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

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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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“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN. Eccl. 3:1. These are the words of a great Book; they are also the bywords of a great man. To every graduate of Oxford High, to every student who spent any time within these halls, these words are synonymous with MR. H. T. STANFORD “A TIME TO BUILD UP After the war he furthered his education at Florence State College. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Alabama. Later he studied for three summers at Duke University. Tyra, Alabama in Marion County was Mr. Stanford’s first school. There he taught all six grades. “A TIME TO BE BORN Mr. Stanford was born at Guin, Alabama, on October 12, 1896. He graduated from Marion County High School in 1917. “A TIME OF WAR In World War I Mr. Stanford served his country in the United States Army as 1st Lt. ORC. “A TIME TO LOVE From Lamar he went to Russellville in Franklin County, where he met and married Miss Terrell Pace in 1925. His second position was in a four-teacher school, Pleasant Hill, in Lamar County. He was principal for seven years in Russellville and seven more at Bridgeport High in Jackson County.

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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.