Oxford High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Oxford, AL)

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“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON . . Times change, young ones start school, grow up, graduate, and leave to make their way in the world. Mr. Stanford watched over, influenced and guided countless students during his 31 years at Oxford. During his last year at Oxford, 1966-67, there are 1375 students and 57 teachers. In 1966 a record class of 202 was graduated. How can one estimate his achievement? Certainly it cannot be done with words alone. A scholarship fund has been established in the honor of Mr. Stanford. Perhaps in this small way a measure of the love, reverence, and admiration that our school and city feels for him can be displayed. Mr. Charles Boozer presents Mr. Stanford with a plaque initiating the scholarship fund. Mr. Authur Hill presented Mr. and Mrs. Stanford a beautiful colored picture of Mr. Stanford.

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When Mr. Stanford came to Oxford, there were 284 students and 8 teachers. His first graduating class consisted of 36. Through the years Mr. Stanford has been loved by his students, faculties, and friends. He has always been active in civic and church work. For 31 years he has been teacher of the Men’s Sunday School class at Oxford Methodist Church. “A TIME TO PLANT’’ It has always been a pleasure for those around him to see his beautiful garden and the colorful flowers that are always gracing his office. “A TIME TO LAUGH” Besides gardening, he has also had other means of entertainment and relaxation. “A TIME TO MOURN” “Skip” the dog and “Tommy” the parakeet both provided many enjoyable moments. “Tommy” was especially missed because for many years he was a true member of the family. 5

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December 11, 1926 July 16, 1966 Jh Memoriam “Home is the sailor, home from the sea. And the hunter home from the hill.” JAMES R. SIMPSON