Henry Clay students congregated outside before school on Sept. 18, 1946, to demonstrate their desire to have girl cheerleaders. A faculty ruling had prevented girls from being cheerleaders. The students were allowed to voice their concerns in the auditorium.

Less than a month later, Henry Clay had their first group of female cheerleaders. From left, Doris Walker, Betty Peck, Edie McLendon, Patty Wilkinson and Faye Fitzgerald on Oct. 3, 1946.