Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1956 volume:

-- - - - L U Ly L -c -- ■N — - - - - - MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Editor-in-Chief — Barbara Pulley Business Manager — Helen Wilkins r U n u D u . . . n u r i n b n CONTENTS THE CAMPUS THE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION THE CLASSES THE HONORARIES THE ACTIVITIES THE LIFE I n n J . J J I V e are individuals, products largely of two essential and significant elements in our society, the home and the school. During our formative years, the home remained the strongest contributor to the growth and development of our personahties. Instilling in us the meaning of faith, honor, and love, and sharing with us the heritage of the past, our parents gave us a deeper appreciation and insight into life and guided oiu- way toward maturity and possession of a profound sense of values and beliefs. Our search for ideals and knowledge gradually led us to school and ultimately to college. Encouraged by our families and friends, we strove to pattern ourselves into a definite way of life and arrived at Mary Washington with a variety of aspirations, dreams, and goals, determined to fidfill them collectively rather than separately. Throughout the years in our different social, mental, and spiritual experiences on the Hill, we have seen the modification of our hopes in thinking and the realization of our ambitions through acting. Each day ' s participation in classes and extra-curricular activities has advanced us in our quest for knowledge and has won us the rewards of acliievement. In time we have become integrated into this environment and blendesd in a spirit of unity without losing the strength and imiqueness of our individuaUty. The symbol of our home and the tradition of our college have joined to imbed their challenge firmly in our minds and our hearts; the inspiration of their union takes on new meaning and responsibiUty. Thus we pledge to become their loyal daughters, remaining true to the confidence of each and carrjing out faithfully their charge now, in our future Uves, and one day in our own homes. R n b Their love and faith take on greater significance as we strive to reflect the beauty of their fives in the achieve- ments of our own. Ti e dedicate tAc t956 Satdc ideC • contribution to enjoyable dining are the four elegant rooms of Seacobeck Hall. he music and art of Pollard and Melchers Halls complete the cultural opportunities provided by the Fine Arts Center. he winding Campus Drive links the columned and stately structures which are Mary Washington College. ocial science and physical education comprise the instructive program of time -honored Monroe. familiar to all are the Administrative Offices and student auditorium of George Washington Hall. cience and Home Economics compete with English for students ' interest in Chandler. he recreational facilities and CoUege Shoppe make Anne Carter Lee the most popular building on campus. 0 ' Lee Trinkle welcomes all to its solitude with promises of education as well as pleasure. L Vi Pont Hall, Central unit of our Fine Art Center invites those interested in drama and foreign language. Dr. Grellet Simpson Chancellor of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia The election of Dr. Simpson as Chancellor of Mary Washington College ushered in a new era of growth and expansion for the school. Having been graduated from Randolph-Macon College and having served the school in various capacities during the past twenty-nine years, he came to Fredericksburg from his most recent position as Dean of the Faculty. Dr. Simpson received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Virginia and has a distinguished record of service in the fields of edu- cation and welfare which is paralleled by the excellence of his work. During his first year at our college, we were warmed by his friendliness and sincerity and encouraged by his desire to lead and serve the student body. We were proud to welcome him into our family and to call him our friend. With words of advice and sincere praise for all. Dr. Simpson was heartily welcomed to his new home. 21 Dr. Edward Alvey, Jr, Dean of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia Conscientious, efficient, and busy is our Dean vVlvey — yet always willing to share his experience with those having difficulty planning their schedules or to offer his talent as pianist in a faculty show. Concerned with the welfare of the college and each student in every phase of campus life, he serves us in the capacities of professor, advisor, and administrator and takes a genuine interest in all our activities. Seldom is a benefit given or a project presented without him present to appreciate and en- courage our efforts. We are indeed fortunate to have such a man to direct Mary Washington ' s academic program and to represent her in educational circles. With unfailing devotion. Dean Alvey joined us in all events from Religious Emphasis Week to the Emerald Ball. 22 Mrs. John P. Harris, Jr. Dean of Women of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia What is more characteristic of the position of Dean of Women than the constant demand on time, interest, and energy, and the responsibility of administration; yet to any of these challenges Mrs. Harris responds with the help and graciousness for which she has become known. Attending long conferences, arranging social functions, greeting visitors and parents, and constantly dealing with interruptions and innumerable details are in a day ' s work for her and her staff. The prompt attention to all mat- ters and the resulting plans and adjustments have led students to realize the enormity and importance of her task and to assist eagerly in the progress of all our campus activities. With a friendly smile for all, Mrs. Harris served as counselor to the students and hostess to visitors. 23 Dr. Reginald W. Whidden Assistant Dean of the College In no small way did the assistant deans serve the col- lege. They handled many pressing details and problems and completed various projects which might otherwise have suffered from time and neglect. Their time was limited, but they denied no opportunity to aid the student body. Dr. Whidden continued his valuable assistance in the academic department by guiding students, especially the Freshmen and town girls, and enabled them to untangle the complications in their schedules and to plan wisely their courses and majors. In addition to the task of or- ganizing and carrying out the orientation program for new students, he was a member of the faculty and sponsor for student organizations. From fun in the College Shoppe to busijiess in George Washington, the Assistant Deans offered their unbounded time. 24 Mrs. Geraldine Ladd Assistant Dean of Women Successfully combining her administrative with her teaching duties, Mrs. Ladd assumed the position of As- sistant Dean of Women this year and continued in her student counseling. Hers is the responsibility to assist in necessary correspondence, maintain permanent files, is- sue caps and gowns in the fall to seniors, grant and record special permissions, and work closely with the hostesses in planning an efficient dormitory program. Every con- tact with Mrs. Ladd is an assurance of immediate consid- eration and action in any situation. Miss Katherine F. Moran Assistant Dean of Women Miss Moran again has turned in a more than satis- factory year as our other Assistant Dean of Women. In fulfilling her duties as director of the school ' s social program, she has expressed a real enthusiasm for our in- dividual and group activities. Only by giving herself completely to her schedule has she been able to complete the year ' s program and make our recreational hours bene- ficial ones. Whether it be routine movies or special holi- day decorations, Miss Moran is ready with an encouraging smile and a word of experience. 25 ADMINISTRATION A closer look behind the scenes of everyday routine at Mary Washington will reveal a small corps of people armed with blueprints, keys, catalogues, bills, dance programs, and innumerable files and records. The Ad- ministration ' s function is a double one; they not only carry out their own jobs faithfully and efficiently but in addition meet the demands of the student body in plan- ning a smooth-running, beneficial program, while keeping difficulties and conflicts to the minimum. Counseling in academic problems, arranging Saturday night movies, ordering new equipment for the dormi- tories — no job is too small or requires too much time according to these versatile people. The conscientious devotion and interest of each individual on the staff assures the successful progress of our college activities and careers. Edgar E. Woodward Bursar Louis C. Giienther Registrar Warren G. Keith Director of Admissions 26 Reynold H. Brooks Director of Public Relations Vincent H. Willetts Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Ronald W. Faulkner Director of Dormitories 27 HOSTESSES. First roiv: Miss Y. Fallandy, Mrs. J. N. Martin, Miss K. F. Moran. Second row: Mrs. M. Irby, Dr. Z. Black, Mrs. E. Reierson. DINING HALL ADMINISTRATORS. First row: Mr. P. Robi- son, Mrs. M. McGinnis. Second row: Mr. B. Stevens, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. K. Farenkoph. COLLEGE SHOPPE. Mrs. G. Nicholls, Mrs. A. Brauer, M. Layton, Mrs. Livingston, E. Daniel, Mr. Honaker. 28 INFIRMARY STAFF. Mrs. Olive, Dr. J. C. MacKnight, Miss E. D. Trible. HOSTESSES. First row: Mrs. D. T. Gochenoun Miss H. Clark, Mrs. Garner. Second row: Mrs. H. Shackelford, Mrs. I. Gordon. POLICE OFFICERS. Mr. William Jordan, Mr. W. Chewnino 29 FACULTY Our faculty seemed to possess many lives and con- stantly amazed us with their hidden talents and humor as well as their wide scope of knowledge and ability. Their dignity in classroom instruction was surpassed only by their informality in social entertainment and lively dis- cussions which were not mentioned on our schedule cards. Under their supervision we discovered new horizons in the arts and sciences and entered into a broadened realm of appreciation and purpose. They gave generously of their time to sponsor our extra-curricular activities as well as participate in some of their own, as evidenced by their response to the demand for musicians, actors, and ad- visors. Enriching our studies, they enriched our college days as well by showing us the value of clear thinking and intelligent acting. ED UCVTION AND PHILOSOPHY. Dr. Parkinson, Dr. E. B. Graves, Dr. W. King. E. Alvey, Jr., Dr. B. L. ENGLISH. First row: Dr. B. W. Early, Dr. A. S. Brandenburg. Dr. G. E. Shankle, Dr. R. W. Whidden. Second row: Mr. S. H. Mitchell, Mr. W. B. Kelly. Dr. J. H. Croushore, Dr. W. W. Griffith. Absent from picture: Miss F. B. Svdiii.r. Dr. C. S. Lenhart. Dr. R. F. Caverlee. 30 HOME ECONOMICS. Miss M. Gates, Mrs. C. Carter, Miss G. A. Beeler, Miss S. B. Harrison, Mrs. M. S. Russell. SOCIOLOGY. Mr. L. C. Carter, Dr. V. Maz, Mr. P. J. Allen. MATH. Mr. G. P. Burns, Dr. H. C. Carter, jNIr. J. L. Hatfield. BIOLOGY. Dr. A. S. Pierce, Mr. W. C. Pinschmidt, Mr. W. J. Pitman, Dr. Z. C. Black, Dr. W. A. Castle, Miss M. J. Pa rrish. 31 ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Dr. J. K. Roach, Dr. J. H. Dodd, Mr. F. E. Miller, Dr. H. W. Hewetson, Dr. M. H. Sublette. HISTORY. First row: Dr. Sumner. Dr. Hilldrup, Dr. Caverlee, Dr. Darter. Second row: Mrs. Means, Mrs. Mooney, Dr. Sumner. Third row: Dr. Lindsay, Dr. Quenzel, Mrs. Irby. ART. Mr. G. Cecere, Mrs. D. Van Winckel, Mr. E. R. Schnellock, Dr. P. G. King, Mr. J. Binford, Mrs. E. Krupenski. LIBRARY. First row: Miss M. Carder, Miss E. Potter. Second row: Mrs. M. R. Watts, Mrs. R. K. Simmons, Mrs. J. Elling- ton. Third row: Dr. C. H. Quenzel, Mrs. M. S. Holt, Mrs. Brennan. 32 PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Seated: Mr. R. Walther, Miss R. E. Leonard, Miss R. Wool- sley, Mrs. C. M. Read. Standing: Miss A. S. Hoye, Miss M. E. Arnold, Miss M. A. Droste, Miss M. J. Greenberg, Miss T. Shelton. FRENCH. Dr. M. H. Stansbury, Miss Y. M. FaUandy, Mrs. M. M. Boiling, Dr. J. H. Combs, Mrs. G. Ladd, Dr. E. H. Jones. iSPANISH. Seated: Miss C. Rivera, Miss R. Herman. Standing: T)t. L. J. Cabrera. Dr. M. A. Greene. Dr. M. E. Stephenson, Dr. C. B. Mcintosh. PSYCHOLOGY. Seated: Dr. M. Erdelyi, Mrs. W. B. Kelly, Dr. E. K. Dodd, Dr. B. L. Parkinson. Standing: Dr. W. L. King, Mr. E. E. Hoskins, Dr. E. B. Graves. 33 MUSIC. Mrs. A. F. Hamer, Mr. R. W. Faulkner, Miss E. T. Eppes, Mr. L. Houston. Absent from picture: Dr. S. F. BuUey, Miss J. D. Chauncey, Mrs. V. N. Ross, Mrs. J. S. Appel. DRAMA. Mr. A. G. Duke, Mr. M. R. Sumner, Mr. A. R. Klein. CHEMISTRY. Mr. H. C. Shull. Dr. E. G. Insley. Dr. H. L. Cover, FOREIGN LANGUAGE. Mrs. C. W. Stewart, Dr. V. Mr ' i. H. S. Cottiiii; Brenner. Absent jrom picture: Dr. L. D. Sumner. 34 In CDcmoriam ' Dv CDorgan £afayctte Combs To Dr. Morgan Lafayette Combs, whose twenty years of conscientious devotion and service as president, ad- ministrator, and friend, shaped a college from a poten- tial idea into the realization of an educational goal, we pledge the continuing growth and development of Mary Washington. 35 9 e, developed character and individuality under the influence of home and school. Experiences past comhined with present environment to create the opportunity for learning and elf-expression. Friendships offered new mediums of growth, and through them we reached for the ultimate goal of being responsible citizens with homes and families of And the Press Came marching in. SENIOR CLASS The Class of Fifty-Six has always been known for its gaiety and spirit. From that September day in 1952 when we entered the gates of Mary Washington until the day we, as students, drove through for the last time, we felt we had something special — a spirit of friendliness and closeness that kept us together through our years here. Willard resounded with the noise we made — but it was happy noise. Perhaps, what with the water battles, the Ku Klux Klan, and the other methods with which we entertained Nell and Betty (our house president and freshman commissioner) our walls shook a little, but they were kept from tumbling down by our spirit itself. As each new month came and passed, we found, and shared, new experiences. Everything that had been tradi- tion here was new and wonderful to us. We learned many things — how to write a term paper, how to squeeze through the line at the post office, how to make coffee (instant — with tap water), and how to arrange a room so that three (and sometimes four) girls could navigate with only a few collisions a day. And we learned many more things — and one of the most important and valuable was that we learned how to sing together. And sing we did — in the rooms, in the halls, on the campus — and in our own No Man ' s Land. e beamed with pride as our Snow Queen was crowned. Our most popular SopJioniore was a choice of all. 1 40 We ' d like to order Something Cool. When June finally came, it seemed that our freshman year had gone all too soon, but we eagerly awaited the prospect of being sophomores and living in Virginia. It has been said that the sophomores hit Virginia with a bang — and a party. And we did — to the extent that we took gaiety as the theme of our benefit, Cinderama , and promptly shouted it out for all the campus to hear : Empty the ashtrays. Get out some ice. Cause we ' re having a party. And the people are nice — We forgot our newly-found dignity as upperclassmen long enough to have a few more water battles, and Mrs. Shack was kept on the run at times to make sure the roof was still securely in place. We were old hands at exams now, and twelve o ' clock lights vied for applause with two nights a month in town. Blue jeans were packed away and Bermuda shorts took their place. And when Marion, our own house president, took office as SGA president, we were proud fit to bust. Serenades were held at little or no provocation, and we adopted as our own Hushabye, Tonight You Belong To Me, and especially, Have A Good Time. We had a special place in our hearts for our sister class, and Come Follow The Light became number one on our Our future leaders were congratulated and rewarded with goodies. There was also the ordeal of Westmoreland ' s house- meetings. 41 ' It ' s Almost Tomorrow! The look. OFFICERS. First row: M. Milne, S. G. A. Representative, J. Burge, President. Second row: D. Grunbley, Vice-Pres., M. Schauer, Secretary. Third row: J. Callahan, Treasurer, 0. Mask. Historian. heart parade. But again May slipped by and we realized that we had two wonderful years to anticipate, and when we looked back, the two just completed suddenly became the foundation for a beautiful experience to put into the collection of memories that make up a lifetime. Junior year began, and the ordering of class rings be- came foremost in our minds. We, who only a short time before, had been the white-capped crew, were now making preparations to step into our last year. But only prepara- tions, for we still had time to spend in Westmoreland and Something Cool for a refresher from the tension of exams. And in our Finale we sang to everyone that: We ' ve got one more year to go noiv. And we know it won ' t be long Till this time next year when we ' re standing here With our final song . . . And it wasn ' t long. In April came the long awaited Ring Dance — then May Day — then the end of the year in which we had been Juniors, juniors, juniors! And now the time had coine — we were the graduating class at last. The older girls of M.W.C. had gone; when we looked around for the Seniors, we found that we were looking at ourselves. We were the ones who rushed home from dinner to prepare for Formal Convo. We were the ones who lived in a certain beautiful dormitory that over- looks Ball Circle. When Christmas came, and with it the beauty and simplicity of a silver tree bathed in a pink glow, we were the ones who proudly bore home a plaque for dorm decorations. Oh, yes, and there was the culmi- nation of our spirit of music that we gave in Black Rhythm . Our class was together — as always, through the long nights of writing and revising and rehearsal. And then came the performances — and they were our reward. . . . A Many splendored thing! Exams came for the next to the last time — and finally the installation of the new campus officers. We watched the new group take up the responsibilities that we had had, and we realized more than ever that we were Seniors. We gave them the torch that we had held high with reverence and love, and we bade them keep its flame bright with the spirit that was Mary Washington. Then we waited for graduation, and for the time when we would sing our final song to those we left behind — And tho ' it seems but a day . . . Our time has all flown away. We ' ve hardly time left to say so long now. The final peal of the chimes Will bring to mind all the times The times of music and song and laughter. And yet when we have gone (we ' ll hear the music play) The spirit will live on (it ' s calling us away) The spirit of a song about a college hill. The friends with whom we ' ve sung How we sang . . . Though the time has come when we must depart. We ' ve a song to sing and it ' s from our heart. And to those of you, whom we leave behind. There ' s something you must find . . . Learn to live each day as it were your last. Fill your hearts with love and then hold it f ast . . . Learn to sing a song that is clear and true That will last a lifetime through . . . And so the class of Fifty-Six took its place in the long line of Mary Washington graduates, and the song they sang grew to a final chorus and then died away to a memory whose melody would ring forever in their hearts. P. S. I love you. Our All for You All. 43 Margaret Ellen Akers Roanoke, Virginia Psychology Beverly Ann Almond Locust Grove, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Susan Oakley Ayers Ashland, Virginia Psychology Jeanetta Ann Bishop Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Psychology Frances Mona Barker Danville, Virginia English CLASS Virginia Lee Blankenship Richmond, Virginia Psychology Joan Barbara Boenitsch Arlington, Virginia Mathematics Katherine Louise Boone San Gabriel, California Philosophy 44 Suzanne Mary Borke Richmond, Virginia Chemistry Sara Elizabeth Bowles Roanoke, Virginia Medical Technology Ellen Marie Brown HopEDALE, Massachusetts Psychology and Elementary Education Mary Gale Buchanan Washington, D. C. Psychology OF 19 5 6 Elizabeth Jane Buckley North Bellmore, New York Dramatic Arts and Speech Jeanette Marion Buechting Glenside, Pennsylvania Psychology and Elementary Education Joan Louise Burge University Heights, Ohio Sociology Rheta Nelson Burks Glasgow, Virginia Spanish 45 Aldeen Leah Burton Buffalo, New York History Jacqueline Anne Callahan Waynesboro, Virginia Home Economics Susan Mary Canter Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dramatic Arts and Speech EniiHe Ann Carlin Paterson, New Jersey Psychology and Elementary Education Anita Jeanette Carroll Annandale, Virginia Psycho opy CLASS Carol Carter West Hartford, Connecticut English Jo Anne Catlett Gladstone, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Willie Christine Catlett Scottsville, Virginia Mathematics 46 Elizabeth Ann Chilton Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Political Science Barbara Ann Clark Portsmouth, Virginia Psychology Patricia Arline Clark Roanoke, Virginia History Marguerite Gamble Cohen AsHEViLLE, North Carolina History OF 19 5 6 Mary Elizabeth Cook Yancey Mills, Virginia English Barbara Lorraine Copen King George, Virginia Sociology Harriette Ann Cosby Powhatan, Virginia Psychology June Marie Crabtree Bowling Green, Virginu English 47 Constance Ann Crigler Falls Church, Virginl Economics and Business Administration Ruth Anne Culver Arlington, Virginia Psychology Judith Hewlett Daniels Belleville, New Jersey History Elizabeth Louise Davies King George, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Patricia Ann Dent Roanoke, Virginia Art CLASS Diana Aniparo Diaz Santurce, Puerto Rico Art Martha Anne Donelan Columbia, South Carolina English Barbara Strangmann Donovan Baltimore, Maryland Psychology 48 Patsy Ruth Eanes Greensboro, North Carolina Sociology Alice Yvonne English Falmouth, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Ruth Faye Estes Chase City, Vircima Economics and Business Administration OF 19 5 6 Mabel Virginia Fisher QuiNTON, Virginia Ps} chology Mar Linda Fitchett Capeville, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Joan Amelia Fletemeyer Westfield, New Jersey Psychology Michelle Anne Foley Coronado, California Political Science Ann Lou Ford Becklev, West Virginl Biology 49 Patricia Francis Greenlee, Virginia Psychology Carol Cole Friedman Eastchesteb, New York Sociology Barbara Laverne Gates Hopewell, Virginia Psychology Bettye Ambler Gillespie Tazewell, Virginia Miisic Cornelia Brownell Gould Richmond, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education CLASS Hermine Louise Gross Guam, Marianas Islands Health, Physical Education and Recreation Darlene Elizabeth Grove Hanover, Pennsylvania Health, Physical Education and Recreation Mary Elizabeth Grumbly South Norwalk, Connecticut English 50 Elizabeth Anderson Hadden Peekskill, New York Psychology and Elementary Education Dorothy Faye Hairfield Vinton, Virginia Music Sallie Staples Hairston Cascade, Virginia An Betty Lou Handleman Warsaw, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education OF 19 5 6 Nancy Lee Hanna Norfolk, Virginia History Louise Marion Hanselman South Kortright, New York Chemistry Mary Eugenia Harris Kenbridge, Virginia Home Economics Joann Shaw Harrison Scarsdale, New York 51 Judith Elaine Hendricks Norfolk, Virginia Spanish Anne Henry Roanoke, Virginia Music Barbara Hyatt Hess Baltimore, Maryland Psychology Elaine Hilkene Haktsdale, New York Home Economics Elizabeth A. Hess Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania English CLASS Barbara Gray Holland Richmond, Virginia Sociology Constance Lee Hook Richmond, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Marilyn Patricia Hubbard Norfolk, Virginia Psychology 52 Katherine Alice Huff Roanoke, Virginia Political Science Jane AUene Hunter Richmond, Virginia Physical Therapy Betty Joaquine Ireland Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Biology Ann Cordelia Johnson Hopewell, Virginia Sociology OF 19 5 6 Nancy Jane Johnson Atlanta, Georgia Home Economics Betty Lou Jordan Staunton, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Shirley Elaine Kaufman QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA PsYcholoev Betty Lee Keesee Lynch Station, Virginl Psychology 53 Patricia Lee Kefauver Arlington, Virginia Psychology Patricia Barnes Kellani Parksley, Virginia Sociology Margaret Johnson Kinch Worcester, Massachusetts An Barbara Anne Kowalzyk Brooklyn, New York Psychology Beverly Dornford Lawrence MooRESTOWN, New Jersey Psychology CLASS Marion Hoyt Lee Roanoke, Virginia English Gretchen Ann Lewis Cape Charles, Virginia Chemistry Joanne Skidmore Long Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Music Neida Iris Lopez Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Biology Josephine McPherson Portsmouth, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Cynthia Radack Madden TiTusviLLE, Pennsylvania Sociology Virginia Ann Mancini Waterbury, Connecticut Sociology OF 19 5 6 Barbara Ann Martin Richmond, Virginia History Carolyn Louise Martin Charleston, West Virginia Dramatic Arts and Speech Sarah Harriett Mask Columbus, Georgia English Cynthia Lee Michaels WoODBRIDGE, CONNECTICUT English 55 Carolyn Jeanne Miller Shaker Heights, Ohio English Laura Ann Miller Alloy, West Virginia Chemistry Meredith Rogers Milne Arlington, Virginia Psychology Yolanda Montane Ponce, Puerto Rico Art Joan Elizabeth Morgan Richmond, Virginia Spanish CLASS Virginia Ann Morrison Waynesboro, Virginia Psychology Lydia Sue Motley Gretna, Virginia Music Evelyn Dean Murphy Windsor, Virginia Psychology 56 Barbara Bennett Nottingham Bon Air, Virginia Sociology Elizabeth Collins Oakley Warsaw, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Barbara Janet Olson Hackensack, New Jersey Chemistry Charlene Joan Parrotta YoNKERs, New York Sociology OF 19 5 6 Jewel Victor Patton Falmouth, Virginia Spanish Gladys Winifred Payne Marshall, Virginia English Elaine Catherine Peru McKee Rocks, Pennsylvania Art Elaine Marie Phillips Richmond, Virginia Physical Therapy 57 Jean Pinckney Auburn, New York Psychology Ellen Rebekah Pitts Lancaster, Vircinia Art Catherine A. Pizzuti Hamden, Connecticut English Beverly Ann Plotkin Trumbull, Connecticut English Carol Anne Pope Hopewell, Virginia Biology CLASS Elizabeth Poteet Richmond, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Myra Frances Powers Elizabethton, Tennessee History Eleanor Jean Pratt Arlington, Virginia Economics and Business Administration 58 Barbara Ann Pulley Warsaw, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Margaret Dorsey Purser Galax, Virginia Psychology Catherine Dick Ray Catonsville, Maryland Chemistry OF 19 5 6 Evelyn Page Richardson Atkins, Virginia Mathematics Louise Robertson Bedford, Virginia Pre-Medical Sciences Marie-Louise Rosanelli Richmond, Virginia English Johanna Ross Alexandria, Virginia Chemistry Elizabeth Alice Rountree Suffolk, Virginia Mathematics 59 Sally Dandridge Saeginuller Warrenton, Virginia Psychology Teresa A. Sajeck Newport, Rhode Island Medical Technology Charlotte Corner Salsgiver McLean, Virginia Psychology Margaret Mary Schauer Arlington, Virginia Political Science Nanalou West Sauder Onley, Virginia History CLASS Elaine Carole Schmitz Union, New Jersey Psychology Jayne Sandra Schwarz Lynnfield Center, Massachusetts Sociology Shirley Elaine Shank TiTusviLLE, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy 60 Lona Gail Shields Emory, Virginia Art Barbara Ann Shotton Suffolk, Virginia Art Corenne Renne Slater Royal Oak, Michigan Psychology and Elementary Education Dorothy Mae Smith Fredericksburg, Virginia Economics and Business Administration OF 19 5 6 Jean Tompkins Smith Amherst, Virginia Sociology Judith Emery Smith San Bernardino, California Art Julia Hawks Smith Salisbury, Connecticut Psychology Mary Elizabeth Smith Waynesboro, Virginia Sociology 61 Patricia Burnett Smith Falmouth, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Patricia Ann Snellings Fredericksburg, Virginia English Nancy Eleanor Squire Richmond, Virginia Psychology Nancy Ann Stephenson Warrenton, Virginia Sociology Helen Kay Stewart Cornelia, Georgia Psychology CLASS Evelyn Sue Straughan Fredericksburg, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Marilyn Ann Taylor Lakewood, Colorado English Joan Mary Tengzelius Valley Stream, New York Psychology 62 Cynthia Deane Thomas Belleville, New Jersey Psychology and Elementary Education Jean Terrill Thurnian BooNTON, New Jersey History Ann Hill TiUett Fredericksburg, Virginia Sociology OF 19 5 6 Barbara June Timmons Stafford, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Carole Petley Toone Madison, New Jersey English Maria Teresa Torres Ponce, Puerto Rico Art Clara Ann Turner Richmond, Virginia Physical Therapy Arnelda Ann UUand Bridgeton, New Jersey Span ish 63 Ann Reynolds Urquhart Roanoke, Virginia Medical Technology Margaret Eliza Uhler Annandale, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Patricia Suddith Wagner Locust Dale, Virginia Psychology Patricia Ann Waltz Baltimore, Maryland Dramatic Arts and Speech Angela Irby Walton Richmond, Virginia French CLASS Otelia Marie Westbrook Suffolk, Virginia Home Economics Ellen Louise Wheby Beckley, West Virginia Home Economics Margaret Somerville White Norfolk, Virginia French 64 Marilyn Elvira Whitson Norfolk, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Helen Nottingham Wilkins Washington, D. C. Psychology and Elementary Education Maymie Claire Williams Reidsville, North Carolina Political Science OF 19 5 6 Joyce Ann Wilson Fredericksburg, Virginia Psychology Peggy Louise Wood Princess Anne, Virginia Psychology and Elementary Education Barbara Ann Wygal Suffolk, Virginia English Elizabeth Louise Yancey Warwick, Virginia Home Economics Dorothy Wolffe York Fredericksburg, Virginia Chemistry Carol Ruth Young Far Rockaway, New York History In CDemoriam tOillie Christine Catlctt arriette Anne Cosby Alberta Jeanine £awrence 66 Vd like to speak to my darlin in Pensacola, please. The serenading Seniors were greeted warmly at Brompton by Dr. Simpson. Even Seniors must clean their rooms sometimes. Chaos?!? 67 OFFICERS— f; s row: Preston, S. G. A. Repr., Smith, Pres., EIroy, Treas. Second row: O ' Shaughnessy. VicePres., Miss T. Shelton, Sponsor, Miss M. Greenberg. Sponsor, Puller. Secret. JUNIOR CLASS Memories of beanies and carefree Devil days were replaced by decisions concerning our courses and visions of class rings as we began our Junior year. We claimed Custis and Westmoreland as our campus homes and once again beat out the familiar paths to the third floor of G. W. and the C-Shoppe. A decrease in size was more than compensated for by an increase in spirit and close- ness; we now acted and thought in unity. We found our- selves studying more than we had ever realized possible and were amazed at the number of trips to the library or the extra hours in the lab. New horizons were opening and we responded quietly and eagerly. Yet somehow we always managed to squeeze in a few extra-curricular activities between the pages of our education and history books and filled the squads of intramural teams or yelled if we couldn ' t play. A serenade took on new meaning as we, in possession of a battered gong and an Echo, car- ried on the Devil tradition and visited our new sisters. And one night we found ourselves at Brompton welcoming the newest Devil at MWC. The year passed rapidly and we exchanged benefit acts for ring dance plans and old responsibilities for new ones. There were achievements yet to reach for but now we were in possession of the ability and the knowledge to separate the goals from the dreams and the accomplishments from the wishes. We were the Class of 1957 and we were on our way. Ifrasiirinp: jor our pride and joy. ' Putting up a good front! 68 H H K ' • , ' gg K ■« Vy .11 F j S ' 1 1 m 1 I- ' . ' ' . « M ' ' - H Oo i . . . Daddy ' Oh.. Future artist at work?? Those early practices were enough to make anyone want to appear before the Court of No Appeals. 69 Pamela Lynn Abraham Hilda Isabel Anadon Carolyn J. Alderman Mary Owen Armistead Laura Jean Atkins Laura Babayan Patricia Lee Atkins Courtney Bagby CLASS Sandra Lee Ball Barbara Zimmer Barnes Carolyn Frances Ball Joyce Lee Banton Prudence Baumgarten Alice Beazley Susan Elizabeth Bender Virginia June Beach Mary Lamb Belknap JoAnn Benner Carol Ann Bogaert Joyce Lee Bristow Anne Marlene Bost Agnes M. Brittingham Kathryn C. Broadwell Barbara Lee Broome Nancy Electa Brodgen Joan Florence Brosky OF 19 5 7 Sandra Diamond Buch Lucy Glenn Burwell Virginia Penn Brunner Charlotte W. Burford Joan Frances CaUahan Sue Blanton Carpenter Gilmer Warren Chamblin Jean Ann Carlson Dorothy Ann Carwile Jean Gayle Chandler 71 Elinor Constance Chilton Catherine E. Cobean Mary Cosby Colley Laura Ellen Clarkson Charlotte Garland Cocke Sidney Janet Cowles Gloria Lee Crandall Mary P. Cunningham Barbara Merrill Craft Mary Eugenia Croghan CLASS Anne Dare Davis Mary Louise Davis Anne Page Daniel Anne Winters Davis Patricia T. DeCourcy Judith Orr Denton Nancy Adelene Davis Mary Joan Delehanty kL 72 Mary Frances Derring Loretta Marcella Domine Anna Grace Dovell Barbara Ann Dill Mary Wooding Dorey Jean Phyllis Durham Margaret H. Estabrooks Patricia Ann Falkenbury Saundra Marie Elroy Bonnie Lorraine Estes OF 19 5 7 Rona Barbara Fisher Mary Lou Fletcher Elizabeth Barr Field Lucile Ann Fletcher Sheila Ann Foley Elizabeth B. Fordhani Nancy T. Foley Deane Ford 73 Sally Ann French Irma Ann Furbeck Margaret Ann Fuller Nancy L. Galloway Dorothy Jane Gaver Helen Beatrice Grantz Constance Anne Goode Abbie Rhoda Grove CLASS Meta Marie Hanson Joan Madeline Haywood Nancy Dabney Hallett Gertrude Mary Hawk Harriett Jane Henderson Emmaneta Hepford Edyth Lyle Hester Anne Marie Hendricks Ellen Murray Hertz Barbara Mae Hitchings 74 Frances Drake Hogue Betty Thornton Huckstep Roberta Anne Holliday Mary Montague Hudson Ann Kathryn Humphreys Nancy Smith Jamerson Mary Joanne Insley Emily Virginia Jett OF 19 5 7 Kit Elaine Johnson Betsy Schaeffer Jones Mary Naomi Johns Anne Lynwood Jones Sheilah Ann Kennedy Amelia Page K. King Marie Belle Koontz Annie Elizabeth Kindley Doris Leigh Kiser Shirley L. Koontz 75 Florence Agnes Lawrence Thelma Runyon Lewis Judy Helen Lippincott Anne Carnahan Lenzi Shiela Joan Liebler Thelma A. Loddengaard Nancy Lee Logan Jacqueline M. McDaniel Gretchen Ann Loewner Leslie Joy Lowrie Charlsey T. McFarlane Ernestine R. MacLaughlin Mary Ann McDermott Elizabeth Ann McGovern Iris Mark Helen Marie Martin Mary Victoria Majure Josephine M. Markwood CLASS 76 Barbara Anne Mason Josephine Ruth Miller Rita Mae Mednick Carolyn Joann Miller Marjorie C. Maupin Natalie Ann Meyerowitz Barbara West Morton June Bruce Murden Nancy Jean Moore Jolene Sue Meyer OF 19 5 7 Barbara Alice Murray Evelyn Nitti Audrey Grace Neff Suzanne O ' Brien Katherine Lewis Nelson Vernon Estelle Oliver Virginia Davies Nettles Helen J. O ' Shaughnessy 77 Mary Louise Ott Margaret Ann Patten Shirley Ann Parseghian Peggy Ann Payne Jane Pauline Perlman Faye Marie Perry Saralee Perlman Barbara Bell Pierce CLASS Barbara Teresa Popek Lois Mary Prime Marilyn Poritzky Meredith Ann Puller Ellen Thomas Powe Barbara Marie Pultz Margaret Lee Preston Marilyn Joy Rein Patricia Ann Preston Betty Arm Rhodes 78 Dorothy Eleanor Rice Alice Elaine Richter Norma Faye Rice Bruce Gordon Ritchie Mary Jane Robinette Juanita Saunders Betty May Rose Margaret Anne Savage O F 1 9 5 7 Adrienne Elizabeth Selch Judith Roberta Shank Dorothy Frances Scott Carolyn Ann Shane Barbara Jean Sheaffer Elizabeth Anne Shuler Maryellen Simon Bonita Lois Shields Bernice Sigman Nancy Ruth Simpson 79 Carolyn Elizabeth Six Georgine Smith Patricia Ann Smith Jane Sjostrom Mary Cornelia Smith Dorothy Hope Spence Marcia Kay Stambach Janet Cary Stern Sylvia Anne Spivey Barbara Anne Stanton Ruthe Ellen Strickler Carol Ann Strusinski Sally Mayo Strawhand Barbara Winthrop Stroop Betty Lou Sydnor Ruth Ann Taylor Sylvia Clare Swords Joanna Patteson Taylor CLASS 80 Katherine McE. Ter rell Lois Ann Todd Rebecca Lee Thorburn Elizabeth Turtle Nancy E. Umberger Patricia Anne Tutwiler Martha Jane Townes Jeanne Marie Urell Elaine Tucker Grace Marie Vakos OF 19 5 7 Joan Vames Jacqueline Anne Walker Jerrie Mae van Laer Kathleen Wall Luella Ginevra Wait Janet Faye Ward Helen Jovce Walker Nancy Carroll Ward 81 Nancy Elizabeth Warren Sue Neal Watkins Evelyn Ruth Weston Phyllis Myra White Mary Clarke Whitford CLASS OF 1957 Betty Jane Whorton Anne Martin Wilson Sylvia E. Williams Carolyn Hope Wilson Barbara Sue Zimmer Catherine Lou Wriarht 82 The Talent of the Junior Class seemed great to the Freshmen. Minds working overtime to make the Junior Benefit a great success. Hopeful singing. 83 OFFICERS. Ellis. Vice-Pres., Villanueva, Treasurer, Crenshaw, S.G.A. Rep., Boyles, Pres., Hurt, Sect. SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore was our name; the Golden Horseshoe was our home. We returned to Mary Washington eager to live with both, secure in our recognition of familiar faces and buildings. No longer was the routine a mystery. We responded to new responsibilities and activities with the results of last year ' s growth and experiences. Freshmen were understood and given a helping hand; penalties for those failing to wear their beanies turned into parties and open houses as we strove to make them in their turn a part of life on the Hill. At last we participated in mutual sere- nades with our sister Seniors and each of us felt the bond in reciprocal songs and gifts. Academics took on greater significance as we prepared to choose our major fields, but, in March, benefit plans had precedent over all as the entire class joined to present Intercellular and our talents to the campus. March also brought new roles in leadership as we elected those who were to serve and lead us and strengthened ourselves to follow them proudly. Thus we had arrived at the mid-point in our college careers; our evaluation of our past two years was in terms of forming ambitions and hopes. The expectation of our next two will be accomplishing them. Anyone for a costume ball? Oh, how I love exams!! 84 Who would like to try out for Cell Mate 3? Tea anyone? All the comforts of home. . :_ I I — 1 ' iJP j p t ■ i ii Sisters serenading Sisters . . . to those of you who we leave behind there is somethins; you must find . . . The fun of phone duty with the P. A. system! But you should have played that red three on that black five over there. . . . 85 Nancy Abbott Mary Susan Adams Rosa Nell Akre Betty Ann Aldridge Charlotte Nona Allen June Marie Allison Patricia Gladstone Allison Patricia Ann Alvis Elizabeth Ann Ames Daisy Anadon Jean Lee Anderson Jill Ann Arnold Shirley Anne Arrington Althea Barbara Ash CLASS Bonnie Jeanne Ash Jean W. Ashe Harriett Wilson Ayres Phyllis Marie Bailey Barbara Ann Baker Roseanne Holland Barnett Elaine Florence Barry Sally Virginia Bates Edith Catherine Beatley Virginia Ann Beck Elizabeth Beckham Nancy Elizabeth Beckwith Jean Ann Belt Elizabeth Jane Benjamin 86 Sylvia Linn Bess Dorothy Suzanne Blythe Alicia Emily Borke Blanche Myers Bowman Elizabeth Alderson Bowman Sally Carol Boyce Jane Boykin Marcia Virginia Boyles Priscilla Ethel Bramhall Evelyn Harrison Breeden Virsrinia Mae Brett Eileen Susan Brillinger Carrie Lee Briscoe Claudia Elizabeth Broom OF 19 5 8 Nancy Buren Doris Evelyn Burgess Margaret Anne Burkhart Charlotte Ann Burns Jane Cameron Burton Meredith Eastwood Busby Carole Lombarde Buskell Patricia Cain Janet Dickerson Cairns Shirley Grace Carter Ellen Lois Chapin Nancy Jane Chapin Janet Olive Childers Marie P. Claditis 87 Margaret Louise Clark Carolyn Ann Coe Mildred Jean Cole Mary Pauline Colthurst Anne Maureen Conner Marjorie Connock Barbara Carole Conover Shirley O ' Neil Conrad Elizabeth Josie Cook Beverly Ann Cooke Doris Anne Cool Marilyn Joyce Corbitt Marianne Corriher Alice Ann Cox CLASS Barbara Charlene Creekmore Jane Bowie Crenshaw Bernice Lou Crockett Carolyn Claire CuUen Carolyn Chase Dale Dorothy Ann Dalton ■■ If Sara Sue Daly l i ' 3 Camilla Sue Dameron tir- y Shirley Jean Davis A Winterfred Lee Dawson h . 1 Valerie Deakin Anne Frances DePorry ■ V Joel Ann Deuterman w Joan Dickey 88 Celeste McCain Dickson Nancy Gay Dillaman Patricia Ann Dillon Joan Frances Dixon Mary Alice Dodd Awilda Maria Domenech Nancy Doner Claire Louise Donohoe Suzanne Almarylis Doran Rosemary C. Dougherty Helen Gardner Dove Elaine Marion Downing Patty Holmes Dunn Margaret Mary Dunne OF 19 5 8 Patsy Erwin Eargle Mary Anne Easton Joanna Elizabeth Eden Florence Ann Edwards Inge Ehmer Diana Paula EUiason Patricia Ellis Mary Ann Engle Alice Chloe Epes Sandra Joy Epps Joyce Ervin Bernice Belle Eubank Lois Elaine Fairfax Frances Yorke Ferguson 89 Mary Ella Ann Ferraro Derry Louise Fisher Mary Jane Fisher Virginia Ann Flanagan Elizabeth Dalton Foster Anna Mae Fowler Harriett Verne Fox Marilyn Frances Fox Margaret Carolyn Foy Thehna Thrift France Betty Jo Galliher Mary Virginia Garrett Carol Gartner Elinor Frances Gaskins CLASS Lucile Geoghegan Isabel Lee Gill Shirley Ann Giroux Helena Alberta Glawitsch Yvonne Susannah Godlove Doris Ellen Goldberg Irene Goldman Sue Carol Goldowsky Fannie Leigh Goodrich Sarah Belle Gothlin Adelaide Gould Elizabeth Mae Gould Sandra Elizabeth Gregory Martha Louise Grissom 90 Edris Lovie Grizzard Peggy Joyce Grubb Judith M. Hall Katherine Alice Hall Karen Barbara Hansen Meredith Gail Hansen Sylvia Ann Hansen Cynthia Ellen Hapke Sally Hardison Sandra Ruth Harnian Betty Ann Harmon Patricia Ann Harmon Diane Jeanne Harris Julia Helen Harris OF 19 5 8 Bonnie Lee Hatch Marion Elizabeth Hathaway Carolyn Elizabeth Hawley Sue Luckett Haynie Janice Ann Heidenreich Mary Elizabeth Hendrickson Patty Sue Hess Jean Kingley Higgins Corinthia Anne Hill Loretta Ann Hitchings Mary Jane Hite Elizabeth Anne Hoover Mayota Beverley Howard Suzanne Howell 91 June Worthington Hudnall Nancy Lee Huffman Sallie Ann Hughes Gene Fitzgerald Hurt Sidney George Illiam Paula D. Ingold Diane Marie Irwin Madge Ellen Iseminger Joan Gregory Ivanoff Nancy Lynn Jackson Rita Louise James Alice Mae Janklow Claire Sue Jennings Nancy Ann Jocylen CLASS Martha Lee Johnson Beverley Ann Jones Jacqueline Lucille Jones Nancy Blackford Kable Nancy Caldwell Kackley Barbara Marion Kadell Rita Kalis Frances Anne Karins Naomi Eugenia Kaufman Jo Ann Keehne Catherine Russell Keith Bettie Melton Kell Peggy Anne Kelley Patricia Lou Kelly 92 Patricia Anne Kennedy Ellen Bruyere Kennett Kay Sonnels Kent Louise Makinson Kerfoot Martha Dunn Kimball Barbara Jean Kissam Elizabeth Amelia Kite Nancy Kleinknecht Ella Harriet Klohr Janet Virginia Kurtz June Cecile Kyzer Lois Quinn Lambert Barbara Elizabeth Lancaster Patricia Ruth Lanham OF 19 5 8 Carol Ann Lassalle Patricia Lawder Roberta Hugh Lawless Judith Moore Lawrence Georgia Ann Leary Carol Louise Lehmann Myrna Elaine Levine Ardith Jane Levisay Alma Yvonne Lewis Harriet Sue Linkous Lynda Lou Lloyd Mary Louisa Lucas Nancy Gladys Lunsford Mary Eugenia McCardell 93 Beth Ann McCarthey Ruth Anderson McCulloch Rachel McCutcheon Elsie Jo McNeely Julia Anne McNeil Ida Lou Magette Margaret Ellen Mahon Barbara Marrs Dorothy Judith Martin Alice Ruffin Mason Edith Virginia Massie Judith A. Mathison Nancy Anne Matter Shirley Ann Me eks i . CLASS Sally Rossiter Middaugh Sarah Jane Miles Jean More Miller Reatha Ann Miller Anita G. Mills Elsie Mae Minix Grace Ann Monroe Martha Dodson Moore Betty Lou Morin Barbara Edith Morris Mary Louise Morris Nanette Morrison Ruth Ann Morrison Virginia Person Moseley 94 Carole Ann Moter Mary Ann R. Moyer Betty Jeanette Munden Marian Joanna Muran Phyllis Cline Myers Phyllis Ann Nelson Cynthia Blackburn Niesley Sarah Norris OF 19 5 8 Shirley Ann Nuckles Jill Marie O ' Donnell Katharine Langhorne Oliver Betty Jo Orme Geraldine Osborne Merle JoAnne Parker t t . . Patricia Estelle Parker Catherine Estelle Pearson Peggy Percival Carolyn Cecil Perdue Phyllis Pforr Jean Rogers Phipard Joan Frances Pillsbury Betty Anne Piper Nancy Anne Prasse Mary Barbara Price Mary Jane Prillaman Joyce Anne Pugh Catherine Frances Purdy Judith Arleen Pvrke 95 Nora Quesada Juanita Rawls Jeannine M. Ann Raymond Judith Adele Reasor Phyllis Jane Rhoda Mary Skipwith Richards Nancy Jane Richardson Harriet Davidson Ritchie Patricia Ann Roark Patricia Anne Roberts Sandra Lee Roberts Betty Lee Robertson Arline Judith Robins Judith Jan Rogers CLASS Sonia Aurelia Rojas Barbara Elizabeth Romoser Barbara Ann Roser Mary Lewis Rountree Margaret Louise Rucker Jane Elizabeth Runk Kay Anderson Ruth Barbara Ann Ryder Margaret G. Sample Gladys Jillstein Saunders Peggy Ann Saunders Carole Mathilda Schrenk Nancy Lee Schultz Priscilla Ann Scott 96 Cynthia Jane Segraves Susannah Alice Sellar Barbara Elizabeth Shann Sarah Jane Shaw Sandra Stewart Sheesley Joan Elaine Shive Elizabeth Jane Shuman Patricia Yvonne Simmer Pattie Mae Simmons Jean Carol Simpson Deborah Hunt Sink Carolyn Smith Elizabeth Cornwall Smith Frances Anne Smith OF 19 5 8 Joyce Lee Smith Madeline Ann Smith Marjorie Ann Smith Sarah Minor Smith Phyllis E. Spracher Jo Ann Paulette Stadler Elizabeth Willis Stanton Joan Louise Stark Joan Steeves Yvonne Ann Stephan Dorothy F. Stevens Caryl Lou Strauss Anita Page Swertfeger Joan Taylor 97 Mary Craik Temple Helen C. Theophilos Tempe Ann Thomason Barbara Graves Thompson Nancy Clark Thornton Lois Carolyn Tibbetts Norma Amato Tizen Judith Hill Totty Judith Carol Townsend Mary Katherine Townsend Alice Lee Tucker Barbara Ann Tuckman Georgiann Tunison Meredith Allen Turpin CLASS OF 1958 Joan Ruth Tuttle Allene M. Tyler Ardiss Bene Van Inwegen Anna Wright Vann Gabrielle Ann Van Steenbeck Elia Eminet ViUanueva Charlotte May Walker Jeanne Frances Walsh Bonnie Joan Walters Mary Arnett Ware Shirley Anne Watkins Cynthia Helen West Lucinda Mary West Opal Soulee Wilkes 98 Joyce Williams Helen Jane Williamson Shirley Temple Wine Betty Carol Womack Mary Jane Wood Betty Shirk Woods Virginia Perkins Woodson Patricia Ann Wright Sue Gaskin Wright Penelope Xides Norma Jeanne Yarbrough Patricia Ann Yearout Eula Grace Youngs Help us choose our Sweetheart of ? ? ? Round the table you must go . . . you must A Sophomore beauty reined at the Junior Benefit. 99 OFFICERS — First row: Buhrman, Treasurer, Jones, President, Pridgen, Secretary. Second row: Swaffin, Vice-President, Cooper, S. G. A. Representative. FRESHMAN CLASS With a mixture of excitement and apprehension, we arrived on the Hill, surrounded with shoe boxes, new luggage, girls in white suits and weary fathers. We stood on the steps of Willard, Virginia, or Cornell, experiencing a strange conflict of independence and insecurity. Over- whelmed by the cornplexity of the campus yet attracted by its beauty, we plunged into orientation week, confused yet eager to live the dream of college and impatient to share its life. Led on by our own ambitions and abilities, we brushed aside the first hurdles of homesickness, regis- tration, and panic at association with upperclassmen and professors, and settled down to a definite routine broken regularly with football trips, phone calls, and bridge games; and our Little Devil role. During the fall our dorm gradually became our college home and friendships were the reward of searching and sharing ourselves. House meetings, parties, weekends, and decoration and song contests were as much a part of our schedules as biology, music, and Russian. Our class became organized and assumed its place on the Hill; proudly we elected our officers and with pride they led us. Exams over, we turned to our benefit and watched our class grow into a unit. The experience of serenades became an expression of the intangibles we felt. The year ended with a promise of things to come; yet we would never forget our freshman year: the growth, the love, and the college which accom- panied it. Reversion? ? The Freshmen had first choice at the Devil Dip — first dance of the year. 100 The newness soon wears off after the first — long — day. Working it out together. The Juniors welcome their new Sisters — the Class of 59. pM ■ m Wm IkS B 1 M m BSR) ' ' ' ' m - | f 1 m fl ' H r V,. 101 CLASS OF 1959 F  JI. Carol Agesen Barbara Dick Allan (Jwendolyn Althauser Mary Virginia Ambrose Shelia M. Anunennan Carole Mary Anderson Elinor Jean Anderson Ruth Eleanor Armstrong Sally Jean Arnold Emily Hay Babb Barbara Bache Nancy Lee Baker Elizabeth Harmon Bane Frances Bankhead Pamela M. Banks Barbara Ann Barndt Owen Barnthouse Mary Sue Baylor Nancy Elizabeth Bealer Roberta Kay Beamer Nancy Beardslee Ruth York Beebe Patricia Ann Belcastro Cecelia Jeannette Bergin M. Janet Bewley Chrystene Bing Sally Bixler Patricia Anne Blackwell Martha Ann Blake Janice Mae Blanton Evelyn Joan Bogaert Barbara Boiseau Sarah Isabella Bolton Frances Helen Bourke Gaea Gertrude Bowers Susan Virginia Boyd Betty Grant Bradley Molly Cornelia Bradshaw Olga Bernice Bramson Mary Penfield Brazier - Vl ' 102 CLASS OF 1959 Beverly Brett Nancy Lee Brewer Nancy Elizabeth Briggs Harriett Brinkley Karin Elke Broemmer Ann Blanche Brooks Barbara Fitzhugh Brown Constance A. Brown Priscilla Marjorie Brown Peggy Ann B ruck Dorothy Jean Brussel Carter Randolph Brydon Sara Bryson Janice Lee Buck Margaret Dale Buhrman Susan Bump Marilyn Lorraine Bureau Mary Elizabeth Burnside Margaret White Butterworth Carol Ann Butzner Ann Virginia Caddy Carol Ann Carlin Shelby Jean Carper Marianne A. Carrano Carolyn Lester Carte Judith Anne Carter Mary Frances Cassidy Elaine Ann Ceccarelli Carole Lee Chaffin Rosalie Bell Chambless Judith Elizabeth Chrisman Margaret Anne Clark Julia Harleston Coates Catherine Dee Coe Lillian Carmen Cohen Barbara Ann Cohn Anna Lou Cole Judith Ann Comey Suanne Marie Condron Janet Deanne Congdon y i r 103 CLASS OF 1959 . Jean Stephanie Conover Judith Kay Conway Catlierine Maddock Cooper Barbara Jane Corde Marv-Louise Spencer Cork Anne Ramey Corson Abna Ruth Craft Eleanore Adele Craig Barbara Rea Craun Anne Reynolds Crawford Carleiie Elizabeth Creasy Anne Warfield Crenshaw Nancy Jane Crosland Carolyn Lee Cross Nancy Alsdort Crowell Gayle Geneva Crump Carmen Culpeper Barbara Jean Cuneo Carol Rae Daehler Imogene Campbell Daniel Betty Gail Darley Bettv Marie Davis Margaret Edna Davi Nancy E. Deaner Sally Deas Linda E. DeGroff Janice Elaine DeMik Camilla Jeanette Dennis Elizabeth Anne Desmond Pamela Benedict DeWitt Caryl Elaine Dick Catherine Frasier Dishman Elizabeth Soland Doenges Margaret Jeanne Donahoo Lois E. Donnelly Mary Marguerite Dorsey Audrey Laverne Dubetsky Evelyn Cecile Duncan Judith Wahner Easton Jill Diane Edwards fe ? 104 CLASS OF 1959 ' ] Joan Elizabeth Eldridge Cynthia Joyce Elliott Joan Stevens Essick Suzanne Falconer Gail Sandra Fallon Jean Carol Feete Judith Fink Nancy Peyton Fleming Nicolette Peter Forchas Martha Mildred France Barbara Jane Fredel Mary Ellen Fredman Ruth Henrietta Gaines Patricia Ann Garrison Constance Ann Gatusso Mary Alice Geddie Gail Gilchrest Sally Bruce Gillespie Eleanor Goldstein Edna Elizabeth Gooch Barbara Ann Gordon Julie Carol Gourley Marianne Small Graves Jane Gray Patricia B. Gray Ruth Ellen Gray Sharon Lee Greene Jane Hamilton Gresham Audrey Grimes Margot Russell Guest Julia Dorothy Gunn June Hart Gunning Nancy Claire Gwaltney Anita Haeberlin Lucie Randolph Hall Sharon Lynn Hancock Eleanor Hansen Harriet Grace Hanson Barbara Loys Hardwicke Eliza Gatewood Harlow I 105 CLASS OF 1959 Alma Louise Harris Ann Robertson Harris Winifred Dale Harris Margaret Luanne Harrison Phyllis Hartleb Jo Anne Hearne Evelyn Louise Henderson Josephine Neal Hendricks June Sharon Henry Kathryn Anne Hesse Carolyn Brown Hickman Anne Felron Hill Barbara Ann Hines Helen Joan Holland Mary Virginia Holshouser Laura Ann Hopkins Linda Jean Horner Paula Tracy Horton Peggy Daye Horton Joyce Mae Hough Jane Larkin Howard Linda Howard Shirley May Howard Patricia Ruth Hubers Christa Maria Huchthausen Diana D. Hudiakoff Gertrude Anne Hudson Martha Randolph Huffman Kathryn Fay Hughes Susan Stauffer Hughes Nancy Jean Humphreys Mary Fitz-hugh Hundley Barbara Hunter Judith Ann Ingemann Mary Marden Ireland Barbara Ann Jabbour Mary Carolyn Jamison Margaret Helena Janas .-) 106 CLASS OF 19 59 V. Anna Margaret Janes Geraldine Ann Jenks Frances Fay Jessup Anne Bower Johnson Emily Harriett Johnson Judith Alda Johnson Mary Ann Johnson Nancy Ethel Johnson Cynthia Harvey Jones Joan Carolyn Jones Lois Jean Jones Alice Janie Jordan Suzanne Kades Roberta Jean Kantro Sondra Adrienne Kates Jane Butt Kellam Elizabeth Pickett Kennon Margaret Florine Kill Nancy Paulette King Suzanne Tweksbury King Joyce Kirby Joyce Phyllis Kirshner Jean Ellen Kitchen Betty Anne Knight Kathleen Koontz Carol Kowalski Anne Paige Kringe Marcia Katharine Kyes Beverley Marsala Lane Nancy Lenette Lanf ord Madeline Emma Lankford Joan Marie Lautenslager Carolyn Ruth Lawrence Janice Merle Lee Susan Jane Lentz Barbara Winston Lewis Julia Diana Lindsay Sandra Lee Lineburg Betty Carol Lioutza Mary Ellen Long CLASS OF 1959 Ann Keith Longstreet Carol Huntley Luck Elizabeth Holmes McCarty Mary Edgar McClung Edwyna Arleen McDonnell Judith Gail McGinley Shirley Wilbourn Mauldin Margaret Elizabeth May Virginia Shaw Meadows Damaris R. Middaugh Patricia Gail Miles Sally Lynn Miller Florence Jo Anne McGregor Andrea Lake Milne Elizabeth Ann Mcllwain Valecia Anne Milner Cleo Jeanette McMullan m Frances Jane MacDonald Cheryl MacPherson Audrey Edna Manke Mary Elizabeth Mitchell Nancy Ruth Mize Nancy Ann Montrastelle Barbara Gail Moore Rona L. Marcus Thelma Annette Moore Eleanor Lucrece Markham Jane Howe Moran Sarah Burgess Marriott Frances C. Marshall Cynthia Fay Mason Caroline Amelia Massey Lydia Duane Massey Mary Carlton Massey Joan Elizabeth Morgan Linda Mary Morse Diane Darleen Moseley Jane Moshier Diane Sue Murdock Lula Delane Nancy 108 CLASS OF 1959 Ruth Naomi Nance Maureen Janice Nassif Sally Ellen Neal JoAnn Neff Hope Adele Petrosino May Bennington Phillips Irene Carmela Piscopo Ruth Esther Pitt Mary Ann Nelson Nancy Bunting Pleasants J ane Virginia Nessenthaler Betty Ryland Pollard Christine Anne Nickels Carol Ann Noakes Susan Noguera Penelope Eunice Norton Mary Clay Nuckolls Susan O ' DriscoU Beverly Ann Oliver Patricia Louise Ott Carol Ann Otto Marcella Ann Painter Nancy Layton Parsly Jean Carol Paul Mary Jo Perry Josephine Anne Peters Patricia Ann Portlock Joan B. Prescott Mary Alice Price Carol Avery Pridgen Mary Nell Puryear Sandra Lee Quarles Nancy Elizabeth Race Merrilou Rae Elizabeth Louise Ramsey Pamela Raumitz Sandra Wright Rayder Harriet Elise Reback Dorothea Williford Reeder Betty Lee Renn k 109 CLASS OF 1959 IK: ! 3 1 Marion K. Richardson Sandra Lee Sebrell Valerie Jayne Richardson Carol Christine Seibert ( ' arol Adele Richter Gwenivere Ann Riesen Anne LaVonne Robertson Barbara Lee Robinson Ann Gates Rodabaugh Katherine Edith Roessler Vici Lou Rogers Mary Louise Rose Sarah Fuqua Rotherniel Winifred Ramsey Rouse Katherine Evelyn Rowe Jo Ann Russell Dolores Ann Sandonas Anne Marie Saunders Clunette Sawtelle Mary Katharine Schools Anne Hope Scott Melissa Ann Seals Jean Frances Sendlak Carolyn Lee Settles Nancy Lee Seward Elizabeth Eve Shad Edith Logan Sheppard Celeste Emily Shipman Beth EUen Shochat Bettie J. Shuff Irene Slater Susan Emily Small Marguerite Smellow Ardath Louise Smith Betty Jane Smith Carol Phillips Smith Gailya Sue Smith Jean Marie Smith Katharine Ann Smith Lea Dagmar Smith , . 110 CLASS OF 1959 Rae Elizabeth Smith Sara Frances Smith Jane Trail Snead Sandra Jean Sooy Sylvia Constantina Soutzos Phyllis Marie Sowers Martha Jane Spilman Jean Adrienne Stahlhut Marcella Ann Stapor Sally Anne Steinmetz Doris Jean Stiller Alison Gail Stoddard Sara Alice Stone Rebecca Jean Styers Catherine Edith Swaffin Frances Ann Sweat Mary Ann Sydenstricker Alice Cummins Tappan Carol Ann Taylor Dolly Evans Taylor Zada Louise Taylor Betty Sue Thomas Peggy Onona Thomas Elaine Merithew Titus Judith Ann Toler Joan Linda Traubert Patricia Ann Tredway Martha Allen Trevvett Dianna Trischman Helen Louise Turner Barbara Ann Tuttle Gail Elizabeth Tyback Cary Elizabeth Upshur Joyce Carol Vakulick Margaret Jeanne Van Dyke Florette M. Van Orden Jane Vaught Katharine N. Villard Laura Kaye Vincent Nancy Wagner 111 CLASS OF 1959 ,|r ' nn Genett Waldrop June Adrian Walker Ladona Wallace Anna Valda Wallner nisan Kay Warder Sally Maynard Warwick Ann Hocutt Watkins Elizabeth Minter Watkins Edith Paula Weber Claire Lona Wharton jacquelyn B. Whisenant Barbara Anne White Barbara Lesley White Joan Weed Whittemore Susan Gatewood Wiatt Mary Alice Wilkinson Elsie Virginia Wingfield Jacqueline R. Wingfield Gloria Virginia Winslow Nancy Lee Wiseman Sarah Louise Withers Billie Lee Woods Myrnie Brown Woodward Joan Maureen Wright Margaret Yvonne Wright Phyllis Yafie Elizabeth Mary Zawalick Muriel E. Zimmerman Bettie Jane Willetts Betty Virginia Williams Nina Lee Winder Marilyn M. Windram 112 The basement of If illard offered an invitation to a party Noiv this is a terrific prof, hut he ' s pretty strict on cuts. Looks as if Big-Little Sister Church Day was a fine success. 113 HONOR COUNCIL Entrance at Mary Washington includes a pledge to uphold her Honor System. This code transfers basic principles of living into a hallowed tradition on the Hill which inspires confidence in the individual herself as well as in her fellow students. Hers is the responsibility of understanding the code and then putting her beliefs into action when the need arises. By penetrating every phase of the campus life, the system becomes more than just a pledge; it is a spirit which grows into a way of life and which serves as a constant and true standard. The Honor Committee consists of a Chairman and the Presi- dents of each class. Elizabeth Poteet President COUNCIL. M. Boyles, J. Burge, M. Jones, P. Smith. 117 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Following the principles of democratic self-government, while representing the best interests of both the student body and the college, Student Government welded our campus community together in an atmosphere of responsi- bility and cooperation. By encouraging interest in col- lege policies and developing student leadership within the various classes, dormitories, and organizations, the Association aimed for progress through mature under- standing and intelligent actions. Realizing the need of regulation and modification of activity without detracting from its original strength and unity, it conformed indi- vidual will with consideration for all. Council members were entrusted to carry out their re- Elizabeth Davies President HOUSE PRESIDENTS. First tow: J. McDaniel, F. Lawrence. Second row: R. Rosanelli, M. F. Pierce, D. Spence, B. Shuler. Third row: P. Preston, R. Estes, N. Foley, S. Ball. 118 ASSOCIATION sponsibilities with alertness and enthusiasm. Their func- tion was two-fold: to plan and execute activities in the management of student affairs and to uphold the rules and regulations of the college by supporting their purposes and punishing their violators. Council meetings were out- lets for student opinions and provided the opportunity for discussions in an attempt to solve problems and coordi- nate with administrative policies. During the year Student Government was challenged by need of continued progress in all areas of campus activity; it responded by maintain- ing the standard of the college while recognizing and ac- commodating the student body. OFFICERS AND EX OFFICIO. H. Gross. J. Harris. .M. Fisher. P. Clarke, C. Hook. COUNSELORS. First row: B. Falkenbury, J. Markwood, M. Patten. Second row: E. Hepford, N. Ward. Third row: M. L. Davis, L. Ford- ham. CLASS REPRESENTATIVES. J. Crenshaw, C. Cooper, N. LeFevTe, P. Preston. 119 All is not ivork with the Professors! ! The Special Bullet for the Class of 1960 is in the making. Good grief! ! How gung-ho! ! 120 Now Betty, don ' t scold those girls! One for Jane . . . and one for Sue . . . and one . Words of advice to the new President. 121 RECREATION The Recreation Association began its year with a theme of Wise use of Leisure Time and an accent on participation for enjoyment. In conjunction with the YWCA and Student Government, Council members were active in preparing the Freshman Orientation Program and organized a round of activities and exhibition directed at Little Devil interests. During the Week, the Fresh- men were welcomed at the amphitheater step sing, cabin party, swimming dip, and the traditional welcome party in Monroe gym, where they met the campus entertainers. On the sports side there was an extensive tour and pro- gram which introduced the new students to the vast rec- reational opportunities at Mary Washington. At R.A. ' s Open House in October each student was given the op- portunity to sign up for a committee which could best utilize her interest and ability. Hermie Gross President COUNCIL — First row: Dallas, Crigler, Johns, Hanna, Fisher. Second row: Pinckney, Oakes, Davies, Stern, Lee, Zimmer. 122 ASSOCIATION Opening the intramural program was a volleyball tournament, followed by the basketball season, which pitted dorm against dorm in an effort to pile up points in Devil-Goat rivalry. Emphasis was also placed on indi- vidual sports, and instruction for archery, bowling, golf, tennis, and bridge was given. The R. A. benefit turned January 13 into a Frantic Friday for the campus as black cats, cobwebs, spiders, and vampires mingled with the fun-seeking crowd. Other spring activities included the Horse Show, the Terrapin Acquacade, an intercol- legiate sports day, and dance recitals at which R. A. acted as the hostess to further appreciation and interest in the dance program. Council could evaluate the year in terms of participation by the entire student body in a successful program of relaxation, appreciation and enjoyment. OFFICERS. J. Tenzelius, Miss R. Leonard, P. Baumgarten, L. Prime. COUNCIL. First row: S. Lee, E. Villanueva, D. Russell, P. Payne, M. L. Fletcher. Second row: M. Smith, L. Kerfoot, C. Sawtelle, M. Stambach. Third row: B. Marrs, B. Kindley, D. Gaver. 123 fP t MtfaEJ!iSt.iH3:) Watermelon and fried chicken — m-m-m- good! The cats of R. A. and their cake give-away. Isnt it great being a P. E. major? 124 And the goats triumph again! ! Hold that pose!? ' 57 coming into its own to carry on the good work. 125 Mabel Virginia Fisher President YOUNG WOMEN ' S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The pledge of the YWCA to serve in all areas of campus and coirununity life through creative experience and a growing knowledge of God was strengthened by the Christian fellowship it maintained in all its activities. Each phase of its program was aimed at providing the oppor- tunity to serve and to utilize every individual as well as accomplish its goals. Under the leadership of the ofiEcers and cabinet, the association and committees functioned together as a unit carrying out their individual projects. Thus every member assumed the responsibility of Y ' s purpose and by contributing her time, her energy, and herself, insured a successful year. During Freshman orientation week, Y had two objec- tives; to acquaint the new students with the campus grounds and general routine and to give them an insight into Y ' s program. Cabinet members wearing the CABINET. First row: B. Morris. H. Dove, E. Breeden, A. Hill, C. Pope. Second row: M. White, L. Foster, R. McCullock, P. Grey, A. Johnson. 126 COUNCIL. First row: H. Wilkins, J. Mark- wood, P. Kelly, H. Gross, J. McDaniel. Second tow: B. Davies, A. Ware, N. Foley, K. Johnson, S. Ball. OFFICERS. First row: P. Dent, Dr. M. E. Stephenson, E. Schmitz. Secondrow : Mrs. Early, C. Carter, B. Rountree. familiar blue and white emblems could be seen busily directing Freshmen to meetings and assisting them in registration ; they also planned a wide variety of activities to make them feel a part of campus life — Big-Little Sisters and Church Day, Meet Your Minister Night, and the Kid Party. Later came such traditions as Peanut Week, the Recognition Service, and the benefit Shooting Stars. which promoted a spirit of giving and friendship between all students. The entire campus responded to the chal- lenge set forth by the theme, Hand in Hand with God, of Religious Emphasis Week. Spring brought completion of old projects and search for new ones while the tradi- tion of Y sponsored vespers continued to bind dorms together each evening for a moment of meditation and purpose. Soon another year was over, one which under the guidance of Y had led us in the path of Christian love and service. 127 FRESHMAN COM MISSION. First row Herndon, Creasy Coates, Richardson SwafEn. Second row Cassidy ; Knight ; Clark Homstad; Gray, Presi dent ; Hansen ; Johnson E. Hansen ; Corbeel Third row: Babb, Brad shaw, Wiatt, Haley, Winder, Long, Rose, Horton, Waldron. There ' s food then fun to Peanut week. Dr. Lacy made a big hit with everyone during R. E. Week. 128 SENIOR COMMIS- SION— FrVs« row: Stan- ton, Smith, Johnson, Hanselman. Second row: Wood, Uhler, White, Morrison, Borke, Hansen. Third row: Bost, Jones, Zimraer, Patten, Morris, Ward. The Seminars of R. E. week offered information to skirls of nil beliefs. Both in their glory. 129 INTER-CLUB The purpose of the Inter-Club Association is to serve the student body by acting as a coordinating body for the sixty clubs and organizations on the campus. In ad- dition to three administrative ofEcers, membership in- cludes the presidents of all such organizations; Council is a working body of special representatives of this group who can attend more closely to the main function of club coordination. The Association in addition acts as a channel for uninterrupted flow of information and ideas between student organizations and the college adminis- tration. Inter-Club Association assumes the responsibility of Michelle Foley President COUNCIL. First row: M. Smith. J. Burge, J. Smith, S. Stravvhand. A. Wahon. Second roiv: M. Uhler. C. Gould, T. Lewis, P. Smith. P. Waltz. B. Kowalzyk. 130 ASSOCIATION introducing new students to Mary Washington ' s program of extra-curricular activities and encouraging construc- tive use of leisure time and energy. From the office in Ann Carter Lee come regulation and supervision which enable the students to continue their vast range of activi- ties. Maintaining an up-to-date point system, providing bulletin board space, and planning programs are just a few of the services performed by this organization. With its silent yet indispensable contributions, Inter-Club is directly responsible for making the student activity pro- gram satisfactory and successful. SPONSORS. Dr. B. L. Parkinson, Dr. C. Lenhart. Interested in Psychology? Oh Joanne, Vm so happy! 131 ' • tt tu t ii - i -- ' fp (Cap ana ' iy V Oi.-- oJJ ., Xj uJ First row: Dr. M. E. Stephenson, sponsor. M. White. Pres., C. Pope, E. Richardson. Second row: H. Mask, P. Clark, M. Foley, A. Ford. Third row: Mrs. J. C. Russell, sponsor, E. Davies, N. Sauder, P. Dent, S. Borke. CAP AND GOWN Cap and Gown is traditionally the highest Mary Washington honor a senior may receive. Outstand- ing character, scholarship, and service are the qualifications for this society. The members strive to make it a service organization as well as an honorary one by giving monthly teas to promote better student-faculty relations, presenting an orientation program on college traditions, compiling and pub- lishing a student directory, and making their free time available to the Dean ' s Office for assisting on tours of the campus. Cap and Gown has applied for affiliation with the national honorary society. Mortar Board. 136 WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES For inclusion in the 1956 edition of this publication, Seniors were selected on the basis of scholar- ship and leadership in educational as well as extra curricular activities. General service to the college and potential usefulness in future endeavors are further criteria considered by the faculty nominating coiTunittee. The award is a goal toward which many who will follow in the paths of these girls will strive. First row: H. Mask, A. Henry, A. Ford, M. Fisher, M. Harris, M. Foley, B. Pulley, M. Rosanelli, C. Pope, P. Waltz, H. Wilkins. P. Clark. Second row: N. Sauder, B. Kowalzyk, J. Burge, E. Davies, G. Lewis, M. Lee, S. Borke, E. Poteet, M. White, H. Gross, C. Hook. Missing: E. Chilton. 137 On Floor: Foster, Totty. Ford, Pultz. Sitting: Robertson, Yearout, Ward. Ellis, Martin. Woods, Wright. Six, Hudson, Nottingham. Standing: de Porry, Pearson, Shive, Grubb, Corbitt, Bristow, Richardson, Pratt, Wall, Durham, Hansen, Waltz, Atkins, Gillespie, Heidenreich. ALPHA PHI SIGMA Realizing a high scholastic goal through hard work and firm application, many girls find them- selves eligible for membership in this honorary fra- ternity. Alpha Phi Sigma promotes intellectual standards through its active membership and by sponsoring speakers and informative programs, in addition to its recognition of high scholastic achieve- ments. Definite incentive is provided those who strive for scholarship. Therein lies the value of Alpha Phi Sigma on our campus. On Floor: Beckman. Foley, Clark, Warren, Morris, Woodson. Sitting: D. Fisher, Holland, Hill, Ayers, Treasurer, Insley, Vice- President; Lewis, President; Oliver, Recording Secretary; Jones, Stat. Secretary; Connock. Standing: M. Fisher, Dent, White, Busby, Johnson. Martin, Tengzelius, Baumgarten, Pope, Alvis, Baptist, Colthurst. 138 First row: Walker, Motley. Rose, Henry. Gillespie, Bost. Swertfeger. Second row: Hurt, Kelly, Williams, Brogden, Phipharf. Doran. Third row: Arnold, Skinner, Arring- ton. Stanton, Johnson. MU PHI EPSILON Mu Phi Epsilon, the national professional music fra- ternity signifies the mutual desire for expression through music, bringing its members together for a variety of activities. By fostering music appreciation through chapel programs, public concerts, radio programs, and vocal and instrumental recitals, its members give service to the school and added hours of pleasure to students. Mem- bers of Mu Phi Epsilon offer advice to music students and experience the fellowship which can be obtained from music, friendship, and harmony. ALPHA PSI OMEGA Long and hard work behind stage and on stage brings membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorarv dramatic fraternity on the Hill. Membership in this or- ganization is the highest honor bestowed upon girls inter- tested in dramatics and offers a medium for the display of talent in the many areas of drama. First Row: S. Carpenter. S. Canter. P. Waltz. j l. A. McDermott. Second Row: J. L. Jones. M. Sumner, G. Beebe. A. Duke, Dr. Early. Dr. Graves. Dr. Castle. J. Stewart. Mr. Klein, G. Nettle. 139 ZETA PHI ETA Zeta Phi Eta, the national speech fraternity for women, is the oldest national fraternity in the field of dra- matic arts and speech. Its members have entertained at convocation, spon- sored and produced radio programs, and taken an active part in the Na- tional Forensic Tournament. These activities have contributed to campus life and added to the purpose of the organization — the understanding and appreciation of speech. First row: de Porry. Baker. Carpenler. Mailin. Mrs. A. R. Klein, Grantz, Elliason, O ' Brien. Second rotv: Nettles, Beebe, Waltz. Dubin. Canter, Tibbetts, Jones. First row: Goldman, Pultz, Stevenson. Second roiv: Six, Hess, Meeks, Ward, Urell. ETA SIGMA PHI For those girls displaying interest and excellence in the classical languages, membership in Eta Sigma Phi has brought recognition. The purpose of the club is to stimulate interest in classical study and in the history, art, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. In the spring of 1955, the National Convention of all such organizations was held at Mary Washington. An active year was highlighted by a Christmas party at which Eta Sigma Phi was joined by Athenaeum at the home of Mrs. Sumner. 140 SIGMA TAU DELTA Members of Sigma Tau Delta, na- tional English fraternity, are those to whom reading and writing afford great pleasure. This group seeks to attain a broader knowledge of the great works of literature, and, through creative writing, contributes to the various publications of the college. First row: Michaels, Taylor, Mask. Second row: Denton, Grove, Hogue, Lee. First tow: Gates, Saegmuller, Slater. Second row: Frances, Mrs. W. B. Kelly, Dr. E. K. Dodd, Kefauver. Third row: Ayers, Schmitz, Clarke, Tenzelius, Uhler, Parser, Akers. PSI CHI Psi Chi is the youngest honorary fraternity on cam- pus. Its membership is composed of outstanding jun- ior and senior Psychology majors. The coveted gold key is Psi Chi ' s symbol of achievement in the class- room, the experimental laboratory, and the psycho- logical clinic. 141 CHI BETA PHI Chi Beta Phi is the national honorary sci- ence fraternity whose members have shown un- usual interest and achievement in this particu- lar field. Members have an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and to assist worthy science majors through the annual Roy S. Cook Science Scholarship. Their major proj- ect is the auction in February, the proceeds of which provide this scholarship for a girl espe- cially interested in science and demonstrating aptitude in the field. On Floor: Hanson. Kefauver. Beazley. Sitting: Purser. Richardson. Vice-Pres.; Ford, Pres.: Lewis, Sec.-Treas.: Borke. Historian; Akers. Standing: Dr. E. Dodd. Pope. Oliver. Martin. Maynard, Vames, Sigman. Robertson, Ayers. Not Shown: Dr. Insley, Sponsor. Front: White, Kefauver, Robertson, Morgan. Kneeling: Bristo, Hanson, Pulse, Hendricks, Durham. Standing: Miss R. Herman. Mrs. J. B. Boiling, Mr. E. Jones, Dr. M. E. Stephenson. Miss Y. Fallandy. PHI SIGMA IOTA For those girls who have reached outstanding scholastic attainment in the Romance Languages, recognition is given by membership in Phi Sigma Iota. Their interest has brought them a better understanding of the languages and cultures of foreign countries, thereby achieving the purpose of the. -organization — the advancement and knowl- edge of modern language and the understanding of varied peoples. 142 SIGMA TAU CHI The purpose of Sigma Tau Chi is to provide a means for economic and business adminis- tration majors to meet together and share common interests and ideas. Sophomores, jun- iors, or seniors who have completed six hours of economics and have a C average are eligible for membership. This year work has been done to make the organization national. The members assume full responsibility of the Future Business Leaders of America regional convention which meets here each year. First row: Crigler, Catlett, Fitchett. Estes. Second row: Pulley, Strusinski, Borke, Smith. Third row: Davies, Jordan, O ' Shaughnessy, McPherson. Fourth row: Mr. F. E. Miller, Dr. J. K. Roach, Dr. J. H. Dodd, Dr. H. W. Hewetson, Dr. M. H. Sublette. First row: Tutwiler, Richter, McDaniel, Pierce. Second row: Rowe, King, Weston, Stephenson. Third row: Smith, Nottingham, Eanes. Holland, Pres. Fourth row: Burge, Dr. C. Carter, Miller, Madden, Mancini, Paticn. SIGMA OMEGA CHI Participation in Sigma Omega Chi laid a foundation for future work in sociology. This organization was open to soc majors who maintained a high average in their work and who showed a desire to put their book knowledge into actual practice. It re- quired not onl)- an interest in people but a desire to understand human ac- tivities in an effort to solve life ' s problems. 113 First row: Cooper, Garrison. Ander- son, Windram, Theophilos, Moore. Second row : Meeks, Vice-Pres- ident; Brinkley; Klohr ; Galante ; Six, President; Hess ; Mrs. Stew- art; Robertson. ATHENAEUM Shed light upon the ancient world! With this thought in mind, Athenaeum seeks to promote interest and enjoyment in the study of ancient Greece and Rome — their culture and history. Through their meetings and activities, the members of Athenaeum gain a deeper understanding and better appreciation of the Humanities. For them, past history becomes present enjoyment as they pursue their interests in Athenaeum. ■ H ■ 1 ■ ■ n ( B ' l F Rfl 1 H 1 p 3L 2 W V ■ JH B Mr ' i ' . m I H fl wt i yk jj l l ir isM Hj Pj -?f A ll ft J iq JgSM Bj Mii i ■ i Ba B H.«m4B m m ■ H| 1 r«w 1 . ; H H m H zJl ■ w ' S KSH K y Hj Br i 1 f ' 1 Ml I Hf V ji i 1 1 1 ■J ORIENTAL CLUB Membership in the Oriental Club is by invita- tion to those girls showing a genuine interest in oriental culture and philosophy. The group en- joyed an active year. On the annual trip to Wash- ington, D. C. they visited far eastern embassies, oriental restaurants, and art collections. A per- formance of the Azuma Kabuki dancers, the only group performing these dances outside the Orient, was also enjoyed in Washington. In the spring an art exhibition was held, with paintings of students and friends of the club on exhibition. The club counts the Ambassador of India, Mr. G. L. Mehta. and two stars of the Kabuki dancers among its outstanding members. Front to back: First row: Vincent, Stanton. Second row: Baker, Brown. Hawk, Dr. C. B. Mcintosh. Third row: Walton. Peru, Meeks, Lawless. Fourth row: O ' Brien, Cal- lahan, Booth, McFarlane, Whitford. Fifth row: Ford, Richardson, Faltiech, Ogilvie, Slater. Sixth row: Gross. 144 First tow: Foley, Burton, Harris. Second row: Ko- walski. Bowman, McCullock, Jones, Taylor. WORLD AFFAIRS CLUB The World Affairs Club is new on the Mary Washington campus this year. It was formed by the merging of the History, International Relations, and the Economics Clubs. Its purpose is to help students become more aware of past and present events of national and international significance. In furthering these aims, the club sponsored a Convocation at which they presented Wilmer A. Cooper of the Friends ' Committee of National Legislation. Delegates from the club attended the Mock Assembly held in Charlottesville. A monthly forum con- centrated on issues in world affairs is also presented by the club. STRAWBERRY LEAF SOCIETY If you would like to spend Easter vacation on campus, then Strawberry Leaf is for you! This club plays hostess to speakers and debaters from all parts of the country. Parliamentary procedure and debates aren ' t the only aspect of Strawberry Leaf, because many social events are scheduled for the vacation weekend so that all will leave with a sense of satisfaction. Front row: Willetts, Billingsly, Smith, Pres., King, Ellis. Back row: Tillet, LeFevre, Rollins, Ferguson. 145 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS The purpose of the French Club is to pro- vide opportunities for students interested in hearing the French language spoken and in studying the culture and literature of France. All students taking intermediate French or an advanced course are eligible for membership in Le Cercle Fran ais. Meetings, conducted entirely in French, were held once a month in Brent, the French House. Here, members im- proved their pronunciation by listening to rec- ords of the language, viewed French films, and met informally with French natives who were brought to the campus froin Washington. D. C. First row: Davies, M. Hanson, H. Hanson. Second row: Mrs. Boiling, Burwell. Neff. Third row: Martin, Miss Fallandy. Fourth row: Lewis, Bender, Morrison, Kyzer, Chapel, Hart, Walton. EL CLUB HISPANOAMERICANO Inspiring an interest in the culture of the Spanish speaking people is the Spanish Clubs major aim. Its members find enjoyment in pursuing the history of these people, thus developing a respect for them. This aim was achieved in part through trips such as those taken to the Pan-American Union in Wash- ington, D. C, and by participation in some of the activities carried on by the Union on Pan-American Day, such as the showing of movies and the presentation of speakers. Highlighting the club ' s all- Spanish evenings were a variety of fun and fiestas. First row: Dur- ham; Galante; Hendricks, Presi- dent: Perleman; Pultz. Second row: Bowman, Mednick, Dr. Mcintosh, Miss Herman, Dr. Ste- phenson, Dr. Ca- brera, D. Anadon, H. Anadon. Third row: Morton. How- ard, Cunningham, Domenech, Settles, Goodrich. Alvis, Diaz, Quesada, Montano, Rojas. 146 First row: Murray, Rec. Secretary ; Catlett, President; Beazley, Treasur- er ; Hanson, Carres- Secretary ; Dr Cover, Sponsor. Second row: Spra- cher, Maupin, Vames, Townes, Stuart, Rountree. Third row : French, Ford, Daly, Rich- ardson, Saunders. Fourth row: Dorey, Theophilos, Boen- itsch. Leonard, Lewis. Rein. THE MATHEW FONTAINE MAURY SCIENCE CLUB The purpose of the Science Club at Mary Washington is to increase knowledge and appreciation of the natural sciences and to further research in the sciences by student members. This year the club presented a pathologist from Mary Washington Hospital who spoke to the club members on the role of a pathologist in modern medicine. A silver display was sponsored by the club and enjoyed by the student body. The Science Club is designed for science majors and those other students whose major programs include a concentration in scientific fields. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB The Psychology Club offers girls who share a common bond of interest an opportunity to learn more about the uses, problems and projects of psychology. Keeping abreast of the latest developments in this ever growing field of science, the club presents movies of case studies, lectures, and records. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in psychology, the group strives to aid members in understanding the scope of the science in action and to keep them alert to recent innovations. Highlighting the club ' s activities were a psychological ex- periment presented by a member of the teaching staff and a lecture by Dr. Cyril Mill, head psychologist of the Board of Education of the city of Richmond. First row: Carlin. Uhler. Clark. Sec- ond row: Bucii. Ritchie. Hook. Glover. Wilner Watson. Schniitz. Murphy. Third row: Domenech. Niesley. Warren. Nitti. Goode. Hub- bard. Carroll. Av- ers. Koontz. Hitch- ings. Fourth row: Connock. Walker. Prime. ' Ward. Goodrich. Morin. Metzler. Callahan. Humphries. Han- dleman. Fifth row: Kindley. Whitson. Majure. Smith. Puller. Hepford. Thomas. Buecht- ing. Wood. Vakos. ■Walker. Sixth row: Liebler. Massey. Preston. Falken- bury. Moore. ard. Hickman. Ford- ham. Shane. Kent. Bailey. Dixon. Dr. Parkinson. 147 First Row: Conway, Lawrence, Marshall, Tyler, Wingfield, Gunn, McMullan, Smith, Carte. Second Row: Crockett, Knight, Brown, Harmon, Kaufman, MacDonald, Kringe, Akre, Miller, Pittman, Lanford, Dickson. Third Row: Hughes, Mrs. Getting, Turpin, Schwartz, Donohoe, Deuterman, Colthurst, Clark, Eargle, Dove. Fourth Roiv: Zawalick, Davis, Irwin, Hill, Cullen, Fowler, Hudnall. Hundley, Ammerman. Sweat. Hudson. Robertson, McCutcheon. Kitchen. Fairfax, Nuckles. Crisland. Fifth Row: Eryle, Beardsley, Gillenwater, Hoiner, Roberts, Ryder, Williams, Corde, Harris, Jones, Falconer, Fredel, Lawrence, Neal. PI NU CHI In an attempt to supplement their pre-nursing curriculum through meetings where its members can better share their interests and ideals, this group lias grown to be one of the largest organizations on campus. In an atmosphere of friendship the goal of these future nurses is brought closer to them. The main event of the year is the annual trip to the University of Virginia Hospital where the mem- bers of Pi Nu Chi obtain a realistic picture of the life of a student nurse. MU ALPHA CHI Mu Alpha Chi is open to all girls who are interested in increasing their knowledge and appreciation of Medical Technology and pre- medical arts. One may join Mu Alpha Chi after she has become a second semester fresh- man with a C average. This year, members were able to read the Medical Technology Journal, which is now in the library. The organization had a speaker from Mary Washington Hospital who dis- cussed Medical Technology and the work that this career involves. First row: M. Hansen, J. Stuart, N. Logan, A. Daniel. Second row: J. Saunders, J. Robinette, Dr. Z. Black, Moyer, B. Murray. i) i)4 148 First Row: Orme, Dunn, Fallon, de Graff, O ' Heir, Rice, L. Smith, Puryear, Morgan. Second Row: Hansen, MacPherson, Shive, Steves, Grubb, Brunner, Miss Hoye, Sponsor; Weisiger, Sheesley, Totten, Alderman, Maynard, President; P. Smith, Donahoo. Third Row: Peters, C. Smith, Bureau, Dunn, Welsh, Heidenreich, Villanueva, Hill, Wilkes, Morrey, Pierce. Delehanty. A. Smith, Mills, Gill, Childers, Totty. PHYSICAL THERAPY CLUB This club of future physical therapists aims to stimulate interest in the profession of Physical Ther- apy and to familiarize its members with opportunities in and the practice of physical therapy. Movies, visiting speakers, picnics, and the annual trip to the Medical College of Virginia were included among activities which aided in a better understanding of the work in this field. The physical therapy pro- gram at Mary Washington includes two or three years of study here followed by completion of re- quirements for a degree at the Medical College of Virginia or some other institution. THE ALUMNAE DAUGHTERS CLUB The Alumnae Daughters Club is composed of girls whose mothers have formerly been students at Mary Washington. Whenever returning to their Alma Mater for a visit, the mothers are received warmly b)- the present club members. The group ' s activities for the past year have included serving at a tea for the Fredericks- burg Alumnae, ushering at the Barter Theater, and participating in Alumnae Weekend in April. In the future the club expects to hold a Mother-Daughter weekend each October. First Row: Hudson. Tappan. Daniel. Huffman, Wal drop. Second Row: M. Massey. Smith. Bristow. Ford ham. Wood. President: Mrs. Lamason. Lambert Johnson. Third Row: D. Massey. Crockett. Moore, Markham. Connock. Kite. Davies. X ilkins. Fisher 149 First row: Straug- han, Pres., Fletcher, McCracken, Gross. Second row: Myers, Stern, Ayres, Fletch- er, Hester, Smith, Temple, Timmons. Third row: Briley, Anderson. Briscoe, Johnson, Scott. Lee, Tyler. Gaver. Dal- ton, Kantro. Bixler, Myers. Lawrence. PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB Open to all Physical Education Majors with keen interests in health, physical education and recrea- tion, this club enjoyed many outings during the year. The first big step for members is learning that P. E. or Phys. Ed. are unmentionable abbreviations. These were the girls excelling in all activities from modern dance to golf, and leading their teams to glory in tournaments. Tops on the list for the year were the cabin parties, and many nights of refreshment at one of the physical education instructor ' s homes. This club is an affiliated member of the American Association of Health. Physical Education and Recreation. TOWN GIRLS ' CLUB The purpose of the Town Girls ' Club at Mary Wash- ington is to unify the town girls and the students on campus and to better inform the town students of cam- pus activities. Fellowship and participation in life on the Hill is fostered. The group started ofF the year with a successful bake sale at the Inter-club open house. At Christmas, the town girls gathered provisions for a needy local family. Later the town girls supplied valu- able help for the Forensic Tournament, Alumnae Weekend, and various class benefits. First row: D. Smith. A. Rollins. C. Butzner. S. Bradshaw. N. Prasse, L. Roberts. Second row: Miss Woosley. S. Straughan, B. J. Timmons, T. Lewis. Pres., C. Kesel, N. LeFevre. A. Tillet. Third row: I. Nano. P. McGee. J. Anderson, L. Billinasley. B. Powers. J. Nessenthaler, B. Wiletts. S. Abbots, R. Strickler. 150 First Row: No guera, Strawhand, Armistead, Morris Hall, P. Atkins, L, Atkins. Second Row Titus, Staper, Jack son, Lehman, Smit h Bolton. Wheby, Pres ident: Westbrook Third Row: Dough erty, Jenks, Wat kins, Huckstep, Cor bitt, Johnson, Seine Tuttle, Miss Gates, Fourth Row: M Harrison, Mrs. Car ter, Mrs. Russell Miss Beeler, HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club provides its members with the opportunity for personal development in the art of homemaking. It functions as an important behind-the-scenes agency for many of the so- cial functions on campus. We well remember the artfully prepared and served refreshments, beauti- fully set tables, and efficient service provided on many occasions throughout the year. Such activities as fashion shows and bake sales have been enjoyed by the student body through the efforts of the Home Economics Club. FORMAL DANCE COMMITTEE The Formal Dance Committee composed of class representatives appointed by the chairman has a full year although there are only two formal dances planned for the year. The problems of invitations, programs, a Name Band, and decorations are only a few of the many details involved in one of these big dances. Nevertheless all as usual was quite successful at the Fall dance with Charlie Spivak and at the Spring Emerald Ball with our old timer, Lester Lanin ( and his hats I. First row: Mrs. M. Boiling. Mrs. R. Harris. Mrs. G. Ladd. Miss M. Carder. Second row: Bamdt, Rhodes, Michaels, Miss K. Moran, P. Hubbard, Chairman, Higgins. Hansen. Bourke. 151 First row: Deiil. IN i ii Woods. Hansen, Kowalski, Montrastelle. ART CLUB What expression of emotion could be greater than that made by a swish of a brush? Every girl who is truly inspired by art and its related fields may further her interests through the Art Club. In order to fulfill its goals, the club has sponsored field trips, movies, and guest speakers, as well as other cultural and social activities. Seated: EUiason, Baker, Sink, Tibbetts, Parker. Standing: Craft, Lautens- lager. Nelson, Beamer, Spivey, Jones, Ayres, Dubetsky, Stiller, Mitchell, Harris. O Qf Qpp THE MIKE CLUB Just a flick of a wrist and they ' re on! Providing an outlet for campus talent, the Mike Club broadcasts each evening from the beautiful studios in duPont. Station WMWC, the pride of every mem- ber, is staffed entirely by students who are interested in speech, drama, music, scriptwriting, and engineer- ing. Offering a variety of programs, from disc jockey shows to classical interludes, and from personality in- terviews to special club-sponsored broadcasts, the Mike Club fills its daily hour with interesting news items, inspirational talks, college talent, and the latest in pop- ular recordings. Through remote control, the club has been broad- casting twice a month this year over the local Fred- ericksburg station, WFVA, for the first time since moving into the new studios. In addition to learning the techniques of producing, engineering, and directing the campus radio programs, this club is in charge of the microphones for Convoca- tion, assembly. May Day, and graduation. 152 Dr. Shankle in his glory with his girls. FRESHMAN BOOSTERS CLUB The purpose of the Freshman Boosters is to interest quahfied high school seniors in Mary Washing- ton College. Qualifications for membership is a sincere interest in raising the admission require- ments and the standards of Mary Washington. A need for an organization of this type has been felt for some time, but this was the first year the club has been recognized and duly authorized. It is open only to Freshmen. This year, members visited their respective high schools to talk with students about Mary Washington College and to in- terest them in coming here. First Row : Sauder, Ball, Davies, Dr. V. Maz, Dr. R. E. Sumner. Pratt, Swartz. Second Row: Dr. R. L. Hilldrup, Dr. P. J. Allen, Dr. J. H. Dodd. Dr. M. H. Sub- lette, Dr. H. W. Hewetson. Dr. R. E. Sumner. Third Row: Saegmuller, Hol- land, Nottingham, Young, Clarke, Williams, Almond. PI GAMMA MU The purpose of Pi Gamma Mu. national fraternity of social science majors, is to inspire social service to humanity by an intelligent approach to the solution of social problems and to engender sympathy toward others with different opinions and institutions by pro- moting mutual understanding. Pi Gamma Mu strives to improve scholarship and achieve a synthesis in social studies. Its members seek to supplement and to support the other social science organizations on campus. 153 First row: Becker, Gould, Grantz, Tuttle, Williams, Robbins. Second row: Stanton, Motley, Seals, McCoUough, Howard, Insley, Miss Foster. INTERFAITH COUNCIL We know the Interfaith Council best through the Assembly and Con- vocation programs that are given dur- ing the year. Comprised of one or two representatives from each of the religious organizations on campus, this coordinating body seeks to create a warm feeling of brotherhood not only on the Hill, but in all our rela- tionships in life. The Council brings outstanding speakers of all faiths to Mary Washington so that we may realize the importance of religion in our lives and develop an understand- ing of those whose worship patterns differ from our own. Religious J. Buechting, S. Hairston, B. Tuttle, R. A. Morrison, F. Purcell. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION Representing the Christian Science faith on the Mary Washington cam- pus is the Christian Science organiza- tion. The club is composed of stu- dents who are interested in Christian Science and its far reaching implica- tions. At the meetings held twice a month the girls share their religious beliefs and experiences with others. This past year the organization heard a lecture by Mr. John Selover of Long Beach, California, on The Unlimited Power of Prayer, 154 First Row: McCullock, Doran, Daniel. Second Row: Romoser, Rowe, Chilton, President; Mayn- ard, Whitford. Third Row: Small, Howard, Gillespie, Harris, Reider, Price, Dr. Sumner, Brooks, Rev. Raines, Howell. CANTERBURY CLUB Canterbury Club is composed of the Episcopal girls on campus, who hold regular meetings which feature outstanding guest speakers, movies, and group discussions. Each meeting includes worship, business program, and fun. Canterbury Club empha- sizes the importance of religion in all phases of life. Members visit, enter- tain, and hold joint meetings with similar clubs of other colleges. Each of their activities helps to carry out the purposes of the Canterbury Club — to bring all Episcopal students into a closer relationship with God and with each other. Clubs First Row: Ingman, Milner, L. Hitchings, Brillinger, Sooy. Second Row: Wiseman, Ivanoff, Craft, Schmitz, Gould, President; B. Hitchings, Neal, Murdock. Third Row: Steinmetz, Metzler, Sebrell, Alderman, Armistead, McClung, Grantz, Daniel, Russell. WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP Westminster Fellowship is the Pres- byterian Young People ' s Organiza- tion on the Hill. Meeting together on Sunday nights for fellowship and worship, the girls share many good times and plenty of home-cooked food. Throughout the year they worked together and took part in ac- tivities which included Thanksgiving baskets for shut-ins of t he church, a Christmas party for the Day Nursery in town, Christmas caroling and synod conferences. A rich mixture of fun and fellowship, worship, and spir- itual growth was shared by all. 155 WESLEY FOUNDATION The Wesley Foundation is the Methodist Church at work on the Mary Washington campus. The group provides inspiration, fun, and fellow- ship for all students, striving to bring them closer to Christ in their daily lives. The doors of the Center are open to all. In its warm, homelike atmosphere, its members share many happy hours in noon-day devotions, fireside chats with faculty, guests, and prayer fellowship in the lovely new Prayer Room. Community serv- vice is just one example of many proj- ects which keep Wesley girls busy bringing fun and understanding to those about them. First Row: Hurt. Insley, Clark, Robertson, Moran, Harris, Smith, Ward. Flanagan. Morris. Second Row: Snead, Bristow, Pridgen, Payne, Gwaltney, Yancey, Murphy, Wood, Dent, Markwood, Spill- man, Hendricks. r wVrf Row: Kerfoot, Majette, Bost, Johnson, Allison, Lambert, Engle, Buskell, Rice, Miss Foster. First Row: Stanton, McDaniels, Grubb, Carwile, Williams. Second Row: Oakley, Corbitt, Rich- ardson, President; Pitts, Morrison. Third Row: Hamilton, Roberts, Williams, Fairfax. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION 1956 marked another year of serv- ice for girls who belong to the Bap- tist Student Union. The Council, hub of all activities, sought to make every- one feel at home on the Hill. Power Week provided the girls with more faith and a new insight into the prob- lems of everyday life. Nightly inspir- ationals, led by students and guest speakers, offered a few moments with God at the end of each day ' s work. Service for others linked the cam- pus and the Church more closely. 156 HILLEL The purpose of Hillel is to bring the Jewish girls of Mary Washington together through religious, social, and cultural activities. The girls have par- ticipated in religious services at the temple Beth Sholom in Fredericks- burg, had social weekends with Hillel chapters at VPI and U.Va., and spon- sored a Saturday night dance on cam- pus. The group collected food and clothing for needy families of Fred- ericksburg. Hillel is an active par- ticipant in the activities of the Inter- Faith council. ffl s i 1 JPB m r f fi I s If ' j p Atf vlfntBtM Lkf m r .« r - ■- - d- ' ' ' %j iJk) •iiiAi H ' A M 1 ' First Row: D. Brussel, Rosenthal, Robins, President; Chapin. Second Row: Greenfield, Cole, Becker, Yafie. Third Row: Goldman, Liebler, Kaufman, Meyerowitz, Shocat. Fourth Row: Perl- man, B. Brussel, Poritzky, Tuckman, Mednick. First Row: Loew, Corbeel, McKinney, Popek, Ayers, Brown, President; McCardell, Miss Fallandy, Cassidy, Gooch. Second Row: Johnson, Belcastro, Janas, Lang, Boisseau, Rose, Forbes, Mancini, Bureau, Horton, McGregor. Third Row: Muse, dePorry, Cohen, King, Dixon, Hudnall, Sendlak, Kennedy. Fourth Row: Piscope, Hawk, Isminger, Cuneo, Petrosino, Rhodes, Lenzi, Clouet, Bram- son, Martin. Fifth Row: Anderson, Ceccarelli, O ' Brien, Carrano, Allison, Patton. M. Phillips, A. Phillips, Domenech. NEWMAN CLUB The Neuinan Club has as its pur- pose the deepening of spiritual feeling and the enriching of the temporal lives of its members through a pro- gram of religious, intellectual, and so- cial activities. The club is an active participant in the National Federation of Newman Clubs. This vear. mem- bers entertained at dinner Bishop Ra aiiond Hodges of the diocese of Richmond. Receptions. lectures, re- treats, and devotions all made it pos- sible for a student to safeguard at all times her most precious possession — her Faith. 157 Fore! Oris it En-garJ ! The Fencing Club is open to all who have an interest in the sport of fencing and wish to aim for skill and perfection. A better overall knowledge and under- standing of fencing is a primary objective of the prac- tice sessions held three times a week. Club members attend exhibitions at Annapolis and in Washington, D. C, where they watch demonstrations by various fencing teams. The club also sponsors a Junior Fencing Club for those who wish to learn the sport. Santelli, head Olympic fencing coach, visited the campus again this year and worked with club members. FENCING CLUB First row: Leary, Smith, Dale. Second row: Woraack, Miss Droste, Tengzelius, Holland, Schwartz, Turpin. 158 First row: Conover, Gordon, Galliher, Niesley, Malek, O ' Donnell, Brown, Barndt, Leary, Baumgarten. Secund row: Lewis, Reeder, Roser, Sjostrom, Cuneo, Howell, Purdy, Richardson, Buchanan. TERRAPIN CLUB OFFICERS — Gillespie. Stamback. Ramosa. Fletcher. Arnold. Terrapin is an honorary swimming club open to all showing interest and ability as determined by tests of various swimming skills. The members ' aim is to de- velop individual skill and synchronization, both with music and with each other. In December, Terrapin held an exhibition of their ability and skill. Ballet legs, kips, dolphins, and surface dives were presented to in- terested spectators. The annual spring Aquacade, evolving around the sections of the daily newspaper, was enjoyed by an appreciative audience. Hard work, practice, and prowess were evidenced and Terrapin members can well be proud of their success. The group also sponsors the Junior Swim Club as a train- ing program for those interested in meeting the re- quirements of Terrapin. 159 COLOR GUARD— fiVit row: Holdsworth. Michaels, Sawtelle. Bugler; Barndt. Flag Bearer: Neal. MEMBERS— First tow: Rouse, McGinley, Smellow, Bramson. Fannell, Richardson, Morrison, Corbeel, Doenges, Akers. Second row: Pyrke, Corson, Sigman, White, Sundbeck, Levine, Gaylord, Pethick, Allan. Third row: Steves, Sooy, Estes, Parsly, Kantro, Villard, Welsh, Howard, de Groff. OFFICERS— Mask, Williams, Todd, Walther. CAVALRY Cavalry was formed as a Civil Defense unit during World War II and is co-ordinated with the Fredericksburg police. It is a semi-military organization in that if its members were called upon to act, they would be ready more quickly than a strictly social organization. The club is open to anyone with an interest in this sort of work. There are two divisions of the cavalry, the riding and the walking divisions. Cavalry members learn many phases of general police work, including photography, finger- printing, radio, teletype, traffic, and pistol operation. The activities of Cavalry are not confined to the campus, their main purpose being to aid the college and the city of Fredericksburg in Civil Defense work. Included among the activities of the year were over- night hikes in the fall and spring, trips to the local police station, and participation in a talent show for a local civic group. Members were enrolled in first aid classes and participated in marching drill each week with squad competition. The annual Gymkhana, the cavalry-sponsored horse show, was presented in the spring. Cavalry also helped the members of Hoofprints with their shows by providing work crews, jump crews, and parking crews. Fun and fellowship was provided through activity and hard work to every member of Cavalry. 160 y -- f py v ' - And away we go . The Major, and her squad Claire and Peggy lead the company on a tour 161 Good grief. Are they my girls? Come on now horse — lift that foot. ' Hold on, Joey. 162 Peggy Akers, Marion Lee, Pres., Mr. Wal- ther, Betty Wiscarver, Janice Gregory. HOOFPRINTS Hoofprints is the honorary riding club at Mary Washington. Members are chosen after one semester of riding on the basis of interest and ability. The club sponsors two horse shows during the year, an open one in the fall and a school show in the spring. This year they held an alumnae weekend for former Hoofprints ' members and invited riding clubs from other schools to participate in hunts, trail rides, and breakfast rides. They frequently had Saturday night suppters at the stables, and during the weeks prior to their shows served breakfast to those girls on the early morning work crews. This year they again established a rating center of the National Section of Girls ' and Women ' s Sports; this center helped accredited riders to secure positions as instructors. The members of Hoofprints also own and train their own beagle pack. First row: P. Harris, C. Dale, L. A. Todd. Second row: M. J. Townes, C. Stone, C. Michaels, M. Byrne. First row: G. Smith, C. Welsh. Second row. C. Williams, O. Mask. J. Pyrke, S. Zick, 163 «A..:: SiS - ' I«% WcT ' a; Barbara Pulley Editor We ' ll get organized next week was the promise as the staffs carried out their respective tasks. From the base- ment of Custis came a blend of crashing typewriters and clanging pipes as they attempted to record in black and white the events of a year at Mary Washington. Patiently assembling material, taking a multitude of pictures, and writing countless letters, they gradually sifted the grain from the chaff and planned a yearbook. The business managers, meeting innumerable obstacles, accomplished the impossible and took on new fields to conquer. In the editorial department lay stacks of copy and captions and smeared lay-outs, from which came a resemblance to a book. As the final deadlines approached, the days and nights seemed shorter to sleepy-eyed editors. With crossed 1956 BATTLEFIELD EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Barbara Pulley Assistant Editor NanaLOU Sauder Student Photographer Foncie Lawrence Photography Editor Pat Briley Staff: Pat Harmon, Marie Clauditis, Phyl Hartleb, Barbara Fredel, Connie Crigler, Jeanne Pinckney, Barbara Zimmer, Astaar Lodengard Layout Editor Jo Markwood Staff: Barbara Lewis, Jody Delehanty, Caroline Mas- SEY, Pat Smith, Helen M. Martin, Audrey Manke Senior Class Editor SuZANNE BoRKE Junior Class Editor LiBBY FoRDHAM Sophomore Class Editor Alicia Borke Freshman Class Editor.. Jackie MacDaniel Literary Editor Sandy Ball Copy Editor Nancy Foley Staff: Gail Fallan, Benny Corson, Linda Howard, Phyllis Bailey, 5herill Macpherson Engraving Editors Tina Catlett. Boo Rountree. Jackie Callahan BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Helen Wilkins Assistant Business Manager Barbara Nottingham Advertising Manager CoRENNE Slater Staff: Hallet, Tengzelius, Maden. Thomas, M. Han- sen. K. Hansen, Nelson. Nance, Breeden. Beauting, Dougherty. Condron, Falkenbury, Prescott Circulation Manager Ellen Wheby Staff: HiLKENE, Buchanan, Wygal, Thurman, Schaeur, Delehanty, Van Laer, Ayres, Carroll, Massie, Segraves, Henderson, M. bk, Roberts, Oliver, Gold- man, Milner, Conway, Soutzos, Fink, Goldstein, Mahon, Deaner, Till, Mills, Armistead, Richard- son, Shane Publicity Manager Julie McNeil Typist Julie Smith Advisor Dr. Reginald Whidden Committee: Dr. C. Quenzel, Mr. E. Schellock. Mr. E. Woodward Nanalou Sauder Assistant Editor Helen Wilkins Business Manager CoRENNE Slater Advertising Manager 165 McNeil. Publicity Manager, Conway, Rountree, Engraving Editor, Milner. fingers they mailed great bundles to the printer and with apprehension they read and reread the proof sheets. With relief they completed the last budget, the remaining letters, the final page. And with pride they unwrapped the latest edition and presented a finished product to the student body, happy in the knowledge of devotion and hard work for a job well done. CLASS EDITORS— Fordham, McDaniel, S. Borke, A. Borke. COPY EDITORS— Ball, Foley. LAYOUT STAFF—Lewis, Massey, Delehanty, Markwood, Ed- itor, JManke. 166 ADVERTISING STAFF. First row: M. Hansen, K. Nelson. Sec- CIRCULATION STAFF— first row: Massie, Wygal. Second row: ond row: N. Hallett. C. Thomas, J. Buechting. Goldman, Wheby, Manager, Schauer. Callahan, Smith, Typist; Thurman, Circulation; Nottingham, Asst. Business Manager. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF — Hartleb, Law- rence, Harmon, Claudites. Fredel. 167 BULLET STAFF — First row: Crigler, Stiller. Second row: Callahan, Hogue, Sydnor, Kyzer, Townsend. Third row: Murray, Goodrich, Daniel. Barbara Kowalzyk Editor THE BULLET Midnight oil plus three grey hairs minus everything running smoothly equals one issue of the Bullet — such was the life of the Bullet Staff! Seeing Mr. Brooks tear his hair out because copy was late, looking for headlines of exactly twenty-five letters, and checking and correcting a few errors here and there, the staff never failed to come up with a tip top issue each time. And with each issue came a great sigh of relief only with the realization that work had to begin again the following day on the next issue. Some staff members enjoyed local conferences, the Editor reveled at the Intercollegiate Press Convention in Detroit, and all were honored at the final Banquet in April given for new and old staff members — with an eye to future achievements. 168 First row: Shotton, Phillips, Woods. Second row: Fitchett, Lee, Rosanelli, Courtot, Donelan. Cynthia Michaels Editor THE EPAULET With a sigh of relief and satisfaction, the Epaulet Staff sent the final copy to the Press. Three editions a year may seem to some to be little work, but to the editors who know the details involved, even one would be hard work. The finer writing of the campus is presented in the Epaulet with many new authors being discovered by their original copy submitted. Drowsy editors struggled over the dummy in the early morning hours and spon- sors complained of copy always being late — but the year ended as a success for all. 169 .. ' C ' MARY WASHINGTON PLAYERS The Mary Washington Players is the producing agent of the college theatre. Its purpose is to organize and pro- duce plays on campus. The members not only act but perform the back stage work — on lights, costumes, make-up, and scenery. Members do all they can to pro- mote the theatre and the arts on the Hill. The Players provide the backstage crews for Luceum programs, Con- vocation, and ballets. Activities this year included the production and presentation of four plays : The House of Bernardo Alba, A Trip to Bountiful, Romeo and Juliet, and one original play. The Players sponsored an open house in the fall for all those interested in dramatics, produced Hansel and Gretel for the children ' s theatre and staged an Awards night at which the students were recognized for outstanding work in the theatre. House of Bernardo Alba First row: Mr. M. R. Sumner. Beebe, Waltz, Pres., Canter, Mr. A. R. Klein. Second row: Nettles, Jones, Stuart, Carpenter. 171 ' Trip to Bountiful Could I have a ticket to Bountiful, please? The only night that I remember having any trouble sleeping was the night ! spent out at Bountiful. If Ludie loses his job over this, I hope you ' re satisfied. 172 Romeo and Juliet Good father, I beseech you on my knees. Hear me with patience but to speak a word. 173 JUNIOR DANCE GKOVP— First row: Harper, Brussel. McCracken, Norton. Banks. Baker, O ' Donnell. Second row: DeGroff. Ingold, Hall. Ayres. Temple, Kadell. Gross, Fisher. Third row: Stoddard, Smith, Williams. DeWitt, Straw- hand, Ingemann, Claditis, Chapel. JUNIOR DANCE Each dancer must pass through a formative per- iod in modern dance where her interest, ability, and skill are being guided under the experienced eyes of advanced students and instructors. Junior Dance Club is an apprentice group which has shown by participation in additional dance activities a desire to improve skills and to study techniques of choreo- graphy. In a guided program they develop a keen appreciation and understanding of modern dance as an art and through constant practice and repetition they produce the necessary co-ordination and grace. With this recognition of beginning work and stimu- lus for improvement, the members strive for quality of performance and the ultimate goal of Concert Dance. CONCERT GROUP— Pope, Straughan, Fletcher. APPRENTICE DANCE GROVP— First roiv: Ayres, Maddox, Shotten. Second row: Metzler, Smith, Goldman, Simmons. 174 Film Skit - - CONCERT DANCE Included in the physical education department at Mary Washington is an extensive program of mod- ern dance. Mrs. Claudia Read, sponsor of the dance clubs, is responsible for instruction of the various techniques and skills. Study of dance takes up not only the execution of steps and movement but choreography, costume designing, and make-up as well. Classes include both the elementary and the advanced students; the primary factors are an in- terest and devotion and a willingness to spend many hours in practice and rehearsal to perfect move- ments. In addition to formal instruction, there are a multitude of outside projects, activities, and work- shops in which students play roles of dancers and choreographers as they experiment with the knowl- edge and appreciation gained through hard work and intensive study. Psycho-neurosis ' : Blackbirds 175 MUSIC Music is a very important part of Mary Washington. The various forms our music takes are many — each having its own bit of individualism. So diversified is the music department that one minute one is thrilled by the sound of a popular march being placed by the band and the next, awed by the tone of beauty and grace of the finer music being sung by the Madrigals. Tops with the music students are Pop Faulkner. Mr. Houston. Miss Chauncey, and Miss Eppes. though it would be difficult for the department to operate successfully without the help of the many visiting instructors. Pop Faulkner, director, conductor, repair man. ' It wouldn ' t seem like Christmas without our Winter Wonderland Concert by the band. 176 First row: Weston. Davies. Bender, Rein. Bost. Brogden. Anderson. Rose. Second row: Stanton. Tucker, Brett. Chrisman, Plotkin, Conner, Barry, Goodrich, Taylor, Hins, Cool, Steinmetz. Third row: Smith, Corrher, Edwards, Coe, Moore, Estes, Jessup, Harrison, Marshall. COLLEGE CHOIR The Mary Washington Choir provides enter- tainment and good music for members of the organization as well as for the audience. During the Christmas season, the Choir provided much of the music for the holiday festivities, both on campus and in near-by towns. Their singing downtown on the World Day of Prayer and on George Washington ' s Birthday was enjoyed and well received. 177 OFFICERS: Manager, T. Crandall: Assistant Manager, H. Cosby; Secretary, B. M. Rose; Treasurer. M. Hodges; Publicity, S. Doran. Ronald W. Faulkner, Conductor Flutes Martha Spilman Sheila Ammerman Roberta Holliday Ann Smith Josephine Peters LaDonna Wallace Oboe Mary Pur ear Clarinets Harriet Cosby Jeanne Pinckney Loretta Hitchings Barbara Hitchings Kathleen Koontz Marie Koontz Betty May Rose Elsie Minix Nancy Thornton Lois Lambert Bonnie Hatch Dorothy Dalton Bass Clarinet Nancy Seward Bassoon Patricia Ott Saxophones Gloria Crandall Roberta Kantro Norma Skinner Nancy Baker Joyce Walker Trumpets Nancy Doner Jo Ann Neff Madeline Lankford Jewel Patton Dean Murphy Sally Boyce French Horns Marianne Corriher Agnes Brittingham Laura Hopkins Jean Ashe Baritones Suzanne Doran Shirley Conrad Nancy Lankford Jill Arnold Trombones Joy Roberts Josephine McPherson Mary Hodges Ann Johnson Patricia Smith Patricia Harmon String Bass Anne Henry Basses Mary Louise Morris Harriet Ayres Tympani Sally Strawhand Percussion Patricia Briley Barbara Stanton Faye Hairfield Ann Flanagan Mary Garrett COLOR GUARD. C. Chaffin, L. West, C. West, M. Claditis. THE MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE 178 The Mary Washington All-Girl Band strives to bring students together for the enjoyment of music and march- ing. With their rousing strains and exciting rhythm, the band helped to make the Freshmen pep rally in the fall a thrilling success. Throughout the year, performances on the Hill and elsewhere have added to their popularity. Many of their weekends were spent at nearby colleges playing for half-time ceremonies. At Christmas, they exchanged uniforms for evening gowns and presented their White Christmas concert of holiday music. They led the Thalhimer Toy Parade in Richmond and were presented first place awards for per- formances in parades in Charlottesville and, on Washing- ton ' s Birthday, in Alexandria. Spring found them in Washington, D.C., and Winchester, marching at the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Apple Blossom Festival. MAJORETTES. C. Dennis, S. Knuckles, S. Warder, P. Falkenbury, Head Majorette. ALL-GIRL BAND 179 First row: Kelly, Clarkson, Jamerson, Rose. Henry, McNeilly, Brogden. Second row: Selch, Feley, Koontz, Swertfeger, Gillespie, Hairfield, Q vanos. MADRIGALS With an interest for the intricateness of the fifteenth century music, the Madrigals occasionally present concerts of such seldom heard music. Under the fine direction of Dr. Stanley Bulley, this select group presented their annual Christmas program. The girls belonging to the Madrigal group sing merely for the pleasure they derive from the complexity of this music. GLEE CLUB Amid the festivities of the pre-holiday season, the Glee Club presented its annual Christmas concert, this time augmented by tableaux and colorful costumes. The year ' s program was made more interesting by exchange concerts with other college glee clubs in Virginia, some of which visited Mary Washington College and added male voices to the season ' s harmony. First Row: Rouse, Martin, Gray, Rountree, Friedman, Shuler. Second Roiv: Huffman, Washburn, Stapov, Hoover, Ambrose, Boyce, Orme. Third Row: Baker, Kates, Seward, O ' Donnell, Fisher. Other members: Miss Marian Chaun cey, Director; Edmonds, President: Guest. Accompanist; Adams, Blake, Blythe, Bonnetti, Bourke, Burton. Conover. Burk- hart, Crowell, de Shields, Eden, Forchas. Gordon, Hawk, Ingemann, Janas, Johnson, Johnston, Landon, Mason, Mc- Cutcheon, Moran, Morgan, Morse, Moyer, Myers, Phillips. Prillaman. Row, Russel, Smith, Tunison, Wallace, Whisenant, Wilkes, Wingfield, Zimmerman, Taylor, Stark. 180 First tow: Ott, Kantro. Crandall. Hodges, Edmonds. Second tow: Henry. Lankford, Briley, Neff, Doner, Mr. R. W. Faulkner, Hairfield. DANCE BAND Under the direction of Mr. Roland Faulkner, the Dance Band has enjoyed another successful year, bringing enjoyment and pleasure to all who heard their music. The fact that the Band was sought to play at near-by schools, in addition to the informal dances on the Hill, proved that this unique all-girl dance band was well liked. A trio of beauty and beautiful music. Dance, Anyone? 181 C ur days on the Hill were an interlude between one home and another. With friends we shared moments of companionship and laughter; other times we reserved for silent thought and evaluation. The spirit and informality of our college life would remain with us as memories and qualities of acct toted etcf tcjUfime , :■ 1 . ■ BALL AND MADISON Ball and Madison, caps and gowns, massive pillars and graceful spirals — all symbols of achievement after four years of changing dreams and hard work. The seniors integrated these symbols into their life just as they trans- formed the two stately buildings into bee-hives of activity. Their last college home was the scene of weekend con- fusion and week-night excitement as local callers became the rule; of after hours serenades, parties, and meetings; of serious programs and vespers; and of entertaiimient, singing, and piano playing. The dorms rocked under the spell of Black Magic as benefit plans matured into smooth performances. With the approach of the Christ- mas season the parlors were changed by artistic design into a land of snow and pink winter magic as Tri-Unit captured the plaque in the decorations contest. Each day brought new activities and challenges to which the seniors responded with confidence and responsibility, developed in the dignity of red brick and white pillar which had molded their lives and would guide them in their days ahead. 5 , ' l x ' 5 ' ' dtj4 v ii 186 WESTMORELAND AND CUSTIS Junior year was spent in Westmoreland and Custis. This was a time of transition and extremes of moments spent in the despair of unfinished work and the joy of decisions made and accomplished. This was the year of intense concentration and learning and of finding a direc- tion for interest and energy. The dorms echoed the gaietv of friendships and fun while the routine reflected a new seriousness of thought and purpose. Accepting additional responsibilities of leadership and academic majors, Jun- iors welcomed the diversion of extra-curricular activities and eagerly plunged into benefit rehearsals, ring dance plans, and dorm decoration and song contests. Within the dorms they had experienced a new life and a renewal of spirit, which guided them effectively as Juniors and would lead them on in their Senior year. 187 RANDOLPH AND MASON Freshman Year ' s expectation and longing for luxurious and convenient living materialized as we invaded the Golden Horseshoe to begin our second college year with a bang. These castles of the Hill stood ready for a second round of being home away from home to MWC ' s Sopho- more Class and throughout the following months lived up to all previous reports and descriptions. The beautiful terrace and splendid parlors gave formal accent to the buildings while informality reigned in the rooms beyond. In an effort to soften the walls and personalize the rooms we hung bulletin boards and pennants and slid pictures under the glass on the desk. But our real claims came in the form of renewed friendships and happy companion- ship as we pursued the academic and extra-curricular activities of Sophomore year. While the shining kitchens attracted us to coffee breaks and Friday night suppers, the laundry and pressing facilities soothed Monday washday blues. In time we found Randolph and Mason more than just a place in which to park our books and belongings — it had become a secure and stable influence in our lives on the Hill. 188 WILLARD DORM Willard, its halls echoing the shouts and laughter of a hundred voices and its steps showing the wear of a thousand passing feet, became a home once again for a new Freshman Class. The lost feelings and the annoying beanies of the first weeks were left behind as within a short time we claimed the new routine for our own. Familiar grew the multitude of dorm activities: house meetings, parties, vespers, bridge games with the house mother, and play-hour fun. With those activities we blended an equal amount of letters to home, trips to the C Shoppe, weekend plans, and even a little studying to guard against that dull moment. As the Christmas season ap- proached, the basement turned into Santa ' s workshop. With the theme of the traditional Carols, the parlors were settings for pine and heavenly music and Willard received honorable mention in the decorations contest. The choir gained recognition as invitations to perform at campus programs rewarded long hours of practice and hard work. To the challenge of the song contest. Willard responded with abundant spirit and originality and for the first time walked off with top honors. As the year ended, we found within ourselves growth and a deep sense of value — change inspired by our life in Willard. 189 VIRGINIA DORM Rousing the dorm from its summer inertness, the Class of 59 invaded Virginia ' s halls in an atmosphere of excite- ment and confusion and with new roommates and furnish- ings, settled comfortably in her rooms. Adjusting to strange schedules. 8:30 classes, and college work, we learned the other side of campus life and eagerly partici- pated in its many activities. The program offered each of us a chance to participate, as within the dormitory we found new friends and interests. Going home was the theme of our Christmas decorations; we transformed our halls and parlors into gaily arranged scenes of traditional red and green. In the song contest we found the experi- ence of working and singing together more meaningful than the thrill of winning second place. Our year in Virginia had given us the experiences and happy memo- ries of becoming an important part of life on the Hill. 190 SMALL Marye Hall Margaret Brent Hall Spotswood Hall DORMS Framar Hall ip ' ,la:. ' J kw SKU r § f  Wfm_ IL ' ' M B 3 i_ft_ Jilll|j r -liH- E : m Ijljtgc:! .— ,- ■ -gg. L - .— --— - 191 SMALL Cornell Hall Trench Hall DORMS Anne Fairfax Hall Rt 1 n 1 F Ms II ll 192 193 Hands on our Time? ' ' But, Miss, you must have a Saturday class! ' Are you a Marine? 194 ' And here we have that lovely goil All Hail Dear Alma Mater. 195 196 197 In spring a young girFs fancy turns to . Everything in views and news. Showers are always in season. ' You say the sweetest things. 198 Thanks to our Sponsors. We can smoke in the C-Shoppe now! Juniors joined the Seniors for Christmas merriment. Small hat or fat head? 199 ' But I thought ) uu gul her sundae! No seconds. You too can be an Archer ? Another successful R. E. Week. 200 American Beauty. Marching along together , Command performance. Future Krupa — in action! 201 202 203 Black Rhythm — fourth, final, and fabulous performance of the Class of ' 56. Sincerely — this is Adorable?? CLASS There ' s a Way . . . to a brighter day . T L r i! .11 H pKTW K 1 m ■ HKSIIS[ l y ««i««.yagr- m H 204 This is a Jury??? BENEFITS Patience or Patients?? Fd rather be an ANGEL than a Devil!?! 205 WilUird brings Christmas into Ball Hall. It ' s 3 o ' clock in the morning. Charlie has a word for his fans during intermission. Exam cram time — after hours! 206 knew we could do it!! Sister Classes learn to sing a song that is clear and true. To ' gether as always, but this time for a final song. 207 CYNTHIA LEE MICHAELS May Queen 208 BETTY JOAQUINE IRELAND Maid of Honor 209 MAY COURT Constance Lee Hook Carol Anne Pope Ellen Louise Wheby Joan Louise Burge Marilyn Patricia Hubbard Nancy Lee Hanna 210 Ernestine Ruth MacLaughlin Meredith Ann Puller Evelyn Nitti Audrey Grace Neff Mary Victoria Majure Mary Cornelia Smith 211 Barbara Elizabeth Lancaster Martha Dunn Kimball larv Elizabeth Hendrickson Carol Ann Lassalle Patricia Ann Yearout Sandra Stewart Sheesley 212 Damaris Ritchey Middaugh Constance Anne Brown Edith Logan Sheppard Carol Chirstine Seibert Margaret Fay Crisman Mary Marden Ireland 213 THE FINALE The end of a year — for some it means the completion of a purpose, the separation from a way of life, the parting of friends. For others it marks another step taken in the pursuit of intellectual and social development. For each of us it has been a period of transition and of growth. The combination of home and school environments has produced significant changes of ideas and ideals. Influenced and encouraged by our parents, we entered college where capable and willing hands assumed the responsibility of guiding our progress in our search for truth and knowledge. Through our various experiences on campus, in classes, and with friends, we have found a new sense of direction and a vital strength in achieve- ment. As individuals we are ready to take our places in life — to shape as we have been shaped, to love as we have been loved. The end of a year — we pause in our reflection and evaluation to whisper a solemn prayer — may our future be lived in tribute to those who have led us and an example for those we are to lead. ■■ m i: T i i i 1, • MMy. W-ia O K. ■ 1 J ••t ' cC 4 Saiute ta t ;4d(Aentc € u I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of the advertising firms represented within the following pages for the major role they have played in the production of the 1956 Battlefield. We of the staff have worked together to produce what we feel is an out- standing annual, but no amount of hard work could produce such a book without the wholehearted support of the advertisers. Because of the many interested friends of Mary Washington College, the advertising section this year is the largest in the Battlefield histor y, and we are proud to have each and everyone represented here. Certainly the Class of 1956 and those that follow will remember you as friends of Mary Washington College of The University of Virginia. We wish to express our appreciation to you for helping us make our yearbook a success. ( (nctute . SCaten, Advertising Manager Quality Photographic Service L olon f STUDIOS 918 Princess Anne Street, Telephone tm S-4567 Fredericksburg, Virginia Jane Truslow Edwards, Mgr. Official 1956 Battlefield Photographer Compliments from your Bershire Hose and Velvet Step — Weather Teens Spalding— Daniel Green Shoe Dealers in Fredericksburg EMBREY ' S Where there is no substitute for quality ' CONNIE ' S HAT SHOP Above all the right hat Next to the Young Man ' s Shop Down Stairs 913% Caroline St. ES 3-7038 TAILORING ALTERATIONS CLEANING PRESSING ES. 3-8721 NICK ' S TAILOR SHOP 102 George Street Nick Lopomo, Owner Gifts of charm and character — • — Beautiful Greeting Cards — • — Stationery and Office Supplies Quality Printing THE FREDERICKSBURG PRESS 1108 Caroline Street Phone ES. 3-6660 Fredericksburg, Va. FLIPPO ' S JEWELRY STORE 909 Caroline Stkeet HAMILTON, ELGIN, BULOVA WATCHES Authorized Columbia Diamonds Distributor Watch Clock Repair ES. 3-7701 GOOLRICK ' S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS 901 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Va. ARROW CAB CO. Rain or Shine an Arrow Cab is Always On Time Dial ESsex 3-4403 24 HOUR SERVICE 103 William Street Fredericksburg, Va. COWAN ' S SERVICE STATION Harry D. Amon, Mgr. Complete line of mobile products Pick-up delivering Road service 30 minute battery charge Wash - Simonize - Lubricate Open 7 A.M. - 10 P.M. Every Day 1012 Princess Anne Street ES 3-3941 LITMAN ' S Fashionable Men ' s Wear 809 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Virginia ESsex - 3-4667 Leo L. Litman MASSAPONAX SAND GRAVEL CORPORATION WASHED SAND and GRAVEL Ready Mixed Concrete Main Office and Plant Fredericksburg, Va. ESsex 3-3841 Distributing Terminals : TRIANGLE, VA., Prince William County TRojan 5-5645 REGENT, VA., Middlesex County Saluda 8-2120 IRVINGTON, VA., Lancaster County HEmlock 5-5521 Compliments of the CIRCLE RESTAURANT ' Cross-over the bridge Chatham Heights Fredericksburg, Virginia ES 3-9412 Compliments of the HUB LADIES ' APPAREL 821 Caroline Street ES 3-8941 C. W. CAPLE SONS General Electrical Appliances Electrical Repairs of All Types 414 William Street ES 3-8881 Keystone Shoe Store 923 CAROLINE STREET ' Shoes for the entire family More Miles per Dollar when you travel in low cost luxury by GREYHOUND • Modern Coaches • Easy Chair Comfort • Panoramic Windows • Frequent Schedules • Dependable Service The National Bank of Fredericksburg FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Security and Service since 1865 MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM OZ ' oi t, moftey cuui JLHiiJ Dickinson Selfe WHOLESALE Fresh Fruits Vegetables F 1813 E. Franklin Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 5 Mi. North of Fredericksburg on U.S. Rt. No. 1 Town and Country MOTEL Pleasing You Means Success To Us Oivned and Operated By OLIVER PERRY Phone: OLdfield 9-2352 FALMOUTH, VA. l onarutuiutlonS to he ( ladd of 1956 AVISCO American Viscose Corporation Film Division Fredericksburg, Virginia THE RECORD SHOP 210 GEORGE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Phone ESsex 3-5407 Compliments of Shelton and Truslow Cleaners FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY Newberrys ' the friendly store ' ompSon 6 Chomps Slower S no, T The Finest in ART, QUALITY and SERVICE 707 Princess Anne St. Phone: Essex 3-4591 Phone ESsex 3-5513 208-210 William St. LAND ' S JEWEL BOX Jewelers and Silversmiths FINE DIAMONDS - WATCHES - JEWELRY FINE STERLING and CRYSTAL Established 1940 Fredericksburg. Va. There ' s a in Your future Compliments of Blanton-Massey Ford Corporation Ford Authorized Sales and Service Alternate U. S. Highway No. 1 Phone: ES 3-4444 Fredericksburg, Va. Compliments BROWN ' S COURT AND RESTAURANT 2 Miles North of Fredericksburg on U.S. Route 1 SAFEGUARDING YOUR HEALTH u itli QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS FARMERS CREAMERY CO., INC Fredericksburg, Va. Compliments of ROBERT B. PAYNE, INC Your Favorite Fuel Dealer FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA College Printing Stationery — Programs — Tickets, Etc . ULMAN ' S COLONIAL PRESS, INC. Office Supplies — Hallmark Cards Lifetime Jewelry Eaton Stationery Games Gift Wrappings Gifts School Supplies 903 CAROLINE STREET Sheaffer and Esterbrook Fountain Pens M. N. Beales, Mgr. 307 and 317 WILLIAM STREET W e furnished your Class Rings Phone ESSEX 3-6922 . . . - -. -..- - , fmcummJSSd ,, Washington 13, D. C District 7-5300 H Where coLirtcsy and quality are traditional | An institution of individuals dedicated to S M I providing better merciiandise and rendering better service 1 H for the people of the Washington area l BI A Store Worthy of the Nation ' s Capital H ■1 Sincere good wishes to THE ADMINISTRATION THE FACULTY STUDENT BODY and the STAFF OF THE BATTLEFIELD WALTER N. CHINN,JR. BECK CHEVROLET CORPORATION FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Chevrolet - Oldsmobile - Cadillac CHARLES L. READ Wholesale Candy — Tobacco Phone Essex 3-3354 Compliments of MILLER ' S SPECIALTY SHOP Fredericksburg, Virginia MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT 222 William Street We cordially invite you to enjoy a good meal with us. IVestern Steaks — Chops Seafood — Spaghetti METROPOLITAN 8-4455 WILLIAM MANDIS CO. Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables 1227-1229 Maine Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. William Mandis =WALTER D. MOSES : The Steinioay House right here are the world s most fa mo us names in music PIANOS: STEINWAY • KIMBALL WINTER CO. . EVERETT • CHICKERING CABLE-NELSON . AND OTHERS The HAMMOND ORGAN BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS GIBSON . SELMER • KING • OLDS The Largest Sheet Music and Record Departments in the South Radio • Television • Tape Recorders The Oidest Music House in Virginia and ISorth Carolina WALTER D. MOSES and co BROAD AT FIRST • RICHMOND, VA, 5 H O E 5 900 Caroline St. SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AMERICAN GIRL - DREAM STEP for dress and sport wear. Friskies— Most shoe for the money ' ' for sport wear. Compliments of R S Snack Bar FOUNTAIN SERVICE SANDWICHES 1228 Powhatan Street ES 3-8764 ' A call in advance will find your order ready to go when you arrive. J. Jenkins Sons Co., Inc. Manufacturers Mary Washington College Rings • Sold Thru ULMAN ' S FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA 2601 W. Lexington Street Baltimore 23, Maryland Compliments of ROBERT WASHINGTON INSURANCE AGENCY X- WASHINGTON BUILDING STOP Chocolate Pecan Clusters Maple Pecan Pralines Hi. Ho. ! The Vacuum Trio The Royal Gift Box Tropical Jellies and Marmalades Sugared ' n ' Spiced Pecans Pecan Log Rolls Chocolate Pecan Fudgf Creole Pralines Toasted and Salted Pecans Rum Pecans eys PECAN SHOPPE FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA U. S. No. 1 North (at Cranes Comer) J. H. Minter, Mgr. Hadltion JirStd Une fraJnlon Plate 1009 Princess c4nne Street 3redericK iourg., virg, in ia Compliments of C. H. MONTGOMERY CO., INC. FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA COLLEGE INN 1301 Sunken Road SANDWICHES — DRINKS ICE CREAM — GROCERIES Watch Repair Jewelry Repair JAYSON JEWELERS 817 CAROLINE STREET DISCOUNT TO ALL COLLEGE PERSONNEL ESsex 3-5025 Fredericksburg, Virginia ' It Pays To Shop At Penneys I C. PENNEY CO., INC. 825 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Va. TRAILWAYS Always going Your Way Charter a Trailways Bus for your next group trip. For information on schedules or charter bus rates, Phone ESsex 3-7171 On U.S. 1 By-Pass West Side of City 2 Blocks from Mary Washington College One of America ' s Fine Courts GEORGE WASHINGTON MOTOR COURT J. Lee Price, Owner J. E. Johnson, Mgr, 38 rooms with tile baths, fireproof. Simmons hotel furniture, Beautyrest mattresses parquet and carpeted floors, TV in each room. Hot water heat. Air Conditioned Rooms Recommended by DUNCAN HINES Member of Superior Courts United PHONE: Essex 3-5066 A.A.A. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS of Central Supply Company, Inc. 517 William Street ESsex 3-7083 Howard Johnson ' s Restaurant U.S. Alternate Route 1 and College Avenue FREDERICKSBURG. VIRGINIA Welcome Class of 1956 to the ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION New South Bakery Compliments • Bakery Products • Soda Fountain • Sandwich Bar 416 WILLIAM STREET Dial ESsex 3-7531 Fredericksburg, Va. of SuUivans Shoe Shop SHOE REPAIR Boys ' and Mens Shoes FRIENDS 813 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Va. ESsex 3-9091 Stuart C. Sullivan Joe ' s Snack Bar =s BEST SANDWICHES IN TOWN 905 Caroline St. (Next to Colonial Theatre) Joe and Gertie Adams -K fie L iul? lubba Compliments of . . . always welcomes you and your date for an evening of dining and dancing pleasure. ALICE HEFLIN Try our clean, cozy, and above all. Friendly place, with a beautiful and spacious dance Exclusive Fashions floor. WILLIAM STREET ry • Wm Roger Clarke fi INSURANCE 405 WILLIAM STREET Open Sunday at 6 p.m. Phone ES 3-4724 Monday thru Saturday 8 P.M. Fire • Life • Automobile Insurance For reservations call Surety Bonds ESsex 3-9670 and ESsex 3-3328 George Demeres, Mgr. Be Sure — Insure Richmondt Va 214 East Grace Street We welcome our college girls LENA ' S HAT SHOP 900} 2 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Va. Lena Mae Boutchyard, Owner Tele-phone: Essex 3-7940 WAKEFIELD HOTEL COFFEE SHOP- Air Conditioned Restaurant 1701 PRINCESS ANNE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Special Family Rates Trailway Bus Terminal in Building THE FREE LANCE -STAR Grotving with Fredericksburg Bond Rexall Drugs Toilet Articles — Soda Fountain Prescriptions Filled Promptly CAROLINE and WILLIAM STREETS Phone Essex 3-5112 WHITE and WEEKS FURNITURE CORP. Complete Home Furnishings Radios . . . Electrical Appliances BETTER VALUES FOR LESS MONEY 800 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Va. TOT ' S AND TEEN ' S SHOP Wearing Apparel and Toys 816 CAROLINE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA ES 3-8533 Relax . . . have a Coke COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, INC. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA ROMA Restaurant and Auto Court Specialize In REAL ITALIAN FOOD Pizza Pie Lasagna Hilldrup Taxi Radio Dispatched 509 WILLIAM STREET ■ Dial — • By Number — ES 3-8294 By Letter — ES 3-T.A.X.I Official Photographers for THE 1956 BATTLEFIELD Q COLONNA STUDIOS INC. 114 PARK ROW NEW YORK 7, N.Y. Phone ESsex 3-5194 Kenmore Coffee Shop HOME STYLE COOKING T-Bone Steaks and Southern Fried Chicken The Next Best to Home 1200 PRINCESS ANNE ST. Fredericksburg, Va. Operated by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lakey Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 Hope your time spent in Fredericksburg was pleasant. Montgomery Ward Company Your friendly store in FREDERICKSBURG Welcome! FACULTY and STUDENTS JOSEPH H. ULMAN Feminine Fashions Riding Togs - Costume Jewelry 822 CAROLINE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA THE S. K. SMITH COMPANY Manufacturers of the Covers for the 1956 Battlefield 52 VANDERBILT AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK Edgar M. Young Sons INCORPORATED Lumber ■ Building Supplies Lafayette Boulevard FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Phone ESsex 3-5555 Crusty Pie Company, Inc. Quality Pie Bakers 22 to 40 Street. N.E. WASHINGTON 2. D. C. Phone ADams 2-7111 Arrow Shirts Botany Ties Scotty ' s Pastry Shop Swank Jewelry Prince Gardner Wallets All gifts boxed and shipped free of charge Coffee Bar if you desire. Young Men ' s Shop Cakes for every occasion John K. Herndon 913 CAROLINE ST. FREDERICKSBURG, VA. 806 WILLIAM ST. ES. 3-6117 THE FINEST STATIONERY Compliments of PRINTING GIFTS Southern Extract Company, Inc. COLLEGE SUPPLIES P. 0. Box 5004 R. A. Kishpaugh ' s Stationery RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Your Kodak Dealer Member of the Federal Reserve System Farmers and Merchants State Bank Fredericksburg, Virginia Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Edward Boker Frosted Foods, Inc. 1480 OKIE STREET, N.E. Washington 2, D.C. LAwrence 6-8350 Congratulations to The Class of 1956 from The Battlefield Staff Complete Drug Store Service — Prescriptions • Home Remedies • Sick Room Needs • Finest Cosmetics • Guaranteed Fresh Candies Delicious Fountain Foods and Drinks Sntoker s Needs — Magazines Greeting Cards — Pocket Novels 924 CAROLINE STREET Fredericksburg, Virginia ▼ ' ▼ TRY ' ' SANITONE DRY CLEANING The Finest Cleaning Money Can Buy Exclusive at Sunshine Launderers Dry Cleaners Storage for Furs and Woolens Compliments of HENT Your Shopping Center 1019 CAROLINE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Elko Motor Court Route 1 Comforts of Home Gift Shop — Restaurant Dining and Dancing with the Crazy Ranch Band Every Other Friday — 8-12 p.m. Owner: Miss R. M. Giurdanella Essex 3-9686 Falmouth, Va. Fredericksburg Pipe and Supply Company We Appreciate All Orders From the Girls and Faculty of MWC ELKINS FLOWER SHOP 613 CAROLINE STREET Compliments of WASHINGTON WOOLEN MILLS Home of Hart, Schaffiier Marx Clothes FREDERICKSBURG. VIRGINIA Phone ESsex 3-6523 General Washington Inn (Formerly Stratford Hotel) YOUR COLLEGE HOTEL IN FREDERICKSBURG FINEST FOR FOOD — dine in the colonial atmosphere of the Virginia Kitchen restaurant. Enjoy our Southern specialties. Dinners fi-om $1.65. FINEST FOR ROOMS— Rates from $3.00 including a free continental breakfast. FINEST FACILITIES FOR SPECIAL PARTIES Garden Room Terrace Seats 75 Mary Washington Room Seats 60 Main Dining Room Seats 225 j the value of a Venus de Milo ike an operatic solo more appealing than the Tiger Rag. It requires a sensitive, perceptive ear and eye to appreciate their quality. But the history books will tell you that it is qu LETTERPRESS mm THOM.SENr ELLIS I jiUTTONCV nidemafk e rfa •JIJUI!; Like fine music and art, fine printing will have a lasting appeal. The discerning individual will recognize the quality of a PRIDEMARK product. OFFSET Thomsen-Ellls-Hutton Company PRIDEMARK PRESS 418 Water Street at Gay • Baltimore 2, Maryland SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LITERATURE CONSULTANTS • CREATIVE PRINTING Printers of the 1956 BATTLEFIELD For Comfort Combined with Economy FREDERICKSBURG, IN OLD VIRGI aA A favorite place for Mary Washington College girls, their parents, and guests for both Southern hospitality and entertain- ing. Within walking distance of the college, railroad, and bus stations. Air-conditioned Dining Rooms and Rooms Good Food Fireproof Easy Parking L. C. Shoemaker, Jr. Manager , t OP 50 remain steadfast through 1 1 . PUBLICITY ENGR A V E R S , INC. who made the photoengravings for The Battlefield 107-109 E. LOMBARD ST., BALTIMORE, MD.