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Harriet Driskell Darrow was born on January 6, 1921 the daughter of Willis S. Driskell and Ina K. (Apple) Driskell. She married Norman L. Darrow on January 18, 1941. She received three degrees from Indiana State University including her B.S. in Elementary Education in 1954, her M.S. in Elementary Education in 1956, and her Ed.A. in 1959. She received her doctorate in Elementary Education (Language Arts, Sociology, Physical Anthropology) from Indiana University in 1961. Harriet served as an instructor at ISU Laboratory School from 1955-1959 and was then named Assistant Professor in the Department of Education. She was promoted to Dean of Summer Sessions and Academic Services. Following retirement, she was honored with the ISU Distinguished Alumni Award in 2003. Dr. Darrow championed several special programs including Academic Services for Women while at ISU. She started this program in 1969 to assist and encourage mature women returning to college. To promote this program, Dr. Darrow spoke to most all women's groups in the Wabash Valley. Over 70% of women ultimately attained at least one degree. Dr. Darrow also initiated a High School Summer Honors Program for high school juniors who showed promise of outstanding achievement. The program began with 4 seminars in 1969 and had grown to 17 seminars by the time she retired. Dr. Darrow received many honors including finishing all her degrees summa cum laude. She received a commendation from the ISU Faculty Women's Club for her Academic Services for Women Program in 1973. ISU Panhellenic named her an Outstanding Alumnus in 1976. She received the Terre Award for Education by the Terre Haute Area Chamber of Commerce in 1987. Dr. Darrow was a leader at a local and national level. She served as President of the North Central Conference on Summer Sessions, President of the National Association of Summer Sessions, President of the Vigo County Cancer Society, President of the Vigo County Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of Regional Hospital, Board Member of YWCA of Terre Haute, Board Member of Leadership Terre Haute, and Board Member United Way. Dr. Darrow achieved many things during her precious lifetime, but she would say that her overarching achievement was her family whom she showered with enduring love. She was known simply as "Great" to her great grandsons. She enjoyed playing bridge, coaxing her beautiful roses to flourish, tennis, and golf. Dr. Darrow is survived by: husband, Norman L. Darrow; sister, Evelyn Woods; son, Gregory L. Darrow (Beverly); granddaughters, Amy L. Tomlinson (Brett); Amanda L. Wedl (Brian); Rachel E. Darrow; great grandsons, Fynn R. Wedl and Grey D. Wedl. The family requests that donations be made to the general scholarship fund of Indiana State University in lieu of flowers.
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