Raymond Hugh Burke (November 4, 1881 – August 18, 1954) was a teacher, businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio's third district.

Hugh McNair was born in Scotland worked as a blacksmith and was later a postmaster in Clermont County.

Raymond Burke was an instructor in geography, assistant professor of geology and director of music at Miami University from 1906 until 1915 and continuing some post-graduate work at the University of Chicago in the summer sessions.

The tune was adapted in 1919 for Wave the Flag, the University of Chicago's fight song.

The Miami Men's Glee Club continues this tradition today, ending its annual fall and spring concerts with the fight song and alma mater.

On June 24, 1908, Raymond H. Burke married Daisy Minnich, a graduate of the Teachers College of Miami University.

In 1927, Burke was elected to Hamilton city council and reelected for a total of seven terms through 1942.