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

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Cerebral Goals Preserved By Two Groups The true purpose for high school is often overshadowed by numer¬ ous extracurricular activities. T here are, however, two organizations which preserve academic goals: the National Honor Society and the It ' s Academic team. In the fall and spring, the Na¬ tional Honor Society accepts ap¬ plications for membership. Those who meet the high standards for membership — character, leader¬ ship, scholarship, and citizenship — are notified and inducted within a few weeks. The It ' s Academic team is a group of seven people who pit their intellects against those of other area high schools in locally televised cerebral competitions. Although only three can partici¬ pate in a televised production, all team members are required to en¬ dure the same rigorous mental training. Team members not pic¬ tured here are: Jim Easton, Neil McDougall, Duane Maxwell, and Chris Rowland. ■ Hr r m j • 1 1 i 1 r r ’ : National Honor Society inductees take pledge. On the air with L. Bligh, ). Miller, L. Passman, and sponsor C. Rufty. 22—School Life

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Blithe Spirit Materializes Though it was haunted by mysterious problems from the start of rehearsal. Blithe Spirit materialized on stage at Mt. Vernon on November 18, 19, and 20. Because of the many bizarre technical failures that were manifested while re¬ hearsing the play, the director con¬ sidered postponing it, but through the nose - to - the - grindstone efforts of several members of the drama depart¬ ment, the play was presented on sched¬ ule. Produced by Troupe 1779 of the International Thespian Society, and directed by A. Lee Pauley, Noel Coward ' s farcical comedy brought laughs to the audiences and revenue to the Thespian Troupe. The play starred Terry Colley, Kevin DiLallo, Susan DonneI, and Alison Wood. Terry Colley, as Madame Arcati, declares, There ' s a fly in my tea! Charles Condomine and the amorous ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Tension builds during the seance scene.

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Choral Department Rings In Christmas The Choral Department repeated a tradition older than any student at Mount Vernon when it presented its ever-popular Christmas Concert. Tra¬ ditional as well as current seasonal renditions were performed, offering enjoyment to everyone ' s musical taste. Of particular interest was the grand finale — Handel ' s Hallelujah Chorus —during which Mount Vernon Cho¬ rus alumni were invited onstage to join voices with present choral students. The applause from the audiences for both performances in¬ dicates why the Concert is repeated every year. The Madrigals harmonize on the popular Fruitcake. Together with Mount Vernon chorus alumni, the present choral department presents the Hallelujah Chorus. School Life —23