From our April 5, 2001, edition.

CC student dies in residence hall room 

Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

A Clarendon College freshman was found dead in his residence hall room Sunday morning.

A preliminary investigation has ruled out alcohol, drugs, or foul play as being the cause of death.

Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn said the body of 19-year-old Bobby Joe Givens was discovered by Vaughan Hall resident advisor Zachary Walker at 10:50 a.m.

Walker reportedly called 911, and local emergency personnel responded. Justice of the Peace Jimmy Johnson pronounced Givens dead at 11:15 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered.

“Everything indicates he was one of the most straight-laced kids, and he attended services regularly at the Methodist Church.”

Givens was a graduate of Olton High School, where he played basketball. His family recently moved to Happy.

CC Dean of Students Jay Caldwell said he understood Givens came to Clarendon to play basketball but couldn’t for health reasons.

Caldwell thought Givens had hoped to pursue a coaching career.

Local memorial services were pending at press time.