The second inductee into the Sequoyah Alumni Association "HALL  OF  FAME  is  Robert  William  Sanders .  Robert attended Sequoyah Vocational School in the late 1940s and graduated with the Class of 1951.  After serving two hitches in the military, he returned to Sequoyah for a period in 1960-61 working in the administration offices and attending Northeastern State College in Tahlequah.

    Robert began his career in education at Chilocco Indian School, where he served as a recreational specialist and later coached wrestling and taught physical education. In August of 1966, he relocated to  Sequoyah High School  where he coached football and taught history and physical education classes. He also coached baseball, softball, and girl’s and boy’s basketball. Robert’s career at Sequoyah spanned over 20 years until his retirement in 1987.

2k8Reun-089.JPG   Coach Sanders ~ Member of the Sequoyah Alumni Association "Hall  of  Fame".   2k8Reun-090.JPG     Chief Smith presents Robert's "Hall of Fame" Certificate to Wauneta, Mrs. Robert Sanders.   2k8Reun-091.JPG   One of Robert's coaching buddies, Bill Scott, had a few stories to tell.   As the program ends, it's time to meet and greet old friends and teachers.   2k8Reun-092.JPG     James Jennings has a few words with former Supt. Edwin S. Moore.