History

In the fall of 2003 Clayton High School Principal Jerry Smith asked for volunteers to assist in planning our 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2004. Assistant Principal Amelia McLeod led the committees that planned the celebration.

Bucky Coats, Class 1956, had been discussing the idea of forming a CHS Alumni Association with Alumni for a couple of years and discussed the idea with Jerry Smith and Amelia McLeod. Both supported the proposed Alumni Association and it was launched during our 100th Anniversary Celebration.

Attorney Allen Tew, Class 1962, drafted our By-Laws and filed the required documents and on July 7, 2004, the US Internal Revenue Service approved Clayton High School Alumni Association as a Section 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization.

Gail Smith O'Neil, Class of 1966, designed our Alumni Association logo.
Roy White, Class of 1966, and Hugh Myers, Class of 1960, have served as our Web Masters.

Our Alumni Association was formed to:
- Offer annual scholarship funding for CHS graduates
- Promote class reunions
- Maintain contact information for CHS alumni, faculty, and friends
- Assist Clayton High School administration as requested.

Thanks to the leadership of our officers and generosity of Alumni, Faculty and Friends we have awarded 134 scholarships. Total amount of scholarship awards is $133,500.00.