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Violinist Robby Steinhardt of the band Kansas performs in 2005.

Three individuals will be posthumously inducted into the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association’s Hall of Honor in October, including a teacher, an internationally known musician and a civil rights advocate.

The alumni association’s annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony, a free and public event, is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the Lawrence High School Cafeteria.

The 2023 inductees are Debra Ann Green, who taught English and math at LHS for 31 years; Robert Steinhardt, the frontman of the rock band Kansas; and John Hutcherson Spearman Sr., a World War II veteran and a leader in community organizations.

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Debra Ann Green

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John Hutcherson Spearman Sr.

“While they are no longer with us, their contributions continue to resonate, and we are privileged to recognize their remarkable achievements,” said LLAA President Jessica Larsen in a news release.

The LLAA Hall of Honor recognizes graduates of Liberty Memorial High School and Lawrence High School who have distinguished themselves in their professions and/or made significant contributions to society on a state, national and/or international level. Honorees also may include individuals who, while not alumni, have contributed significantly to the success of the two schools and their graduates.

A list of prior inductees can be found at www.lawrencelionsalumni.com/hall-of-honor.