Clear Lake has recognized the importance of educating their next generations since the get go. In early settlement days of the 1850’s, classes were held in James Hewitt’s cabin. Elizabeth Garner taught the students. For her efforts she received room and board, and a dollar per student per year.
By 1873 a high school curriculum was developed and those students separated out of the one room schools. Clear Lakers voted to become an independent district in 1874.
Along the way, school sports and clubs generated spirit and pride in our unique community. The colors of gold and black were sported with honor. Our local newspapers reported on contests and events as being won by “The Old Gold”.
In October of 1926, things changed. Through the generosity of the local Lions club, land was purchased and gifted to the school for sports. Lion’s field was born. The schools also decided to adopt the Lion as their official mascot. The gold and black remain our colors to this day.
Congratulations to all the new graduates on the cumulation of all their hard work over the years! We also tip a hat to all our former graduates of years past. Can’t you hear those Lions ROAR!?
The article is from the Clear Lake Reporter of October 5 1926
The photo of the 1912 graduates and the 1926 class are from the CLPL History collection.
The photo of the 1926 class a few years later is from the Mirror Reporter.
