That day nearly all of the students did not show up for classes and demanded Curtis ' resignation .
Unable to influence President William Curtis to create an equal co-educational program , she resigned in 1867 , shortly after she had become principal .
That day nearly all of the students did not show up for classes and demanded President ' resignation .
Unable to influence President William Curtis to create an equal co-educational program , she resigned in 1867 , shortly after she had become principal .