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Roy Clark Profile

Home of the Clark Cowboys!

We are the home of the Clark Cowboys. Roy Clark Elementary, built in 1977 and dedicated in 1978, was named for the native Oklahoma musician and entertainer, Roy Clark.

In 2011, Clark was named a National Community School! Clark also received a 2008 Oklahoma Academic Achievement Award from the State Department of Education.

Roy Clark has been a leader for the community schools concept nationwide. Community Schools provide a web of support and resources to improve the academic, emotional, physical and social development of its students.

At Roy Clark, the results have been staggering. Absenteeism has dropped to near zero. Reading and math scores have risen dramatically. And the school has increased its parent-teacher conference participation to 100 percent.

Katie Armour
Roy Clark Elementary Teacher of the Year

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Welcome to Roy Clark Elementary, home of the Cowboys

 

About Roy Clark

Entertainer Roy Clark sits among students at school, named in honor of the singer.

Roy Linwood Clark (born April 15, 1933) was an American singer and musician. He passed away November 15, 2018, shortly after the school celebrated its 40th anniversary.

He was best known for hosting "Hee Haw," a nationally televised country variety show, from 1969 to 1992. Roy Clark was an important and influential figure in country music, both as a performer and helping to popularize the genre. (Wikipedia)

During the 1970s, Clark frequently guest-hosted for Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show "and enjoyed a 30-million viewership for "Hee Haw." Clark was highly regarded and renowned as a guitarist and banjo player, and was also skilled on classical guitar and several other instruments. Although he had hit songs as a vocalist. his instrumental skill  had an enormous effect on generations of bluegrass and country musicians. He had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1987, and in 2009 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, as well as the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.

Roy Clark visited his namesake school many times and donated his time and money to support children and education in the Tulsa community. Thank you, Mr. Clark, for your support! You will not be forgotten!

Principals

Principal

Alicia Ewing

Alicia Ewing

Alicia Ewing was named principal of Roy Clark Elementary in 2018.  

Ewing returned to Roy Clark from the Union 6th/7th Grade Center where she had served as assistant principal since 2012, including one year as an administrative intern. Previously, she was a teacher at Roy Clark Elementary, having taught fifth, fourth and second grades.

A native of Louisiana, she had also taught fourth and fifth grade elementary students in New Orleans. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of New Orleans. She obtained her master’s degree in education with an emphasis in reading as well as an administrative certificate from Northeastern State University.

Assistant Principal

Celesta Catcher

Celesta-Catcher

Celesta Catcher was named assistant principal at Roy Clark in June 2025. She had served as assistant principal for Jefferson Elementarys ince 2021. 

Previously, Catcher had been serving as a teacher at Grove Elementary since 2008. She has also served as a teacher at Tulsa Public Schools, serving in education since 2008. She has also served as a PTA president.

Catcher received her bachelor’s degree in education from Northeastern State University in 2003, and her master’s degree in school administration in 2020.

Roy Clark At A Glance

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