Mount Vernon College - Bell Cote Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1969 volume:

■ PP f 1 =j s c IV A3I q to . Re • 77 Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Nine Bell Cote The Bell Cote staff expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude to Miss Janice Notopoulos, our advisor, and to Mr. David Kasamatsu and Mrs. Pamela Mountain, our photographers. Editor: Deborah Merritt Assistant Editors: Susan Reeder Anne Watson Art Editor: Cinda Smith Literary Editor : Linda Daniels Lay-out Editor: Sissy Lambert Business Managers: Mary Marshall Laura Merriam Staff: Amanda Whitaker Maureen Tracy Ann Maness Our life in Washington , D. C pursuing its uniqueness 4 Moved by its past and moving with the present 5 Its abundance and progress 6 7 This dedication is proudly presented by the sopho- more class to Mrs. Mary Mathers in gratitude for her unceasing interest and encouragement. As the assistant to the Dean of Students, she has a never ending awareness of the activities, meetings, schedules, and most important, the individual needs of the student. Mrs. Mathers, we hope that this yearbook brings back memories of the class of 1969 and the confidence we found in your advice and help. 8 President Pelham j Address: Class of 1969 In reflecting upon the two years your class has been at Mount Vernon, it is apparent that the thente se- lected for your yearbook is most appropriate, As you have stated, life represents a fine mingling, and since your arrival in September 1967, you have not only witnessed but also participated in: The Middle States Association’s Evaluation The implementation of the Master Site Plan The ground-breaking for the new Chapel The plans for the new Gatehouse and main entrance The institution of the Invitational Seminar Program The Forum and numerous other innovations within the curriculum and co-cur ricular programs of the College. Your class has also played a major role in establish- ing a new sense of purpose within the College commu- nity and in promoting a well-defined but ever-expand- ing horizon of self-awareness and knowledge. What distinguishes your coordinate efforts especially is the enthusiastic and active recognition of an increasingly creative approach to the process of learning. Mount Vernon is on an educational as well as his- torical threshold. You have helped to bring her to this point. In the future, the College will be judged not only by the distinction of its programs but also on the significance of its graduates’ achievements as measured by the individual ' s sense of purpose, fulfillment, and contributions to the community of man. The responsibility of the future rests with you. as well as with those of us who remain here. It is hoped that in creating your individual horizons, you will al- ways retain both a “fine mingling within the many facets of your lives and an active and thoughtful voice in the affairs of the College. 9 Sophomores Blair Barrett Richmond, Virginia Mary Kirk Baskin Greensville, Mississippi Susan Bardeen Weston, Connecticut 12 Jacqueline Berkaw McLean, Virginia Lucy Behar Cali, Columbia Lucy Beaven Mobile, Alabama 13 Linda Beukema Thomasville, North Carolina Susan Boggs Arkansas City, Kansas Beverly Berry Dallas, Texas 14 Maureen Brophy Swansea, Massachusetts Pamela Borum Alexandria, Virginia Denslow Brown Pasadena, California 15 Susan Cranage Glencoe, Illinois 16 Linda Daniels West Hartford, Connecticut 17 Debra Dollar San Francisco, California Louise Dortch Nashville, Tennessee Barbara Davidson Delaplane Virginia IS Emmy Egbert Cincinnati, Ohio r L Jo Ann Fitzpatrick Stockbridge, Massachusetts Gwen Fitzgerald Silver Spring, Maryland [9 Wendy Froehlieh Bay Shore, New York 20 Katherine Hay good Baton Rouge, Louisiana Jane Mason Haynie Richmond, Virginia Deirdre Helfrich Jacksonville, Florida 21 Heidi Heutel Dallas, Texas Wendy Hilles Haverford, Pennsylvania Elizabeth Hess Allentown, Pennsylvania ■ I. 22 Anne Huyler Washington, D.C 23 Barbara Keenan New York, New York Sarah Kenan Atlanta, Georgia Susan Keene Dedham, Massachusetts 24 Sara King Charlotte, North Carolina Margaret Kenly North field, Illinois 25 Elizabeth Lambert Middletown, Ohio Christianne Kress Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Sydney Lafoon Washington, D.C 26 Margaret McDowell Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 27 Millicent McKinley Washington D,Q 28 29 30 Deborah Merritt Santa Barbara, California Susan Mil liken Columbia, South Carolina Amy Molloy Madison, New Jersey 31 Cynthia Ann Montgomery Charlotte, North Carolina Katherine Moore Lake City, Florida Melinda Morse Linle Rock, Arkansas 32 Cham ley Parr Dallas, Texas Aida Pagan Arlington, Virginia Ann O’ Hear Wilmington, Delaware 33 z: 7 Amelia Pay son Falmouth, Maine Mary Lynn Patton Austin, Texas 34 V. Laetitia Prior Houston, Texas Susan Reeder Midland, Texas Mary Rardin Huntington, West Virginia 1 35 Melanie Roome Greenwich, Connecticut Ann Rcmbert Houston, Texas Robin Riggs Providence, Rhode Island 36 Lynn Ross Hillsborough, California 37 Caroline Russell Memphis, Tennessee Clara Ruthrauff Little Silver, New Jersey Elizabeth Sander Seattle, Washington 38 Mary Schneider Allentown, Pennsylvania Barbara Schriever Washington, D,C. Laura Sehrank Akron, Ohio 39 Cynthia Shook Birmingham, Alabama 40 Lark Smith San Antonio, Texas Maura Smith Greensboro, North Carolina Cm ia Smith Wichita Falls, Texas 41 Edith Stetson Westport, Connecticut Naila AL-Sowayel Washington, D,C Nancy Sweet New York, New York 42 Tracy Tennant Barrington, Illinois Sheila Tansey Baltimore, Maryland Anne Tenney New York, New York 43 A, Cristina Thayer Edgewood, Rhode Island • XA Todd Trimble Lexington, Kentucky Sheila Turnbull Chicago, Illinois 44 Anne Britt Watson Memphis, Tennessee Estelle Tyne Nashville, Tennessee Elvira deVengoechea Bogota, Colombia 45 Karen Webster Gardenville, Pennsylvania 4 46 Nancy Weils Way land, Massachusettes Elizabeth Wentltng Gkeensbmg, Pennsylvania 47 48 49 Jessica Wilson Washington, D C. 50 Mary Eleanor Yturria Brownsville, Texas Deborah E. Wolfe Bethesda, Maryland 51 52 53 Peggy Byrne Sally Wolfe Libby Male Suzanne Bradbury Mrs. Dorothy Glasser Ellen Bennett Ann Manus Ruffy Naylor Jessica Flippen Clark House 56 Nancy Calhoun Cynthia Ratsey Carol McKain Ana lisa Moreno Mary Heller Barbara Parish Var Pictured Randy Kullman Phoebe Richardson Janet Kennedy Kathie Kempf Britany Shell Kathy Nelson Kathi Kaptain Lolly Plovvden Barbara Green Beverly Hudson Minnie Scarborough 57 Kathy Burwell Paula Sinclair Susie Kriswell Jo Haning Mickie Franconi Ruth Bates Carla Scott Janice Vogl Carol Hum 58 Cole House Anne Reese Busy Jennings Sissy Fry Janet Musial Miss Marie McMahon rr. , S ' jri — -1 — i- 1 l jBk.v J 1 Jy v] K ' J Iv, n ■- 1 As § A- ' . ] If. J J k V J r 1 HulnHHwu ' JUti t 1 V 1 Fir fv r i l r, I 1 J t 1 1 If 1 ijSyi 1 . ; 1 A • V ' .v-l w ‘Tl 1 1 _ 1 l l [ J If 1 1 1 1 f J p7V j. 1 1 T -a ill 1 ■ ■ r- . 1 , 1 1 ■ H ‘ibl, cf ;-yl2 V h i 1. 1 tv | ih(L - -SI Elizabeth Topper Liz Horton Beth Butler Karen Wolff tolly Chisel man Marguerite Trossevin Ellen Ford Jane Tomlinson Helen W i If ord Day Students Not Pictured Katherine Allen Tracy Davis Deborah Helm Young Ja Kim Bianca Mason Patricia Park Sara Riley Ruth Megiddo Gretchen Brennan 60 Yokose Hiroko Linda Cutler Bayla Kraft Keiko Ito Noriko Saito Claudia Middlemen 61 Hensley House Debbie Browning Kit Guensch Alice Deese Mrs Evalyn Booker Not Pictured Clare Frost Barbara Pompea 62 Jane Jeter Lynn Menking Maureen Tracy Dorothy Smith Kathy -Holloway Chris Bradley Linda Mumma Sue Ellen Benson Lynn McCary Francena Harrison Helen Cannon Ann Hayden Mary Hunt Lynn Nunnally 63 Mr and Mrs Maurice Mountain and Peter Sara Bette Salley Jennifer Stanley Mi mi Weissenberger Irina Van Saul Merriweather House Donna Brion Ann RifTey Melinda Mulligan Winn Kadick Mindy Courtin 64 Berta Bachelor junie Lowry Laura Camnitz Missie Magen Gerri McLaughlin Tish Dyke Ann Deal Not Pictured Catherine Holloway Dana Littell Claudia McKinney Laura Parrish Mimi Thompson Barbara Watson Marion Thompson Priscilla Mason Jennifer Bakewell Melinda Loughlin Nancy McCurd 65 Somers House Terry Durkin Mrs. Najla Showker Louise Douglass Vicky Moon Sally Purnell Brandy Hillyer Terry Buppert Susan Starbuck Alyce Kilpatrick Nancy Young locelyn Danielson Gray Edwards Shirley Cook Jane Tyler Tina Hyland Mary Marie Kandy Schramm Susan Brunner Anne Wall Lynn Brown Barbara Walker Susan lernigan Kathy Perkins Carter Baber Nancy Rather Sue Welch Libby Huffman 67 Barbara Street Charlotte B times June Hall Sylvie Langerak Alison Evans 68 Kay Snider Sara Clark Margaret Fleet Kathy Ellis Nat Pictured Lvn Benton Sandy Dulaney Nicole DuPont Libby Hoffman Stephanie McConnell Louise Simon Peggy Thompson Fran Mitchell Maury Weyman Lynn Benton Liz Dimond Sara Ashby Whitney Neville Helen Maloney Dotsie Hoyt MM ley Fulton Cathy Shallenberger Linda Rosenberg 69 70 71 V Faculty Administration Dean Kuhns Miss Moore I Dean Menaflfee 74 Hilda Thorpe Lecturer in Art Veronica M, McLaughlin Professor of Interior Design Daniel N. Dud row Instructor in Art 75 English Tipton M. Westfall Professor in English Suzanne M. Macksoud Instructor in English Valerie M. Vesser Instructor in English 76 Ezrel A. Wages Assistant Professor in English Ethel B. Pierce Lecturer in English Naseem Sahibzada Lecturer in English 77 II Nicole Denier Long Assistant Professor of French Language Marie Frances Carroll y Quinonez Lecturer in Spanish Najla Showker Eulogia W. De Llansa Lecturer in French Assistant Professor of Spanish Jacqueline C. Buhrman Associate Professor of French Paula Kasper Librarian and Instructor M. Matter Assistant Librarian Carol R. Pyke Assistant Librarian and Instructor 79 Juan Downey Lecturer in Art Tadahisa Kuroda Assistant Professor of History Marie P, McMahon Instructor in History Theresa Adwan Instructor in History 80 William H. Eckert, Jr. Professor of Music Jane D, Highsaw Assistant Professor of Political Science Government Speech Music Julia D. Heflin Instructor Speech and Theater Arts 81 Iola Hickman Hunter Lecturer in Chemistry Science and Mathematics Emily S Lampert Instructor in Mathematics Harry V, Gelboin Adjunct Professor of Chemistry 82 83 Eleanor F. Eckert Lecturer in Economics Physical Education Martha C. Huntington Instructor in Physical Education Evelyn L. DeBocck Instructor in Dance Beth Chanock Lecturer in Dance Bonnie Jean Rihn Instructor in Physical Education Bernice S. Ryder Instructor in Physical Education 84 Admissions Elizabeth Ann Mad ley Assistant to the Director of Admissions Sally C Nevius Director of Admissions Laura McKee Secretary. Admissions Office Janet Richardson Secretary, Admissions Office 85 Business Staff Mary S. Copeland Accountant. Business Office Catherine C. Davison Clerk Typist, Business Office 86 Janyce E. Notopoulos Assistant to the President for Long Range Planning and Development Constance Massey Manager, Book Store Mary Lou Seilheimer Director of Alumnae Activities Joyce Waters Assistant Manager, Book Store Mrs- Beam Book Store 87 Karen Guthrie Helen H. Campbell Faculty Secretary Cecelia G. Trudel Secretary, Alumni Office Mary Mathers Assistant to the Dean of Students Marion A. Glenn Secretary, Registrar’s Office Eleanore K, Knap Secretary Development Office 88 89 90 ! ' Student Government Nancy Wells — Vice President Anne Huyler — President Kay Snider — Secretary-Treasurer Student Council Representatives Laura Schumacher Tina Thayer Mimi Rardin Jackie Berkaw Anne Huyler Kay Snider Melanie Roome Nancy Weils Jane Tyler Carter Baber Susan Mil liken Mary Kirk Baskin Betsy Wenlling Sally Wolf ) 94 Freshmen Officers Peggy Thompson — Vice President Carter Baber — -President Nancy Calhoun — Secretary -Treasurer Sophomore Officers Mary Kirk Baskin— Secretary-Treasurer Susan Reeder — Vice President Betsy VemHng — President 95 Judicial Board: Barbara Walker, Ann Huyler, Mary Lee Meares, Nancy Wells, Ann O ' Hcar, Jessica FI ippin. Merriweather House Council: Emmy Egbert, Linda Beukema, Susan Wear, Missy Mager, Mimi Raid in. Cole House Council: Caroline Russell, Candy Weir, Susan Milliken, Susan Cranage, Bonnie Krueger, Elizabeth Horton. 96 Somers House Council: Clara Ruthrauff, Stephanie Lord, Laura Schumacher, Sissy Lambert, Betsy Saunder, Sue Brunner, Sue Welch, Nancy Sweet, Jane Tyler, Hensley House Council: Jody Fitzpatrick, Jane Jeter, Melanie Roome, Helen Cannon, M aura Smith, Cynnie Shook, Clark House Council: Amy Molloy f Jane Haynie, Michelle Maurice, Mimi Pay on, Jessica Flippin, Robin Riggs, Sally Wolf, 97 98 99 100 101 Nancy Powell, Brittany Shell, Barbara Green, Barbara Parish, Winky May, Jessica Flippen, Ann RcmtJert, Laura Schrank Athletic Association Members of the Athletic Association plan numerous sports functions during the year which involve competition be- tween the houses. The A. A. also spon- sors a banquet for the school in the spring. Amanda Whitaker, Lucy Behar, Winky May, Jill Jordan, Mrs. Mountain, Sue Brunner, Susie Cranage, Mr. Stores Camera Club The Camera Club, new this year, en- joys taking and processing their own pic- tures, Its members are constantly learn- ing about photography, taught by a pro- fessional cameraman. 102 This staff is responsible for the crea- tion, organization, and publication of the yearbook, which consists of photography, lay-out, typing, and copy work. The Bell Cote staff proudly presents to the Mount Vernon community a summary of the year’s events in picture form. Linda Daniels, Laura Merriam, Debbie Merritt, Amanda Whitaker 103 Curtain Callers All the world is a stage . . . Would Mount Vernon be a world without Curtain Callers Mrs, Heflin, Barbara Parish, Laura Schumacher, Elizabeth Topper, Sally Wolfe, Sisty Hess, Tina Thayer, Sally Purnell 104 Gold Key Melinda Morse, Tish Prior, Mary Kirk Baskin, Linda Beukema, Jody Fitzpatrick, Sarah Kenan, Melanie Roome, Ann Rembert, Winky May, Lucy Behar, Susie Wilson, Emmy Egbert, Susan Milliken, Linda Daniels, Susie Cranage, Debbie Merritt, Michelle Maurice, Laura Mcrriam, Cinda Smith, Mimi Payson, Candy Weir, Mary Lee Mears, Clare Ruthrauff, Lynn Meier, Susan Reeder The function of Gold Key is to provide campus hostesses and Admissions aides. Members are the official hostesses in which capacity they give any visitors, students, counselors, or guests a tour of the campus. The Gold Key members have the opportu- nity of becoming familiar with procedures of the Admissions office and the admissions re- quirements for new students. Janet Richardson, Elizabeth Ann Madley, Sally C. Ncvtus. Laura McKee, Jody Fitzpatrick 105 Nancy Sweet, Mimi Weissenberger, Maurreen Tracy, Sissy Fry, Linda Mumma, Ann Rembert, Dennie Brown, Ann O ' Hear One of the Musical organiza- tions on campus is Glee Club, which is composed of talented students interested in singing for their own enjoyment plus sharing with others in their annual pro- gram. Another Musical group is the Madrigals — a club made up of a very small membership because of the type of music they sing. The Madrigals specialize in har- monious effects. Winky May, Susie Cranage, Barbara Parish, Susie Criswell, Debbie Fowder 106 Stacy Daniels Susan Jerngan Edie Stetson Nannie Wells Brandy Hillyer Sally Purnell Travelers Sally Purnell Peguita Whipple One of the most elite clubs on Campus is the Travelers. Each year a large number of students try out for this band of folk singers and only four new ones are chosen, It is quite an honor to be a member of Travelers and an even greater pleasure to listen to them. 107 Insight is an interested group of students who organize chapels as well as schedule discussions of various religions. Nancy Culbertson, Candy Weir, Caroline Russell, Todd Trimble, Lucy Behar, Jill Jordan Christie Kress, Betsy Wentling. Mary Kirk Baskin, Shelley Golden Phi Theta Kappa Rccognizi ng intellectual achievement in American junior colleges, Phi Theta Kappa has its purpose to promote scholar- ship, develop character, and cultivate fellowship among the students. Membership is con- ferred on those students who comprise the upper 10% of the total enrollment at their college. Initiates must have completed at least one term of college work and must be of good moral char- acter and citizenship. 108 Mimi Payson, Shirley Cook, Claire Ruthrauff Ann Rembert. Jody Fitzpatrick, Blair Barrett. Cynnie Shook, Charnley Parr. Dorothy Smith. Sissy Fry, Mimi Payson. Sara Clark, l.inda Mumtna, Maureen Tracy, Clare Ruthrauff, Betsy Sander, Debbie Fowler, Jane Tyler, Susette Kilpatrick Lend-A-Hand is the oldest co- curricular activity on campus which sponsors weekly volunteer work at the Georgetown Hospi- tal, Planned Parenthood, and tutoring at the Hardy School. The club supports a foster child, Han Soon. 109 Forum Forum is an innovation which brought many well known speakers to Mount Vernon’s campus this year. Among the most well known were Channing Phillips, John Hechingcr, Father Corrigan, and Jack Valenti, They have brought to the stu- dents a great interest in current events in Washington as well as the nation. Mrs. Mountain has been the coordinator of this weekly event. She also is the editor of Other Than The White House”, a monthly publi- cation which informs the student of social, political, and cultural events in the D.C. area. 110 Barbara Davison Gray Edwards Nina de Vengoechea, Tina Thayer, Jody Fitzpatrick Lynn Meier Social League The Social League is a group of girls elected from each house who plan and handle all of the social events for Mount Vernon. They provide us with Happy Hours, Mixers, and the Christ- mas and Spring weekends. Bluestocking is an informal paper consisting of the creative writing of Mount Vernon stu- dents. Mostly containing poetry and essays, this publication makes known to the college community the talents of these aspiring young writers. Sue Brunner, Amanda Whitaker. Karen WoliT. Lynn Ross 1 1 1 Nancy Sweet, Betsy Sander, Kitten HUliway, Maureen Tracy, Brittany Shell, Clare Ruthrauff, Brandy Hillyer, Linda Mumrna, Charniey Parr, Anne Wall, Sissy Fry, Sue Brunner, jane Tyler, Barbara Watson, Mary Hunt Young Republicans Lucy Behar, Debbie Merritt, Cinda Smith, Cordy Wiley, Sissy Lambert, Susan Reeder, Tish Prior, Connie Shook, Elinor Yturria, Blair Barrett, Barbara Par- ish, Carter Baber 112 Susan Reeder, Carter Baber, Lucy Bchar Nineteen Sixty-eight was a great year for the Young Re- publicans. Washington offered a great deal of activities and ex- citement. Many girls were in- volved in precinct and campaign work. January saw the participa- tion in Inaugural events. March was a traveling month and saw ' Mount Vernon girls going to Lexington, Kentucky, for a Region III Convention. April finished out the year with Capi- tol Hill work and the nationally Known Leadership Training School. 114 1 15 Varieties 116 117 ;+arwKif