Gerald Parker, theatre director at Sequoyah High School (SHS), was inducted into the Georgia Thespian Hall of Fame during the Georgia Thespian Festival, held recently in Columbus. Parker began his teaching career at SHS in 1990. He was chosen as head of the schools Theatre Department in 2006; appointed chair of the Fine Arts Department in 2010; and named Teacher of the Year by his peers in 2012. In his seven years as theatre director, Parker has brought many awards to the program, including One-Act Play competition honors and recognition through the Schuler Hensley for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre. Parker has taken the Sequoyah Theatre program to newer and exciting opportunities. He has expanded the program and continues to look for creative adventures for his students, said Janice Lewis, who served as the schools theater director prior to Parker.