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Author: S. J. Clarke

CLYDE C. COLVERT.
    One of the prominent educators of Arkansas is Clyde C. Colvert, who has been
superintendent of the Marion public schools since 1920. He was born in Vesey,
Texas, on the 29th of September, 1899, a son of W. H. and Lou Ella (McCain)
Colvert. On the paternal side he is of English descent, members of the family
having come to this country at an early day, settling in Maryland. W. H. Colvert
was born in Fordyce, this state, his parents being among the pioneer settlers of
the southern part of Arkansas. He is now living in Eagle Mills, where he is
engaged as a stationary engineer. He is one of the prominent citizens of that
community and is particularly active along educational lines. He has been a
member of the local school board for many years. In December, 1896, at Vesey,
Texas, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Colvert to Miss Lou Ella McCain, whose
demise occurred at Eagle Mills at the age of thirty-nine years. She was of
Scotch-Irish descent, although her ancestors have lived in this country for many
generations. She was a native of Texas, and was reared to young womanhood on a
farm near Clarksville. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Colvert seven children were
born, six boys and one girl, all of whom are living. Clyde C, whose name
initiates this review, is the eldest.

    Clyde C. Colvert received his early education in the public schools of Eagle
Mills and in due time entered Ouachita College at Arkadelphia. Subsequently he
enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville but withdrew the year
before graduation. He expects, however, to have the B. S. degree conferred upon
him by that institution next year. Mr. Colvert worked his way through school. In
1917 he began his career as an educator accepting a position as teacher in the
schools at Elliott, this state, where he remained one year. At the termination
of that time he went to Eagle Mills to fill out an unexpired term as
superintendent of the schools there, and during 1918 and 1919 he was employed in
a similar capacity at Oak Grove. In 1920 he came to Marion as superintendent of
schools and since that time the enrollment here has increased fifty per cent.
The schools are conducted on the basis of psychological and educational tests
and measurements relative to the mentality of students. This system has proved
quite successful. Mr. Colvert has won an enviable position for himself among the
educators of the state and his genial and pleasing personality have won the
confidence and trust of the many students under his control. He is identified
with the National, Arkansas, Crittenden and Marion Educational Associations and
during 1920 and 1921 he was vice president of the latter body. In 1922 he was
elected president of the Crittenden County Association, his term of office to
expire in 1923. He likewise holds membership in the Red Red Rose, a secret
organization of school superintendents and principals from the majority of the
southern states.

    Although the greater part of his time and attention is devoted to his
educational interests, Mr. Colvert gives his political allegiance to the
democratic party, having firm belief in the principles of that party as factors
in good government. He is ever cognizant of the duties and responsibilities, as
well as the privileges, of citizenship and there is no movement for the
development and improvement of the general welfare that seeks his aid in vain.
His religious faith is that of the Baptist church and he holds membership in the
church at Eagle Mills.


Additional Comments:
Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922


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