Robert N. & Priscilla Partridge Political Science Scholarship

As a child, Robert Partridge would attend court proceedings after school. ‘I’d get to listen to trials and be inspired by what the lawyers were doing and saying said Mr. Partridge ‘There was never a time in which I did not want to be a lawyer.’

Mr. Partridge joined the Army at the beginning of World War II and soon after saw action in the European Theatre. Serving in the 104th Infantry’s Timberwolf Division, Mr. Partridge fought back the Wehrmacht offensive during the Battle of the Bulge. For his efforts, he received the Bronze Star and Croix de Guerre.

Following the war, Mr. Partridge obtained his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Wichita. After graduating from Washburn Law School, he married Priscilla Barron, a KU Chi Omega. Mr. Partridge partnered with Foulston-Siefkin and performed numerous community functions while living in Wichita. Among other public involvement, the past president of the Wichita Bar Association served more than a decade as director, president or member of the advisory board for the Wichita Area Girl Scouts Council where he was recipient of the highest volunteer award, the Ruth Robertson Award.

In addition to serving their community, Mr. and Mrs. Partridge felt strongly about education. Through the establishment of their scholarship, they have helped a number of students reach their academic goals.

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