David Stout
Chickasaw Leader 
 
David Stout is a former chairman of the tribal legislature who is still respected for his work on behalf of the Chickasaw people. 

He was instrumental in the design and construction of the building which provided the tribal legislature with its own facility for the first time since before statehood. Legislation passed in October, 1991 named the building the David Stout Building, "in honor of his work, devotion, and dedication to the Chickasaw people."

Elected in 1987 and again 1990 by the people of the Pickens District, Mr. Stout served as secretary and chairperson of the legislature. He also served on the history and culture committee, the personnel and finance committee as well as the land committee. He was also a member of the Arkansas Riverbed Authority, and a member of the Chickasaw Tool Company Board of Directors.

Mr. Stout served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1977, as an Expert Weapon's Instructor, 1969 - 1972, and Personnel Sergeant, while on active duty in Europe, 1972 - 1977.  He retired from active duty with an honorable discharge and later enlisted in the National Guards 1345th Transportation Company as Supply Technician.

While enlisted with the U.S. Army Mr. Stout was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and other honors. 
 

Eula "Pearl" Carter-Scott
Chickasaw Pilot 
 
 Eula "Pearl" Carter-Scott was born on December 9, 1915 in Marlow, Oklahoma to father, George, and mother, Lucy, who was an original enrollee of the Chickasaw Nation. Pearl's colorful life took her from Marlow to the Hall of Fame.

After learning how to drive at the age of 12, she soared to new heights and learned to fly at the age of 13 under legendary aviator Wiley Post.  She became the youngest pilot in the United States with her first solo flight on September 12, 1929.  She later worked as a stunt pilot where she performed until ending her career to focus on her children and family.

She started a second career with the Chickasaw Nation in 1972, as one of the tribe's first community health representatives after studying at the Desert Willow Indian Training Center in Tucson, Arizona.  In 1983, Pearl was elected to the Chickasaw legislature, where she served three terms and helped oversee tremendous growth in tribal operations and services.

Pearl"s life is the epitome of independence and equality, both traits evident today in the Chickasaw Nation. This spice for life has been recognized across the nation.  She was inducted into the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame, the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame, the International Women's Air and Space Museum Hall of Fame, and is a charter member of the National Museum of American Indian at the Smithsonian. 

A complete file of her aviation experiences is included in the "History of Aviation Collection on Women" at Texas University in Dallas. She was listed in the 1978-79 edition of "Personalities of the South", the 1989-90 edition of "Outstanding Women of America", and in the Chickasaw Historical Section of the Memphis Magazine. In 1990 she was honored as Homecoming Queen and Guest of Honor for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Wylie Post's trip around the world.