Mount Vernon High School - Surveyor Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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The Spiriters, in an effort to promote more school spirit at Mount Vernon this year, staged two major events during the 1964-1965 football season. The first step in promoting the much-needed spirit was the debut of a new mascot on October 23, the night of the Woodson game. The mascot, which may re¬ place Movern, represents Major Lawrence Washing¬ ton, the man who founded Mount Vernon Estates and the historical figure after whom our school team and present mascot were named. Bill Taylor, out¬ fitted in the military uniform of the Colonial Army, portrayed Major Washington. A second activity to encourage student enthusiasm was a bonfire held prior to the Annandale game. The Pep Band, ap¬ pearing at most of the games, also did its part by “drumming-up” spectator spirit and spurring the Majors on to victory.

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Contents SCHOOL LIFE 4 ADMINISTRATION 14 STUDENTS 48 SPORTS 120 ORGANIZATIONS 138 SCHOOL LIFE 188 ADVERTISING 196 Majors watch with tense excitement as Mount Vernon’s offense tries for extra point. Sally Hall and Chris Gallavan appear to be enjoying themselves at the Spiriters’ Hootenanny. 5