Vivian Irene White
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- Vivian Irene White
- Description
- Vivian Irene White (Marbury) graduated from Shortridge High School in 1917 and then earned her degree from the Indianapolis Normal School. Her distinguished career with IPS included becoming one of its first female and black principals. For 39 years she was principal at School No. 87. While working full time she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Butler in 1931. White helped to establish the Butler Minority Alumni Council and was a charter member. The University awarded the Butler Medal, the highest honor given to alumni, to White in recognition of her service to the community and the world. She died in July 2000.
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- Butler University
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- The Founders
