The Partners In Education Foundation presented the second annual Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Gala on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The Hall of Fame honors distinguished Richland One graduates and other persons who have made significant contributions to the district, their communities, their professions and society as a whole. The four 2005 inductees were: attorney and businessman I.S. Leevy Johnson; retired educator Celia Phelps Martin; the late Lt. Col. George D. "Marty" Martin III; and Chief Justice Jean Toal of the S.C. Supreme Court.

Richland Cadet Squadron SC 802 - Civil Air Patrol presents the colors at the start of the ceremony while Twila Jones Goodwine (at podium) sings the national anthem.

WIS-TV anchor Judi Gatson, mistress of ceremonies for the gala, and her husband, Lt. Col. Dwayne Gatson, enjoy the evening's festivities.

Henri Etta Baskins of BellSouth is chairman of the Partners In Education Foundation Board of Directors. BellSouth was the gala's title partner.

Several items were up for grabs during the silent auction prior to the program, including signed sports memorabilia donated by Jermaine O'Neal and other Richland One graduates who are professional athletes.

Hall of Fame inductee I.S. Leevy Johnson and his wife, Doris, enter the ballroom at the start of the program.

Hall of Fame inductee Celia Phelps Martin is escorted by her nephew, Ernest Smalls.

Susan Martin, I.S. Leevy Johnson, Celia Phelps Martin and Jean Toal enjoy a moment together during the reception prior to the program.

A group of talented Richland One employees captivated the crowd with a special musical tribute to the 2005 Hall of Fame inductees, featuring songs from the years they graduated from high school. Twila Jones Goodwine caps off the evening with her performance of disco diva Gloria Gaynor's hit "I Will Survive" (1979).

Susan Martin, widow of Lt. Col. George D. "Marty" Martin III, and his father, George Martin (center) accept the Hall of Fame induction on his behalf. Also shown are (from left) Richland One Board Chairman Dr. Jasper Salmond, Richland One Superintendent Dr. Allen Coles, PIE Board Chairman Henri Etta Baskins and PIE Board Vice Chairman Ron Anderson.

Richard Moore croons to the music of Cole Porter ("In the Still of the Night" - 1937).

Ken Cheeks and (from left) Dallas Webb-Burton, Erica Fields, Twila Jones Goodwine and Janet Campbell perform Ray Charles' "Hit the Road Jack" (1960).

The ladies get the crowd moving with The Marvellettes' 1961 hit "Please, Mr. Postman".

Dr. John R. Stevenson, former Richland One superintendent and a 2004 Hall of Fame inductee, poses with current Richland One superintendent Dr. Allen Coles during the pre-gala reception.

PIE Vice Chairman Ron Anderson (left) chats with PIE board member Jim Gilchrist (center) and Columibia City Councilman Sam Davis.