Clarence Allen Piggott, known as "Pic" to his friends, was born September 16, 1927, in Middleton, New York. At a very young age, he fibbed about how old he was so that he could get into the armed services. It turned out to be a huge benefit for the Army.

He was a United States soldier in the Army during World War II. He participated in the occupation of Japan after the war and returned home wounded and a highly decorated hero!

Pic attended State University in New York receiving his bachelor and masters degree in Education. He and his wife, Beverly, were married on October 22, 1950. They had one son, David. He was soon to become an education pioneer.

Pic began his teaching career in New York. He worked there as a special education teacher for 9 years. In 1963, the Piggotts moved to Las Vegas where he was hired at Basic High School. Pic developed a special education program, coached football, and started the first wrestling program in the district.

He helped open Valley High School in 1965, where he taught social studies and psychology. Sadly, in 1982, he was killed in his classroom by a troubled student. But his memory will forever live on.