1973 - 1987 (Early Years)

Nate McClain's Early Years (1973 - 1987)

• ​August 6, 1973 Nathanial Allen McClain was born to David & Lynn (Shepard) McClain in Granite City, Illinois
• ​1st published artwork at age 4 sold on Birthday Cards mass produced by Hello Studios, New York (1978)
• Attends Nameoki Elementary School in Granite City, Illinois from 1st thru 3rd grade until the school closes (1979 - 1982)
• Attends Maryville Elementary School in Granite City, Illinois from 4th to 6th grade (1982 - 1985)
• Attends Coolidge Middle School in Granite City, Illinois from 7th thru 8th grade (1985- 1987)​
• ​Wins National Honors in Kodak Student Photography Contest (1987)
  

Nate McClain's mom, Lynn McClain 1973

Nate McClain's dad, David McClain 1973

Nate McClain at 3 months, 1973

Nate McClain at 1 year old, 1974

Nate McClain at 2 years old, 1975

Nate McClain in 1970s denim jumpsuit

Nate McClain in 1st grade at Nameoki School 1979

Nate McClain with his parents, Lynn & David McClain

Nate McClain with grade school friends in Granite City Illinois

Nate McClain with friends at Coolidge Jr High in Granite City Illinois

Nate McClain in grade school

Nate McClain in grade school

Nate McClain with friends at Coolidge Jr. High 8th grade awards night.

Nate McClain on Paddlers swim team, Granite City IL

Nate McClain on Paddlers swim team, Granite City IL

Nate McClain on Paddlers swim team, Granite City IL

Nate McClain on Paddlers swim team, Granite City IL

Nate McClain on Paddlers swim team, Granite City IL

Nate McClain on Paddlers swim team, Granite City IL

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