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FRANK WILLARD GRIPPIN "Crip ' n A A History SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YOl~K Troy Conference Academy Webster Literary Society, Chaplain, '23, '24, '25; Y. M. C. A" President, '2G, Chairman of Deputation Team, '24, '25, Delegate to Indianapolis. '23; Delta Pi Alpha Club: Treasurer Theological Associa- tion, '23. '24; Lion Tamers; Y,]. C. Club; Varsity Basket-ball, '23, '24; Class Foot- ball, '24; Class Baseball. '24, '25; Editorial Staff Monthly, '25, '26; ALOHA Stoff: Choir '24; First Lieutenant R. O. T. C: Friend: to truth, I¥ho broke no promise, served no orioate end, "lmlEE From Saratoga That', 'Ccip: that mao Springs." fellow smiling? describe the man and the his introduction to us These words in 1922. Since that time the smile has WOIl him a place as a friend of all who know him, He has become, in his four years at Terra Maria Occidental, a loyal son, with many accomplishments other than the earning of an A.B. degree. He was a staunch worker, doing faithful duty as President of the Y. M. C. A .. and in all branches of Christian work connected with the College. Last, but not least, he has carried out his idea that to be well educated one must have travelled extensively, having visited Europe, Panama, and the West. Thus he has acquired the name "Globe Trotter Crip." Frank carne to Western Maryland from Drew Theological Seminary, where he had finished one year of his theological work. Next fall he will return to Drew and finish his work for the 8,0. degree. After graduation from Drew he will take up rural church work under the Methodist Episcopal Church ill the state of New York.