Boyd Chooses Kentucky Feb 7, 2008
Henry Clay HS wide receiver Aaron Boyd chose the Wildcats at a press conference this morning at his high school. Profile. (BigBlueNation.com)
SIGNING DAY UPDATE: UK receives 20 LOIs Feb 7, 2008
(Henry Clay) Highly regarded wide receiver The No. 1 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals ... com Caught 55 passes as a senior, good for 1,157 yards and 15 touchdowns First-team all-state by The Associated Press Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" and "Kentucky Tremendous 26" listing of the top seniors in the state Named to the all-city team as a junior, snagging 39 balls for 730 yards and five touchdowns Also saw action as a defensive back Helped lead... (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boyd a Wildcat Feb 7, 2008
Boyd, the former University of Kentucky standout, took a deep breath as his younger brother, four-star Lexington Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd, reached for an Oregon cap just before announcing his college decision in a ceremony at the school. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top remaining uncommitted players Feb 6, 2008
Henry Clay) sits one receiver spot outside the ESPN 150. The top-rated Kentucky player possesses good top-end speed to go along with his 6-foot-4 frame. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
DEMAREE: Barber shop talk on Aaron Boyd Feb 5, 2008
Boyd is the uncle of former UK quarterback Shane Boyd and his brother, Henry Clay High School star wide receiver Aaron Boyd. to read the rest of this story. (BigBlueNation.com)
Boyd down to four Feb 2, 2008
Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd made the cross-country journey to Eugene (Ore. for a mid-week official visit with the Ducks. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Making Estranged Bedfellows Jan 31, 2008
James K. Polk, the dark horse who defeated the dreams of Henry Clay to become the eleventh president, was the first president who was neither military hero nor elder statesman and rose far above public expectations to deal effectively with the challenges of his time ... James K. Polk, the dark horse who defeated the dreams of Henry Clay to become the eleventh president, was the first president who was neither military hero nor elder statesman and rose far above public expectations to deal... (Townhall.com)
Boyd Looking Things Over Jan 30, 2008
By FOOTBALL RECRUITING ANALYSTDate: Jan 29, 2008 Having just returned from his most recent official visit, 4-star wide receiver and Lexington Henry Clay prospect Aaron Boyd is now looking at what his future might bring. KSR spoke with Boyd on Tuesday night to get the latest. (BigBlueNation.com)
Nominees sought for MOSAIC awards Jan 29, 2008
The awards dinner will be held Wednesday, May 14, at the Henry Clay. A cocktail reception starts at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person, and numerous levels of sponsorships are available to individuals and businesses. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The Sunday Inside Scoop Jan 28, 2008
"Football teams don't only compete for victories on the field. Recruiting battles can be just as intense. New players are the lifeblood of successful programs.Of course, the recruiting process isn't entirely a headache. Most recruits find some enjoyment in it.Arkansas Democrat-GazetteIndianapolis Lawrence North offensive lineman Anthony Oden 1 6-8 / 2, 295, 4. 85, will commit to the Razorbacks today. He indicated earlier in the week he'd commit while on his official visit and repeated that... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Arthur Dural Jan 26, 2008
Last Updated on Friday, Jan 25, 2008 - 02:10:31 pm CST. Published on Friday, January 25, 2008. (New Iberia, LA)
What McCain Means Jan 25, 2008
Were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, John Calhoun and Henry Clay fools to support President Madison's tariff ... Were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, John Calhoun and Henry Clay fools to support President Madison's tariff. (Townhall.com)
Gov. Rendell Announces $1.7 Million Investment to Ensure Safe Drinking Water Supplies, Protect Public Health Jan 24, 2008
" The Governor said the Clean Water State Revolving Fund is an example of declining federal dollars for the commonwealth. The fund, which combines state and federal funds to upgrade aging infrastructure, has been a significant part of the commonwealth's water quality improvement efforts for two decades. In the last three years, though, the federal government has cut it by nearly half. In 2004, $1.34 billion was available, compared to $886 million last year. Pennsylvania's share of the fund was... (PR Newswire)
Boyd enjoys trip to Columbia Jan 21, 2008
Lexington (KY) Henry Clay WR Aaron Boyd took a visit for the second straight weekend and was in Columbia for his third official visit. After spending the weekend with the Tigers, Boyd talked to PowerMizzou. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pryor notice? Jan 21, 2008
Henry Clay WR didn't take many early visits during his recruitment, but with the end of January nearing, Boyd took his third official visit this weekend to Columbia, Missouri to visit the Tigers. Boyd came away from the visit quite impressed. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
PREP WRESTLING: Trojan Invitational smaller in size only Jan 20, 2008
Louisville schools Central, Doss, Eastern, Fern Creek, Jeffersontown, Southern, St. Xavier and Trinity, Lexington schools Henry Clay, Lafayette and Tates Creek, Covington Scott, Independence Simon Kenton, North Oldham, Oldham County, South Oldham, Union Ryle and Woodford County are slated to attend. John Hardin will be missing Wade Holtsclaw (103) and Alex Murphy (112), both of whom will be competing in the middle school region tournament. (News Enterprise Online)
National Visit Preview Jan 19, 2008
Henry Clay wide receiver , three-star Pflugerville (Texas) safety and three-star Beaumont (Texas) Westbrook defensive end who is considered a soft commitment to Texas Ar. OLE MISS REBELS. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Class of 2008 SEC East recruiting overview Jan 15, 2008
Henry Clay), a tall, much needed playmaker right out of Lexington. Boyd would be a huge pickup considering the Wildcats will be low on receiver depth in 2008 and they have already lost out on the remaining top-six in-state talents, not a good sign for a program trying to turn the corner in a difficult conference. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Active Turkeyfoot senior still finds time to volunteer Jan 13, 2008
Yet she still finds time to volunteer at the Henry Clay Villa Nursing Home in Markleysburg. My favorite thing is being a volunteer at the Henry Clay Villa, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Local Football Stars Honored Jan 10, 2008
Henry Clay, 6-5, 195, Sr.Rec ... Henry Clay; NathanielGilliam, Cumberland; Justin Green, Lou. (WKRC.com, OH)
The Moment... Jan 6, 2008
Unlike Henry Clay, Gore would rather be President than right. Bristol M. (The Drudge Report)
Four Star WR visiting Missouri Jan 4, 2008
Last month, Lexington (KY) Henry Clay WR Aaron Boyd wasn't on the radar of the Missouri Tigers. PowerMizzou. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
PHYLLIS SIDES: Group meets in Franksville to honor Korean War veterans Jan 4, 2008
the campaign for freedom that garnered the support of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay and his return to Africa at age 67. The film, which received major funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, won the Best Documentary Award at the 2007 American Black Film Festival. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Boyd getting official visits in order Jan 2, 2008
Lexington (KY) Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd is a popular man amongst Division I college football coaches. the Rivals. (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
Politics Is a Blood Sport Jan 1, 2008
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PREP WRESTLING: Tournaments in Alabama, Woodford County and Meade County highlight weekend schedule Dec 30, 2007
and Westland (Ohio), Lexington schools Henry Clay, Lafayette, Paul Dunbar and Tates Creek and Louisville schools Doss, DuPont Manual, Eastern, Pleasure Ridge Park, Seneca and Southern. The WCI models its format after the KHSAA State Wrestling Championships, a double-elimination weight-class tournament. (News Enterprise Online)
Boyd has new schools knocking on his door Dec 27, 2007
Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd has been meticulously narrowing down his recruitment since the day it began. The four-star prospect had trimmed that list down to a final six, a group that included Virginia. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
PREP WRESTLING: Bulldogs, Hawks punch tickets for State Duals Dec 16, 2007
LaRue County will be a No. 2 seed at the 16-team State Duals, which will be held at Lexington Henry Clay. The Hawks only loss on the weekend came to John Hardin, the team s first regional dual loss in more than a decade. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
J. Fife Symington Jr., father of ex-Ariz. governor, dies at 97 Dec 11, 2007
In 1939 he married Martha Frick, who was the granddaughter of Henry Clay Frick, the Pittsburgh industrialist and art patron. While on their honeymoon at Williamsburg, Va. (AZCentral -- News)
Boyd talks in-home visit, sets official with UK Dec 11, 2007
One more huge Bluegrass State prospect remains undecided, though, Aaron Boyd of Lexington Henry Clay. The four-star wide receiver says he's making progress toward a decision. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
PREP WRESTLING: Saturday's Results Dec 2, 2007
No. 33 Henry Clay 39, No. 11 North Hardin 35. Individual Results: North Hardin. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Hoop Gurlz.com Ranks Cardinals Recruiting Class No. 10 Dec 1, 2007
Gwen Rucker, a 6-2 forward from Henry Clay High School in Lexington, is another standout from the state of Kentucky and keeping her, Reed and Janae Howard in-state shows the staff is making ties to the local kids right off the bat. Rucker, the No. 90 ranked player in the class, is a physical player who should make an impact on the defensive end and even more so on the glass right away as she learns to use her size and athleticism at the next level offensively. (Uoflsports.com)
Sticks and stones ...? Nov 30, 2007
I hope not, but somewhere on that picket line I also hope some writer is pondering an epic screenplay about the Homestead strike - which included a plant takeover, violent pitched battles with 300 armed Pinkertons, many dead, a traitor in the strike leadership, and an authentic monster-capitalist, Henry Clay Frick, for a villain. This strike is obviously very different, but since we now live under pretty much the same economic arrangements as obtained in the Gilded Age, such a movie - unlikely... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Four-star wideout Boyd trims list to six schools Nov 29, 2007
Henry Clay has narrowed his list of college choices to six. The highly touted wide receiver had an extremely productive senior season on the gridiron and now will place his focus on the recruiting season ahead. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bartee Haile column: Mexico turns down U.S. offer for Texas 11-26-2007 Nov 27, 2007
James K. Polk beat Henry Clay by a whisker in the election of 1844 on the popular appeal of his campaign promises to bring the Republic of Texas into the national fold and to establish indisputable dominion over Oregon. Willing to wage simultaneous wars against Mexico and Great Britain, the president-elect preferred to keep his word without shedding a single drop of blood. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
'Helen Clay Frick' Nov 25, 2007
Henry Clay Frick had adored his little "Rosebud," surrounded himself with mementos of her and mourned her, profoundly, all his life. His remaining daughter Helen, only 3 when Martha died, was marked forever by this early loss, by her own sorrow at losing her adored sister, empathy for her father's very evident pain, the inability to ever be as perfect as Martha might have been and bearing alone her father's demanding devotion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Four-star wideout Boyd thinking official visits Nov 22, 2007
Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd (6-foot-4, 195 pounds, 4. 6 seconds) narrowed his list to nine schools earlier this month. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Photo exhibit paints portrait of family life Nov 20, 2007
A salesman for Henry Clay Frick, Mr. Spencer compelled his children to dress up for camera sessions and lined them up from oldest to youngest. "The children apparently didn't like that so much. They found it tedious," Ms. Zehnder said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jeff Walz Inks Five In His First Louisville Recruiting Class Nov 15, 2007
" Gwen Rucker, 6-1, Forward, Lexington, Ky., Henry Clay High School Rucker is ranked 84th in the nation among the 2008 recruiting class. She was an all-state selection in both basketball and volleyball as a junior. She is considered one of the top basketball players in the state after averaging 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds her junior year. She also shot 56 percent from the field last season. She played on the Kentucky Junior All-Stars team and earned all-city, all-district and all-region honors... (Uoflsports.com)
The Holiday List Nov 15, 2007
The Frick Art Museum is showing "From J.P. Morgan to Henry Clay Frick" through Feb. 3. Docent-led tours Nov. 16-Dec. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kentucky Loves Senator Mitch McConnell Nov 13, 2007
No one would have guessed that his name would be compared with Henry Clay and John Sherman Cooper as one of the greatest statesmen to ever grace the well of the Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol. Of course, I'm referring to Senator Mitch McConnell, the current Senate Republican Leader. (Human Events Online)
Walker tops city's School Board vote Nov 7, 2007
Wednesday November 7, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: SUNNY 34. Ann Walker By Peter Sutters psutters@seacoastonline. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Boyd takes visit; still has long list Nov 6, 2007
An open date on the Henry Clay schedule gave four-star wide receiver Aaron Boyd an opportunity to make an unofficial visit to one of the schools on his list this weekend. Read more about the latest details of his recruitment in this CatsPause. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
PREP SOCCER: Goblirsch leads nine area players on All-State teams Nov 5, 2007
Pierre Manga Henry Clay ... Logan Matthews Henry Clay ... Kayla Price Henry Clay. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Local woman dies after crash Nov 4, 2007
State police in Uniontown said Armstrong was turning to leave Henry Clay Villa onto state Route 40 in the eastbound lane at 7:12 a.m. Oct. 30. John Ackerman of McHenry, Md. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Boyd narrows list Oct 24, 2007
Henry Clay Blue Devils, Boyd is ready to announce a final 10 schools that he will decide between. Did UVa make the cut. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Morgan, Clay Family Bred Trotters Oct 22, 2007
The Henry Clay family tried their hand at breeding harness worthy competitors ... A.J. sired the Clay family founding sires, Harry Clay, Henry Clay, Cassius M. Clay, and Cassius M. Clay, Jr.. (Suite101.com)
Film about abolitionist Ibrahima to be shown at Cultural Center Oct 21, 2007
His plight won him supporters in President John Quincy Adams and Secretary of State Henry Clay, and eventually he was freed and became a well-known crusader for abolition. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Lucas Nix is one to watch Oct 19, 2007
com - From the Road: Names to watch. Between Fifth and Forbes. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kentucky WR Boyd plans to take his time Oct 19, 2007
Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd (6-foot-4, 195 pounds, 4 ... Last month, Virginia re-emerged as a player for the Henry Clay standout and he told CavsCorner of a possible visit in November. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Commentary -- Daniel Webster and Dred Scott are joined in history Oct 18, 2007
Webster played an active role with Henry Clay in the adoption of the Missouri Compromise, which admitted Maine to the Union as a free state and Missouri as a slave state, keeping the southern howls to a minimum, and the extension of slavery was prohibited in the territory of the Louisiana Purchase ... By 1850, the bonds of the Union were slipping when there was another compromise by Henry Clay, known as The Great Compromiser, which was championed by Daniel Webster, called The Defender of the... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Noxious vapors Oct 11, 2007
Henry Clay of Kentucky stood against slavery, even though it cost him the presidency. I d rather be right than president, he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Special Report: Most Expensive ZIP Codes Oct 4, 2007
Alpine has provided New York's power brokers a quieter lifestyle since steel magnate Henry Clay Frick put the borough on the map in the early 1900s. Last year, the hamlet, which boasts rolling hills and multi-acre mansions, was the site of the market's highest-priced home sale: Richard Kurtz's $58 million purchase of a 10,000-square-foot home on 63 acres of land. (Forbes)
Future not set, Torre revisits big stage Oct 4, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. Joe Torre has led the Yankees to four World Series titles since taking over in 1996. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fred Thompson's Boredom Oct 4, 2007
Several American statesmen with higher aspirations -- including Henry Clay, Robert Taft, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy -- have found they could make history without ever leaving the Senate ... Several American statesmen with higher aspirations -- including Henry Clay, Robert Taft, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy -- have found they could make history without ever leaving the Senate. (Townhall.com)
County's namesake would be at home in today's Clay Oct 1, 2007
A costume ball will ring an end to the festivities in December 2008 in Middleburg, where the county started that was named after Henry Clay. If you are thinking that a lot of states have counties named after the distinguished senator, you would be right, 18 of them to be exact, and all but one of them directly connected to Henry Clay. (Florida Times-Union)
Wildcats' play impresses Boyd Sep 26, 2007
Possibly the top target on Kentucky's in-state recruiting board for 2008 is Henry Clay wide receiver Aaron Boyd. The gifted 6-foot-4 wide receiver has drawn widespread interest from major programs from across the country, so the Wildcats have their work cut out for them to keep the local star at home. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Star-Studded ZIP Codes Sep 15, 2007
It has served as such since steel magnate Henry Clay Frick put the town on the map in the early 1900s. For the more private sort, , a man-made key off the coast of Miami, awaits. (Forbes)
'Things needed to change': Temple bombing 40 years ago mobilized interfaith community Sep 15, 2007
"Still, Geiger and other Beth Israel members, many of them World War II veterans, took turns guarding the building."Many a night we stayed out there with guns in case they came back again," Geiger said.A year after the bombing of Beth Israel and the rabbi's home, the same attackers firebombed a Meridian synagogue. They were caught a short time later while plotting to bomb a Jewish businessman's home.MORAL LEADERSHIP The Rev. Henry Clay Jr., a retired United Methodist minister, took part in the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
This year there was one winner in the large garden category and two co-winners, a runner-up and a special merit award in the small garden category. Sep 15, 2007
"Wouldn't it be nice to have an enclosed area to eat?" the couple said to each other after a visit to the gardens at Clayton, Henry Clay Frick's Victorian estate in Point Breeze. So, they began hauling carloads of shrubs and perennials from their old house in Loudonville, N.Y., filling that bed and others with roses, Russian sage, irises, hostas and lady's mantle (there's that lady again). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Grand Tradition of Flip-Flopping Sep 15, 2007
And Speaker of the House Henry Clay, a Kentuckian, helped him win the presidency when the election of 1824 was thrown to the House of Representatives. For most of his career, Adams believed the South would handle slavery on its own, wiping the great blot from national life. (Time.com)
Suspect pleads not guilty in fatal beating Sep 14, 2007
Jackson Municipal Judge Henry Clay kept Bell in jail with no bond. Bell could face the death penalty if convicted. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Highlight Reel: Henry Clay vs. LaSalle (OH) Sep 14, 2007
Henry Clay played host to Cincinnati (Ohio) LaSalle in a Southeast versus Midwest matchup. The game featured UK commitment Chandler Burden, five-star Ohio State commitment Devier Posey, prime UK target Aaron Boyd and a potential star in sleeper Kendall Owens. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
First State Bank appoints new President Sep 13, 2007
Founded by Henry Clay Doughty and Horace C. Doughty, the bank is in its fourth generation of family ownership. Comments or Questions. (Altus Times, OK)
Portsmouth candidates off and running Sep 11, 2007
Tuesday September 11, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: MIST 59. By Adam Leech aleech@seacoastonline. (Seacoast New Hampshire)