| Dr. Wayne P. & Donna J. Bailey |
| This scholarship was established in 2009 by Dr. Wayne P. Bailey ('75) and his wife, Donna J. (Tague) Bailey ('76, '84) and continues to be supported by family, friends and former students. After Dr. Bailey graduated from high school at La Plata, MO, and served in the United States Army, he earned a degree in mathematics at Truman and completed his PhD in computer science at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. At Truman, Dr. Bailey designed and implemented the first computer science degree program with the first CS major graduating in 1982. He served as a respected professor of computer science at Truman from 1980 until he retired in 2013. Dr. Bailey died of cancer in June of the same year. Mrs. Bailey grew up in Gorin, MO, and started her mathematics teaching career at Scotland County High School in Memphis, MO, after graduating valedictorian with her BSE degree from Truman in 1976. She received an MA in Mathematics Education from Truman in the summer of 1984. She joined the faculty in 1983 and served as instructor of mathematics at Truman until she retired in 2009. She has continued her service to Truman, supervising mathematics teaching interns in the Masters of Education Program and serving as the treasurer of the Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter and chapter representative to the Truman Alumni Board of Directors. Recipients must be US citizens who are majoring in computer science or mathematics. |
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| Dr. John S. Bartling Mathematics |
| The Dr. John S. Bartling Mathematics Scholarship has been established through the Truman State University Foundation. Dr. Bartling taught mathematics at Truman State University from 1967 to 1998. He was selected Educator of the Year in 1977 by Alpha Phi Sigma. |
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| The Boeing Company-Math, Computer Science and Statistics |
| This scholarship fund was established by The Boeing Company for talented students who are interested in the aerospace industry and who have demonstrated academic performance and leadership. Students must have a 3.2 GPA and must be US citizens. |
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| Frank and Mary Carter Mathematics |
| This scholarship was established in 1991 by Frank W. Carter ('47), in memory of his wife, Mary B. Carter ('49). |
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| Aven L. Roberts & Eugenia (Ritchie) Roberts Crain |
| This scholarship was established in 2002 by Mrs. Eugenia Ritchie Roberts Crain, a 1942 graduate, to honor her late husband, Aven Roberts, a lifelong educator and 1937 graduate of Truman State University. Mr. Roberts began his teaching career in the New Franklin High School in 1941 and also taught in the Kirksville system before entering military service. In 1946 he joined the academic staff at Kemper Military School and College as an instructor of mathematics and completed nearly 24 years of service at the school. He passed away in 1969. Mrs. Crain, originally from Sturgeon, Mo., has also dedicated her career to teaching, having taught first in New Franklin, Mo., and later at Kemper Military School and College, Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) and Central Missouri State University. She retired in 1983 and lived in Columbia, Missouri until her passing in 2019. |
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| Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Dieckman Endowed |
| This scholarship was established with an estimated $180,000 gift facilitated by Dieckman from the estate of her godparents, James and Dorothy Huebsch. A native of Warrenton, Mo., Dieckman attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University) and earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics in 1967 and a Master of Arts degree in Education in 1972. Dieckman is a resident of Arvada, Colorado and is a longtime supporter of the Math department at Truman. She established this scholarship in 2016 to help undergraduate students with financial need achieve the goal of becoming a math teacher. |
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| Don and Margaret Groff Mathematics |
| This scholarship was established in 1994 by former students, friends, and colleagues of Donald Groff. Don grew up in Oregon and served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Korean War from 1949-52. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in mathematics and earned a Master’s degree from Rutgers University. Don taught mathematics courses and counseled students at Truman for more than 25 years. He also served as the faculty sponsor for the Veterans Club and Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. He passed away in 2005. The scholarship is awarded in his honor and that of his wife, Margaret (Vanwey) Groff ('66). Margaret, a Kirksville native and Truman graduate, taught junior high math in Kirksville and Schuyler County and later taught Freshman math at Truman. Margaret passed away in 2018. Preferential treatment will be given to applicants from rural northern Missouri and southern Iowa. |
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| Ronald Knight |
| This scholarship is building to the endowment level. |
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| Lt. Gen. Shien Min Ku and Shih Chin Ku Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in October 2022 by Stella Chakiris to honor her parents Lt. Gen. Shien Min Ku and Shih Chin Ku. Stella is a Truman alumna. This fund shall provide scholarship for female students studying in the fields of science or math with a preference for students from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and California. |
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| Dr. Susan LaGrassa Mathematics |
| This scholarship was established in January, 2015 by Dr. John Bartling, mentor, teacher, and friend, in honor of Dr. Susan LaGrassa. Dr. LaGrassa graduated from Truman in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (mathematics) and again in 1989 with a Master of Arts in mathematics. She completed her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Iowa in 1995 and joined the Truman faculty as the MAE-Mathematics director and professor of mathematics. She later served as the inaugural chair of the Department of Mathematics. This scholarship will provide scholarship support to students majoring in mathematics at Truman. |
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| Dean Earl and Edna Ludlow Math & Computer Science |
| Earl and Edna Ludlow established scholarships in the areas of business administration, education and math/computer science in 1982. Dr. Ludlow worked as a high school teacher, principal and superintendent covering the span of 20 years. He came to Truman in 1964 and served as Professor of Education and Dean of Instruction. He passed away on February 17, 1986. Mrs. Ludlow passed away on January 19, 1993. They left behind a bequest of $173,000 to Truman to support their three scholarship funds. |
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| Dr. Lanny C. Morley |
| The Dr. Lanny C. Morley Scholarship was endowed in 1998 by a former student in honor of Dr. Morley. A 1962 graduate of Truman State University, Dr. Morley began teaching mathematics at Truman in 1970, became Head of the Mathematics and Computer Science Division in 1982, served as Vice President of Academic Affairs from 1994 through 1996, and returned to head the MT/CS Division until he retired as Dean of the Math and Computer Science Division in 2007. |
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| Duane Norman and Donna Norman Hicks |
| This scholarship was established by former students and friends of Duane Norman ('56) and Donna Norman Hicks. Duane taught mathematics and computer science at Truman for more than 30 years, retiring in 1994. Donna was secretary for the Mathematics Department for 11 years. |
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| Drs. Phil Novinger and Theresa Perenich |
| This scholarship fund was created in 2019 by Dr. William Phillip Novinger of Athens, Georgia, to provide opportunities for deserving students to receive a Truman State University education. Phil graduated from Novinger High School in 1953 and that fall enrolled at Truman (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College). Phil graduated in 1959, his Truman education being interrupted by two years in the U.S, Army, earning a bachelor of science in education with an emphasis in mathematics. He then enrolled at UM-C and completed his Master’s degree in Mathematics in 1961. Phil returned to Truman to teach until 1964, when he left to continue graduate school at the University of Kentucky, receiving his PhD in Mathematics in 1968. He spent the remainder of his academic career as a Florida State University mathematics and computer science professor and retired in 2001 after 33 years of service. This scholarship is also named in memory of his life partner of 21 years, Theresa Perenich. |
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| Henry and Harriett (Sensenich) Roberts |
| This scholarship was established anonymously in 1986 by Henry Roberts ('39) and Harriett (Sensenich) Roberts ('43), who met as students at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. The name of the scholarship was changed from Anonymously Endowed Scholarship when Henry Roberts passed away in 2009. Henry Roberts was one of three brothers. All three served in World War II. Willard Wayne was lost in a plane crash over the Pacific, Ray served as a Naval officer in the Pacific, and Henry served as a tank commander in Europe. Ray was the only brother left unscathed by the war. Henry, who was injured four times, was mistakenly pronounced dead the first time. Each of the three brothers attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College with the help of scholarships. Henry worked in a private residence for room, board and laundry and also tutored and did odd jobs to work his way through college. Henry's wife, Harriett, taught in elementary schools during the winter and attended school during the short term and summer term. She passed away in 1996. Before WWII, Henry taught high school science and mathematics, and following the war, he stayed in the Army until after the Korean War, then worked briefly for the railroad before teaching science and mathematics at Wentworth Military Academy for one year and then in 1952 returned to school to receive a masters degree in chemistry. He accepted a job as a chemist with Owens-Corning Fiberglass in Newark, OH, and in 1959, was promoted and transferred to their plant in Anderson, SC. He retired in 1978 and continued to live in South Carolina until his death in 2009. |
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| Willard Wayne Roberts |
| Alma Ullom established this scholarship in 1986 in memory of her brother, Willard Wayne Roberts. Roberts attended Truman for one year before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He was killed in World War II. |
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| W. Parks Smith Annual |
| This scholarship was established in 2012 by W. Parks Smith and his wife Barbara Weber. A native of Winfield, Mo., Parks graduated from Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College) in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a minor in Physics. He was a member of Blue Key, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi. Parks started his career by teaching high school mathematics and physics, and later in life he taught Telecommunications courses at Florissant Valley Community College. He spent three years in the Navy as both Enlisted and as an Officer. Following his military service, he continued his career at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he worked in planning, engineering and field operations for 23 years. The last ten years of his working career he had his own telecommunication technical training company. Parks is an avid biker and loves to sail and travel. Best of all he likes to spend time with his wife and family. He is involved with the Oasis group in St. Louis and frequently leads Oasis bike rides. Education has had a profound influence on his life, and he credits Duane Norman for influencing his love of learning. This scholarship has been established with the hope that it will provide needed support for students who have a passion for teaching mathematics and physics at the secondary school level. |
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| W. Parks Smith Endowed |
| This scholarship was established in 2012 by W. Parks Smith and his wife Barbara Weber. A native of Winfield, Mo., Parks graduated from Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State Teachers College) in 1964 with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Physics. He was a member of Blue Key, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi. Parks started his career by teaching high school Mathematics and Physics, and later in life he taught Telecommunications courses at Florissant Valley Community College. He spent three years in the Navy as both Enlisted and as an Officer. Following his military service, he continued his career at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he worked in planning, engineering and field operations for 23 years. The last ten years of his working career he had his own telecommunication technical training company. Parks is an avid biker and loves to sail and travel. Best of all he likes to spend time with his wife and family. He is involved with the Oasis group in St. Louis and frequently leads Oasis bike rides. Education has had a profound influence on his life, and he credits Duane Norman for influencing his love of learning. This scholarship has been established with the hope that it will provide needed support for students who have a passion for teaching mathematics and physics at the secondary school level. |
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| Kenneth Stilwell Mathematics |
| This scholarship was established by former students and friends of Kenneth Stilwell who taught mathematics and trained high school teachers at Truman for almost 30 years, retiring in 1993. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lisle Walker |
| This scholarship was established through a generous gift by Mrs. Mary Jane Kohlenberg, assistant professor emeritus of mathematics, in honor and appreciation of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker, who provided her with wonderful support for her study of mathematics. |
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| Shirley Ann Watson Memorial Math |
| This scholarship was established in 1989 by a $30,000 bequest from the estate of Edna E. Watson Richard. This scholarship was made on behalf of Mrs. Richard and her late husband, John D. Watson, in memory of their daughter, Shirley Ann Watson ('70). |
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| Dale Woods Mathematics |
| This scholarship was founded by friends to honor Dale Woods, head of the Mathematics and Computer Science division from 1965 until his retirement in 1982. He served Truman for 23 years, initially as a temporary instructor of math. |
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| Claire Swingle Millemon & Mary Jane Millemon Merrill |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2016 by John Millemon (’73, ’80) in loving memory of his mother, Claire Swingle Millemon (’44), and sister, Mary Jane Millemon Merrill (’68). The Swingle family placed great value on education. In 1931, Claire graduated from Mercer High School and her parents sold their farm in Mercer County for gold, which according to family lore, still had dirt on it. They moved their family sixty miles east to buy a farm near Kirksville so that Claire and her siblings could attend Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University). When Claire had earned enough credit hours, she begin teaching in small schools in northeast Missouri, including many one room school houses, while continuing to attend the University in the summers. She received her Bachelor of Science in mathematics education in 1944. Her daughter, Mary Jane, and son, John, followed their mother’s footsteps and enrolled in the education program at Truman. Mary Jane earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education in 1968 and taught for more than 40 years, primarily in Merriam, Kansas. John earned a Bachelor of Science in geography/social studies education in 1973 and a Master of Arts in counseling in 1980. After working in banking, finance and human development, he taught and mentored students at the Dallas County Community College District in Texas for many years, and retired in 2015 as the Assistant Dean of the Learning Center of Richland College and Program Facilitator for the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education. He established this scholarship in loving memory of his mother and sister and the impact they had on his life and that of countless young students throughout the course of their careers. |
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