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recognized Greek organization, show financial
need and preferably reside in Indiana.
Raymond R. and Margaret E. Miller Scholarship.
This fund was established by annuities
that Mr. and Mrs. Miller had with the University.
Raymond Miller earned a master’s degree
in education and theology from Butler in 1920.
He was a teacher, principal, superintendent,
pastor and professor — always with the support
of his wife Margaret Threlkeld Miller. This
scholarship provides tuition support to deserving
students pursuing studies in education or the
ministry.
Minority Scholarship Fund for COE. This
endowed fund was established in 2006 to
provide scholarship support for minority
students pursuing a degree in education.
Joseph M. and Edna H. Nygaard Endowed
Scholarship. This fund was established by Dr.
Joseph M. Nygard, former dean of the College
of Education, and his late first wife Edna.
Nygaard created and was the first director of
the Experiential Program for Preparing School
Principals (EPPSP). He is widely respected for
his expertise in school law and is a recipient of
the prestigious Butler Medal. The fund supports
the Joseph M. Nygaard Endowed Scholarship
and the Joseph M. Nygaard Community
Service Award. The scholarship is awarded
annually to provide tuition assistance to education
students enrolled in EPPSP, and selection
is based on recommendations from the College
of Education. The Community Service Award
is given annually to an education student who
has demonstrated scholarship, leadership and
service to the University and community.
Donald Pike and Janet Pike Off Scholarships.
Donald H. Pike loved music, flying and Butler.
The 1950 graduate devoted much of his time
to the marching band; in fact, his tie to the
marching Bulldogs was so strong, he played
with the band for a year after graduation and
announced the band programs at football
games for the next 10 years. The Donald Pike
award is given to a student in the College of
Business, with preference to a member of the
Marching Band. Janet Pike Off, a 1958 education
graduate who also received her master’s
degree from the University, taught elementary
school for more than 30 years. While at Butler,
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she played glockenspiel in the Marching Band,
and she remained involved through the Alumni
Board and other activities. The Janet Pike Off
award is given to an education student, with
preference to a member of the Marching Band.
This double scholarship fund was established
by Mr. Pike’s son, Darrell, on behalf of the family
in memory of his late father and his aunt.
Helen M. Off Scholarship. Helen Off graduated
from Madame Blaker’s Teachers College,
which in 1929 merged with the Department
of Education at Butler to become the College
of Education. Based on her deep interest in
the education of young people and her love for
Butler University, she endowed a scholarship
for an outstanding education student who
demonstrates need, merit and leadership
qualities, with preference given to primary
education majors.
Mildred Orr Scholarship. A 1931 Butler
graduate of the College of Education, Mildred
Bokerman Orr was an educator in Indianapolis
for 42 years. She was honored many times by
various professional education organizations
and associations and gave countless hours in
volunteer service to her profession. Many of
her articles on teaching were published in the
National Quarterly Journal of Educational
Law and Administration. This scholarship,
established through her estate, is for students
enrolled in the College of Education who
demonstrate financial need.
James H. Otto Science Education Scholarship.
James H. Otto, a nationally known figure in
biology education textbooks, received a Butler
bachelor’s degree in 1934, master’s degree in
1938 and honorary doctorate in 1968. His wife
Eloise Byrkit Otto, Class of 1934, established
this scholarship in his memory after he passed
away in 1972. In 1973, Mr. Otto received the
Butler Medal posthumously. This is an incentive
scholarship awarded to two outstanding
biology or science-teaching majors.
Guy “Bill” and Helen Rhoton Scholarship
Fund. Helen Rhoton earned her B.S. in Education
from Ball State University in 1933 and her
M.S. in Education from Butler University in
1940. Mrs. Rhoton was a teacher for 35 years,
the last 27 in the special education department
of Miami Dade (FL) public schools. This
scholarship was established from a bequest