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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1980 volume:

PHOENIX: Fabulous Arabian bird. Emblem of solar or fire worship. It supposedly lives to a great age, at which time it burns itself to ashes and after three days comes to life again. Thus, it is symbolic of immortality, rejuvenation, self- immolation. It appears alone, without mate or companion. Figuratively, a person of singular or superlative excellence, a prodigy. Its advent heralds an auspi- cious event; its departure foretells a calamity. It is sym- bolic of abundance, beauty, prosperity and re-birth. Pbtlo by Almj Csetl This year, Phoenix 1980 is dedicated to three devoted administrators. As stu- dents, we are often una ware of the work which goes on behind the scenes, the work which keeps Mount Vernon running smoothly and efficiently. Although they often go unnoticed and unheralded, we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of three women who have helped make Mount Vernon an institution we value highly. VI.f. Mary Copeland, VIj. Jeannette Moore, Dr. Judith Weiner T his one’s for yon! Each of us will be faced with the challenges of the 1980’s in a variety of ways. Emotionally, socially and economically and politically we will encounter situa- tions that we will question and perhaps even defy. This year’s Phoenix portrays Mount Vernon’s response to the new challenges of the 1979-80 academic year. Here we illustrate some of the events that show our response to the challenge. This year the bas- ketball team played with great determination. The community enjoyed entertainment in the Pub as well as stimulating “Conversations With Mattie Ward retired after 37 years of loyal service to the college. This fall 17 students were inducted into the Alpha Chi honor society. And students offered the Dean of Students a challenge by taping her into her office. 3 M ary Copeland is the magic behind the business office . As Director of Finance and a member of the Mount Vernon administration for fourteen years , she keeps the icheets of business turning for all of us. Whether you ' re there to cash a check, discuss finances or withdraw funds for your organization, Ms. Copeland is always on hand with the facts and the figures. But you ' d better know what you ' re about if you ' re talking money. If not, you ' re in for a bit of the fiery Scot temper delivered in a brogue to delight the average colonial. She ' s a wonderful lady and a great businesswoman. Thanks, Ms. Copeland. 4 Jeannette Moore may ofte?j seem ready to pall her hair out when students change courses three times in the beginning of a ses- sion or one of the faculty committees is in a dispute over a curriculum change , but don ' t be fooled. Ms. Moore ' s twenty year dedication to and concern for Mount Vernon and its stu- dents has remained constant throughout her career at our college. Always willing to be of help , her marvelous sense of humor has car- ried many of us through a hard time or a panic situation. Thanks, Ms. Moore 5 Student life is made up of a wide variety of activities. Barbara Hutchinson, the 1980-81 Student Board Member, enjoys a day in the sun with a book (as do many of us in search of a tan). Walking to class, listen- ing intently to S.G.A. announcements, registering for classes or catching faculty members in a light moment all are a part of the day-to-day life of the Mount Ver- non students. 6 It is our task to keep alive in young people the courage to dare to seek the truth, to be free, and to establish in them a compelling desire to live greatly and magnanimously, and to give them the knowledge and awareness, the faith and the trained facility to get on with the job. And in the smile of a friend, one can always hod the faith. 7 Among the not-so-easy jobs at Mount Vernon is that of Vice President for Academic Affairs. It is a con- stantly demanding position requiring a great degree of dedication. Dr. Judith Weiner has proved herself equal to the task. She has shown the qualities neces- sary in dealing with faculty committees , students , pro- gram coordination and administrative liaison. Many a late Saturday or Sunday afternoon finds Dr. Weiner at her desk, pouring over reports , faculty evaluations and just catching up on paperwork in general. As one of the people who work hard to keep Mount Vernon running smoothly, she richly deserves this moment of recognition. Thanks , Dr. Weiner ! 8 I hear you have a daughter in college. Is she going to become a doctor , an engineer , dr a lawyer perhaps?” That I do not know ” was the slon , wistful answer. Right now the big question is: Is she going to become a sophomore?” 9 Whether the destiny of today’s youth lies in the halls of government or the small business back home, we must all be con- cerned with the future because we will all have to spend the rest of our lives there. And we will all hope for a friend to share it with. 1 11 At right we find our eminent Board of Directors after a hard days work and below left , Ann Armstrong , Ambassador to the Court of Saint James, addresses Mount Vernon students and faculty at a “ Conversations With . . 12 At top left, Nancy Robbins gives us another great song and at top middle Dr. James Carder holds forth on the subject of Art History with his Study Abroad class in Greece. The group of turbaned individuals to the right are some of Dr. Carder s students on a side trip to Egypt. At left, Coach Jan Hollack discusses the day ' s tennis with two of her team members as the sun sets on Mount Vernon (above). 13 Even when we stop for a moment of leisure, a chat over a beer, a good laug h with a good friend, we know we will soon return to the work which awaits us, in competition with ourselves or with others. 14 15 The late Rev . Peter Marshall, chap- lain of the US. Senate , left a rich heritage of sermons and prayers. From one of his Senate prayers comes this excerpt: “ Give us dear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because un- less we stand for something , well fall for anything 16 In Memoriam Death is a tragedy for anyone, hut it seems an even greater loss when death claims someone ivho has only begun to live. Elisabeth Lobkowicz, otherwise known as Zazie, spent what seemed like a moment u ' ith us, and yet, will hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her. We share in the grief of her family, and offer a small prayer on her behalf. Dr. Victoria Schuck In the three years Dr. Victoria Schuck served as President of Mount Vernon College, she spent long hours on all aspects of the operation of the college. Her dedication cannot be argued, and the success she achieved from those long hours is satisfying to the whole community. Dr. Schuck, thank you, for your concern and unend- ing support. We wish you the best. 18 . Professor Emily Lampert Professor Emily Lampert retired this year after many years of loyal service to Mount Vernon. She saw Mount Vernon through many transitions — from a seminary to a two year college, to a four year liberal arts college with six major areas of study. During her years in the community she was overwhelmingly supportive of students, always concerned and interested — and not simply about their attendence in a math or statistics course. She has served faithfully on faculty committees and her input was always valued. Mrs. Lampert we wish you all the best, and know that Mount Vernon, and especially the students, are losing a real friend. Come back and visit — we’ll miss you. Thanks! Professor Richard Howard In the last issue of the Front Page for 1980, it was re- ported that Professor Richard Howard was said to be gifted, big, clumsy, sexy, wild, artsy, a blast, hysterical, patient, sincere, and active’ by students. The article also said that Richard is a teacher who makes learning more enjoyable. Although he has only been at Mount Vernon for three years, he has endeared himself to many of us. During that time he served on several search committees, was the advisor to the Photography Club and the Beacon Honor Society, and was the Chair of the Academic Policy Committee. His work has been in such magazines as Smith- sonian, Time, Life, Look, Saturday Review, Venture, Coun- try Journal, Vermont Life and many, many more. Richard, we can’t show the depth of our appreciation with words, our appreciaton for the warmth, skill and enthusiasm you exhi- bited in everything you took part in here at Mount Vernon. Thank you, and we wish you a great deal of success and happiness in the future. We’ll miss you. 20 Iglfl SENIORS 1 (Not Pictured) ISOLDE MARIA ARGUELLO Business Administration 5705 Massachusetts Avenue Bethesda , Maryland 20016 DALAI AL-H0MA1Z1 Interior Design P.O. Box 42 Kuwait President of International Club 78-79 , 79-80 Assistance of Scholarship Committee 22 I ALEXANDRIA A. ALLEN-ANCIOLA Interior Design 5852 Marbury Road Bethesda , Maryland 20034 “Love of love , love of life and giving without measure, gives in return a wondrous yearn of a promise almost seen. Live hand in hand and together we ' ll stand, on the threshold of a dream. ” - Moody Blues International Club , “ARM,” Wilderness Club EDNA Z. ALLONGO Interior Design Alcazar 8 Esq. Sevilla La AlHambra P Ponce, Puerto Rico 809-842-9810 Si una lagrima en tus ojos aparece y un recuerdo a tu mente viene no dudes. Que el pasado no vuelve y el futuro hay que alcanzar. 23 NAZENIN ANSARI Public Affairs and Government 38 Avenue Marceau Paris, 73008 , France “The influence of women may be considerable in particular nowa- days, in the present order or disorder of our society, where we ' perceive a certain civic lassitude and a spiritual coldness, a kind of decline in moral values, which makes an awakening necessary. To bring about this awakening, the collaboration of women is essential” - Gogol Vice President, International Club; Programming, Somers and Pelham Dorms; Sophomore Rep for the President ' s Committee on Honorary Awards; Alphi Chi Honorary So- ciety; Varsity Tennis, 78-79; Study Advisor. 4912 43rd Place, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20016 CHRISTINE JAYNE BARKER Public Affairs and G over n men t 24 BRENDA LESLIE BATCH ELDER Business Administration 7719 Bridge Path Lane McLean Virginia 22101 703-356-9396 (Not Pictured) KARIN BAUMGARDNER Interior Design 5005 Domain Place Alexandria , Virginia 22311 703-820-5440 25 (Not Pictured) MARY ANN BENOIT I nterior Design 29 Silver Birch Road Longmeadow , Massachusetts 01106 SARA COPELAND BUTCH Communications 304 Regent Place Augusta, Georgia 30909 26 FRANCES DEAN BLOUNT Independent Major 4117 Old Leeds Road Birmingham , Alabama 35213 DONNA BUFORD CARSON Public Affairs and Government Marks , Mississippi 38646 27 ANN MORTON CASEY Business Administration 64 Schofield West Point , New York 10996 914-446-3009 SARAH HARRISON CHAPMAN Public Affairs and Government One Montgomery Drive Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302 803-382-8043 28 i (Not Pictured) SHANNON GAIL CHAPMAN Business Administration 7901 Donelson Street Alexandria , Virginia 22309 703-780-3237 CARRIE ANN CHRISTIAN C ommu n i cat ions 1321 33 th Street , N.W. Washington , D.C. 20007 Student Assistant , 79-80 29 ALLISON SUSAN COHEN Business Administration 7440 Southwest 1 33 rd Street Miami , Florida 33136 303-238-3230 LAURA de BOTTARI COLT Art History 2116 Looscan Lane Houston , Texas 77019 30 ELIZABETH OGB URN CURRIN Interior Design R.D. 3, Box 33A Ken net Square, Pennsylvania 19348 “Although there is an importance in what we have already accomplished , there is a much greater impor- tance in what we have left to do. - Anonymous Hockey, Soccer, Beacon Honor Soci- ety, Alphi Chi Honor Society NANCY MARIAH DEANE Public Affairs and Government Box 28 Pomfret, Connecticut 06238 31 OLGA MARGARITA DELGADO Interior Design Beniot Mention, 54 Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic 809-682-2321 You got to have friends , the feelings oh } so strong. You got to have friends , to make the day last long. I had some friends , but they ' re all gone , something came and took them away. But you got to have friends. - Bette Midler MARY JACKSON DODGE Interior Design 944 Mulberry Road Martinsville , Virginia Student member - American Society of Interior Designers 32 KATHLEEN MARIE DUMAIS Public Affairs Gov ' t. Communications 16209 Laurel Ridge Drive Laurel , Maryland 20810 Student Assistant: Hensley, 77-78: Pelham , 78-79. Merriweather, 79-80. Editor-in-Chief, (i The Front Page,” 77 - 79 . Editor-in Chief, “T he Phoenix,” 79-80. S.G.A. Vice Pres, for Student Affairs, 77-78. Student Member, Board of Directors Committee for Administrative Review and Evaluation Presidential Search Committee Phi Theta Kappa Beacon Honor Society Alphi Chi Honor Society Chrissie McCutcheon Character Excellence Award, 78. M.V.C. Citizenship Award, 80. Alumnae Cup, 80. Charter Member of the Center Table The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside ” - Dag Hammarskjold ( Markings ) JANICE ECHOLS Childhood Education 350 Eppington Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30327 33 WENDY PRICE EVANS Public Affairs and Government 46 Barry Road Scarsdale , New York 10323 914-723-0162 NANCY ALLAYNE FEISS Business Administration 434 East 32nd Street New York, New York 10022 I ' m Bewitched by Broadway Floored by Fifth Avenue Enthralled by the Empire State Building Wild about the World Trade Center Awed by the Architecture Mad about the Museums Crazy about Central Park Partial to the People New York is one big beautiful apple And Tm in love with every slice of it! 34 MARIA FOTOPOULOS Communications 11213 Hunt Club Drive Potomac, Maryland 20834 We drifted through each day, content in the security of ourselves and our friends , Until . . . One morning we awoke to find that it was over, and era of our life had passed. And all that was left were scraps and fragmented memories of places and experiences and smiling faces . . . And we wondered why We never appreciated them more. DEBORA PATRICIA GAMA Public Affairs and Government 48 Nottingham Way Little Silver, New Jersey 07739 We ' ll make the most, to get the best of both worlds, we must obey the law - what good ' s a place to stand up, without a place to fall ? Two and one. Fast and slow, yeah, the best of both worlds. Double fun. Td like to now propose a toast to the best of both worlds. - Robert Palmer Judicial Board , 77-78, 78-79 ; Vice President, J.B. , 79-80 Student Assistant , Hensley Dorm, 78-79 35 MARGARET ROBIN KAY ELLEN GORDON Business Administration 3404 23th Street, S.E., 11 Washington, District of Columbia 202 - 889-8432 Business Administration 1073 Irongate Way Manassas, Virginia 22110 36 ALMA ANNE GSELL Communications 7329 Sardonyx Road New Orleans , Louisiana 70124 We’ll have to change our jaded ways , But I’ve loved these days So, Before we end and then begin , We’ll drink a toast to how it’s been. A few more hours to be complete A few more times that I can say, I’ve loved these days . JANE WRIGHT GULLEY Business Administration 1300 Comfort Road Augusta, Georgia 30909 37 DONNA JOSEPHINE HANRAHAN Childhood Education 3288 Annandale Road Falls Church , Virginia 22042 DEBRA ANNE HAMMERSTROEM C ommu n ications 3 Tristan Place Pine Brook, New Jersey ‘ Just get tin ' by’s my stock in trade livin ' it day to day pickin ' up the pieces wherever they fall just let tin it roll let tin ' the times carry the load just livin ' my life easy come easy go Jerry Jeff Walker Special Olympics Wilderness Club 38 PAMELA WARFIELD HART JON HAAS HART Business Administration 410 North tine Metairie , Louisiana 70005 Communications 468 Danbury Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877 39 TERRY LYNN HAUPT Business Administration R.D. l Kennet Square , Pennsylvania 19348 MYRNA DEANN HORTON Business Administration 9484 Ferry Landing Court Alexandria, Virginia 22309 703 - 780-2725 St; U NANCY LYNNE HUGHES Public Affairs and Government 1019 Wesley Road Ocean City, New Jersey 08226 609-399-2551 ANNE SEVIER JEMISON Public Affairs and Government 4008 Leeds Circle Birmingham, Alabama 33213 41 ANNE ELSBERRY JONES Communications 2016 Milford Houston, Texas 77098 713 - 524-9826 “Life ts so easy - only if you make it be.” Vice President , Programming, 77-79 Reporter, THE FRONT PAGE, 77 - 79 News Editor THE FRONT PAGE, 78 - 79 Student Assistant, Pelham Dorm, 78-79 Gold Key Representative, 76-77 PAMELA LYNN KEEN Business Administration Minor: Communications 42 30 Shorthill Road Forest Hills Gardens, New York 11375 KATHERINE DABNEY KITTLE Business Administration 415 Goodwyn Memphis, Tennessee 38111 901-323-6725 We don ' t have tomorrow , But we had yesterday . Wasn ' t it me who said , nothing good ' s gonna last forever? Wasn ' t it me who said , let ' s just be glad for the time together? (Not Pictured) CONNIE GOODMAN KRUPIN Interior Design 4189 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, Virginia 22204 703-920-1302 (Not Pictured ) KARLA LACAYO Interior Design P.O. Box 01-285 San Salvador , El Salvador , C.A. (Not Pictured) ANNETTE LaFORTUNE Childhood Education 2950 South Rockford Road Tulsa , Oklahoma 74114 918-742-2043 “As soon as you trust yourself you will know how to live.” - G oethe - Transfer Student from University of Northern Colorado , 1979 Travellers , 1978-80 Secretary Treasure Ames, 1978-79 Student Assistant Hensley , 1979-80 Beacon Honor Society, 1979-80 Dean ' s List, 1979-80 44 PATRICIA LANDIVAR Business Administration Souarez de Figueroa 244 , P.O. Box 764 Santa Cruz, Bolivia S.A. There are three things in life which are real: God, human folly and laughter. The first two are beyond our comprehension, so we must do what we can with the third. VICTORIA LAWFORD CommunicationslArts Humanities 1 Sutton Place South New York, New York 10022 TERRY GLABMAN LUBAR Interior Design 1 1 Masters Court Potomac , Maryland 20854 501-299-7900 (Not Pictured) CYNTHIA SUZANNE LOVE Business Administration 1413 Celesta Court Vienna , Virginia 22180 703-938-4710 46 MARGARET ANN McBEE Childhood Education 5942 Averill Way Dallas , Texas 75225 214-691-0203 “Those were the days , my friends. We thought they ' d never end. Wed sing and dance forever and a day. Wed live the life we choose; Wed fight and never lose , for we were young and sure to have our way. Once upon a time there was a tavern, where we used to raise a glass or two. Think of how we ' d wile away the hours , and think of all the good things we would do. Those were the days ” Mary Hopkins Varsity Tennis, 1976-79 Varsity Basketball, 1976-78 Varsity field Hockey, 1976-78 Social League Representative, 1977-78 Work with Special Olympics, 1978-80 President o f Pelham Dorm, 1979-80 (Not Pictured) MARY LAN DON McMAHON Public Affairs and Government 3513 Harrison Street Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 817-767-8260 Gold Key, 1976-80 Programming, 1977-78 Judicial Board, 1979-80 47 ELIZABETH OLIVIA MATTHEWS I Business Administration 2 Osprey Lane Cincinnati , Ohio 45246 513-771-4337 the friend of one to be and stay in ones heart through the mind storms of love and hate is the dream come true of love and friendship for life. - Af.5 Dean s List; Judicial Board; Dorm Council ; 1980 Business Administration Award; Yearbook; Accounting Club MELISSA ANN MAYER Business Administration 5303 Burling Terrace Bethesda , Maryland 20014 Life is what happens to you while you are making other plans. - A.J . Marshall 48 Varsity Hockey , 76-80; Soccer, 79-80 Beacon Honor Society, Vice President THE FRONT PAGE, 76-78 (Not Pictured) MARY LEE MEARES Interior Design 3810 47th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 202 - 628-1381 ( Not Pictured ) JOAN SUZANNE MILLER Business Administration 8023 Aberdeen Road Bethesda , Maryland 20014 301-656-4317 FRANCESCA ANN MINICONE Business Administration 3001 Veazey Terrace , N.W. Washington . DC. 20008 202-966-1476 DESIREE MARIE MONTEALEGRE Interior Design Apartado Postal A-42 Managua, Nicaragua 50 ELIZABETH ANN MURRAY Business Administration 25 Highboy Court Red Bank , New Jersey 07701 (201) 671-0984 (Not Pictured) DEBORA A. MOSS Interior Design 5225 Pooks Hill Road Bethesda , Maryland 20014 (301) 965-3583 51 MELISA JO MYERS Business Administration 31461 12 0 Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 (202) 338-3823 HELEN FARLOW NEILL Interior Design 7520 Old Chester Road Bethesda , Maryland 20034 (301) 320-5179 52 CLAUDIA JEAN NELSON Public Affairs and Government 6274 Cricket Pass Columbia , Maryland 21044 “Be young, be foolish, and be happy!” GAIL MARIE NEWMAN Public Affairs and Government 93 Kent Avenue Hastings-on-Hudson, Neu ' York 10706 “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want , and, if they can t find them, make them ” - George Bernard Shaw President Clark Dorm, 76-77 President of Travellers, 76-77, 77-78 Vice-President of Programming, 77-78 Student Assistant Clark Dorm, 78-79 Varsity Tennis Team, 77-78, 78-7 9 53 MARGARET JEANNE OLDACH Interior Design 508 N. Poplar Hill Avenue Salisbury , Maryland 21801 TERESA DEL CARMEN REYES GOMEZ Business Administration P.O. Box 869 Managua, Nicargua, C.A. I 54 ADELAIDE ALLISON REYNOLDS Interior Design MARY FRAN CINE RICKETTS Business Administration Marketing 912 Fairmount Avenue Tow son, Maryland 21204 If I bad my life to live over , I would relax more. I wouldn ' t take so many things so seriously. I would take more chances . I would climb more mountains , and swim more rivers . . . Next time Td start barefooted earlier in the Spring and stay that way later in the Fall. I wouldn ' t make such good grades unless I enjoyed working for them. I ' d go to more dances. Td ride on more merry-go-rounds. Td pick more daisies. - Frank Duke) (Not Pictured) PEGGY ANN ROSE Business Administration 1104 Gainesway Drive Lexington , Kentucky 40502 606-272-1753 (Not Pictured) ANA ELOISA SALAVERRIA Interior Design 284 Las Da lias Avenue Col San Francisco San Salvador , El Salvador C.A. (Not Pictured) KAREN P. SCHLAMM Interior Design 3704 Jocelyn Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20015 202-244-7854 “The aim is not more goods for people to buy, But more opportunities for them to live. LEWIS MUMFORD REBECCAH SMITH SEELY Interior Design 118 Spa View Avenue Annapolis , Maryland 21401 301-268-9599 57 (Not Pictured) LYNN DALLAS SHERMAN Interior Design 6009 N. Charles Street Baltimore , Maryland 21212 58 PAMELA DEVEREUX SLINGLUFF Public Affairs and GovernmentICommunications (Not Pictured) CAROL HOBBS SOTTILE Interior Design 3726 Warren Street , N.W. Washington , D.C. 20016 202-966-2271 MILDRED BARBOUR STICKLEW. Interior Design 200 Stoneu ' all Road Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 704-633-3153 59 (Not Pictured) SANCHAYA SUMAWONG Business Administration 111 Soi Suparuam Krungdhub-Nonburi Road Bangkok , Thailand BARBARA DALE TANNENBAUM Business Administration 2711 Inglewood Drive Lake City , Florida 32055 HOMEYRA TASLIM1 Public Affairs and Government (Not Pictured) MARCIA KAY TEITGEN Interior Design 7840 N. Mohawk Road Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53217 61 BARBARA JEAN THOMPSON Bustness Administration I Marketing 1115 Michigan Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017 Black Student Alliance, 77-80 Gold Key, 79-80 (Not Pictured ) MARY LOUISE TOOMEY Interior Design 6727 Fairfax Road Chevy Chase , Maryland 2001 5 (301) 654-1644 TERRI BARKLEY TRAMMELL Business Administration! Management 116 Shady Lane Bristol , Tennessee 37620 Don ' t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell in necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again , after moments or lifetimes , is certain for those who are friends. — Richard Bach Co-ordinator of Lunch Bag Series, 1979-80 House Council, 1977-80 Social League, Programming, 1976-78 Travelers, Co-President , 1977-78 Gold Key Club, 1976-77 MARY ELIZABETH TURNER Communications 4121 Crane Boulevard Jackson, Mississippi 39216 (601) 366-3430 When Time, who steals our years away Shall steal our pleasures too, The mem ’ry of the past will stay, And half our joys renew. - Thomas Moore Thanks Mama and Daddy for Everything! 63 (Not Pictured ) KAREN LYNN TWINAME Business Administration 12405 Braxfield Court Rockville , Maryland 20852 301-770-2707 (Not Pictured) ELLEN MARTHA SELIGMAN UPTON Interior Design 208 North Pitt Street Alexandria , Virginia 22314 703-836-5678 (Not Pictured) ROCIO DEL CARMEN VACA-RABIE Business Administration 5510 Broad Branch Road , N.W. Washington , D.C. 20015 703-836-6478 (Not Pictured) SARA JOYCE VOGEL Interior Design 1 1708 Magruder Lane Rockville , Maryland 20852 301-881-3417 65 (Not Pictured) MARLENE PAMELA WEISS Interior Design CAROLYN RENEE WEST Com mu n icati ons 333 Peabody Street. N.W. Washington. D C. 20011 66 ELAINE JOHNSON WHEATLEY Interior Design 10713 Stan more Drive Potomac, Maryland 20834 (Not Piet u red) LISA MAUREEN WOODS Interior Design 4297 Green sburg Pike Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 13221 (Not Pictured ) MARTHA LUCIA Z0GA1B Business Administration 4620 North Park Avenue Chevy Chase, Maryland 20013 Little things please little minds . We should seek peace with justice . You should never lose your hopes . . . Fight until you get what you want, and if you do not get it, then at least you gave it a try. Secretary International Club, 78-80. SecretarylT rea surer Beacon Honor Society, 79-80. January Bachelor of Arts Graduates BEAUFORT SIMS BODMAN C omrnu n i cat ion s 2037 37 th Street. N.W. Washington, D C. 20007 CATHERINE MARY CARROLL Public Affairs and Government 1008 Mississippi Avenue Davenport , loua 5 2803 MARIANNE A. CHOLNOKY Business Administration 5225 Connecticut Avenue , N.W. Washington. D.C. 20015 ALICE FAITH DIAZ Business Administration 100 Old Church Road Greenwich. Connecticut 06930 ELIZABETH MARTHA CASEY Business Administration A-20 Calle 1 . Castellana Gard Carolina. Puerto Rico 00630 WANDA MAR1CEL GONZALEZ Public Affairs and Government 654 Union Street San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907 SAMIRA MOIRA NAWAS Business Administration 20 E 46th Street, 600 New York, New York 10017 THERESA ANN ULISSE Interior Design MARIA AMANDA VELASQUEZ Business Administration Apart ado Postal 4508 Managua, Nicaragua C.A. MARY LYNN WATKINS C ommu meat ions 2400 Dayna Court New Orleans, Louisiana 70124 LAURA LYNNE GODLEY Interior Design 5300 Holnes Run Parkway. 105 Alexandria. Virginia 22304 68 UNDERCLASSMEN 69 MERRIWEATHER DORM RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE NOT PICTURED: Caroline Ellis, Mimi Stickley, Angela Kjng, Yvette Thompson, Sheila Agudo, Carmen Umpierre, Terri Trammell, Francine Ricketts, Liz Guth, Missy Crosby, Barbara Hawes, Jeanette Aan de Stegge, Patricia Lap, Cecile Watters, Patricia Wildhack, Jennifer Barton, Patricia Phillips, Cynthia Barton, Barbara Hughes, Mary Kerr, Beebo Farrell, Robin von Maur, Linda White, Claudia Nelson, Edna Allongo, Melissa Wells, Carly n Berghof, Kris Pucher, Debbie Johness, Elizabeth Watts, Isabel Torres, Rani Zarnegar, Virginia Henry, Ellen Ferguson, Vivian Tous, Carolina Sol, Amy Jerigan, Laura Gage, Yoko Takamoto, Karen Ina, Beth Carrier, Carolyn Scuderi, Pusadee Kohphet, Sayeh Djahanbanooi, Gaynor Wisner, Betty Molloy, Kathleen Dumais. HOUSE RESIDENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Riley 70 CLARK DORM RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE NOT PICTURED: Lisa McNelis, Najar Huraibi, Sally Moore, Mary Bennett, Julie Godine, B-Beth Weldon, Tracy Bitter, Anne Willard, Ljz Smith, Willa Palmer, Venita Fleming, Monica Cazares, Houra Rais, Sarah Kenny, Laura Arellano, Marge Kistler, Simone Carson, Ber- nadette Smith, Bcrnetta Smith, Cindy Hartley, Lura McCall, Patty Beardsley, Maria Cabrera, Patricia Rowse, Mary Arouni, Claire Roy, Aimee Bulifant, Nancy Bloom, Pamela Pachico, Lisa Booger, Becky Effer. HOUSE RESIDENT: Ms. Judy Sessions 71 HENSLEY DORM RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE NOT PICTURED: Beth Sheehan, Karen Huelbig, Gretchen Gosiger, M. Mackie, Virginia Turner, Vicki Straub, DesNeiges Terrien, Julie Nuthman, Tracie Smith, Barbara Thompson, Janet Allison, Rhea Knowles, Vanessa Lounderman, Molly Ward, Banafsheh Hasheminejad, Vicki Schulz, Miriam de Olloqui, Maria Sauto, Donna Diaz, Helene Stowe, Elizabeth Bowen, Lisa Bonnet, Pam Lazor, Tara Coughlin, Flo Bickel, Annette LaFortuen, Julie Gravis, Page Curtice, Julie Lansill, Debbie Bennet, Carrie Bain, Andy Leithoff, Joan Griffith, Ann Gatter, Kris Feroleto, Sandra van Herpe, Christine Haynes, Mary McMahon, Susan Alpert, Laura Glass, Jonna Rehwinkel. HOUSE RESIDENT: Ms. Linda Girdner 72 COLE DORM HOUSE RESIDENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meden RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE NOT PICTURED: Gianina Quisumbing, Sandra Bensaude, Ann Smith, Mishele Barrett, Nanci Wilsker, Claire Dunn, Bess Carey, Lisa Watson, Holly Stein- berger, Beverly Schaeffer, Robin Straup, Cheryl Parham, Monica Simms, Carole Kozub, Robin Lapidus, Frances Serrales, Ivonne Ar- suaga, Alicia Taylor, Robin Burton, Lisa Golov, Pam Gatz, Susan Knoll, Maria Reyes-Perez, Ann Marie Harrington, Nadine Keller, Christ- ina Fehlhaber, T. Bowe, Mary Hope Isacs, Lauren Gama, Tracy Killiam, Jeri Arledge. 73 SOMERS DORM Unfortunately the negative of Somers and Ames residents was lost in the shuffle. We sincerely apologize and will make it up to the dorms next year. AMES RESIDENTS: Therese Gerdon, Rina Givant, Peggy Ruckle, Helen Knuckley, Diane Busby, Jane Wilcox, Homie Taslimi, Roxanna Rios, Cheryl Adem, Margaret Varalli, Ellen Green, Nancy Dougenik, Poom Kambhu, Nan Hiltabidle, Ramona Younger, Van Johnson. SOMERS RESIDENTS: Barbara Jean Martin, Mary Hooker Taylor, Peggy Garrott, Janet Hart, Cece Elliott, Chandler Berryman, Caroline Garnett, Virginia Seibels, Sarah Squyres, Letitia Radford, Elizabeth McCloy, Angele Reyes, Diana Jaramillo, Betty Wilton, Jennifer, Taylor, Yvonne Jevtich, Barbara Hutchison, Liz Currin, Mary Muer, Catherine Clarke, Heidi Hoff, Susan Stinson, Emily Helzberg, Joanne Janik, Caron Bederman, Isabel Benitez, Amy O ' Connor, Alexa Scott, Katherine Troutman, Missy Mayer, Peggy Rose, Jane Sherrill, Donna Carson, Susan Rammel, Kathy Darmanin, Claire Smithers, Anne Jones, Claire Jones, Rebecca Rhoads, Peggy Probst, Donna Taylor, Charlotte Grier, Anita Affan, Elizabeth Fowler, Mallory Morris, Adrianne Agar, J. Bridgeman, C. Mengden, Alyson Owler, Nancy Swenson, Nancy Robbins, Kathy Hampton, Mary Helen Sullivan, Carolyn Connell, Wynter Byrd, C. Ruane, Elizabeth Brown, Ellen Cahill, Azita Dastgheib, Kati Ansari, Leslie Braun, Nazi Ansari, Aida Delgado, Alexa Georges, Mary LeMacks, Tracy Nelson, Claire Templeton, Allison Cohen. HOUSE RESIDENTS: Somers, Mr. and Mrs. Robin Felder and Ames, Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greco. 74 PELHAM DORM — EAST AND WEST RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE NOT PICTURED: EAST: Debbie Hammerstroem, Jennifer Stewart, Basma A1 Sharif, Merfat Madi, Leslie Tompkins, Laura White, Zeena Beydoun, Julie Rodgers, lliana Ornes, Miriam Contreras, Lee McDaniels, Janie Walker, Lauren Venuto, Beth Nichols, Zoe Rickman, Sheila Beauperthuy, Julie Baker, Ana Cutillas, Susan Squier, K. Norton, Mary Taylor, Susan Jacoby, Amy Baker, Debbie Gama, Margaret McBee, Leslie Wildprett, Gail Newman, Elizabeth Detwiler, Carol Landau, Teresa Reyes, Ann Goodwin, Flo Brizer, Patrice Mulderrig, Phyllis Harrison, Gay Bracken, Polly Tompkins, Bizzy Matthews, Katie Kittle, Sadie Chapman, Toonie Casey, Alma Gsell, Ann Varalli, Beth Murray, Sonya Larrea. WEST: Vicky Lawford, Mary Turner, Mary Jackson Dodge, Alexa Homann von Herimberg, Amy Wattenberg, Heather Semple, Lisa Policano, Kyle Roberts, Mimi Fotopoulos, Harsha Dodhia, Douglass Wales, Patricia Siske, Mary McBee, Meredith Harris, Rosie Gurdian, Heidi Reynolds, Kathy Taylor, Pam Oliver, Kathy Wilson, Arden Shutt, Huda Kitmitto, Sanchaya Sumawong, Carrie Christian, Sharron O ' Neill, Robin Crabb, Karlo Lacayo, Lisa Krohn, Poranee Kambhu, Jessica Rosenblatt, Katie Lamb, Jody Clap, Susan Selnick, Vanessa Wilson, Lynne Hughes, Lea Hart, Wendy Evans, Nina Topper, Jeanne Benoit, Judy Mingey. HOUSE RESIDENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mannle and Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Calhoun Bits and Pieces of Dorm and Student Life Student life is made up of so many activities and functions. Sharing a television show, an afternoon on the quad or a beer in the Pub all combine to promote the warm community spirit of Mount Vernon. 76 mm mmilWm Here We Go . . . 78 . . . Into Another Year Another year begins in a flutter of activities that are followed by many, many more. Students register for clubs, and say hello to friends they have not seen all summer. Making new friends is also an integral part of a new year — which continues through beyond the end of any specific year. 79 Pub entertainment, such as singer and guitarist Chip Franklin and co- median Steve Hudson were important parts of the opening of the 1980-81 academic year. Seeing old friends is also always pleasant as we catch up on each other s lives. 80 FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATION 81 Arts Humanities and Business Dr. Philip Bolton Assoc. Prof., English Ms. Jan Hollack Asst. Prof., Phys. Ed. Mrs. Jacqueline Buhrman Adjunct Prof., French Dr. James Hull Asst. Prof., English Mr. James Burford Asst. Prof., Studio Art Dr. Francine Malder Asst. Prof., English Somehow, one of our photographers missed Mrs. Buhrman, but we managed to get a smile out of her at commencement at top center. Mrs. Behnaz Quigley Asst. Prof., Bus. Admin. £ Guisseppi Forgione Professor, Bus. Admin. Mrs. Emily Lampert Assoc. Prof., Mathematics 82 Human Development and Communications Where was Dianne Mathewson or where was our photographer? Whatever the case, we don’t have a picture but she has our sincere apologies. 83 Public Affairs and Government, Interior Design Please note Preofessor Meden in candid photo at top right. We did miss Dr. Lamm so run down to the Interior Design studio and look at her. When you see her, tell her not to be too miffed at us, please! Continuing Education, The Library and Mrs. Helen Holley Clerk Typist, Library Although we didn ' t manage to get one of those great mug shots of Erlene Bishop, and we do apologize, we caught her in the candid at left. Actually, she may thank us for it. The Bookstore Mrs. Janice Beam Book Store Manager Mrs. Helen White Asst, to Manager Mrs. Nicole Long Director, Continuing Ed. Ms. Trudi Olivetti Cataloguer, Library Mr. David Haas Media Technician Library Ms. Patricia Donegan Circulation Librarian i J Ms. Judith Sessions Director, Library Ms. Karen Bohrer Library Assistant reserve material 85 Office of Academic Affairs Dr. Judith Weiner V.P., Academic Affairs Judy Sparrow Asst, to V.P. I’dafney Boykins Faculty Secretary Dr. Martha Firestine Asst. V.P. for Instruction Much to our dismay, we found ourselves without pictures of one of our longtime yearbook supporters, Senorita Carroll, and a newcomer this year, Linda Sterner. But, after all, who’s perfect? 86 The Admissions Office 1 , , 4 ' 1 VA [ ‘.Jr 1EJJR. TV. ' - v v Mr. 5 ’ — ' • tl . !t, Mary Beth McCormick Asst, to Director Ann Venie Coord, of Admis. Activities Libby Fonseca Financial Aid Officer Stephanie Glakas Admissions Counselor Elaine Liles Dir. of Admissions Although our new Director of Admissions, Elaine Liles is not pictured in the regular rogues gallery at left, we did obtain a candid, above left. Next year we ll do better. Darion Carney Assoc. Dir. of Admissions 87 And In the Administrative Center -1 i Dr. Victoria Schuck President Ms. Sally Donner Director, Development Mr. Donald Bain Business Manager Ms. Kathleen Power Director, Pub. Relations Ms. Lola Clausius Secretary Recep. Ms. Madelaine Estabrook Sec. to Dir. of Develop. Ms. Gillian Austin Asst, to President 88 The Office of Student Affairs Dr. Mary Ryan Dean of Students Charlotte Resnick Asst, to the Dean Dana Whitaker Coord. Student Activities We seem to lose track of people sometimes and this is one of those times. We are missing pictures of Beverly Stennett, our Coordinator of Career Planning, and Lee Borlick, our school nurse. We re not sure whether they or their pictures got lost in the shuffle. But one way or another, we ll make up for it next year. 89 Business Office and Registrar Doris McNeil Asst. Registrar V Mary Ellen Gannon Secretary Nancy McDonough Secretary Jeanette Moore Registrar The Alumnae Office Lynn Novelli Alumnae Director Eleanore Knapp Jean Newins Asst, to Alum. Director Sec. to Alum. Director 91 The Candid Side of the Faculty 92 Dear Maintenance and Kitchen Staff: We made an inexcusable error this year. Because of a failure in communication the persons responsible for your photographs failed to make arrangements to take them. We especially regret this because we and the entire Mount Vernon community are well aware of the invaluable services you perform here. We promise to try and make it up to you next year. But in the meantime, thanks for everything. 94 , ; v. - • - J .. K M ML 1980 AWARDS 95 1980 AWARDS B.A. Award in Public Affairs and Government George W. Lloyd Government Award George W. Lloyd History Award Margaret Acheson Stuart Science Award Olwen Lloyd Mathematics Award Florence Birch McElroy French Award Martin H. Heflin Award for Excellence in Creative Writing Business Administration Awards Childhood Education and Human Development Awards Communications Awards Photography Award Interior Design Awards Theatre Awards Citizenship Awards President’s Prose Award Alumna Worthy Citizenship Award Chrissie McCutchen Character Excellence Award Flora Bridges Harper Fellowship Award Lynne Hughes Sonya Larrea Mary Anne Bennett Lorri Freedman Mary Hooker Taylor Houra Rais Narsis Bozoerg Ebrahimi Mary Hooker Taylor Isolda Arguello, Pamela Keen, Barbara Tannenbaum, Bizzy Matthews Patricia Siske, Christina Kelley Claire Jones Alma Gsell, Debra Hammerstroem, Mary Turner Elizabeth Lobkowicz Marcia Teitgen, Liz Currin, Mimi Stickley Marilys Ernst, Lea Hart Catherine Clarke, Toonie Casey, Kathleen Dumais, Nancy Robbins, Brooke Rosenblatt, Barbara Tannenbaum Nancy Skinner, Mary Hooker Taylor Kathleen Dumais Marietta Muer Ann Morton Casey 96 97 SPORTS Soccer’s First Season at M.V.C 98 This year soccer came to Mount Vernon thanks to faculty coach Bob Meden. The team was made up of students and staff and proved enjoyable for all. 99 100 Another Successful Season of Field Hockey Basketball Team on It’s Way Up Although it wasn’t a winning season for the Mount Vernon basketball team, the team showed more determination than ever. The team proved to be cohesive through the demanding schedule of more games than any other season in Mount Ver- non history. Coach Bob Meden worked the team hard, but also kept spirits high. Next year’s team will wipe all opponents off the courts. 1979-80 Basketball Award Wynter Byrd Tennis Season Again Ends In Victory 1980 Tennis Award Jeanne Benoit 104 ORGANIZATIONS 105 Student Government Association Standing (1 to r): Joan Griffith, Tracy Smith, B-Beth Weldon, Nancy Robbins, Allison Cohen, Katie Kittle, Kathy Hampton, Karen Huelbig, Wendy Slingluff. Seated (1 to r): Nadine Keller, Mary LeMacks, Barbara Tannenbaum, Helen Knuckley. 106 Social League Standing (1 to r): Katherine Troutman, Robin Crabb, Unidentified, Carol Landau. Seated (1 to r): Kathy Darmanin, Katie Kittle, Florence Bickel, Patricia Wildhack. 107 Judicial Board Standing (1 to r): Alexa Georges, Mary Taylor, Seated (1 to r): Debbie Gama, Anne Willard, Lori Gama Programming (1 to r): Tracy Bitter, Unidentified, Julie Nuthman The Beacon Honor Society Back Row (1 to r): Annette LaFortune, Toonie Casey, Martha Zogaib, Barbara Tannenbaum, Front Row (1 to r): Liz Currin, Kathleen Dumais, Missy Mayer. The International Club Although we could not obtain a group shot of the International Club, we do have some great pictures of one of their fun-filled functions on this and the following two pages. n International Club is known as one of the most unified and active groups on campus. They also give some of the best parties — pictured on these pages. Their success is due, ac- cording to many, to the efforts of International Club President, Dalai Al-Homaizi, pictured above. mm 112 Dance, Danser, Bailar? 113 The student organizations are the life blood of the Mount Vernon campus. The so- cial and cultural functions planned by the var- ious clubs keep us all busy and active, making for a very healthy college community. Thanks! to all those special people who put in the time it takes to plan and organize all the special events that will remain in all of our memories. 1 14 ACTIVITIES 1 13 Every year terror stricken freshmen are herded into the gym with only a vague idea of what lies ahead. And each year they emerge a little wiser, not so terror-stricken, and a little closer to each other. As a matter of fact, this year’s freshmen look like they’re having a pretty good time. The theme was borrowed from Saturday Night Live but it was a good rendition, Mount Vernon style. The vote was close but the Upperclassmen decided to pass freshmen Varieties once again. Live From Mount Vernon . . . It’s Varieties! 1 16 Kathleen Dumais, (seen receiving flowers from the freshmen below). Brooke Rosenblatt, and Alison Cohen (bottom right) were among the S.G.A. advisers who helped the freshmen through their long night in the gym. 117 118 1 19 The Pub is the scene of many events and activities here at Mount Vernon. Pictured below are just a few of them. It has hosted College Weekend students and their parents, as well as providing facilities for club gatherings such as the Black Student Alliance and the Programming Committee. PUB manager, Jeff Cramer, has worked long and hard this year to plan special activities, instituting such Happy Hour specials as Beat the Clock,” a sure boost to patronage. We look forward to increased use of the Pub as a campus center in the coming years. The One and Only Mount Vernon PUB 120 HALLOWEEN: or, who was that razor blade I saw you with last night If you’ve ever wondered about our san- ity, a visit to our Halloween party would only confirm those doubts. Craziness is de rigeur at such functions and everyone complied with enthusiasm. But a razor blade? Really, Kittle! 122 “Conversations With “Conversations With . . is a program founded by departing President Victoria Schuck, pictured just below. These programs brought Washington to Mount Vernon via discussions with Senators, Congresspersons, business leaders, authors, and diplomats. Students were able to participate in direct discussions and ask as many questions as pos- sible. This year, the gatehouse gallery was the site of several art show openings. Both students and professional art and photography were featured with musical enter- tainment provided by blues legend, Sunnyland Slim. Also pictured below are some original metal sculptures by ceramics Instructor, Slaithong Schmutzhart. Gatehouse Gallery Openings — Art, Photography and Sunnyland Slim 124 A Very Important Event: Special Olympics This year Mount Vernon was the scene of hectic activity as youngsters competing in the Special Olympics put in hard hours of practice in the gym and on the field. Members of the Washington Redskins football team were on hand at one point to cheer them on. We hope to see con- tinued and increasing support of these events which give handicapped young people a chance to experience the thrill of victory. J 3 t - - - T • f — • . -£3 — I 1 126 Dr. Schuck’s Reception Dr. Victoria Schuck served as Mount Ver- non’s president for three years and was right- fully honored at a reception. Several faculty members and students toasted her success in our community and wished her the best in the future. 127 Eat, Drink and Be Merry ... in the Gym For those extra large gatherings, Lloyd Hall (more commonly referred to as the gym) comes alive with the sound of music and revelry. But look out for the slip- pery spots or be accused of creating an entirely new dance in the seated position. 128 129 A Fond Farewell to MATTIE After thirty-six years of loyal and devoted service to Mount Vernon College, Mattie Ward retired this fall. Mattie has been a familiar, friendly face to over three decades of Mount Vernon graduates, in the dorms, the cafeteria and the gatehouse. We are all sorry to see her go and we hope she’ll be dropping by to visit her old friends. Thanks for everything, Mattie. 130 This year we also bid goodbye to our beloved Director of Admissions and Pelham House Resident, Jennifer Hantho. Her sparkling wit and sense of camaraderie will be sorely missed in the corridors of the administration building. With instant coffee always at hand for the des- perate, she could always make time for a quick chat or a heart-to-heart talk. As Director of Admissions, her friendly, open manner often clinched the decision for prospective students considering application to Mount Vernon. As one former Admissions Office staffer once put it, “I always felt 1 worked with Jennifer, never under her.” It is no wonder that we will all miss her. Thank you, Jen- nifer. . . . and to JENNIFER 131 Art History Study Abroad In Greece 132 The 105 th Founders’ Day Once more, the Mount Vernon community celebrated the anniversary of its founding. 1980 marks the 105th year of Mount Vernon college and the beginning of a new decade which will see our college grow and prosper. College Weekends Welcome All College Weekends give prospective students a chance to see Mount Vernon up close. They stay overnight with student hostesses and participate in a variety of ac- tivities and programs during their stay. 134 Alpha Chi Honor Society and Beacon Installations Members of the Alpha Chi Honor Society (Seniors): Nazi Ansari, Shannon Chapman, Liz Currin, Kathleen Dumais, Lynne Hughes, Lee Rickman, Ana Salaverria, Rebecca Seely, Homeyra Taslimi, Marcia Teitgen, Elaine Wheatley. (Juniors): Antonia Elmore, Sonya Larrea, Imbuwa Mumeka, Miriam Possenti, Patricia Sessa, Susan Selnick. Members of the Beacon Society: Toonie Casey, Shannon Chap- man, Liz Currin, Kathleen Dumais, Lynne Hughes, Annette LaFor- tune, Melissa Mimi Stickley, Barbara Tannenbaum, Martha Zogaib. Pictured here are the installations of the Alphi Chi Honor Society, estab- lished for the recognition of academic excellence and the Beacon Society, established for the recognition of character, leadership, service and scholarship. Parents’ Weekend Can Dad dance? You bet, when Parents’ Weekend rolls around and fathers take their daughters out for a spin around the floor. And it seems that some of them are catching up on the new dances. Was that the hustle we saw them do- ing? Oh well, maybe it was just an updated version of the jitterbug. Anyone for a foxtrot? SPRING CONCERT: Sponsored by The Pub A Spring Pub Concert this year featured the band Kill Devil and, of course, the ever-present Stroh s truck. Everyone rocked out to the Southern sounds at what was to be a fundraiser for new Pub furniture. Well, we never got the furniture money, but a good time was had by all (which is the important thing). 137 138 FIRST ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL The first annual Mount Vernon College Spring Carnival was held the first weekend in May, 1980. Craftsmen, artisans, clowns and musicians visited the campus to sell their wares or entertain the community. Each dorm and club sponsored a booth or game. A kissing booth, cake walk, cotton candy stand, gold fish throw, and a book sale were only a few of the many features of the day. The Carnival was planned by the Student Government Association and the proceeds were given to the Board of Directors for dorm renovations. H9 FUN, FOOD AND FROLIC SPRING WEEKEND — 1980 The Spring bash this year included a round-the-clock schedule of activities. On Friday night, students attended a semi-formal party at the Washington Yacht Club dancing to the music of Fat Ammons. Saturday, a scheduled Quad party Hawaiian style was rained out but all guests cheerfully adjourned to the gym where disc jockeys spun records by request. On Sunday, Spring Weekenders were treated to a brunch in the Pub catered by, who else, McDonald’s. It’s a far cry from Eggs Benedict but as long as everyone’s happy .... 143 More Spring Weekend Fun in the Sun . . . Boogie and a Beer We Mount Vernon girls are famous for our Quad Parties. Summers find us gathered around the band and the Stroh’s truck, dancing to the beat and taking in the sun. What better way to blow off some steam and catch some rays? U5 In an effort to get everyone out into the sunshine for a midday break, Student Activities sponsored a lunchtime concert one Tuesday after- noon. After a quick bite in the cafeteria, the Mount Vernon community was treated to rock music on the Quad. Lunchtime Concert on the Quad — A Little Afternoon Delight 146 The First Annual M.V.C. Olympics 147 MVC Wide World of Sports 148 The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat •t This year MVC topped the networks with a sports spectacular ot its very own. Instead of the battle of the sexes, we staged the battle of youth vs. experience. Students vied with faculty, staff and adminis- trators in events from soccer and tennis to golf and inner tube paddling in the pool. Despite a valiant effort, the more senior contestants lost. We hate to say youth prevailed, but they did. 149 During the winter, Curtain Callers produced another Marilys Ernst (C’80) original musical. A tragicomedy, the play centered on the life of a woman whose only fault is generosity and a love of life. Her lover and eventually her enemy is a detective who is unaware that she is the woman he is seeking. His preoccupation with status and money provides a counterpan to her altruism. The leading role of Debbie Maze, alias Mary Mason and Honey, was played by Christine Davenport; the role of Detective Jason Blue was played by Matthew Mallory. The pan of Terri was played by Kathy Taylor. Barbara Jean Manin played Sally; Patrick D Addiaro played Jimmy; Ann Willard played Jamie; Colin James Ernst played a dancing waiter. The dancers were Elizabeth Lopkowitz, Doug- lass Fairfax and three tap dancers from Feet First. The band included Marilys Ernst on piano. Lea Han on flute, and Michael Toperzer on drums. The play was directed by Christel Stevens. An Original Musical: PRETZEL LOGIC 150 Curtain Callers Produces CHAMBER MUSIC This spring Curtain Callers produced Arthur Copit’s tragicomedy, Chamber Music in Post Hall. The play concerns eight famous female inmates of an asylum, each afflicted with their own particular brand of insan- ity. The one exception was Amelia Earhart, played by Lea Hart, whose sanity incurred the enmity of the group and resulted in her early demise. The other characters were: Queen Isabella, played by Robin Crabb; Susan B. Anthony, played by Kathleen Dumais; Mrs. Mozart, played by Marilys Ernst; Pearl White, played by Barbara Jean Martin; Osa Johnson, played by Mary Beth McCormick; Gertrude Stein, played by Liz Smith; and Joan of Arc, played by Ann Willard. The part of the doctor was played by David Jolles. 151 The 2nd Annual Senior Auction 153 BACCALAUREATE AND COMMENCEMENT Top Right: S.G.A. President Barbara Tannenbaum address- es Luncheon. Top Left: Professor Emily Lampert an- nounces Math Awards. Middle Left: Jeanne Benoit accepts Tennis Award from Professor Jan Hollack. Middle Right: Dr. Schuck presents Literary Award to Mary Hooker Taylor. At Right: Nancy Robbins (right) passes the reins of power to new Vice-President of Publicity, Heidi Hoff. 154 AWARDS LUNCHEON At Left: Dean Mary Ryan addresses Luncheon at the conclusion of her first year as Dean of Students. Middle Left: Social League V.P. Katie Kittle swears in her successor, Susan Stinson. Middle Right: V.P. Debbie Gama turns over Judicial Board to Barbara Jean Martin. Bottom Left: Yearbook Editor, Kathleen Dumais announces dedication. Bottom Right: Programm- ing V.P. Tracy Bitter welcomes new V.P. Joan Griffith. Baccalaureate . planned by the senior class was held the morning of Commencement. The ceremony included addresses from several students including Class Presi- dent Toonie Casey (at right), and Allison Cohen , Class Vice-President. The class gave Dr. Schuck a silver tray in appreciation for her three years of sendee. Below , Commissioner Micheal C. Calhoun , of the International Trade Commission and Mount Vernon faculty member and house resident , delivers keynote address . 156 THE 1980 BACCALAUREATE Above Left: Seniors file into the Chapel for the ceremony. Above Right : Student Board Member Kathleen Dumais and Allison Cohen lead assembly in the new Alma Mater composed by Marilys Ernst with lyrics by Allison Cohen. At Left: Former MVC President Peter Pelham is warmly greeted by parents and friends. He ivas honored this year by the senior class which presented Mount Vernon an oil portrait of Mr. Pelham. 15 This year Commencement was finally held outdoors thanks to the good weather. At Right: Judge Patricia Wald addresses the Class of 1980. Middle Left: President Schuck delivers her last Commencement speech. Middle Right: Marcia Teitgen delivers salutatory address. Bottom Left: Dalai Al-Homaizi receives her degree. Bottom Right: Assistant Registrar Doris McNeil makes last minute check. FACING PAGE: Top Left: Judge Wald receives honorary degree assisted by Dr. Margaret Lerche and Dr. Greg Bentz. Top Right: S.G.A. President Barbara Tannenbaum speaks to her classmates. Middle Left: Nazi An sari re- ceives her degree. Middle Right: The Class of 1980 move their tassels to signify conferring of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Bottom Left: Valedicto- rian Lynne Hughes bids farewell to Mount Vernon. Bottom Right: Graduates await the beginning of the ceremony. 158 The 105th Commencement: June 1, 1980 fk Sy M 159 1 Top Left: Proud parents obserte the proceedings. Top Right: Yearbook photographer Alma Gsell receives her degree. Middle Left: Homie Taslimi approaches the podium. Middle Right: Mrs. Marriot receives honorary degree. Bottom Left: Chamber music fills the air. Bottom Right: Dr. Mary Ryan right I, and Professor Jane Highsau organize degrees as they are presented. 160 ADS AND PATRONS 161 T here are times when a simple “ thank you ” seems insufficient. T his is one of those occasions. Patronage and sponsorship are vitally important to a yearbook. This year ; a number of those to whom we wrote asking for support responded with gifts in varying amounts and we want to take this opportunity to express our great appreciation to each and every one of you. You and our advertisers have made the 1980 PHOENIX a reality. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. William B. Blair Dr. and Mrs. Pieree Blitch, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Calkins Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Carson Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Chapman, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Desmond Coughlin Mr. Thomas L. Crosby Mr. and Mrs. E. Cutillas Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Dumais Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Gerdon Mr. John M. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R.J. LaFortune Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. McMahon Major General and Mrs. Raymond P. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. James P. Murray Elizabeth and James O’Neill Dr. and Mrs. A.L. Paraskevas J. Policano Billie Smardon Roberts Henry Strong Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Teitgen Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Cleal Thomas Watts, III Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Weldon, Jr. Elaine Johnson Wheatley SPONSORS Jere Agar Walter E. Beach Janice R. Beam Gloria Kriete Professor Mildred Lamm Mrs. Kennedy Lawford Dr. and Mrs. Spiro C. Manolas Sally C. Nevius Mr. and Mrs. Tamas F. Pucher Mrs. Jeanne Ruel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smail Mr. Douglas P. Smith 162 JNO. W. HAMPTON SON Oil Operator 311 City National Bank Building WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76301 163 164 CONGRATULATIONS from CONGRATULATIONS ALLISON AND THE CLASS OF 1980 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hawes, III Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Cohen SCISSORS OF GEORGETOWN HAIRSTYLING It ' s not just the price, it ' s the quality of the haircut. 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