R.W. & Anna M. Butler Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by family in memory of long-time Harrisburg business leader R.W. Butler and his wife, educator Anna Margaret Butler. R. W. Butler grew up in a community near Hope, Ark., the oldest of nine children in a farm family. He dropped out of school in the 10th grade, but later returned to his studies. He hitchhiked to college from his home, and put himself through school, working as a local firefighter and earning a football scholarship. According to his daughter, Patricia Butler Eaton, the struggle he went through had lots to do with him having a desire to help others.