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The Franson-Anderson Endowed Scholarship honors
the memory of Ida Franson, a class of 1952
graduate and her husband Jerry Anderson
(1928-1999). Ida and Jerrys three children
established the Franson-Anderson Scholarship in
1999 Lorayne Anderson Russo, who graduated from
Illinois State University in 1976 Sharon
Anderson Patton and Wallace Anderson, an
Illinois State University Bone Scholar who
graduated in 1983. The scholarship honors Ida and
Jerrys firm belief in the importance
of education as the foundation for success in
life.
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The Bon Accord Endowed Award has been assisting
students accomplish their educational goals since
its establishment over 20 years ago (1987).
Maureen Brady, a 1967 Illinois State graduate,
created this fund to promote and enhance modern
technology in educational developmenta concept
that Illinois State has is at the forefront of
teacher education today. Maureen named this fund
in honor of her mother and her familys origin,
as Bon Accord is the town motto of Aberdeen,
Scotland.
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The Bowman Fellows is a prestigious fellowship
that was established in 2004 in honor of current
University president, Al Bowman. The Bowman
Fellows are education majors committed to being
visionary leaders on campus, in their
communities, and in their future field of
education. The core values of the program
include visionary leadership, student-centered
education, personal learning, valuing faculty,
staff, and peers, and a focus on the future. The
benefits of being a Fellow include opportunities
for professional development, unique social
activities, and opportunities to work directly
with local schools and community leaders.
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The Sarah Hazel Buck Endowed Scholarship was
established in 1999 to honor Sarah Hazel Buck,
who was a resident of the Village of Waynesville
and attended Waynesville Township High School.
Miss Buck attended Illinois State Normal
University and received her teachers certificate
for second grade in January of 1914.
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The Class of 1929 Endowed Scholarship was
established by the Class of 1929 in 1986 to endow
a scholarship in teacher education. This
scholarship was one of four endowments to be
created by graduates of the College of Education
who earned their degrees between 1929 and 1937.
Illinois State is proud to support this class
message of the importance of teacher education.
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The Class of 1932 Endowed Scholarship was created
in 1982 when the Class of 1932 met for their 50th
graduation reunion. All class members were
invited to contribute to the fund with a purpose
of endowing a scholarship in teacher education.
The scholarship was presented to the University
in the spring of 1987 at the class 55th
anniversary reunion. Candidates must be a
full-time student enrolled in the College of
Education and be planning a career in teaching.
In addition, a faculty member from Illinois State
must recommend the recipient.
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The Class of 1934 Endowed Scholarship generously
followed in the footsteps of the classes of 1929
and 1932 by endowing a scholarship in teacher
education. The endowment was created in 1987 and
was presented to the first student scholarship in
1989, the 55th anniversary of their graduating
class. Candidates must be enrolled in the College
of Education and be planning a career in teaching.
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The Class of 1937 Endowed Scholarship was
established in 1990 to endow a scholarship in
teacher education. The College of Education is
honored to support the Class of 1937s dedication
to the future of teacher education through this
scholarship. Candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 of
higher, and be active in campus activities.
10
The Gordon Coupland Endowed Scholarship was
created in 1991 by family and friends in memory
of Gordon Coupland to encourage and recognize
outstanding students who plan to teach. Coupland
was a former department chair in the College of
Education.
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The Howard Paul and Eithal Hanson Curry Endowed
Scholarship The Howard Paul and Eithal Hanson
Curry Endowed Scholarship was created by Eithal
Hanson Curry in 2002. This scholarship honors
educators and the profession of teaching. Both
Howard and Eithal Curry are graduates of Illinois
State University and spent many years in teaching
and administration. Their philosophy One has to
love children and to love teaching if one wants
to become a dedicated and successful teacher!
12
The Charles DeGarmo Scholars Endowment was
established in 1993 with annual funds by Sally
Pancrazio, then Dean of the College, as a
competitive scholarship program for graduate and
undergraduate students in the college. The
scholarship is named for Charles DeGarmo, who was
an outstanding student (1870-1873), teacher, and
principal of the Grammar School (1876-1883).
Later he became a professor of modern languages
and reading (1886-1890). In 1972, the education
and psychology building was named DeGarmo Hall in
his honor. He believed that every child should
have both incentive and opportunity to learn and
carry his educational development as far as his
ability and circumstances warranted.
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The Charles DeGarmo Scholars Endowment, In Memory
of Kathy Hassig was established by the U.S.S.
Magellan, a Star Trek fan organization that
Hassig co-founded. Hassig graduated from Illinois
State University in 1975 with a degree in special
education. Kathy died at the age of 51 after a
brave battle with lymphoma and later a brain
tumor. Known as a nurturing teacher and education
diagnostician, everything she did was in the
spirit of helping others. Kathy was a lifelong
fan of Star Trek and lived her life according to
the ideals represented in the show be good to
people, respect yourself, and give to those who
are in need of your help.
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The Larry and Barbara Efaw Endowed Scholarship
The Larry and Barbara Efaw Endowed Scholarship
was created in 2004 by David and Dana Efaw out of
their desire to honor Davids parents, who were
students at Illinois State Normal University when
they met in 1954. Larry earned his B.S. in
business education in 1956 and was elected senior
class president and named the outstanding senior
that year. He later earned a M.S. Ed. in 1959.
Barbara earned her bachelors degree in education
in 1959 and was active in many activities, among
them varsity cheerleading. Larry and Barbara have
led lives committed to education and have
maintained their love for their alma mater. The
elder Efaws were delightfully surprised on
Christmas morning 2004 that David and Dana had
established the scholarship in their honor.
15
The Jody M. Fitch Endowed Scholarship was
established by Jodys father, Distinguished
Professor Emeritus of Science Education Thomas
Fitch. Dr. Fitch had a long and impacting career
at Illinois State and was named a Distinguished
Professor in 1989. Jody Fitch graduated from
Illinois State University in 1985, majoring in
family and consumer sciences and became a
nutritionist. She was active in
student organizations and was a member of the Big
Red Marching Machine. She was a bright and caring
woman whose life was cut short by cancer. As she
fought the disease, her dad often spent 12-hour
shifts at her bedside. There isnt a day that
goes by that I dont think of her, he said.
Jody was a beautiful young lady, both in outward
looks and in inner beauty.
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The Glynn-Bowlby Future Teacher Endowed
Scholarship was created by Carol Bowlby Glynn and
Terry Glynn in honor of their parents who, like
them, were Illinois State Normal University
graduates. Collectively, this family of Illinois
State graduates has taught for over 100 years.
Carol, a 1962 graduate has a B.S. in special
education and Terry, a 1957 graduate has a B.S.
in mathematics. Victoria Bowlby, Carols mother,
was the recipient of a B.S. in 1965 and began her
career teaching in a one-room school in Iowa.
Terrys mother, Mary Alice Glynn, received her
bachelor of science in 1959, and his father, Will
Glynn, received a bachelors degree in 1932 and a
masters of science degree in 1951. Their careers
also began in one-room schools in Cerro Gordo.
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The John T. Goeldi Future Teacher Endowed
Scholarship was developed in 1998 by the students
of the 1997-98 Executive Board of the Student
Education Association of Illinois State
University to recognize their faculty advisor,
John T. Goeldi. He was a teacher who cared about
his students and the future of education. Goeldi
served as professor in the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction and as the Director of
Clinical Experiences and Certification Processes
for seven years. He offered support and guidance
to many of our future teachers, and this
scholarship was created to recognize his
dedication to the student organization and his
invaluable contributions as a dedicated champion
of helping students navigate and make the best of
their time at Illinois State.
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The Roy and Dorothy Hostettler Endowed
Scholarship was established in 2007 through a
gift from the estate of Roy L. Hostettler, who
graduated from Illinois State Normal University
in 1941 with his bachelors degree in social
sciences education and again in 1947 with a
masters degree in educational administration.
His wife, Dorothy Jean (Wilson) Hostettler,
graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in
1940 and earned a masters degree from ISNU in
1958 in educational supervision. Both Roy and
Dorothy dedicated their lives to education.
Dorothy, was a supervisor to student teachers at
Illinois State while Roy spent the major portion
of his 48-year teaching career known as grand
old man at Bloomington High School where he
taught civics, history, and journalism before
becoming a guidance counselor. Roys educational
legacy has left a lasting resonance best
remembered for the direction and guidance he
provided to young people, a commitment that he
considered his most important work.
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The John Joseph Kennedy Endowed Scholarship was
established in 2007 by John Joseph Kennedy as an
expression of his gratitude for the excellent
education he received at Illinois State
University. This learning experience brought him
a lifetime of personal growth and enjoyment, and
afforded many career opportunities. Kennedy
enrolled at Illinois State University in 1957 and
completed his B.S. in education with an
English/journalism major in four years. During
that time, he held positions on the student
newspaper, The Vidette, and became its editor
prior to his graduation. He later continued
post-graduate studies at the University of
California-Berkeley and at San Francisco State
University. In the San Francisco Bay area he
taught high school English, journalism, and
social studies for a number of years. He later
went into the real estate field where he became a
State of California certified real estate
appraiser.
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The Dona Lewis Endowed Scholarship was created in
1993 by the family and friends of Dona Lewis, who
made gifts in her memory to honor her and support
students attending Illinois State University. The
recipient of this scholarship should be planning
to teach, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and
preferably be a nontraditional student.
Preference is given to candidates who graduated
from a high school in LaSalle or Grundy counties
and/or who reside in one of these counties.
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The George Manus Endowed Memorial Scholarship The
George Manus Endowed Memorial Scholarship
was established in memory of George Manus, who
graduated from Illinois State Normal University
in 1929 with a major in elementary education. He
died in 1984. His wife, Helen J. Manus, passed
away in 2002, after which the College of
Education was notified that Helen J. Manus Trust
provided for a bequest to Illinois State
University to be used for scholarships for
worthy students preparing for teaching careers in
memory of George Manus. The George Manus Endowed
Memorial Scholarship is used to recruit
outstanding new freshman or transfer students who
reside in the Chicago area and plan to return to
that area to teach.
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The Katharine McGorray Endowed Scholarship was
established in 1990 by Katharine McGorray through
a bequest in her will. She was a graduate of
Illinois State Normal University in 1892 and
later served on the faculty. Candidates must be
planning to teach, and recommendations should
attest to a students promise as a teacher.
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The Mary Kathryn Merna-Mellon Scholarship was
created in 2006 by her husband, Edwin Dale
Mellon, in honor and in memory of Mary, who
passed away in 2002. Mary Merna was born in
Bloomington and lived on a farm in Merna, a town
that was named after her grandfather. She earned
her B.S. in education from Illinois State
University in 1953 and became a third- and
fourth-grade teacher at Roach School in Decatur,
where she met another educator, Edwin Dale
Mellon, who became her husband. He founded this
scholarship to assist a student pursuing his or
her dream to become a teacher.
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The Jean M. Borg Endowed Scholarship was created
in 2008 by Jean M. Borg 50 to express
appreciation to Illinois State University for the
education she received and to support future
students to become committed teachers of
excellence. Her mother, Mary Borg, urged Jean to
attend college so she enrolled at Illinois State
Normal University. She earned a degree in
education and began teaching junior high school
in Momence, Leroy, and Bloomington. Jean later
earned her M.A. in counselor education in 1962
and an advanced certificate in counselor
education in 1967 from the University of Illinois
at Champaign-Urbana. From 1962-1972 she served as
a school counselor for students in Champaign. For
over 20 years of her career, Jean was a faculty
member at the University of South Florida.
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The Mary R. Borg Endowed Scholarship was created
in 2008 by Jean Borg 50 to honor her influential
and encouraging mother, Mary R. Borg. Born in
1901, Mary witnessed the rise of respect for
women in the U.S. during the 20th Century and was
a supporter of the right for women to vote in
this country. Mary was a high school graduate,
which was not common for girls in her time.
Following high school, she trained as a nurse
and worked at a hospital in Peoria. Later in her
life she used her creative talents in the writing
of music and as an artistic seamstress. Even
though she was disabled and in a wheelchair,
during the last 12 years of her life, she
continued her seamstress and sewing activities.
As a daughter growing up under Marys leadership
and influence, Jean admired her mothers
independent spirit and encouragement, towards
herself and others.
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The Dr. Sally Bulkley Pancrazio Endowed
Scholarship was established in 2001 by an initial
donation from Dr. Cecilia J. Lauby-Ryan who
created the scholarship out of her desire to
honor the career and accomplishments of alumna
and Dean Emeritus Sally Pancrazio 60 at the time
of her retirement from Illinois State University.
Pancrazio served as dean of the college from 1993
to 2001, where she provided administrative and
academic leadership to its three academic
departments, two laboratory schools, and the
Office for Clinical Experience and Certification.
Pancrazio was inducted into the College of
Education Alumni Hall of Fame in 2001, the
College of Business Hall of Fame in 2002, and
received an Alumni Achievement Award in 2005.
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The Rollings Scholarship was created in 2005 by
Kaci Sue Rollings who graduated from Illinois
State University in 1994 with a bachelors degree
in elementary education. The scholarship is in
honor of Kacis grandfather Max Rollings
(1916-2001). Max had a connection with Illinois
State University as a sheet metal superintendent
working on the first high-rise dormitories on the
college campus. The Rollings Scholarship is
Kacis way of giving back to the university that
supported her personally and professionally. She
states, I heard a man once say that sometimes in
life we go through difficulties on our own simply
so that we can make a path for others to follow.
My hope is that this scholarship will help other
girls who find themselves on a similar path to
mine.
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The Helen K. Ryan Endowed Scholarship was
established in 1985 by contributions received
from Ryans many friends. Ms. Ryan was a graduate
of Illinois State Normal University, and very
involved in leadership activities through the
Illinois Education Association. At the time of
her death, she was the president of the ISNU
Alumni Association. Candidates must be residents
of Illinois in their junior or senior year
planning to teach and have good academic
achievement.
29
The Roy O. Schilling Scholarship was created by
Roy O. Schilling in 2007. This scholarship is
meant to help deserving students who plan to
become teachers. Schilling received a teaching
certificate in 1935 and a B.S. in education from
Illinois State in 1940. He received his M.A. in
educational administration from Columbia
University Teachers College in New York City.
His first teaching position was at Maple Grove
Rural School west of Elkhart. He taught or was
principal at Emden, Lincoln, River Forest and
Decatur, until he retired in 1979. He is an avid
worldwide traveler who was inducted into the
College of Education Alumni Hall of Fame in 2003.
30
The Glenn T. Schlichting, Sr. and Karl G. Schmidt
Scholarship was established in1999 by the
families of these highly effective educators to
honor their lifelong contributions as teachers,
administrators, and mentors to teachers. Glenn
began his career in 1950 as a 6th grade teacher.
He later became a principal and a coach. In his
21 years in education, he was committed to
children, families and teachers, constantly
modeling the values of commitment, teamwork and a
love of learning. Sadly, he died at a young age,
but he had a powerful impact on the teachers and
students he served so faithfully. Karl Schmidt
began as a teacher and principal of 4th through
8th grades in a two-room school. His career
spanned more than 47 years where he was principal
for five different schools, impacting thousands
of students and families. He also worked with the
North Central Association accreditation programs
as a team member, team leader, and developer of
an accreditation program for elementary and
secondary Lutheran schools.
31
The Luella E. Schultze Endowed Scholarship was
established in 2001 through a bequest in the will
of Luella Schultze and added to by contributions
from many of her friends, relatives, and
colleagues following her passing. Schultze
graduated from Illinois State Normal University
in 1946. She began teaching at the University in
1958 and had a very successful 26-year teaching
career in the primary grades at Thomas Metcalf
School and as a faculty member in the Department
of Curriculum and Instruction, retiring in 1984.
32
The Nancy Reiner Sparks Endowed Teaching
Scholarship was established in 2008 by the
relatives, colleagues and friends of Nancy Reiner
Sparks to honor her memory. Nancy was a
remarkable, memorable, and beloved friend,
teacher, and principal who were known to have an
ever-present smile and optimistic presence. She
earned B.S. in 1978 and a M.S. in 1980 in special
education from Illinois State. She was an active
member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Nancy
died in September 2007 after a brave fight with
ovarian cancer. Though she was sick, she did not
let cancer affect her interactions with her
students. Nancy received many cards from her
students upon her retirement in May 2007. One of
the cards was especially telling of Nancys
character. It said, You have always been a
bright ray of sunshine in my lifeyou always had
a smile for anyone who was sad. You were always
kind to everyone no matter whatI will always
remember you with a smile.
33
The Larry And Patricia (Hunkler) Stagen Endowed
Teaching Scholarship was established in 2008 by
two graduates of Illinois State University,
Patricia (Hunkler) a 1961 elementary education
graduate, and Larry Stagen, a graduate in
English/speech/journalism. They decided to pay
it forward by encouraging others in the teaching
field so that they might help others reach their
potential and have a more productive and
rewarding life. In addition, Pat and Larry
created this scholarship in memory of her parents
Mildred and Ray Hunkler, and her grandparents
Ruth and John Hunkler. Both Larry and Patricia
earned masters degree in education. Together,
they have committed more than 60 years of service
to the field Pat as a 32-year third-grade
teacher at C.B. Smith School in Pekin, and Larry
as an English teacher for four years and a
guidance counselor and director of guidance for
27 years at Washington High School.
34
The Nancy G. Swayne Endowed Scholarship was
created in 2005 by Marjorie Swayne to honor her
daughter Nancy and to provide financial support
to students attending Illinois State University
who are graduates of Rock Island High School.
Marjorie Swayne graduated from Illinois State
Normal University in 1940. Nancy G. Swayne
graduated from Illinois State in 1968. Nancy
taught in Rock Island for 30 years and was
described as a giving, loving, supportive person
who always maintained her graciousness. Following
her death, her teacher friend described her as
the one who always kept us going!
35
The Urban Teaching Scholarship was established in
2008 by anonymous donors. The purpose of the
scholarship is to provide financial support for a
senior student who is committed to urban teaching
Candidates must be a full-time senior student for
the coming fall, and an education major with a
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of
application. The candidate must do student
teaching in an urban area, and plan to teach in
an urban setting following graduation. References
should discuss the students commitment to urban
education.
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The Judith Roberts Busey Scholarship was
established in 2007 by Judith and John Busey to
express her desire to encourage college students
to pursue an interest in the teaching profession.
Judith graduated from Illinois State Normal
University in 1962 with a bachelors degree in
education. After graduating, she taught
second grade in Pekin, Illinois. She would teach
at the elementary level as a full-time and
substitute teacher for almost 20 years, balancing
her dedication to teaching and to her children as
a stay-at-home mother. Judith retired in 2000 and
now spends time with her four grandchildren and
still uses her teaching skills to encourage them
to enjoy books and to be inquisitive about the
world in which they live. Busey says, I had a
wonderful experience learning to be a teacher
during my four years at ISNUBy creating this
scholarship, hopefully it will encourage others
to become a teacher, because for me it was a most
gratifying experience and profession.
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The Curriculum Instruction Undergraduate
Scholarship was created in 1993 to support early
childhood, elementary, and middle level majors.
Students who have attained junior status and have
an established Illinois State University GPA are
eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Recipients are selected based upon their academic
performance, professional attitude, and
commitment to teachingqualities which should
ensure probable success for developing into
highly successful classroom teachers.
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The Curriculum Instruction Research and
Development Scholarship is available to students
admitted to a graduate program in the Department
of Curriculum and Instruction and who have
completed twelve Illinois State University hours
of graduate instruction.
39
The Lillian Scholljegerdes Davies Endowed
Scholarship was established by Lillians
colleagues and family as a living memorial in her
honor. Davies was an Illinois State University
faculty member, who served as an academic advisor
and an associate professor of elementary
education from 1963-1973, when she retired.
40
The Louise Purnell Jones Endowed Scholarship
Award was established in 1996 by Jones to support
students with the ambition of becoming elementary
school teachers. Louise Purnell Jones was born in
Mahomet, Illinois and received her Bachelors
Degree in Education at Illinois State Normal
University in 1940. She taught elementary school
in Mahomet before moving to Chicago as
administrator of the Chicago Temple, the first
Methodist Church of Chicago. She passed away in
June 2001.
41
The Kelly (Clint and Sue) Endowed Elementary
Education Scholarship was established in 2003 by
Clint Kelly to honor his wife, Evelyn (Sue)
Kelley, who had a remarkable and committed
teaching career in the primary grades. Clint and
Sue were both Illinois State Normal University
graduates in 1935 and 1936, respectively.
Together they devoted a total of 64 years to
teaching and education in Illinois and Indiana.
Clint was inducted into the College of Education
Alumni Hall of Fame in 2004 at the age of 89.
42
The Charlotte Corray Kinkade Endowed Scholarship
established in 2006 by Charlotte Corray Kinkade,
who received her bachelors degree of education
from Illinois State Normal University in 1961 and
her masters degree in education from ISNU in
1965. Kinkades teaching career spanned 32 years,
beginning in Bensenville, and then in
Bloomington-Normal. Her final 24 years were spent
at Chiddix Junior High School in Normal, where
she taught social studies and language arts for
the first four years, and then language arts
exclusively for 20 years. Language arts included
the content areas of literature, composition,
grammar, listening, and spelling.
43
The Nan Schuman Klein Future Teacher Scholarship
was established by Nan Schuman Klein through a
planned gift and a commitment for annual cash
giving. Following graduation, Nan was privileged
to teach 4th, 5th and 6th grade students in
Illinois for over 4 years. In late 1977 she moved
to California, where she entered the business
field, and using skills learned at ISU to train
and lead her teams of employees, eventually
became a Human Resources executive. In 1998, she
formed her own HR consulting firm. She never
forgot her teaching background, however, spending
time whenever possible working with children in
an educational setting. Nan married Raleigh Klein
and had a son, Jim both of whom she helped
instill the value of a good education. Knowing
the impact a passionate teacher can make, Nan has
created this scholarship to support students in
their dreams of becoming teachers.
44
The Dorothy Varner Miko Endowed Scholarship was
established by Dorothy Miko in 2001 to provide
financial support for outstanding students
preparing to become teachers of reading for the
primary grades. Ms. Miko earned a teaching
certificate in 1938 at Illinois State Normal
University and a B.S. in education a quarter of a
century later, in 1963, also from Illinois State.
Her distinguished career was highlighted in 1968
when she was named one of the nations
outstanding early education teachers by the
magazine Grade Teacher. In 2002, she was inducted
into the College of Education Alumni Hall of Fame.
45
The Dr. Savario J. Mungo Endowed Scholarship was
established in 2000 by the student branch of the
Collegiate Middle Level Association to honor
Professor Emeritus Savario Mungo as he retired
from the faculty of Illinois State University.
Mungo served as professor of education from
1968-2000 and taught in both public school and at
the university level for over 40 years. Mungo
received many awards and recognitions for his
teaching career including two Outstanding College
of Education Teacher Awards in 1973 and 1983 and
the first recipient of the David Strand ISU
Diversity Achievement Award in 1994. An advocate
for understanding and working with diverse
student populations, he has held numerous
leadership positions statewide and nationally,
and has been a national speaker and consultant on
diverse student issues.
46
The Janet Weldon Noah Scholarship was established
in 2005 by James E. Noah in memory and honor of
his wife, Janet, who graduated from Illinois
State Normal University in 1952. James also is an
Illinois State graduate. Janet loved teaching,
especially kindergarten, and had been recognized
by her colleagues and administrators as the Union
(California) School Districts Outstanding
Teacher. She also received he Santa Clara County
Teacher Recognition Award in 1990.
47
The O. Lillian Barton-Adeline Stevenson Nurse
Endowed Scholarship was established in 1986
through joining funds from a bequest in the will
of Adeline Stevenson Nurse, who wanted
her endowment to be kept in perpetuity, with
funds in honor of educator O. Lillian Barton. A
group of women from Barton Hall and friends of
Dean Barton established the scholarship. This
award is to assist a senior woman while student
teaching.
48
The William and Linda Peine Lewis Scholarship
Endowment was established in 2003 by William and
Linda, who met when they were undergraduate
students at Illinois State University. William is
a 1970 biological sciences graduate, and Linda is
a 1970 elementary education graduate. Linda is a
preschool teacher. The Lewises created this fund
to pay tribute to the excellent education they
each received at Illinois State University. The
purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide
support to outstanding Illinois State students
who plan to major in early childhood education
and become early childhood educators.
49
The Spycher Award in Graduate Reading Studies
Endowed Scholarship was originally established in
2007 by anonymous donors. It was know then as the
Reading Masters Degree Endowed Scholarship. No
longer anonymous, this award was been created by
and is named in honor of Ellen and Richard
Spycher, who wanted to provide financial support
for the cost of tuition for graduate students
pursuing the M.S. with a concentration in
reading, as offered through the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction. Spycher became part
of the Illinois State University family in 1997
as a graduate student, then as part-time faculty,
and finally as tenure track assistant professor.
She realizes how determined teachers must be to
keep themselves current and believes that this
scholarship is one way of rewarding that hard
work and determination.
50
Amys Gift Endowed Scholarship was established in
2007 in honor of Amy OReilly Fisher 93, a
devoted mother, wife, and educator. She received
her bachelors degree in deaf education and
masters degree in educational administration at
Governors State University in 2002. Her career
with special needs and deaf children spanned 10
years. Amys Gift Endowed Scholarship was
established by Amys family for the purpose of
providing financial support for a student
majoring in special education majors, with a
preference for deaf and hard of hearing sequence.
The endowment recognizes Amy O'Reilly Fisher's
extraordinary contributions to her students and
the community, and allows her legacy to inspire
and empower others for many years to come.
51
The Jeff and Heidi Bakken Future Special
Education Teacher Scholarship was established in
2009 by Jeff and Heidi Bakken to provide
assistance to outstanding special education
majors who exemplify the excellence of Illinois
State University special education graduates.
Jeff Bakken began teaching at Illinois State
University in 1995 after he completed his Ph.D.
program at Purdue University. Heidi Bakken
followed her husband to Illinois State
University. Currently, she is the assistant to
the president at Family Heritage Insurance. Both
Jeff and Heidi feel very fortunate and blessed to
have a wonderful family, great careers and the
support of many to make that possible.
52
The Margaret Bansau Trust Scholarship was
established in 2001 through the estate of
Margaret Bansau, who designated Illinois State
University to be a recipient of a charitable
trust. Through her trust she expressed the desire
that a part of the income be used for
scholarships, known as the Bansau Scholarships,
for students who intend to teach students with
disabilities. Margaret had polio as a young
child and during her life carried 40 pounds of
iron braces on her legs. She did not go to
college but respected those that could and did.
She left over 1.3 million for the education of
children and young adults with disabilities, and
for those who teach in the field of special
education. Her passion was to see that students
with disabilities would be given the chance to
learn and the chance to give back in return
through teaching, mentoring, and strengthening
children.
53
The Waneta Sedgwick Catey Endowed Scholarship was
established in 1999 by Waneta Sedgwick Catey, who
served as an Illinois State Normal University
faculty member from 1936-1945 and 1946-1952. In
addition to supervising rural student teachers,
she also served as principal of the special
education school at Fairchild Hall. Waneta was a
graduate from the University of Illinois and held
a masters degree from Colorado State University.
She was a member of Pi Lambda Theta, Delta Kappa
Gamma, Beta Sigma Phi, the Illinois Education
Association, and the National Education
Association. The purpose of this scholarship is
to help students complete their education in the
field of special education.
54
The Nancy K. Daniels Scholarship was created by
Nancy Daniels who retired in December 2007 from
her position as administrative assistant in the
Special Education Department. She was employed at
Illinois State University for twenty years. With
the exception of one year, her whole career was
spent in that department. She was proud to have
been part of Illinois State and wanted to give
back to the University which had been such and
important part of her life. As a part of her
work, she mentored student employees. She enjoyed
working closely with these students and getting
to know them personally. She always felt that
special education student employees were of the
highest quality, cared deeply for the profession
they were entering, and worked hard at balancing
academics and a work schedule.
55
The Kelley Dennis Endowed Scholarship was created
in 1995 by the family of Kelley Dennis to honor
her memory. Kelley was an Illinois State
University special education alumna. Sadly,
Kelley died in an automobile accident shortly
following her graduation. The purpose of this
scholarship is to provide to an incoming special
education, low vision and blindness majors or
freshman by reimbursing tuition and fees or a
portion thereof for eight continuous regular
semesters or five continuous regular semesters if
a transfer student.
56
The Dean S. Hage Endowed Memorial Scholarship was
established in 1980 upon the death of Dean Hage,
who served Illinois State University as a
professor of special education for 20 years
(1959-1979). Members of his family, colleagues at
Illinois State, and many former students and
friends established this fund to honor Hages
contributions to the field of special education.
This scholarship will provide assistance to
special education majors who intend to teach
following graduation.
57
The Diversity Recognition Award was created in
2002 by the Department of Special Education using
funds from donations from alumni and friends.
Candidates must be continuing undergraduate or
graduate students who have a minimum 3.0 grade
point average, a record of service, and be from
an underrepresented group (non-white), or have a
minimum 3.0 grade point average and a
demonstrated record of service to diverse
populations.
58
The Dr. Margaret Meg Penn Hutchins Scholarship
was created by her parents C. Thomas Hutchins and
Margaret Penn Hutchins and also friends and
colleagues in honor and memory of Meg Hutchins,
who passed-away in 2005. Meg was a passionate and
committed educator and supportive mentor. Before
joining the faculty at Illinois State in 1995,
she earned a M.S.Ed. from the University of
Virginia in 1982 and her Ph.D. in special
education from the University of Illinois. in
1989. Her research and teaching interests
included a focus on the successful transition of
youth with disabilities, from school to adult
life, with a special emphasis on promoting
positive employment outcomes. Later she expanded
her concerns to other adult areas that help
define quality of life for persons with
disabilities.
59
The Lawson Legacy Family Scholarship was
established in 2008 by retired assistant
chairperson of the Department of Special
Education Cindy Leigh Lawson (73, 77, 93) and
friends, colleagues, and family of Robert Kent
Lawson and Helen Delores Akers in honor of the
couples 60th wedding anniversary. Robert and
Helen met as Illinois State Normal University
students and married in 1949. Karl Lawson majored
in agriculture education and later taught
agriculture and science. He also taught in
middle-level education and was an elementary
school principal. Helen Lawson was a business
education major which led her to employment as an
office manager and bookkeeper and later as a
public aid caseworker for the State of Illinois.
Robert and Helen have three children, Janice,
Cindy, and Glenn, in whom they have instilled a
love of teaching and learning. Their daughter
Cindy retired from the Department of Special
Education after 25 years of service.
60
The Alexander Montgomery Memorial Scholarship in
2008 by Jean and Donnie Montgomery in honor and
memory of their son Alex, who passed away in
January of 2007. The purpose of the scholarship
is to provide financial assistance to a senior at
Illinois State University majoring in special
education, preferably studying the specialty to
teach those with learning disabilities. Jean and
Donnie chose to create this scholarship because
it was the special education teachers at the
Schramm Educational Center in Pekin that were so
helpful to Alex, whom the Montgomerys describe
as a person so full of life.
61
The Carol Owen Memorial Special Education Teacher
Scholarship was created in 2008 by Robbin Owen
and friends and colleagues of Carol Owen to honor
her and her love for teaching as well as to
benefit special education students. Carol
graduated from Illinois State University in 1977
with a degree in special education, visual
disabilities sequence. She taught in Lincoln,
Peoria, and Pekin as a special educator for
children with deaf/blindness and severe/multiple
disabilities. She completed her masters degree
and administrative credentials in general and
special education by 1982, also at Illinois State
University. In 1996, Carol was diagnosed with
ovarian cancer, which she survived for twelve
years with courage and optimism and her strong
will to be of service to others. She was active
as a special educator until the time of her death
and was also very involved in her church and
community.
62
The Dr. Evelyn J. Rex Scholarship Endowed
Scholarship was established in 2000 by Evelyn J.
Rex, who served and taught in the Special
Education Department at Illinois State University
for 30 years, retiring in 1991. Rex earned her
B.S. in education from Southern Illinois
University, her masters degree from Northwestern
University, and her doctorate from George Peabody
College for Teachers in Nashville. Her devotion
to literacy for the visually impaired and to
training teachers of students with special
education needs was a constant source of
fulfillment for her. She established this
scholarship to assist students who show promise
as future teachers of children with the
low-incidence disabilities of vision and hearing
impairments.
63
The Vivette Ravel Rifkin Endowed Scholarship was
established to honor Vivette Ravel Rifkin who
dedicated her life to assisting persons who are
blind and/or visually impaired. She began reading
books to help teach her daughter Jill experience
the joy of reading. Realizing that other
individuals had the same need, she
founded Educational Tape Recording for the Blind
(ETRB) in Chicago, leading the organization for
over 42 years. Rifkin, who had graduated from
high school at age 16 and received no further
education, taped more than 3,000 college and
graduate school textbooks in her lifetime. Her
lifelong commitment to the field of educating
individuals with visual impairments resulted in
her being awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from
the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999. 
64
The James and Edith Aagesen Ward Scholarship
Trust Memorial Endowment was established in 2002
by James, who created the scholarship just prior
to his death with the hope that those who benefit
from it will Gladly Teach as he and his wife,
Edith, did. Both graduates from Illinois State
Normal University in the early 1940s, James and
Edith had each received scholarships and
participated in the work-help program at ISNU to
fund their educations. Edith was certified to
teach on the elementary and secondary levels and
later earned state certification to teach
educable mentally handicapped (EMH) students.
James was an active student leader and athlete at
ISNU. He also earned a master's of arts degree
from Northwestern University and later became a
teacher and coach at the high school level, a
principal, and then a superintendent for one of
the first unit districts in Northern Illinois.
65
The Wanda And Dale Weaver Endowed Scholarship And
Fellowship Fund was established in 2002 by the
Weavers to provide financial support to graduate
and undergraduate students who plan to teach
individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Wanda Weaver earned her B.S. in special education
from Illinois State in 1964, with a major in deaf
and hard of hearing. She later taught at the
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing and at Cincinnati Public Schools. Dale
Weaver graduated from the University of Illinois
and went on to create a 36-year career with
General Electric. Together, they decided to
create this award as one way of giving back to
the institution from which Wanda earned her
education.
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