The man who opened the doors to Sam Rayburn High School a half-century ago has been selected for induction -- along with six alumni and two other former educators -- in the schools new Hall of Honor.

The late Carter O. Lomax, who served as Sam Rayburns principal from the schools opening in 1964 until his retirement in 1981, will be honored as a member of the Texans first class of inductees during a ceremony on April 26.

The ceremony will be the main feature of the schools 50th anniversary celebration that day. The public is invited to the 50th anniversary observance, which is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sam Rayburn alumni selected for induction are:

Dr. Mike McKinney, Class of 1969, the former chancellor of the Texas A&M University System;

Dave Freisleben, Class of 1971, who pitched seven years in the major leagues;

J. Michael Solar, Class of 1971, a prominent trial lawyer who practices in Houston;

David Brammer, Class of 1977, a world-traveling photographer;

Dr. John Kirkwood, Class of 1979, a family practice doctor in Pasadena and co-founder of Bayside Urgent Care;

And State Rep. Ana Hernandez, a member of the Texas House who has represented District 143 since 2005.

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Nine to be inducted into Rayburn Hall of Honor