• First female athlete to score 1,000 career points in basketball.

• Honored as a three-sport athlete and 1979 Victora Ludorum recipient.

• Provided leadership as the 1978–79 team captain and earned the 1977–78 and 1978–79 Most Valuable Player awards.

• Named as the 1977 First All-Star Basketball Team in the CISAA League, named to the 1977–78 Charlotte News’ Second All-Star Team, received 1977–78 All-Tournament honors, and was a 1977–78 Western Regionals Champion.

"Francie was an exceptional athlete in field hockey and tennis, but she was an amazing center on the basketball team. I often joked that she sharpened her elbows before games, but in truth, her truly outstanding play was marked by a unique ease and grace. As a leader, she rallied her teammates when we needed it most, always in positive and encouraging ways, embodying sportsmanship, confidence, and dependability. I admired how she balanced intense competitiveness with her fun lighthearted spirit."

-Lucy White Butler '79, Former Teammate & Co-Captain