Payton Leon Helphinstine Men's and Women's Tennis Scholarship
The Payton Leon Helphinstine Men's and Women's Tennis Scholarship was established in September 2020 from the proceeds of an estate. Payton Leon Helphinstine graduated from Illinois State University with bachelor's degree in Health Physical Education '57 and a master's degree in Mathematics '64. Mr. Helphinstine was a member of the Men's Tennis Team at Illinois State University and designated that funds from his estate be used to "establish an endowed scholarship in his name benefiting Illinois State University men and women tennis players."