Douglas in Coffee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tri - Hi - Y International
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
1. Tri - Hi - Y International Marker
The State YMCA sponsors the “Y” Clubs in schools. Often these clubs are referred to as Hi-Y (for boys) and Tri-Hi-Y (for girls).
Organized at Douglas High School, on this site, in 1930
Founder Dr. Jesse Lee Fortney,
Superintendent of Douglas Public Schools
Faculty Sponsor - Miss Agnes McNair
Adult Advisors - Misses Kate Outen and Mary
Stanford; Mesdames L.E. Heath and F.M. Chalker
Charter Members
Eleanor Bailey Sula Nahara Azalee Taylor
Dorothy Barrett Christine O'Farrell Willie Mae Taylor
Elizabeth Brown Marie O'Farrell Anna Belle Thompson
Annie Frances Clower Kathryn Outen Ruby Thompson
Kathryn Coble Rosemary Peterson Miriam Touchron
Laverne Lewis Jackie Preston Lucille Vickers
Helen Mingledorff Mable Claire Strickland Mary Frances Wallace
Rose Tanner
Erected 1970 by Mayor B.D. Davis, City Commissioners of Douglas Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 31° 30.474′ N, 82° 50.964′ W. Marker is in Douglas, Georgia, in Coffee
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tanner Mercantile Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tanner Mercantile Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coffee County (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Coffee County (about 400 feet away); Coffee County Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away); The Coffee County Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Douglas Surgical Institute and Infirmary (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Douglas.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 8, 2009
2. Tri - Hi - Y International Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,400 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
