welcome to Montgomery
County, Maryland
Dive into our
history!
Montgomery County
BEFORE
Montgomery County
After
Montgomery County is a
suburban county located in the U.S.
state of Maryland north of
Washington, D.C.
 The county, sometimes referred to
informally as "MoCo," is the most
populous and affluent jurisdiction in
Maryland.
 The county seat is Rockville, and
the most populous community is
Silver Spring.
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Why the name Montgomery
County
Where did it come
from?
Richard Montgomery
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Born December 2nd 1738 in Raphoe
Ireland
Commissioned as an officer in the
British Army at age 18
Fought in the French and Indian Wars
Emigrated to America in 1772
Montgomery County was named for Richard
Montgomery, a Revolutionary War General who
died leading Continental forces against Quebec
OFFICIAL
SYMBOLS OF
MONTGOMERY
COUNTY, MD
The County Emblem
Adopted in March, 1998 by Administrative
Procedure
 It replaced the Coat of Arms as the primary
symbol used to identify the government
 Consists of the Coat of Arms flanked by the
year 1776…the year the county was
established
 It’s encircled by a double ring with the words
“Montgomery County, Maryland”
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The Official
Bird &
Blossom
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Bill 14-88 made the
Robin and Dogwood
the official county bird
and blossom when it
was written into law
as Section 1-405 of
the Montgomery
County Code on
December 14th 1988
The
Official
Flag
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Based on the shield of the
official coat of arms of
Montgomery County
The gold fleur-de-lis are
reminders of the French
ancestry of the
Montgomery County family
The gold rings with blue
gemstones proclaim royal
favor and protection and
are found in the family
coat of arms of General
Montgomery’s family
The indented line
represents the borders of a
local government
The Coat of Arms
Was designed and
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approved by The
College of Arms in
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London, England and
officially adopted by
Bill 38-76 enacted by
the County Council 
on October 5th 1976.
 Broken spear at the
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top: an award to an
early member of the
Montgomery family
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Motto: “Gardez Bien” or
“Guard Well”
Pointed yellow and black
flags reflect the county’s
relationship with the
state of Maryland
Gold mural crown: used
by many municipalities
Indented line: borders of
a local government
Timeline
of
Events…
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1776: Montgomery
County formed from part
of Frederick County
1776-1948: Montgomery
County was governed
under the County
Commissioner System
1777: County seat
established at town of
Williamsburg, site of
present day Rockville
1779: First county
courthouse was built at
Williamsburg
1801: The name of the
County seat was changed
from Williamsburg to
Rockville, named after
Rock Creek
1840: Second courthouse
was built
1860: Free public schools
established in the county
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1891: Third courthouse
was built of red brick
1931: Fourth
courthouse was built of
grey stone
1954: County schools
desegregated
1970: First County
Executive takes office
under new charter
1976: Bicentennial of
Montgomery County and
the nation
1981: Executive Office
Building and Judicial
Center built
1990: Council expanded
from 7-9 members
1997: Unification of the
City of Takoma Park into
Montgomery County
Historical Sites we
visited
In Montgomery
County
Beall-Dawson House
Located in Rockville, MD
 Built in 1815
 Interprets the lives of the families, the
servants and the slaves who inhabited
the house
 Elegant federal style town-home that
features period rooms and changing
exhibits
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Stonestreet
Museum
Waters House
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Located in Rockville,
MD
Built in 1852
Features 19th Century
Medicine
Offers an insider's
look into the
developments in
medical science that
occurred during the
career of Dr. Edward
E. Stonestreet
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Located in
Germantown, MD
Built in 3 parts; the
oldest dating back to
the mid-1790s
Explores the central
role that the church
has played in the
African American
community
Features Historical
Black communities
that have been
rebuilt over the years
What the Teens thought
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“The Waters House
represents the past and it’s
important to know your
past before you can move
onto the future.”
~Kelsey N.
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“On the trip to the BeallDawson House, I learned 
that there were slave
quarters and the slaves
weren’t treated fairly. They
were kept in tiny-sized
rooms that were locked so
they couldn’t enter the main
house.” ~Jaimie B.
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“The exhibit at the Waters
House showed that Blacks
didn’t have good schools and
churches. Usually the schools
had one room, no heat or
running water and the
churches were also broke
down.” ~Ashley G.
“At the Waters House, I
learned about some of the
first churches established in
Montgomery County. That
exhibit is important because
we can know where and how
some of the greatest 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…
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“Quiet…occasionally
there are stories that
go on in the paper
but it’s really a nonviolent environment
to live in”
~David G.
“A beautiful place
with diverse
communities but
even with all this
diversity there is still
a lot of
discrimination”
~Jason P.
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“Beautiful with lots of
good communities.
However, I’ve noticed
that in this county is
there is a lot of
traffic.” ~Jackie B.
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“An old county filled
with a lot of history”
~Marcelo D.
Montgomery County Cities
Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda,
Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin
John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Cloverly, Colesville,
Comus, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood,
Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Garnett Park,
Germantown, Glen Echo, Glenmont, Hillandale,
Hyattstown, Kensington, Laytonsville, Leisure
World, Montgomery Village, Norbeck, North
Bethesda, North Potomac, Olney, Poolesville,
Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring,
Somerset, Spencerville, Suburban Maryland
Facility, Sunshine, Takoma Park, Unity, US Food
And Drug Administration, Washington Grove, West
Bethesda, Wheaton
Montgomery County Schools
Schools: 2005-2006
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Total number of schools: 194
Elementary: 125
Middle: 38
High: 24
Special or Alternate: 6
Career/Technology Center: 1
Demographics:
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African American: 22.9%
American Indian: .3%
Asian American: 14.7%
Hispanic: 20.1%
White: 42%
Meals served:
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8.3 million
Enrollment:
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Total: 139,387
Pre-K: 2,402
Kindergarten: 9,101
Grades 1-5: 48,165
Grades 6-8: 28,927
Grades 9-12: 41,849
Special Schools: 656
Alternate Programs: 175
Transportation:
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1,252 buses transported 96,000
students
Teachers:
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10,040; 78.5% of teachers have a
Masters degree or equivalent
Montgomery
County Council
~Doug Duncan
(County Executive)
The Montgomery County
Council
Standing: left to right
George Leventhal,
Phil
Andrews, Mike Knapp, Tom
Perez,
Howie Denis.
Seated: Marilyn Praisner,
Steve Silverman, Mike
Subin, and Nancy Floreen
Special thanks to…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
 Ancestory.com
 www.thirteen.org
 Ms. Ferne Barrow, Channel 13/WETA
 Montgomery County Historical Society
 www.montgomerycountymd.gov
 Boys and Girls Club
 A Grateful Remembrance;
The Story of Montgomery County, Maryland
1776-1976
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