Hall of Fame
"Skyler" came to Cumberland College in 1955, following a successful basketball career at Clay County High School. He was a member of the team that won the first three regional championships for Clay County High School and was named to the All-District and All-Regional teams each year. He was named to the All-State team in 1955. Garrison was a 2-year starter for Cumberland College during its Junior College days and averaged approximately 20 points per game each year. He was voted as Outstanding Athlete of the Year in 1956 and 1957. Upon completing his studies at Cumberland, he received a scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee and graduated with a BS in Teaching, in 1959. Garrison returned to teach at Clay County High School from 1959 until 1969. During this time, he served three years as an Assistant Basketball Coach and seven years as Head Basketball Coach, leading the team to win 2 regional championships. He was self-employed from 1969 until 1990, when he again returned to the Clay County School System to serve as the Transportation Director until 1998. "Skyler" Garrison is currently serving as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Clay County Board of Education and he resides in Manchester, Kentucky.
