MIDLAND Legacy High School will induct four new members to the Lee Legacy Wall of Honor as part of the 2024 class. The Wall of Honor recognizes outstanding former students, faculty, staff and other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the school.
An induction ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. October 11 at the LHS library, 3500 Neely Ave., Midland.
This year’s inductees are:
Paula Turney Edwards
Paula Turney Edwards graduated from Lee High School in 1973. Raised in Midland, she went on to Hardin-Simmons University, where she earned a bachelor of music education in 1977 and a master of music in choral conducting in 1978. Edwards began her conducting career in Kentucky, later moving to San Antonio. She returned to Midland in 1990 to embark on a 25-year tenure at Lee High School.
Her career has been diverse, encompassing teaching and conducting at various levels, as well as serving in numerous roles for the Texas Music Educators Association. Currently, she works as an Independent Choral Consultant, Clinician, and Conductor. Edwards has conducted internationally, with performances in Spain, Budapest, the UK, Germany, Washington, D.C., and New York City, among others. She has dedicated herself to providing her students with opportunities to showcase their talents, often going above and beyond to support their growth. Throughout her career, Edwards has received numerous accolades, including Teacher of the Year, Shining Star Awards, Hardin-Simmons Distinguished Alumni recognition, and Chorale Excellence Awards. Her students have consistently achieved high honors under her guidance.
The Edwards family is a legacy of Rebels. Paula’s husband, D. Philip Edwards, graduated from Lee in 1972 and served as the Math Department Chair at both Lee Freshman and Lee High School from 1990 to 2017. Their twin daughters, Elizabeth and Clare, graduated from LHS in 2003. Elizabeth followed her mother’s path as a Choral Director and currently teaches in Louisville ISD, while Clare pursued a degree in International Business and now serves as a Senior Director of Human Resources. Edwards enjoys spending her downtime traveling, hiking, and, as she puts it, attempting fly fishing, and she cherishes time with her four grandchildren.
The Honorable Judge Marvin Moore
The Honorable Judge Marvin Moore graduated from Lee High School in 1980 before attending Texas Tech University, where he earned a bachelor of science in business administration. He then graduated from Texas Tech School of Law in 1997. Judge Moore began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Midland County Attorney’s Office, serving from 1987 to 1994, where he handled numerous child welfare cases and represented the Midland County Commissioners Court. Since 1995, he has served as the judge of Midland County Court at Law No. 2.
In addition to his judicial duties, Judge Moore is an active member of the Midland County Juvenile Probation Board, the Midland County Supervision and Correction Board, and serves as a volunteer judge for the Teen Court program. Over the years, he has taught Criminal Justice at Midland College and spoken to government classes at LHS from 1988 to 2019, focusing on leadership, community service, and governmental processes. Throughout his career, Judge Moore has received several accolades, including the prestigious Judge of the Year award in 2019 from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. He is currently the longest-serving employee in Midland County, with over 36 years of service, and has been a judge for more than 30 years.
Judge Moore is married to Cindy and has two sons, Davis and Luke. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf, and he passionately supports his beloved Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Dr. Karen Jane Scott
Dr. Karen Jane Scott graduated from Lee High School in 1973 and went on to attend Texas Tech University, where she earned a bachelor of science in chemistry in 1977. She then pursued her medical education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, completing her residency at Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital. In 1992, she became a board-certified general practitioner through the College of Osteopathic General Practitioners.
Throughout her career, Dr. Scott worked as both an ER physician and a family practitioner, with a special focus on obstetrics. She delivered an impressive total of 5,667 babies. Notably, Dr. Scott was among the first Doctors of Osteopathy to gain medical staff privileges at Covenant Hospital Group, where she had to obtain 150 letters of recommendation—far exceeding the typical three required for an MD—thereby paving the way for other DOs to secure similar privileges in a time when it was uncommon.
Dr. Scott has received numerous honors during her career, including being named Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Yoakum County from 1984 to 1988. She has generously contributed to her community, leveraging her medical expertise to assist during natural disasters by gathering medical supplies and providing care.
Now retired, Scott enjoys a variety of activities in her spare time. She is a certified scuba diver in several specialty areas, including Adaptive, Nitrox, Deep Water, and Night Diving. She loves playing golf, traveling, watching movies and sporting events, cooking, and spending time with her wife, Diana Parker.
Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks
Growing up in Midland, Sparks graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1982. One of his earliest achievements was earning the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. He went on to earn a bachelor of business administration from the University of Texas at Austin in 1985, after which he returned to Midland to begin a nearly 40-year career in the oil and gas industry. Starting at Discovery Operating as a pumper and roustabout, he has since advanced to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Senator Sparks and his wife, Jill, raised four children in Midland and are now enjoying their expanding family, having welcomed two new grandchildren with a third on the way in early 2025.
For over 30 years, the Sparks have been dedicated community leaders through their involvement with Young Life and their church. Active members of Stonegate Fellowship, Senator Sparks serves as an elder, and together he and his wife lead small groups and mentor young couples as they navigate family life.
Senator Sparks has also served on the boards of High Sky Children’s Ranch, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the Natural Gas Producers Association. Currently, he is a trustee at Midland Classical Academy. An avid outdoorsman, Kevin enjoys hunting and fly fishing in his spare time, alongside his family.
Prerequisites for consideration for the Wall of Honor:
- Candidate must be an LHS graduate and/or have served as LHS staff, and/or have made a significant contribution to the quality of the school.
- Alumni candidate must have graduated 15 years prior to nomination.
- Candidate must be worthy of emulation by current LHS students.
- Candidate must have made a significant contribution to society or a substantial professional accomplishment.
LHS inducted its first Wall of Honor class in 2010. The Class of 2024 raises the number of honorees to 39. Inductees are chosen by a committee made up of the principal, community members, staff, alumni and a student representative.
