Clinton High School - Tornado Yearbook (Clinton, OK)

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1951-BIOGRAPHICAL UPDATES--2001 daughters, April in 1958 due to a penicillin reaction and Cappy at 24 years of age, a licensed R.N., who was involved in a car accident in 1995. We have a rental property---A BIG MISTAKE---which is a real headache. Mary Arm takes care of all headaches, including the Real Estate. Boy! Am I lucky! We have been looking forward to the 500' Reunion and hope to see everyone there. 0 - .ZSgffl?'i'7Q'gg., Q- . ir ii 'ii gifs.. Y . ' 1 I ig, 5'Ifff ' .- ' 1 ' 1 a.,,- 1 Floyd Hoffman P.o. Box 503 Clinton, OK 73601 580 323-9096 2001 Even though I did not graduate from Clinton High School, but Stafford High School in 1951, I still consider the class of 1951 to be my friends. I did graduate from Clinton Junior High in 1947, and most of that class went to and graduated from Clinton High School in 1951. In Dec 1951 I joined the US Navy, and for the next 20 years I traveled the world. In 1952 I married Evelyn Hudgins fwho was a part of the class of 1951, feven though she too didn't graduate from Clinton, but Cowden in 19511. I retired liom the U.S. Navy, attended Southwestem College at Weatherford for one year, and then went to work for the Federal Civil Service at Edwards AFB, CA in 1992. I then worked for General Dynamics at Tulsa until the closed the plant in 1994, I then returned to Clinton and started working as Real Estate Broker for Home Finders Real Estate, where I am still a Broker. In January 1999 My wife of 47 years passed away. In September 1999, I manied Retha Roberts ffiom Hydroj and we presently live at 112 Sandra Road, Clinton, OK I am looking forward to the Class of 1951 reunion in 2001. . he-.Lu . 'E' 1 r S - ,..... NK 5 ' 7 N 5' b Holly Deceased 1951 Bob Holly was born at Gotebo, Oct 7, 1933. He is five feet, five inches tall and weighs 152 pounds. . He has participated in football and track at Clinton and lettered in both. Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Holly. He doesn 't plan to attend college. 1963 Bobby Ray Holly died in December 1963 Hom injuries received in an explosion at a Phillips Petrolewn refinery. After Bob graduated in 1951, he entered the US Air Force. DLu'ing his service, Bob was able to pursue his great love, diving and water skiing. He participated in many competitions within the military and at civilian meets. Following his discharge, he went to work for Phillips Petroleum Company and attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Bob married and became the proud father of two lovely daughters. These girls were the true joy and delight of his life.

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1951-BIOGRAPHICAL UPDATES--2001 His wife, the former Norma Steigman, whom he married March 25, 1951, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tirey Hardin of Clinton, two brothers, and Hardin of Albuquerque, NM, and David Hardin of Clinton, and one sister, Mrs. Ann Miller of San Angelo, TX, survived Joe. Joyce QHarrelsonj Griffin P.O. Box 536 Burns Flat, OK 73624 C5801 562-3322 1951 Looking torward to the future, Joyce Harrelson plans to become a member of the armed services afer graduation. Attending school in Clinton for twelve years, Joyce has been active in band and glee club which she chooses as her favorite subjects. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price Harrelson. 2001 After graduation, I attended Nursing school at the Clinton Regional Hospital. I later married John Griiiin and became a military wife. When my husband retired we came back to Clinton to live. I have been a nurse, aircrait instrument technician, a supervisor for Kellwood Co., and a machine operator for 3M imtil I retired. I have two sons, Gary- 48, Otis- 46, three daughters, Nannette - 44, Teresa - 39, Carol - 37. One other daughter, Judith died two days alter she was born. I have seven grandsons, three granddaughters and three great grandsons. We have lived in Bryan, San Antonio, Wichita Falls, and Amarillo, Texas. We also lived in Minot, North Dakota and Wichita Kansas. I retired in 1995 due to health reasons and now spend my time with grandchildren and playing bingo. I enjoy road trips and listening to country-westem bands. 'fha . . . Gary Hays, MD 3500 Modelle Clinton, OK 73601 f580J 323-4119 1951 Gary Hays, son of Dr and Mrs. H.G. Hays, 617 south s ', Clinton, plans to move on the farm alter school. Gary won the Bausch and Lomb Science Award this year and has been in the boys glee club for four years and student council member in his sophomore year. His hobby is raising chickens. He now has 1,500 baby chicks. 2001 Dear Classmates, I am still married to Mary Ann. We celebrated our iittieth wedding anniversary April 14'h. We are living in Clinton, OK, where I have been practicing surgery for 34 years. I was Board certified in 1968. My oldest son, Gary Lynn, is a D.O. and is practicing medicine in Guymon, OK. My youngest son, Oran, is manager of my jewelry store, Shantel's, in Clinton, We have four grandsons and one granddaughter. We lost both of our

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.vw H vs A .1 'J 1 3 1- Ronald J ones 2001 Alter high school I went into the Air Force for 3 M years. When I got out I moved to Oklahoma City. I worked for Black, Sivel 84 Bryson Steel Company for two years then went into the automobile business. I managed eight different dealerships. I also made commercials for Dodge, Alcoa Aluminum Co. and others. In 1979 Calvin and I started Cal-Ron Oil Company. We drilled wells in Oklahoma and in Kentucky. I got married in 1960. We had two sons and one daughter. Both of our sons were champion motorcycle racers. David, the youngest, was killed in Louisville, when a drunk ran out on the track in front of him. David was eighteen. We have fourteen grandchildren. We have lived in Oklahoma City, northern California and in Las Vegas Nevada. I am semi-retired now and I play a lot of golf and spend time with the grandchildren fsoccer, little league, Tw ball, basketball etcj I am still working in my roofing contracting business I love everyone of you and wish you all the happiness in the world. L UPDATES--2001 For relaxation, I enjoy flower gardening, crafts and of course my zhildren, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and two spoiled dogs. I regret not having finished high school, going to the prom, senior trip and etc. I have enjoyed our past class reunions and am looking forward to seeing everyone at our big 50,'. Evelyn Hudgins Deceased 1999 Evelyn Hudgins Hoffman passed away January, 16, 1999, from cancer. Her husband, Floyd Hoflinan of Clinton, survives her. Evelyn had been employed as a telephone operator and in the Civil Service until 1971. She lived in many places around the country and was an active volunteer in nursing homes and in her church. Her message would be to do Godis work and to live each day as it may be your last day. ln 1908, Sam Hawks started the first Coca-Cola plant in Clinton.