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The Clifton Rubies was founded in the fall of the 2003 - 2004
school year by one of Clifton’s teachers, Dr. Beverly Woods, a seventh grade
Reading teacher who presented the idea of Clifton’s young girls not only
learning how to present themselves as young ladies in society, recognizing the
value in giving back through community service, but also having fun as well was
cultivated into a lovely organization of grace and elegance to exemplify the
legacy of Mrs. Ruby Sue Clifton.
Mrs. Andrea Condell-Stewart and Ms. Allyson Jones, the first
sponsors, started the Rubies and directing them in accomplishing the goals the
organization. Fundraisers, community service projects and positive interaction
activities help support the goals of the organization. The Rubies initially
began with ten-eighth grade girls and fourteen-seventh grade girls. In its third
year, the Rubies continue their commitment.
The Rubies Purpose
·To
promote academic Excellence
·To
promote good citizenship
·To
enhance feminine qualities
·To
encourage social skills, Poise, Pride, Personality, Dignity, Perseverance, and
Self-esteem.
·Also,
to participate in community service.
RUBY SUE
WILCOX CLIFTON
Born
April 20, 1910, in Houston County, Texas, Ruby Wilcox Clifton was educated in
Grapeland, Texas and studied at Sam Houston State Teachers College and received
a degree from the University of Houston. Her life was devoted to education. She
served the Houston Independent School District for 38 years, finishing her
career as Assistant Superintendent of Board Services. In 29 years of HISD Board
meetings, she had a perfect attendance record for which she was honored with a
commemorative plaque.
Her
greatest pride was her namesake Ruby Sue Clifton Middle School, which was
dedicated in 1979. Miss Ruby taught by example, and in her 70 years of service
to our community, she was called upon again and again to provide her graceful
yet strong leadership in times of need. Ms. Ruby Sue Clifton passed way on
March 5, 2005 at the wonderful age of 94.
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