Sarah Theresa Craig, a first-year student who lived in Wigglesworth, died May 24 at Hartford Hospital from injuries suffered when she was struck by an alleged drunk driver two days earlier.

Craig, 18, was taking a break from exams at her family's home in Norfolk, Conn., along with three of her Harvard friends when she was struck by the car.

Craig was best known at Harvard for her talent in drama.

She produced "The American Dream," which was shown at the Loeb Experimental Theater this spring.

Craig was to produce and design the set and costumes for Lord Byron's "Manfred," which was scheduled for screening at Harvard this fall.

Dean of Freshman Elizabeth Studley Nathans said Craig's work as a drama producer was renowned.

Craig was described by all who knew her as an energetic, talented person who put the welfare of others before her own.

"I think she valued other people's comfort before her own," said Jennifer R. Weiss '99, who was with Craig in Connecticut.

Weiss roomed with Craig this year and had planned to do so again in Dunster House next year.

"I remember the Tuesday before our trip [to Norfolk] we were both pulling all-nighters to try to finish papers, and even though hers was longer, she was the one who was comforting me," Weiss said.

Before enrolling at Harvard, Craig attended Hotchkiss School, where she was the recipient of numerous awards.

Craig intended to concentrate in folklore and mythology. She also excelled in math and science, often taking courses at Hotchkiss with students several grades ahead of her.

Stanford flew her to its campus, in the hopes of luring her, but she eventually chose Harvard.

Craig's blockmates said Craig planned to travel to Australia during her junior year to study the folklore of the Aboriginals.

Her mother, Valerie Craig, said her interest in folklore and mythology began when she was very young.

"When Sarah was five, she started a mythological anthology," Mrs. Craig said. "She wanted to cross catalogue all the different types of mythological characters."