ARTS
Anita Bryant (Dry) ’58
Inducted in 1989 Anita Bryant (Dry), singer, TV personality, author, and founder of Anita Bryant Ministries, International, made her debut […]
Archie Goodwin ’55
Inducted in 2015 Often referred to as the Undisputed King of Comic Books, Archie Goodwin was an American comic book […]
Bill Hinkle ’65
Inducted in 2018 Bill Hinkle is widely recognized for his achievements in advertising and higher education. After graduating from the […]
Charles Bell ’53
Inducted in 2018 Charles Bell is an internationally-known artist, renowned as a pioneer of Photorealism. Charles earned a bachelor’s degree […]
Charles Kimball ’68
Inducted in 2016 Charles Kimball, ThD, Class of 1968, is the Presidential Professor and Director of Religious Studies at the […]
Dave Banks ’68
Inducted in 2024 Three-time Emmy-winning cameraman, photojournalist and documentarian, Dave Banks has spent forty years in the field, chronicling the […]
David Finch ’71
Inducted in 2022 David is an Eagle Scout who began his television career while a student at Rogers, working evenings […]
David Gates ’58
Inducted in 1989 David Gates, the son of a band director and piano teacher, excelled in piano, bass and guitar, […]
Elvin Bishop ’60
Inducted in 2012 In the early 1950s, Elvin Bishop used to listen late at night to a radio station from […]
Gailard Sartain ’63
Inducted in 2009 After graduation from Will Rogers High School, Gailard Sartain earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from […]
J. David Nunneley ’54
Inducted in 2016 J. David Nunneley, Class of 1954, is a Figurative, Wildlife and Military Sculpture Artist. After graduating from […]
James Russell, Ph.D. ’62
Inducted in 2013 After graduating from Rogers in 1962, James Russell became active in the 1960s civil rights and antiwar […]
Jo Anne Meade Lewis ’55
Inducted in 2017 Jo Anne Meade Lewis is an artist, interior designer, and an advocate for children, education and the […]
Joe Johnston ’66
Inducted in 2017 Billy Joe Johnston, Class of 1966, is a songwriter, author, journalist, music producer, advertising executive, artist, and […]
Leon Russell (Bridges) ’59
Inducted in 2009 Leon Russell, known as Russell Bridges when he was at Will Rogers, is a gifted artist who […]
Linda Barton Paul ’69
Inducted in 2022 Linda Paul played piano and trumpet, beginning harp lessons in 9th grade. At Will Rogers she performed […]
Linda Sellen Frazier ’58
Inducted in 2022 Linda Frazier earned a B.A. in Music and French at DePauw University. After teaching French, she earned […]
Lynette Bennett (Danskin) ’55
Inducted in 2013 Lynette Bennett (Danskin) was a star at Will Rogers and went on to become a star internationally. […]
Mikel Donahue ’74
Inducted in 2017 Mikel Donahue, Class of 1974, is a western artist whose work has been exhibited in the Governor’s […]
Nancy Jo Daulton Beier ’56
Inducted in 2012 Nancy Jo Daulton Beier, known as “Jo” while at Rogers, appeared as Bloody Mary in Rogers’ production […]
Pat Kelly ’70
Guitarist, Composer, Producer, Educator Inducted in 2019 Pat Kelley knew from the age of five, when his dad gave him […]
Paul Davis ’55
Inducted in 2012 Centrahoma, Caddo, Antlers, Harthorne, Jenks. Paul Davis lived in numerous Oklahoma towns before arriving at Woodrow Wilson […]
Paula LeFan Stover ’59
Inducted in 2017 Paula LeFan Stover was the former Managing Director of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Paula has led Oklahoma’s […]
Ron Woods ’57
Inducted in 2022 While a student at Will Rogers, Ron Woods played the trumpet and led the Round-Up Orchestra. Thanks […]
Ronald Radford ’62
Inducted in 1992 Ronald Radford – known as “Hank” when he was at Will Rogers – is known internationally as […]
Russell Myers ’56
Inducted in 2011 Russell Myers, was known by his friends as “Roo” while at Will Rogers. He was born in […]
Susan “S.E.” Hinton ’66
Inducted in 1989 Susan Eloise Hinton published her first work, The Outsiders, only one year after graduation from Will Rogers. […]
William L. Lewis ’49
Inducted in 2009 William “Bill” Lewis loved baseball and singing, but singing won out and he turned down a college […]
ATHLETICS
David Finch ’71
Inducted in 2022 David is an Eagle Scout who began his television career while a student at Rogers, working evenings […]
David Rader ’75
Inducted in 1989 David Rader, football star, coach, business executive, and author started his football career as a Will Rogers […]
Donald “Babe” Chandler ’52
Inducted in 2012 Donald “Babe” Chandler excelled in several sports at Will Rogers and won a scholarship to Bacone Indian […]
Gordon Morgan ’53
Inducted in 2013 Gordon Morgan was an All-State baseball player for Will Rogers in 1953 and upon graduation he was […]
Jay Thomas Evans ’49
Inducted in 2017 Jay Thomas “Tommy” Evans was a two time state champion wrestler for Will Rogers High School. At […]
John Henry Ward ’66
Inducted in 2015 Upon graduation from Will Rogers, John Ward played football and wrestled at OSU, where he was named […]
Lee Mayberry ’88
Inducted in 2011 Lee Mayberry is one of the most outstanding athletes to have graduated from Will Rogers High School. […]
BUSINESS
Bill Hinkle ’65
Inducted in 2018 Bill Hinkle is widely recognized for his achievements in advertising and higher education. After graduating from the […]
Donald R. Mellott ’62
Inducted in 2015 From the age of 26, Don Mellott, Chairman/Owner of HIS Specialists, LLC, has owned several companies, including […]
Ernest Moody ’44
Inducted in 1989 Ernest Moody is a name known to every Will Rogers senior who proudly wears the Rogers class […]
Frank Morsani ’49
Inducted in 2009 A graduate of Will Rogers and Oklahoma State University, Frank Morsani served four years in the Navy […]
Gordona Moore Duca ’58
Inducted in 1989 Gordona Moore Duca received her real estate license in 1971, and was recognized, both locally and nationally, […]
James D. Dunn ’60
Inducted in 2009 After graduation from Rogers, James Dunn earned a degree in engineering physics from the Colorado School of […]
James E. Frasier ’59
Inducted in 2018 Jim Frasier’s character was shaped early in life through the influence of an older brother who came […]
Joe Johnston ’66
Inducted in 2017 Billy Joe Johnston, Class of 1966, is a songwriter, author, journalist, music producer, advertising executive, artist, and […]
Linda Chambers Bradshaw ’60
Inducted in 2013 Linda Chambers Bradshaw is known by many in the Tulsa community as the owner of Tulsa World […]
Phillip Butler, PhD ’56
Inducted in 2009 After completing high school, Phil Butler graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961. He became a […]
Preston C. Caruthers ’45
Inducted in 2011 Preston Caruthers came to Tulsa at age three, after his father’s death. Summers were spent working on […]
Robert J. Stuart ’44
Inducted in 2009 Robert Stuart was known as “Jackrabbit” while at Will Rogers because of his 1943 and 1944 state […]
Ron Woods ’57
Inducted in 2022 While a student at Will Rogers, Ron Woods played the trumpet and led the Round-Up Orchestra. Thanks […]
Ronald D. Flanagan ’57
Inducted in 2015 President and Principal Planner of R.D. Flanagan & Assoc., LLC, Ronald Flanagan was a key member of […]
Sherryl Mellott McGuire ’65
Inducted in 2019 College was not a focus for Sherryl Mellott McGuire’s family, and there was no money for it. […]
Stephen D. Chesebro’ ’59
Inducted in 2011 Stephen Chesebro’ went from winning the title of “Ugly Man” and barely making the football team to […]
CIVIC
Anna Seago ’69
Inducted in 2024 Anna Lea Brixey Seago was a trailblazer for women in the military with the distinction of becoming […]
Art Fleak ’65
Inducted in 2019 Public Defender, Juvenile Justice Pioneer At Will Rogers, Art Fleak was all-state in football. He became a […]
Carol Walsh Morsani ’49
Inducted in 2009 Carol Walsh Morsani and Frank Morsani met at Will Rogers, graduated from Oklahoma State University, and have […]
David Rader ’75
Inducted in 1989 David Rader, football star, coach, business executive, and author started his football career as a Will Rogers […]
Donald R. Mellott ’62
Inducted in 2015 From the age of 26, Don Mellott, Chairman/Owner of HIS Specialists, LLC, has owned several companies, including […]
Frank Pitezel ’42
Inducted in 2016 Frank Pitezel, Class of 1942, was a sophomore at Will Rogers High School when the doors first […]
Herald Givens ’69
Inducted in 2015 Community volunteer and business owner, Herald Givens spent his life in service to others. Even as his […]
James E. Frasier ’59
Inducted in 2018 Jim Frasier’s character was shaped early in life through the influence of an older brother who came […]
James Russell, Ph.D. ’62
Inducted in 2013 After graduating from Rogers in 1962, James Russell became active in the 1960s civil rights and antiwar […]
Janet Wright Kizziar, Ph.D. ’57
Inducted in 2013 Janet Wright Kizziar graduated from Will Rogers and The University of Tulsa, returned to Will-on-the-Hill to teach […]
Jean Winfrey ’69
Inducted in 2024 A life-long administrator for children with special needs, Jean Winfrey was the Executive Director at Tulsa’s Little […]
Jo Anne Meade Lewis ’55
Inducted in 2017 Jo Anne Meade Lewis is an artist, interior designer, and an advocate for children, education and the […]
John Henry Ward ’66
Inducted in 2015 Upon graduation from Will Rogers, John Ward played football and wrestled at OSU, where he was named […]
Linda Barton Paul ’69
Inducted in 2022 Linda Paul played piano and trumpet, beginning harp lessons in 9th grade. At Will Rogers she performed […]
Linda Chambers Bradshaw ’60
Inducted in 2013 Linda Chambers Bradshaw is known by many in the Tulsa community as the owner of Tulsa World […]
Patrick Waddel ’59
Inducted in 2024 Patrick Waddel began his college experience on a wrestling scholarship at the University of Pittsburg. He earned […]
Paula Combest Unruh ’47
Inducted in 2013 Paula Combest Unruh graduated from Will-on-the-Hill and attended The University of Tulsa and The University of Arkansas. […]
Preston C. Caruthers ’45
Inducted in 2011 Preston Caruthers came to Tulsa at age three, after his father’s death. Summers were spent working on […]
Richard Risk, JD ’59
Inducted in 2016 Richard “Dick” Risk, J.D., Class of 1959, was commissioned in the United States Air Force as a […]
Roberta Scott Hamilton ’60
Inducted in 2015 Recently Retired Public Information Officer of the Indian Capital Technology Center, Roberta Scott Hamilton demonstrated that adversity […]
EDUCATION
Barbara Hencke Thompson ’57
Inducted in 2018 Barbara earned her Bachelor of Arts with teaching certificates in French and education, at University of Oklahoma, […]
Charles Kimball ’68
Inducted in 2016 Charles Kimball, ThD, Class of 1968, is the Presidential Professor and Director of Religious Studies at the […]
Charlotte Wilson Heth ’55
Inducted in 2016 Charlotte Wilson Heth, PhD, Class of 1955, Professor Emerita of UCLA, is a citizen of the Cherokee […]
Frank Marcum ’61
Inducted in 2022 Frank Marcum ran hurdles on the Roper track team and became a record-setting hurdler at the University […]
Janet Wright Kizziar, Ph.D. ’57
Inducted in 2013 Janet Wright Kizziar graduated from Will Rogers and The University of Tulsa, returned to Will-on-the-Hill to teach […]
Jean Winfrey ’69
Inducted in 2024 A life-long administrator for children with special needs, Jean Winfrey was the Executive Director at Tulsa’s Little […]
Jo Anne Meade Lewis ’55
Inducted in 2017 Jo Anne Meade Lewis is an artist, interior designer, and an advocate for children, education and the […]
Joseph Pelton ’61
Inducted in 2024 Dr. Joseph Pelton is a noted figure in the realm of space exploration and education. During his […]
Pat Kelly ’70
Guitarist, Composer, Producer, Educator Inducted in 2019 Pat Kelley knew from the age of five, when his dad gave him […]
R. David Bynum, Ph.D. ’58
Inducted in 2019 David Bynum graduated Westminster College and entered the oil business, but struggled to find meaning in his […]
Richard Counts, MD ’59
Inducted in 2013 Richard Counts could have been a successful actor, writer, musician or businessman, but thankfully for people the […]
Ron Woods ’57
Inducted in 2022 While a student at Will Rogers, Ron Woods played the trumpet and led the Round-Up Orchestra. Thanks […]
Sherryl Mellott McGuire ’65
Inducted in 2019 College was not a focus for Sherryl Mellott McGuire’s family, and there was no money for it. […]
MILITARY
Anna Seago ’69
Inducted in 2024 Anna Lea Brixey Seago was a trailblazer for women in the military with the distinction of becoming […]
Frank Marcum ’61
Inducted in 2022 Frank Marcum ran hurdles on the Roper track team and became a record-setting hurdler at the University […]
Frank Morsani ’49
Inducted in 2009 A graduate of Will Rogers and Oklahoma State University, Frank Morsani served four years in the Navy […]
Frank Pitezel ’42
Inducted in 2016 Frank Pitezel, Class of 1942, was a sophomore at Will Rogers High School when the doors first […]
Neil R. Sparks, Jr ’54
Inducted in 2012 After graduation from Will Rogers, Neil Sparks attended Oklahoma State University and was commissioned as an officer […]
Phillip Butler, PhD ’56
Inducted in 2009 After completing high school, Phil Butler graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961. He became a […]
Preston C. Caruthers ’45
Inducted in 2011 Preston Caruthers came to Tulsa at age three, after his father’s death. Summers were spent working on […]
Richard Meydag ’58
Inducted in 2019 Military Aviator, Presidential Pilot Lt. Col. Richard Meydag, USMC RetIred, earned an associate degree in Aviation Technology […]
Richard Risk, JD ’59
Inducted in 2016 Richard “Dick” Risk, J.D., Class of 1959, was commissioned in the United States Air Force as a […]
Robert J. Stuart ’44
Inducted in 2009 Robert Stuart was known as “Jackrabbit” while at Will Rogers because of his 1943 and 1944 state […]
Ronald D. Flanagan ’57
Inducted in 2015 President and Principal Planner of R.D. Flanagan & Assoc., LLC, Ronald Flanagan was a key member of […]
Walter S. Yager ’54
Inducted in 2022 Walter Stuart Yager earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from OU, joined the Air Force as a […]
SCIENCE
David Stewart James ’58
Inducted in 2018 David Stewart James was a member of Will Rogers’ first state championship wrestling team, where he finished […]
Fred G. Sanders ’45
Inducted in 2012 Fred Sanders wanted to study aeronautical engineering after graduation from Will Rogers. Only four schools in the […]
James W. Jones, MD, PhD ’59
Inducted in 2009 James W. Jones, M.D., Ph.D., attended the University of Tulsa and was accepted into Tulane University School […]
Janet Wright Kizziar, Ph.D. ’57
Inducted in 2013 Janet Wright Kizziar graduated from Will Rogers and The University of Tulsa, returned to Will-on-the-Hill to teach […]
Joseph Pelton ’61
Inducted in 2024 Dr. Joseph Pelton is a noted figure in the realm of space exploration and education. During his […]
R. David Bynum, Ph.D. ’58
Inducted in 2019 David Bynum graduated Westminster College and entered the oil business, but struggled to find meaning in his […]
Richard Counts, MD ’59
Inducted in 2013 Richard Counts could have been a successful actor, writer, musician or businessman, but thankfully for people the […]
Stephen D. Chesebro’ ’59
Inducted in 2011 Stephen Chesebro’ went from winning the title of “Ugly Man” and barely making the football team to […]
Warren G. Gutheroth, MD ’45
Inducted in 2012 Warren Guntheroth graduated from Will Rogers and received a full scholarship to Harvard University. He earned his […]