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Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s 2021 Class announced Induction ceremony set Nov. 18 in Tulsa

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ight Oklahomans who made significant contributions to the state will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame during a Nov. 18 ceremony at the Cox Business Convention Center in Tulsa. The 2021 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Honorees are: Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City; Scott Hendricks, Clinton; Hannibal B. Johnson, Tulsa; Yvonne Kauger, Colony; Paula Marshall, Tulsa; Harvey Pratt, El Reno; Jim Stovall, Tulsa; and Roscoe Dunjee (posthumous). The 2021 Induction Ceremony will include each Honoree’s acceptance remarks, presenters’ remarks, and video biographies, all hosted by Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members Governor Bill Anoatubby and Chief Gary Batton. The 2021 Honorees will be recognized with the unveiling of their portraits at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum and their biographies, photos, and videos will be accessible through interactive exhibits in the Museum. In addition, the Inductees are recognized on granite monuments in the Heritage Plaza at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is Oklahoma's Highest Honor. Since the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s inception in 1927, 714 accomplished individuals have received this commendation. 74 ion Oklahoma MAY/JUNE 2021

Stanley Evans – Oklahoma City Immediately after graduating from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, at the age of 57, Stanley L. Evans was named dean of students—the first African American to be appointed to a dean position at an


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