Inductees S-U

Eula Pearl Carter Scott was born on December 9, 1915 in Marlow, Oklahoma to father, George, and mother, Lucy, who was an original enrollee of the Chickasaw Nation. Pearl's colorful life took her from Marlow to the Hall of Fame.

Recently honored for his 45 years of service to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mr. Speaks' career has included serving as a teacher, supervisor, manager, agency superintendent, area director and most recently as the director of the BIA Northwest Regional Office in Oregon.

Robert R. Stephens served on the original steering committee which wrote the by-laws of the Chickasaw Nation in 1978.

David R. Stout is a former chairman of the tribal legislature who is still respected for his work on behalf of the Chickasaw people.

Clayburn Straughn is considered one of the finest Native American sculptors of the 20th century. He spent his lifetime in the preservation of Native American art, culture, and history, and was recognized as a Master Artist of the Five Civilized Tribes.

Juanita J. Keel Tate, a 97-year-old resident of Ardmore, Okla., has been active in tribal affairs all her adult life.

Gene Underwood served three terms as a member of the Chickasaw legislature from 1983 through 1992.