Alumni Association Hall of Fame

The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association honors former Eastern students who have distinguished themselves by making considerable contributions in their field. The first three honorees were approved for induction by charter members of the Alumni Hall of Fame in 1988. 

Those considered for induction attended Eastern Oklahoma State College and achieved professional excellence. They are also distinguished community leaders who possess high character. Eastern has many fine graduates and the individuals honored serve as an inspiration to us all.

To nominate a deserving individual for induction into the Hall of Fame, complete this form.

Hall of Fame Inductees

1988

George Nigh
Oklahoma Governor/Former President, University of Central Oklahoma

Dr. E.T. Dunlap
Former Chancellor, Okla. Higher Ed./Former President, Eastern Oklahoma A&M     

Scott Salmon
Nationally Recognized Choreographer

1989

Dr. Rita Smith Kipp
Author/Professor/Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, University of the South

J.D. Williams
Attorney/Lobbyist

1990

Dr. Billy A. West
Research Scientist, National Center for Disease Control

1991

Sidney M. Carney
Educator, Accountant, Retired as Four-State Area Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs

1992

Ross Harlan
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col./Retired Okla. Gas & Electric Co. Senior Vice President

1993

Frank. W. Murphy
Founder of Frank. W. Murphy MFC

1994

Harold Lee Gammon
Sports Journalist

1995

Dr. Don Parham
Educator/Athletic Director/Civic Leader

1996

Dr. Robert H. Purcell
Research Scientist for National Institute of Health

1997

Dr. Charles Montgomery
Director of the Center for Comparative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine

1998

Dr. R. Henry Migliore
Educator/Consultant/Author

1999

James F. Howell
Attorney/Judge/State Senator/Civic Leader

2000

Dr. Guy L. Curry
Engineer/Educator/Consultant

2001

Ken Brasfield
Corporate and Community Leader

2002

Dr. Sue Ellen Read
Educator/Administrator/Mental Health Professional

2003

Charles W. Davidson
Civic Leader/Construction & Property Management

John H. Hendrix
President & Chairman of Education & Financial Boards

2004

Ray Henson
Educator/Administrator/Civic Leader

2005

Tom Colbert
Attorney/Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice

2006

Don R. Adkins
National Figure for Boy Scouts of America

2007

Dr. Bill S. Cole
Retired President, ECU/Civic Leader

2008

Col. William H. Lewark
Retired Air Force/Civic Leader

2009

Sam L. Sibert
NBA Athlete/Corporation CEO

2010

Evelyn Jo Whisenhunt Guthery
Boeing Engineer/Space Shuttle Mission Manager

2011

E. Gerald Cound
Executive Director, Village Commons/Founder, Crossroads Green

2012

Stanley Funderburg
Teacher/Coach/Businessman

2013

Dr. Delana Taylor McNac
Veterinarian/Hospice Chaplain/Founder, Pet Peace of Mind

2014

Edward Stokes
Project Manager, ConocoPhillips

2015

Bill White
Retired, Oklahoma Corporation Commission and Oklahoma National Guard

2016

Leland Walker
Retired, Dean and Professor of Agriculture at EOSC

2021

Dr. Raymond Campbell
Retired Professor, Oklahoma State University

Dr. Bill Hill
Retired President, Eastern Oklahoma State College

Dr. George Monks
Physician, Past President Oklahoma Medical Association

Anita Risner
Retired educator, Tri County Career Technology Center

Charlotte Shoate Gordon
Retired educator, Norman Public Schools\

2022

Dr. Sidney Carter
Retired educator, Rose State College

Jim Fitch
CEO, Noria Corporations

Senator Billy Mickle (posthumous)
Attorney and Retired Oklahoma State Senator

2023

Rhonda Kite Fields
Former Athlete/Award-winning Basketball Coach

JT Gasso
Former Athlete/Assistant Softball Coach, University of Oklahoma

2024

Ryan Davis
Decorated Combat Veteran/Motivational Speaker