By JIM BUTLER

To many he’s Dickie – classmate, cheerleader, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather. 

To many, many more he’s Dr. Richard Clayton Ph.D, internationally recognized leader in the field of public health. 

He’s one of six to be inducted next month into the Bolton High Hall of Fame. 

Clayton, who started at the Vance Avenue school as an 8th-grader, is member of the Class of 1959 who recalls the excitement of getting to school each morning for pre-class socializing and the lessons learned within its classrooms. 

In particular was the opportunity to participate in Key Club activity under the guidance of legendary Kiwanian Nolan Hebert to whom he said he remains deeply indebted. 

Clayton took his undergraduate degree at Louisiana College (now Louisiana Christian), and is among its recognized Distinguished Alumni. 

His master’s was earned at Florida State and his doctorate  at Tennessee. 

Joining the University of Kentucky in 1970 he remained on its active faculty 43 years. 

Those years are filled with distinction on and off the campus. From Beijing to Boston, the transplanted Bear became a recognized authority. 

Back in Lexington he helped found the UK School of Public Health and has been on the national D.A.R.E. Board executive committee since 2014. 

Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar, 

All for Dickie stand up and holler. 

That can happen at the April 24 induction at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Tickets are still available at bolton alumni.org/winfame