The Founders of Delta Delta Delta

Florence Isabelle Stewart was the youngest child of a village doctor eho was in his 80s when she entered Boston University. Because the family had little money, it was difficult for Flora to remain in school. During her first years she commuted from Medway with her high school friend, Nellie Pond. Later she lived with a brother in Boston and helped with the housework and children which left her little time for anything but class work.

Flora was a excellent student and salutatorian of her high school class. Her intelligence was matched by her beauty. From 1889-1893 she served as Grand Secretary, but was inactive in Fraternity after this time.

For many years after her graduation from Boston University she taught Latin and Greek. She lived her last years as an invalid and died in 1932 at the age of 65.

The Founders: Florence Isabelle Stewart
	Florence Isabelle Stewart was the youngest child of a village doctor eho was in his 80s when she entered Boston University. Because the family had little money, it was difficult for Flora to remain in school. During her first years she commuted from Medway with her high school friend, Nellie Pond. Later she lived with a brother in Boston and helped with the housework and children which left her little time for anything but class work. Flora was a excellent student and salutatorian of her high school class. Her intelligence was matched by her beauty. From 1889-1893 she served as Grand Secretary, but was inactive in Fraternity after this time. For many years after her graduation from Boston University she taught Latin and Greek. She lived her last years as an invalid and died in 1932 at the age of 65.
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