Clayton High School Alumni Association

05/03/2026

NOTE: Update for Class reunion

"The class of 66 Class reunion is On!"

Cost has been finalized at $23.00 per person which includes the tip. It will be a buffet so that eliminates individual tickets for them to prepare food and wait time. Please bring $23 per person when you attend the luncheon. If you wish to pay in advance, then contact either classmate below.

If you would like to come, but may need some assistance, cost or transportation, please let us know.

You may call either classmate:

Elizabeth Baumler at (843) 301-0150

Roy White at (919)649-3128

04/30/2026

Join us for our Annual Meeting at Clayton High School, 600 S. Fayetteville Street, Clayton, NC. on Monday, May 4 2026 @ 6:00PM. Enter main entrance on Fayetteville Street. We will meet in the Media/Library Center. During annual meetings we review previous year's activities, plan for next year and elect Officers/Directors. We invite all Alumni Association Associates, CHS alumni, faculty and friends to attend our annual meeting. If you need additional information or have questions, please comment and our Association will be happy to assist. We look forward to seeing you on May 4, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support. Clayton 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.

We can't wait to see you Monday May 4, 2026.

04/05/2026

Thanks to Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library for expanding access to local history with a new digital resource featuring The Clayton News (later The Clayton News-Star), a longtime community newspaper that once captured the heartbeat of the Town.

Here is an interesting photo and excerpt from an article from 1916 about the CHS State Baseball Championship. We even recognize more than one of the names!

04/05/2026

https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/929

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding access to local history with a new digital resource featuring The Clayton News (later The Clayton News-Star), a longtime community newspaper that once captured the heartbeat of the Town. 

02/17/2026

REUNION Clayton High Class of ‘86!

Confirmed reunion details -
Our 40th reunion will take place on Oct. 17 from 6:30-11:00pm at the Gateway Event Center - 501 Yates Drive, Clayton.
Dinner and drinks will be provided.
Come and enjoy music, dancing and reminiscing with your fellow classmates.
The cost will be $60 per person.
Payment details will be provided soon.
If you have questions, email [email protected].
Please reach out to all of your fellow classmates that may not be on Facebook.
We would love to be able to reach everyone.

And yes…we are THAT old.

02/17/2026

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Clayton residents who have made an impact far beyond our community. This week, we highlight Donald “Clyde” Sinclair, lifelong Clayton native, Clayton High School graduate (class of 1977), and Harlem Globetrotter known as “The Glide.”

After playing college basketball at NC Central and professionally (both overseas and with the Washington Generals), Sinclair joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 1988, where he spent 17 years entertaining fans around the world. In 1998, he received the Mr. Globetrotter Award, honoring the player who best represents the spirit of the organization.

In 2005, Sinclair hung up his jersey and took on a new role as coach for the Globetrotters where he served for seven years.

In July of 2022, the Town of Clayton renamed All-Star Park on Front Street to Donald “Clyde” Sinclair Park in recognition of his legacy. As Sinclair shared during the unveiling, his hope is that the park reminds the community of the importance of family, mentorship, and giving back. At the beginning of this year (2026), the Town hosted a ribbon cutting for the brand-new playground at this park.

“It’s not about me...” said Sinclair during the unveiling of the new park name. “It’s about making this community a better place every day.”

01/15/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17co1beXuu/

Johnston County Public Schools will host a ground breaking ceremony for the Clayton High School rebuild on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 10 AM!

The event will be held at Clayton High, 600 S Fayetteville Street, Clayton, NC 27520.

Join us in celebrating this great milestone! 🎉

01/01/2026

We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Robin Leigh Lee. Robin was a 1974 graduate of Clayton High School.

https://www.wrightfs.com/obituaries/robyn-lee

12/12/2025

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/clayton-nc/helen-ellerbe-12663765?fbclid=IwRlRTSAOoa2tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezQx5Fp876W25aNwrAjyDXEj9IjBusWPLJnwKpKSPwF2MeeLxl7fiJC3zAQE_aem_Cq3uvZ-38g48sshhZ0iz7Q

Celebrate the life of Helen Ellerbe, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of McLaurin Funeral Home & Pinecrest Memorial Park.