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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1987 volume:

THE PHOENIX Mount Vernon College 2100 Foxhall Road North West Washington, DC 20007 Title Page 1 President Jane Evans Alma Mater I Our Alma Mater glorious, With loving hearts and proud, We crown thee all victorious And sing thy praise aloud. In loyalty we serve thee And strive to heed thy call, Mount Vernon, O, Mount Vernon! Through self to conquer all. II You give unfailing kindness If trouble meets us here; You foster all our pleasures And make them seem more dear. Nor time, nor care, nor sorrow Can these fair days erase. But they, with each to-morrow Help us new tasks to face. III Like Breath of Spring ' s fresh morning That lifts the heart to song. When courage droops and wavers And paths seem gray and long, Will come thy dauntless spirit To help us on the way. Mount Vernon, O, Mount Vernon! Hold fast thy tender sway. IV The changing years may bring us Some longed for dream of bliss, Yet memory will cherish A sympathy we miss. In hours of joy or sadness, Whate’er our need may be, Mount Vernon, O, Mount Vernon! Thy children turn to thee. 2 Presidents Address Mt. Vernon 3 1. Faculty members look over an article before con- vocation. 2. SR. class members line up to march in the chapel. 3. President Evans about to enter the chapel. 4. A student and a faculty member preparing for convocation. 5. Srs. pose together after convoca- tion. X 4 Convocation CONVOCATION Convocation is the official opening of the school year. It is the first occasion for the seniors to be recognized by wearing their caps and gowns. The faculty and administration also dress in gowns and come into the cere- mony in a processional. The convocation ex- ercises recognize students with academic honors and scholarship recipients. The cere- mony is held in the chapel an d is conducted with esteem and respect. Students approach the upcoming academic year with enthusiasm because of this tradition. 1 . Faculty members prepare to march in the chapel for convocation. 2. Presenting Academic Honors, are Dean Carroll. President Evans, and Reverend Johnson. 3. Delivering the convocation address is Dr. Elizabeth Tidball. 4. Modeling senior robes are Mimi Maechling. Louise Rookee, and Pam Widge. Convocation 5 Welcome Back Orientation week was filled with many fun activities including the Welcome Back Party at the Pub. There were many return- ing upperclassmen as well as new and exci- ted freshmen. The Pub featured a band called the SPARKPLUGS who played a variety of music to suit almost everyone ' s tastes. Many people were there from Mt. Vernon as well as many eligible young men from surrounding colleges. The atmo- sphere around the pub seemed to be quite cheerful as everyone talked about their summers, past school years, and ex- pectations for the following year. The fresh- men, anxious and excited, mingled with friends they had made during orientation and new friends they had met at the Pub. Overall, Pub night was a full success and everyone had a nice time talking with friends and listening to the band. 1 . Francis, Patice and Kim are among the enthusiasts at the pub night 2. Mary looks like she’s up to some- thing. 3. Solid Gold dancersl Put ' em on T.V. 4. Lee Riddle and friend Joe are sitting back to enjoy happy hour. 5. Dancing the night away; Kitty and company fill the dance floor. 6 Pub Party t nr 1. Kim and Bugs give the O-TAY ' to the photo- grapher. 2. Martha is more than happy to welcome people to the pub. 3. Mary Carol, Allison, and their friend Duane chat while listening to the Sparkplugs. 4. Picture Perfect! 5. Happy to be back the first pub party brought old friends back together. Pub Party 7 BIG SISTER LITTLE SISTER On September 19, 1986 many freshmen and seniors gathered for the Big Little Sis- ter reception at Pelham dorm. Many chat- ted about the exciting new school year. Each freshman was given a pretty red car- nation. The final moment came when each senior pulled a freshman name out of a hat The other half of the reception was spent getting to know one ' s big or little sister. Many students were happy to find out that they had many things in common with one another. 2. There is nothing like a hug from your big sister. 3. Senior big sister Ann. smiles as she receives her corsage. 8 Big Sister Little Sister Reception 1. Tracey Jones worked hard to make the reception a success. 2. Dani, Kitty, Carla and Danielle want everyone to know how much fun they had at the reception. 3. The search had begun for a big sister. 4. Freshman. Lisa Lackovic pinned on her own corsaqe qiven to her by her big sister. Big Sister Little Sister Reception 9 LIFE ON CAMPUS The student life here is not limited in any way. The on campus activities such as flag football and soccer keep the students busy. The on campus pub. now called the Agora Club specializes in happy hour every Friday where students from Georgetown, A.d, Maryland, George Washington, and others come to socialize with Ml Vernon women. DJ. ' s and live bands keep the students entertained as they sit back and enjoy a few beers. It ' s a great place to meet people. During the fall and spring seasons, the pool is a favorite spot for those warm days. Student life is not just limited to on campus activities. Since Georgetown is right down the road, many of the students take advantage of it A favorite bar is the Third Edition as well as a number of other pubs in the area. Night life is not the only reason students go to George- town. Georgetown Park is a great place to get some shop- ping done. Students do not stop at Georgetown because just a few miles away is down- town Washington, D.C. There students can enjoy such sights as the monuments, White House and the capitol just to name a few. Another attraction is the mall grounds which is surrounded by all the Smith- sonian museums. This is a favorite spot when one has some free time. The National Zoo is popular among the students as well. There one can see the famous panda bears Ling-Ling and Sing-Sing. All of these attractions in the area keep the students busy taking advantage of their loca- tion. There is so much to do and see that it can wear the students out. All in all, student life is in no way dull. 10 Student Life Student Life 1 1 1 . Within the first week the transfer students went dessert hopping to get to know one another. 2. Barbara Gorski takes the opportunity to play with the camera while watching the T ed Koppel show. 3. Getting to know new people the object of the pub parties. 4. Relaxing before class this girl smiles for the camera. 5. Hey, Everyone loves the camera. ' Pleasant ' Peasant 12 Candids I . Eleanor Burke and friends sit and relax in the Agora Club. 2. Heidi smiles for the camera. 3. Bugs says Hi! to everyone. 4. Everyone that went to the Ted Koppel show posed for a picture. Candids 13 1 . Close friends by the first day Mara and Magda kept a couple balloons to remind them of the first day of school. 2. Lori wanted a few of the first fallen leaves of fall. 3. At the International Buffet there was a variety of foods to choose from. 4. Denise, Kim, Whitney and friend want everyone to know what good buds they are. 14 Candids 1 . Even the workers had fun at the first pub party of the year. 2. The field is a popular place for both athletes and studiers. 3. There is nothing like picking up the first fallen leaves. 4. Dean ' s List recipients received special honors at the reception held in their honor. 5. Dancing and socializing were the main reasons the first pub party was such a success. Candids 15 INTERNSHIP FAIR The Internship Fair took place on Wednesday October 8, 1 986 in Post Hall. This highly publicized event drew out many students and about 1 5 employers. “The purpose of the Internship Fair is to provide students with an opportunity to ex- plore careers and Internship opportunities in the Washington. D.C. area, states Lucy Hoffman, coordinator of career planning. Ms. Hoffman goes on to say that both students and the organization representa- tives are benefited by the fair. The represen- tatives are eager to meet students and hire them as interns or even part-time em- ployees.” Internships are extremely important to a student’s future career. Internships often lead to a permanent position in a specific field. They are rewarding jobs which also give credit toward the student ' s degree. All in all, the Internship Fair was a great success. It generated a lot of interest out of the students and gave them the chance to talk with different representatives of various fields. 16 Internship Fair SENIORS WEST ELEVATION Seniors 17 Ann Cefaratti. Staci Balasco. and Mara Moussoui (it’s good to have friends)!! Staci Balasco 18 Seniors A thank you to all my friends and the memories they have made for me. They ' ll never be a place like the Third Edition, F oxfield, or Mew York when we re not all there together. I love ya ' II. To my mother and father who have constantly suppor- ted me in every endeavor I have encountered. I love you both for the opportunities you have given me . . . and your constant love. Paige Canaday “Communications with Honors.” Ann and her son Anthony Thanks Mom and Daddy! Love to Rob and my Anthony, you too Phil (for babysitting). Dr. Galper and Peggy Trossen thanks for putting up with my big mouth and excuses and for pushing me through college. Gin. cef-bud, Phil, stress. 9-20-4, we studied real hard. Matthewson and Frasinel! Sompsie and the Galp. Barb, Joe. and Rob — datsuns too! Staci. Curtis. Allison (Cagney ' s) and Deb . . . here ' s to late nights, (early morning ' s)! Phil. Happy hours. Julie, we re finished! Don ' t worry Gin and Linda your day will come. Mount Vernon was a blast! Seniors 19 Thanks Mom and Dad. Love. Marie Maria A. Contreras Business Administration Information systems I would like to dedicate my page to Mom and Dad because without you none of this would be possible. I love you very much. In sober mind and state I leave the following: Ginny you get the broom. Honor you get the crush, Linus you get a bigger appetite. Louise you get a potato head. Lynn you get less spontaneity. Hardie you get a banana rang rang. Tina you get John. Amy you get more days in a week for dates. Mimi you get me from the knees down. Lucy you get to give me your looks. Fonnieyou get my wonderful writing ability. To all you guys we have had some great times! It wouldn’t have been the same without you all. I ll miss all thos nights at the 3rd. Frantically waiting for our crushes to come in. By no I’m sure I ' m saying Roger? . . . Ro qt who??? At least I ' d better be. Everyone keep in touch and I love you all!! By the way did we ever have that gre party we planned? Bye Bye everyone!! P.S. The three lonely b will soon be reunited Sara D’Agostino Human Development 20 Seniors Mow we lake our time so nonchalant And spend our nights so boy vivant We dress our days in silken robes The money comes the money goes We know its all a passing phase We light our lamps for atmosphere And hang our hopes on chandeliers ... A string of pearls, a foreign car to change our jaded ways . . . 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 nights on satin sheets A few more times that I can say I’ve loved these days. — Billy Joel Don Johnson, Mikhail Baryshnikov. Sam Shepard . . . and JC!!! Mexico . . Meeting John Denver . . . Internships on the Hill . . . The Presidential Dinner . . . Tassos . . . Allison and Adam . . . Georgetown . . . and Washington. D.C. Katherine Estes Arts and Humanties Cathy Gray Seniors 21 Virginia Insley SENIORS Lauris Ann Jackson Marketing Lauris Ann Jackson and Paige Canaday, and a friend. After five years. I ' ve finally made it! Maybe I ' ll go for another three?!? ... I want to thank everyone for helping me — Laurie and Chris for being such great roommates, Paine and Sue for being great flatmates, and Pendleton for being fuzzy and loyal. I especially want to thank Mom, Dad, Jane and Big M. for believing in me and for London, Paigers and Theresa for always being there for me. and TCB for giving me great memories and for being you. I love you all! 22 Seniors Elizabeth Ann Jackson Business Administration ‘To everyone who I’ve come in contact with these past four years — I thank you for all the laughter, tears, and good times!! Especially to my family who without their love and support I would never have made it!! I love you all!!!! Dave and Kristen Knutson Seniors 23 Maria E. Lema Barbra Levine Human Development � Dad. Mom. and Jeff: I couldn ' t have made it without you. I love you. Special thanks to Sherri L. Rose, who is not only a top notch professor but also a good fri- end, and to my room-mate Diane Sanchez, who shared with me very special moments. My love to Mari, Cyntha and Peblo. Jeff Thanks to Mom, Dad. Diddy, Bruce, Stan, Jan, Gran, Bye to Donna, Mana, Dr. Galper, and my good friend Dr Mathewson see you in the working world Annie, Linda, Gin, Serrals, Dag, and Chris K — mad women (Sub human person). I’m thankful that I learned so much while I was here ... I ' m thankful that I met so many good people while I was here ... I am thankful that I had the opportunities I did while I was here ... I am thankful that I’m graduating very soon . . . But most of all I am thankful to my Dad. Without his pushing, intuition, support, and love I ' d have nothing to be thankful for. Thank you Dad!!!! SENIORS 24 Seniors Melinda Meeks SENIORS Sue McDonough International Studies SENIORS Seniors 25 Kyle Kathleen Moran SENIORS Carla Murphy Arts and Humanities 26 Seniors Mara Moussouri SENIORS Thanks to my friends and family, who have demonstrated their love, and patience repeat- edly. I dedicate the success of my four years here to the strength of my mother and father. Elizabeth Orlando Seniors 27 Mancy Pelosi International Studies I saw and felt what happened in Western Europe when the (Nazis were morning. You leam that politics is everybody’s business — Congress woman Sala Burton SENIORS Nell Perry SENIORS 28 Seniors Virginia Scanlon SENIORS Linda Vanderslice SENIORS Seniors 29 Rhiannon Cassady Anna Maria Crabtree Thanks Mom and Dad. potatoe and Jon. I think I know who Jonh Galt is Dad. he said. The road is cleared, we are going back to the world” And then he raised his hand over the desolate earth and traced in space the sign of the dollar. The end. P S. There are no second acts in American lives. — F. Scott Fitzgerald The Last Tycoon 30 Seniors Honor Dentz Arts and Humanities Gold Key Student 1 983 — 84 Jr. Class — Secretary Treasurer 1985 86 Judiciary Board Member — 1 985-86 RA — 1985-87 Who’s Who Among American College Students — 1987 Inter at DNC for Vice Chair Lynn Cutler Favorite Song — “The Greatest Love of All Nothing that comes from the heart is ever gone from this earth. All that matters is that you are my father and I will always love you. To all my friends, thanks for the love and the car- ing. Pamela Ann Wedge Seniors 31 2m2:crtCo r-n?DniD2c Felicity Colangelo Margot Dement Pamela Clark Stacey Dell ft Melly Eskandary 32 Underclassmen Underclassmen 33 2m2ww pn mD2C 2n2cow rnjorTiD2c Kate Goodridge Lakin Graham 34 Underclassmen Kimberly Halloran Christine Hartley Amy Hutchins Heidi llgenfritz Underclassmen 35 2rn2coco [-npornD2C! 2m2wco rr) r , nD2c Catherine Kimble Christi Jewett Leslie Keller 36 Underclassmen Denise Mac Donald Courtney Malone Kim Butterfield Mary McGee Underclassmen 37 2rn2cow rnjDmD2C zm3:c )C0 r-na3rnu zc 38 Underclassmen Margaret Norris Aimee Norwood Allison Paladino Margot Peterson Kim Phillips Lee Price Underclassmen 39 2ra2coo) rnsniD2C 2rn3icow rnjomD2C Molly Reed British Robinson Adrine Schwartz 40 Underclassmen Debbie Spears Abby Spencer Underclassmen 41 2ra2wa) rn mD2c 2m2coco t-n33mo2c Patty Thomas Elsa Travis Amy Tenet Dana Toukan Catherine Tuccio 42 Underclassmen Kim Tyne Victoria Vanloan Kate Vaughan Becky Veller Arika Whatmore Mimi Whitley Underclassmen 43 2m3:a5Co t-n3DrnD2c 44 Administration Lynn Canty. Phyllis Eisenson. Lynn Johnson, Barbara Gorski, Lucy Hoffman. Faculty 45 The Admissions office works year round recruiting students. They look for student with potential for success. Prospectives must have good academic standing, an evenly distributed class curriculum and extracurricular activities. In recent years Admissions has been emphasiz- ing the importance of extracurricular activities in their selection of new students. This provides for a well rounded student; exactly what the college wants. Students come from all over the country as well as many foreign countries. Each year the office receives about 350 applications. There are also a great many transfer students each year. Because the school is nationally recognized for its Interior Design Program, many women transfer into the school later in their college career. The Admissions office is looking for students that want an education in a small, personal environment 46 Faculty Faculty 47 Mary Minners The academic structure is very strong and based on two important principles. MVC is a multi-disciplinary study program and an inter- disciplinary study program. These methods structure the curri- culum flexibly: a student can create her own major. The Interior Design program as well as the Human Development program are two very competitive fields of study. Rigorous classes mixed with the internship experience make for a unique professional back- ground. 48 Faculty Art Cavanagh Faculty 49 Awards Luncheon Residence Hall Room Sign-Gp 50 Admissions Mary Margaret Savage, Mary Llaneza, Mel Williams, Beth Corter, Susan Barto, Shannon McCord. Monica Larrea. Jennifer Friedman. Cartney Malone Lisa Lackovic Suzette Williams. 51 52 The Young Rumblers Denise McDonald as Mic Jager being accompanied by the Stones . Linda Vanderslice. Betsy Orlando and Buggs Hutchins — can we talk? Lisa. Buggs. Trisha doing an interview for Follies. Kim and Buggs — Let me entertain you. Follies Follies was a great night of skits that no one will forget! Even though some would like us to!!! Even Dean Donna got into a little impromptu act- ing. A spaghetti dinner and a funny show was a great sendoff for Thanksgiving vacation. Thanks Betsy and Bugs. Follies 53 Student Government Association A— 54 SGA 55 56 Tennis Friends 57 | nr 1 58 Campus View • Campus View 59 60 61 Janice Pitt. Fontelle Jackson, Molly, Anne Leslie Aronfeld. Missy Romili, Karen Kim. Ann Flipse, Denise McDonald. Gabnelle Fiset. Eve Dotson. Kelly Burke. Rachel Snyder. Julie Thrasher, Mary Roach. Stephanie Aarons, Gail Reid. Hale Edwards. Pam Ferrari. Jane Fenn, Cathy Leonard. Samantha Burkholder. Eleanoi Burke. Debbie Spears. Brigid Flanagan, Elizabeth Kent. Whitney Wells. Tracy Wallace. Caroline Neville. Leeanne Taylor. Katie Wilson. Ellen Cohen. Marlow Strode. Ashley Benson, Maggie Magoun Whitney Moretz, Tricia Posey. AJyce Couf, Elizabeth Blake, Carolyn Kolb. Shannon Moutoo, Bonny Dam. Francis Betts. Anne Golden. Wilder Bishop. Ann Larus Me Elroy. Tasha Barclay. Laura Secord. Janet Sullrvan. Cameron Grue bner. Emily Gebhard, Mary Whatmore. Meredith Slavitt. Sara KEnny. Fionuala McGlir hy Franchesca Zuniga. Alice Corrigan. Emma Aunay. Heidi llgenfritz. Kelly Melendy. Margery Reed. Christ Lesniak. Narette Cordoba. Lanssa Kundanmal. Lesli Bartlett 62 O.A. Groups Orientation Groups Kate Goodridge Onana Vargas. Irene AJahouzos Tnoa Jotkts Nikki Kressler. Elizabeth Moeller. Marlene Everett Kerstm Rewelta O.A. Groups 63 64 Jane Cooper and Allison Avery entertaining themselves. Allison Avery getting beautiful. RESIDENCE LIFE By MONICA LARAE Toshia Emmereth catching up on her reading. 65 66 � t I f 4 • 4 r t ♦r.lf [• ► • ♦ If k ♦ ♦ % ! % i . fl H tig Dress for success. Did someone call me? — Beth Corter Give me 10 minutes. I ' m almost ready — lldi Wittmann Give me 5 minutes. I’m almost ready — lldi Wittmann Jane. Allison. Charlie and Anne. — yes this is dorm life. 67 Lee Ann Taylor getting ready for the day. Kate Vaughan Tasha Barclay and lldi Witman — studying?!? Ready to face the world. lldi Whittman working hard on a design project 68 69 Jane Casper doing her laundry Allyson Avery — almost ready Clothes laid out and ready to go Beth Corter — just killing time by talking on the phone. 70 Whitnet Moretz, and Heidi llgenfritz socializing at the Agora Club Suzette Williams, and Martha Spencer enter the Agora Club for an evening of fun and frollic. 71 WINTER WEEKEND Debbie Spears and Leslie Bartlett model their evening dresses Suzette Williams and friend take a breather from all the action Eleanor Burke and friend prepare to dance the night away Martha Spencer and Friend — yes we are having a good time! 72 Ann Golden and her friend Charlie toast the evening. Erica Frank and Friend — just taking it all in Maria and Dave Knutson Tracy Wallace and Friend Jenna Jennings and Friend Temple Patterson and friend — smile honey!! 73 Christi Jewett. Rosemary Campanale. and Tory Van Loan entertaining the crowd. Heidi Reiss. Diana Erkelens, friends at the Winter Formal. Stacy Dell, and British Robinson celebrate the success of the Winter Formal Lynn and Gregg Canty dance the evening away. 74 Annie, WE LOVE YOU! Mom, Dad, Lili, Grandmother, Mommom, and Granddad Congratulations Janet Patricia Minniece WE LOVE YOG. Mother, Daddy, Laurie. Gresham, and Joe Congratulations Cathy and the Class of 1 987 Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gray Jr. 75 Dear Melinda, My how you grew! Congratulations and much love as you graduate and start your new life. Love, John and Anita Meeks Congratulations Paige Canaday Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Beacon Honor Society, Alpha Chi Academic Honors, Dean ' s List May you be wise enough to know you only tapped the surface of knowledge, secure enough to know our love for you is unshak- able, and sensitive enough too know that happiness and joy are all around you. Look no further than your heart With love and Pride. Mom and Dad Canaday 77 Congratulations Rhiannon love Mom and Dad 78 Congratulations Beth you made it!! We love you — Mom, Dad, Steve, Tim, Laura, Bill, Kerry, and Dee. Senior-Junior Embassy Party The 1986-87 yearbook Staff Laura Bickle Tanya Ferris Lucy Anthony Susan Jeffery Allison Johnson Caroline Burnett Gail Reid Melinda Meeks Mimi Whitley Katie Wilson Lisa Lackovic AssL Editor Christi Jewett Editor Mel Williams Editor The yearbook staff would like to give special thanks to our very special advisor, Lynne Canty. 81 Congratulations Ann Love. Mom and Dad 82 DEAN DONNA CARROLL We dedicate the 1 987 Pheonix to Dean Donna Carroll. Your years of committment to us as students have helped us to mature. You have gotten to know so many of us on a personal level. This kindness you have shown us has enriched our lives. We appreciately say — Thank you Dean Donna!!! 83 PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICIA DICKS 84 BAHAMA PARTY!!! PARTY 87 88 Banama Party Banama Party 89 90 Autographs 92