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KATHERINE FRANCES MERRICK French "Frances" Barclay, Maryland Centreville High School Philomathean Literary Society; W. W.; J. G. C.; Y. W. C. A.; Philo Prelims, '22; Treas- urer of W. W., '25. "But it was a maxim she had often tried, 'That right was right, and there she would abide." F OR many, many years the mills of the gods have been grinding out individ- to uals for life's drama. Never, however, have they ground out anyone whom "right" is more truly "right." Her bearing, her very act, are indica- tive of her unalterable belief in this creed. Never have they patterned anyone who is more conscientious in all that she does, for to Frances a duty is something not to be shirked; rather, it is an opportunity to do one's best. Never have they produced anyone more capable of accomplishing whatever she may undertake; for the assurance that Frances has assumed the responsibility of a task, is the assurance that it will be well done. Nor can we overlook her straightforwardness of purpose; for this trait has been a controlling factor not only in her reaction to college, but also in her whole attitude toward life. It has made her friendships a little truer than the average. It has made her achievements a little higher than the average. But, best of all, it has formed the high ideals which are the index to her character. [114 ]