“My teacher, Katherine Watson, lived by her own definition, would not compromise that, not even for Wellesley. I dedicate this, my last editorial, to an extraordinary woman who lived by example and compelled us all to see the world through new eyes. By the time you read this, she’ll be sailing to Europe, where I know she’ll find new walls to break down and new ideas to replace them with.
I’ve heard her called a quitter for leaving, an aimless wanderer. But now all who wander are aimless. Especially those who seek truth beyond tradition; beyond definition; beyond the image. We’ll never forget you.”
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