Russell James Cravens

Mr. Cravens was my very first teacher at CHS. I took his history class in the summer of 1972 before matriculating in the Fall as a Sophomore. His class was amazing! I can still remember some of the projects that we worked on (e.g., filming "non-involvement" by spectators.) I was excited about entering CHS as a 10th grader after Mr. Cravens' class. RIP Mr. Cravens-I wish I had been blessed with teachers like you all throughout my educational career. Thank you for sharing your gift!

i played basketball with russ 1961 thru 1963 at USD my name is Dick Madsen I now live in washington mo with my wife Oma.

Another year has passed since my sister Karen lost her soul mate and our family lost our dear friend, brother, uncle and grandfather, Russell. We miss your smiles, poems, songs and most of all your kind heart. Thank you for being such a great role model for my sons.

Mr Cravens was one of my very favorite teachers. He was such a kind and caring person. He truly cared about his students. What an impact he made on so many.

It's been now over a year since we lost Russ. I don't know where the time has gone. Christmas doesn't seem like a holiday you could have without him. So many good memories of the holidays with my uncle.

What I wrote on our Clairmont High School alumni page. . .

Wow. I'm so late to catch up on this sad news. Mr. Cravens was universally loved in both his academic and athletic classes. 10th grade world history is where Brian Yockey (and many others) and I had a great year, and also where Jerry R. Hobbs and I tried out for track and cross country (Jerry being FAR superior to me) under the guidance of Mr. Cravens. Sadly, the sands of time will eventually catch up with us all. But I'm...

Mr. Cravens would always see the best in his students. He was my mom’s teacher class of 75, my brothers teacher class of 00 and my teacher class of 02. Even though I had not seen Mr. Cravens since I graduated I never forgot him and his belief in me. I struggled with a learning disability but Mr. Cravens always worked with me and was always positive. He was truly the best teacher I ever had RIP Mr. Cravens!!

Great coach, teacher and mentor. Always enjoyed my time with him and use him as an example of how to be. May God bless y’all and help you celebrate the wonderful human being this great man was. CHS Class of 75

Russ , my twin, was a great person who left a special mark ln time. We carry his love and legacy in our hearts. He helped others and reached out to so many people.
We honor his life and miss him. May God bless him, his family and friends . Bless KAREN FOR HER EXCELLENT CARE Of HIM DUrING HIS ILLNESS.
We thank you ✝ for your blessings.
Twins are forever. Love is forever !♥