Honoring the legacy of Roy Clark Miller, his family established a charitable fund in his memory to benefit the Russell County area. Roy was born in Gove County, Kansas and attended Fort Hays State University, but his time was cut short when he joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Roy attended Ottawa University where he received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Later he attended Emporia State University and earned his master’s degree in mathematics.
In 1965, Roy and his family moved to Russell where he began a long and inspiring career teaching math to students at Russell High School. He loved mathematics and enjoyed teaching his students how to advance their math skills with his famous blackboard math exercises. Roy worked for USD 407 for 30 years before retiring in 1994. He inspired generations of students to pursue their dreams.
Roy’s passion for teaching resulted in the Roy Miller Legacy Fund which will provide annual income to USD 407 Russell Jr/Sr High School for mathematics, computer science and science. Projects may include materials, equipment, field trips, competitions and other teacher-approved uses that enhance the curriculum. Grants from this fund will ensure Roy’s inspirational legacy continues to make a difference, forever.
Interested in adding to the Roy Miller Legacy Fund? Tax-deductible donations can be made at any time with a credit card at www.rcacf.org or by contacting the Russell County Area Community Foundation at 785.445.3611.