devoted her best efforts to the uplifting- and development of
our beloved institution. While we did not have the influence
of her personality and services in the class room, we are
doubly conscious of her worth and strength, in other ways.
It is sometimes said that if you want to seek the cause of the
greatness of a distinguished man, you must go back to his
wife or mother. So we may say to the work of Miss Mc
lSlwain. Our president and other members of the faculty
have labored hard for the upbuilding of the College, and
their efforts are plainly seen. But with her, it is not so evi
dent, although just as beneficial. Her work as secretary of
the'faculty brought her in close touch with the administra
tive function, and it is here that her work has shown itself
to be of so much account. She has kept her department in a
systematic and prosperous condition and we can truthfully
say that no one knows the condition and wants of the stu
dent body better, than she. The position she has held in
volved many duties and a great deal of strain, but we are
glad to say that she has discharged them faithfully, and in
leaving here she leaves a body of young men who keenly feel
her loss. The Bance, in behalf the student body, extends
a farewell hand, and wishes her happiness in the new life
upon which she enters.
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