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Class Notes
Clayton State’s first graduates pose with President Downs. The junior college actually graduated two students who came to the college with transfer credits prior to the first true graduation ceremony in 1971.
Alumni group at the 2003 Fall Frolics
Alumni director Gid Rowell (far left) and alumni gather around their float for Homecoming 2006.
Spring 2009: First MBA Cohort graduates
Alumnus Art Rogers
First faculty processional at Clayton Junior College in 1971. Leading the processional is President Dr. Harry S. Downs.
Clayton Junior College’s first graduating class, 1971
Interim President Dr. Tim Hynes and alumna Shawn Nelson at an alumni Braves game event, 2009.
Alumni Dinner 2004: Long-time faculty member Dr. Gene Hatfield and alumnus Jim Baker, for whom the James M. Baker University Center was named.
Early nursing graduates.
Dr. Tom Barnett leads the student processional for his final time during the spring 2009 commencement.
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Alumna Gina Papa with President Skinner in 1999.
The Alumni Association is accepting orders for commemorative bricks for display in the Legacy Courtyard at the Bent Tree. Clayton State graduates, students, faculty, staff and community members have the opportunity to celebrate Clayton State’s 40th Anniversary by purchasing a brick. A gift of $50 or more means that a brick presenting the name of an honoree will guide the way for tomorrow’s students, as they walk the path that today’s students leave behind. To place an order, contact Gid Rowell, Clay- ton State’s Director of Alumni Relations at
(678) 466-4477.
SUPPORTING CLAYTON STATE