April 27, 2024

By Kim Fritchie

Three Lee’s Summit High School graduates were inducted into the LSHS Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Saturday, April 13. The class included Dr. James S. Jones – Class of 1969, Dr. Rayna Grothe – Class of 1974, and Dr. Ronald “Gene” Clark, Class of 1962.

Approximately 80 guests attended the banquet and induction ceremony in the LSHS cafeteria and James Brockman Lecture Hall. Dr. Darrel Nelson, 2007 Hall of Fame Inductee, and Dr. John Faulkenberry, former LSHS Principal, served as the emcees for the evening. Dr. Kari Harrison, Principal, welcomed the guests and provided highlights of the achievements of LSHS students and staff.

Mr. Jim Lemery provided the invocation, and Hall of Fame members in attendance welcomed the new inductees by placing a LSHS Hall of Fame Medallion on each recipient. Photo power points were produced by current LSHS Production students and ran while emcees provided detailed introductions of each candidate. The inductees made acceptance speeches highlighting their careers and special teachers and events from their high school years and then received an engraved pewter platter.

The Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 class. The following criteria will be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame:

• The individual has achieved success in community or in civic activities and has contributed significantly to public service or society.
• The individual serves as a model of integrity for young people.
• The individual has achieved success in their career, scholastic achievements, or other significant areas.

The LSHS Hall of Fame inductees are selected by a committee of graduates and staff. Alumni are eligible for this honor 10 years after graduation. Nomination forms for the 2024-2025 school year are available on the LSHS website https://lshs.lsr7.org/hall-of-fame/. Nomination forms and supporting materials should be submitted to Kit Anderson, 400 SE Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64063 no later than November 15, 2024. Submit electronically to kit.anderson@lsr7.net no later than November 15, 2024.