Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1937 volume:

MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Elizabeth J. Somers MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Dedication T, HE 1937 CUPOLA is dedicated in loving memory to Mrs. Somers, whose radiant spirit is reflected in all who knew her, and whose graciousness lingers in the life of the school she founded. TH I Hfy. cupo ' MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY C on t e n t s Dedication Page 5 Foreword Page 5 Mtss Cole ' s Message Page 6 The School Page 7 The Classes . Page 1 1 The Activities Page 53 The Organizations Page 5 9 Athletics Page 7 1 Events . . . Page 77 MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Fo reword cr a HE class of the Lion is only one of many to leave Mount Vernon Seminary, but the spirit of the Lion — which is one of courage — inheres in all that touches the school. Thus, the class of 1937 recog- nizes in its emblem a dauntlessness that is quite its own, upheld by the fortitude which the whole school bestows. [ Fire- ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Jean Dean Cole To All M. V. S. Daughters, Greetings: S THE sun dial re- cords only sunny hours, so, the Cupola. May 1937 , the year of the Centenary of the birth of our Founder, yield its full quota of happy hours for each of you! Absent or present on November 3 , 1937 , join with us in good wishes for M. V. S. Faithfully yours, r h VS A fJJ -A nq CUpOLA [ Six ] THE SCHOOL Administrative and Teaching Staff 1 936 - 1 93 7 Jean I ) fan Col. i , Headmistress, A.B., Mount Holyoke College Gforgi W, Lloyd, P resident, University of London, A,M,, Clark University Olwln Lloyd, Dean , Cambridge University, M,A. Helen C. Hastings, Academic Hem! Preparatory School, A.1L, Radcliffe College; R.S,, Simmons College Ca i i Li rim S. Blakeslee, Chairman, Board of Ad mission t AJL, Mount Holyoke College; A.M., University of Chicago Robert H. Rice, Business Manager, A.B., Lafayette College Agnes DeLano, English, History of Art , A.B., A.M., University of Michigan Suzanne Donze, French , University of Paris, A.M., University of California Mildred D. Dorcus, Psychology, A.B., Goucher College; A.M., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Lynda Stickles Edwards, Librarian, A.B,, Library Science, George Washington University Christopher R. Garnett, Jr., Introduction to Scientific Thought and Principles, Ph.D,, University of Edinburgh Elizabeth E. Graves, Art , Agnes Scott; New York School of Fine and Applied Art; Corcoran School of Art [ Eight ] NINETEEN THIRTY SEVEN CUpOLA Mildred Hanna, Latin, English A,B,, A-M., Stanford University Elizabeth A. Hillyar, Art , Diploma Fine Arts, Columbia University Rowena M, Holdren, Home Economics, B,S,, Drexel Institute; A.M., Columbia University Mabel G Howisqn, English, A.B., Dniry College; A.M-, Columbia University William C. Johnstone, History , Assistant Professor Political Science t Ph.D-, George Washington University Rut h Baldwin Kelly, Mathematics, A.B., Radcliffe College Edith Madeline Mack, Dramatics, A.B,, Northwestern University Sara Morton, History , A.B + , M.S., Ohio State University; A.M., Columbia University Waiter H, Nash, Organist and Choir Master, Fellow American Guild of Organists Adel a K. Payne, Singing, Pupil of Frank King Clarke, Paris Eleanore Peltier, French, Couvent du Sacre-Coeur, Paris; Officier d Academic Elsa Louise Rawer, Violin, Pupil of Leopold Auer Jani Plummer Rice, Department of Expression, Graduate, Curry School of Expression Alys M. Rickett, Piano and Assistant Organist, Pupil of Vigo Kihl, of Leipsic and Clarence Adler of New York Katherine Riggs, Harp, Pupil of Dorothy Johnston-Baselcr and of Marie Korchinska, London Mary Catherine Stephen, Science, A.B., Mount Holyoke College Adolph Torovsky, Organ and Harmony, Peabody Conservatory of Music Elizabeth Winston, Piano, Pupil of Harold Bauer Miriam L Spauldin, Director of Physical Education, A.B , Boston University Jeannette Pearson, Assistant, Department of Physical Education; Graduate Boston School of Physical Education Grace F, Par doe, K.N., Graduate Altoona Hospital, Pennsylvania; Fordham University Hospital, New York Sylvia C. Wentworth, R.N., Graduate, Middlesex General Hospital, Connecticut; Fordham University Hospital, New York Mary Pitman Brown, Business Secretary, A,B.„ Bryn Mawr College Marion DeLano, Head of the House , Studied at Chicago and Harvard Universities E. G. Endrls, Assistant, Business Department Helen Kingsbury Myers, Secretary, Mount Vernon Seminary; Washington College of Law; Diploma, Temple School of Shorthand and Typewriting Martha Smith, Assistant, Business Department Jean Cranston Taney hill, Academic Secret ary, A.B., Vassar Evelyn M. Tiews, Business Secretary , A + B,, Radcliflfe College Annie M. Baylis, Dietitian Nett a C, Murphy, Director of Home Department Harriet Belle Walker, Alumnae Recorder , Mount Vernon Seminary Phil a C alder Nye, Editor of Alumnae Directory and Alumnae Annual , School of Archeology, Princeton MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY [ Nine ] Publications Workshop Martha Lane Editor of the Cupola Fhyi us LisnoN Edit o r of t he C t o i s t e r Col n m n s Marianna Adair Editor of the Broadside Carolyn Sachs Assistant Editor of Cloister Columns Gi ni Baki R Forms Editor of Cloister Columns Euzabi hi Cox B u 5 in ess M a n a g e r Louise Hubbard Staff Editor HarRii in Conun Circulation Manager Georgia nn a Feather Sports Manager Marion Taiwing Staff Editor Katharine Nash Exchange Editor Patricia Carver Forms News Editor Ge rtrude Dickey Photograph Editor of Cupola Domini Dunn Assistant Editor of Cupola Mabel G . Ho w iso n Adviser Robert H Rice Adviser Ten ] NINETEEN THIRTY SEVEN CUpOLA THE CLASSES MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY he Senior Class Motto — Fortes Fortuna Colors — Lapis Blue and Gold CLASS SONG Worth by Helen Tolen Music by Adolph Torovsky rr E SAW a lion rampant upon a shield of blue. Came fortitude and courage to strengthen us anew; Our noble emblem, striding in majesty alone, Gave us the dauntless bravery Which we hope long to own. This symbol will awaken the best in each girl’s heart; Ideals are all perfected when each fulfills her part. Fortes Fortuna” ever, our motto staunch shall be. O, lion, sign of triumph, we show our victory! O, class of ’37, in all the future years, Our lion-hearted spirit will conquer many fears! We won’t forget our days here, the time that flies so fast; We’ll venture forth in boldness to find success at last. Father in Heaven, We ask Thee Keep us loyal and true; To our class To each other, to our colors — The gold and blue. [ T welve ] SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Annette Cross Martha Lane Nancy Andrews Gertrude Dickey President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Senior Class Poem By Kathaiune C. Nash In SKY of deepest blue, proud Leo gleamed, When from his heart a group of meteors burst; Each one more brilliant than the other seemed, As they cross the sparkling heavens dispersed ; Each leaving, in its wake, a glowing trail Of Gold. Entranced, 1 musingly beheld These astral symbols of our Class unveil; Our mighty Lion, there in space upheld, With Leonidas, brief pausing, at his side. Like them, we also, gathered from afar, United pause; then, scatter far and wide. Fortes Forfuna as our guiding star, Let us with lion’s courage, strength and power Press on with faith to Life’s triumphant hour. 1937 CUpOLA ,11 AKIANNA A0MR A m an t a, Georgia Three years Honor Chevron, 3 5; Optima, ' 3 5 ; ' 3 6, ’37; Vice-President of Optima, ’37; Secretary of White Class, 3 5; Secondary School Council, ' 3 5; Marking Committee, ' 3 5; Secretary of Student Body, ' 3 6; Dramatic Seminar, ' 3 6; Secretary of Privilege List Committee, ' 36; Student Co-operative Council, 36; Treble Clef, ' 37; Publications Workshop, 37; Editor of Broadside, 37; Literary Editor of Cupola, 37 ; Assistant Business Manager of Publications, ' 3 7; Chairman of Prom Committee, 37; Chairman of Library Com- mittee, 37. [ Fourteen ] SENIOR 1937 CUpOLA TsJancy W ' orrel Andrews fflatfce” Kort Thomas, Klntucky Two Years Secretary of Senior Class, ’37; Dramatic Workship, ' 3 6, ’37, f Fifteen J CLASS 1937 CUpOLA Carolyn ' uth ' Brine Smokes” Washington, D. C. Two Years Field House Seminar, ’) 6, 37; Prom Committee, I Sixteen j SENIOR 1937 CUpOLA Helen TJuchsbaum Bnxie” Spring Lake, New Jersey Two years President of Athletic Association, 37; Secretary and Treas- urer of Athletic Association, J 3 6; President of Treble Clef, ' 37; Music Club, ’3 6; Class Proctor, ' 3 6; Collegiate Play, 36; Little Theatre, ' 37; Village Council, 37; Treble Clef, ' 36, 37; Choir, 3 6, 37; Class Song Leader, 3 6, 37; Tea Dance Committee, 37; Captain of White Hockey Team, 36, 37; Honor Varsity Hockey Team, 3 6, 37; All Washington Private School Second Hockey Team, 36; All Washington Private School Hockey Team, 37; White Basketball Team, 3 6, 37. [ Seventeen ] CLASS Elizabeth JanuCox Libby” Morgantown, West Virginia Two years Assist. :nt Editor of Cloister Columns, ’3 6; Choir, ' 37; Business Manager of Cloister Columns, Cupola, and Broadside, ’3 7 ; Treble Clef, ’ 36 ; Secretary of Lend-a-Mand, ’ 37 ; Publications, ’ 36 , ’ 37 ; White Class Cheer Leader, ’3 6 . [ Eighteen J SENIOR 1937 CUpOLA l l n n ette Forbes Cross rr s cuiikr Kansas City, Missouri Two Years Senior Class President, 37; Junior Class Secretary, ’3 6; Treble Clef Club, 36; Dramatic Seminar, 36, 37; Basketball Manager, 37; Captain of White Basketball Team, 3 6; White Hockey Team, 3 6, 37; Student Gov- ernment Council, 36; Village Council, 36; Junior College Council, 37; Privilege List Committee, 37; French Club, f 36, 37, 1 Nhn ' fii’tt ] CLASS 1937 CUpOLA Virginia Davis Ginnie” Tacoma, Washington Four years Student Body President, 37; Optima, 36, ’37; Choir Mis- tress, ’36; Assistant Choir Mistress, 34; Choir, ’33, ’34, ’36, 37; Treble Clef Club, 3 6; Athletic Association Board, 3 6; White Hockey Team, ’36, 37; Little Theatre, ’3 6, ’37; Village Council, ’3 6, ' 37; Student Government Council, ’37; Privilege List Committee, 37; Marking Committee, ’37; Junior College Council, 37. [ Twenty ) SEN 1937 CUpOLA (jertrude Talbot ' Dickey Trudy Henderson Harbor, New York Two Years Treasurer of Class, ’36, ' 37; Photographic Editor of Cupola, ’37; junior College Editor of Broadside, ’37; Class Proctor, ’36; Treble Clef Club, ’36, ’37; Choir, ’36; Field House, ’3 6; Publications Workshop, ’37; Optima, ’37. [ T went} ' -one ] CLASS 1937 CUpOLA ' « ' P, “ ■“ oC US C 13 (.-OO-aid. - V a A . ' -L „ . oJJ OQ ,s €j. 1— - 2_ s , ■ AOU, 7)omini ' Dunn Dorn -Dow” Rye, New York Two Years Head Proctor, ’37; Privilege List Committee, ’37; Junior College Council, 37; Student Council, ’37 ; French Club, ’37; Optima, ’37; Assistant Editor of the Cupola, 37; Vice-President of Junior Class, 36; Secretary of Junior College College, ’3 6; Class Proctor, ’3 6; Lend-a-Hand Rep- resentative, ’36; Publications Workshop, ’37; Field House Seminar, ’36. [ Twenty -iiVQ ] SENIOR 1937 CUpOLA Xily Fleming Lil” Lake Forest, Illinois Two Years Optima, 5 3 6; President of Optima, 37; Village Council, ' 37; Commencement Play, ' 36; Privilege List Committee, ' 3 6; Student Council, ' 3 7; Little Theatre Seminar, 3 6, ' 3 7; French Club, 37. [ Twenty- three ] CLASS 1937 CUpOLA Vv OA .K� AtJ j A .Si W Mi . � _ V fVt.. a A. WiJ, Caji, — C $ SA3% = i � N ‘j k. V® C-OsJOsiJt. — « r - V i -te - CA A,CX A. , o Ovi cs s, V ooCX Ck. a7 ARTHA fLLIOT FOWLER Knoxville, Tennessee Two Years Choir, 37; Dramatic Seminar, 36, 37; Vice-President of Lend-a-Hand, ' 37 [ Twenty- four ] SENIOR i WICHITA, c Field House, ’36, ’37; Choir, ’37. [ Tweuly-fitv ) A S S -v— ■fc - -r . $ - O-o-vy ' . fi £ - . a£ JN ' vvu - oGHIl c , 1 1937 CUpOLA EA N Hat HEW AY C j R i i NWici i, Co n n ECTICUT T w o Years Field House, 36, 37; Secretary of Field House, 36; White Hockey Team, 36, 37; Varsity Hockey Team, 3 6, 57; Washington All Private School Hockey Team, 3 6; Vice- President of Athletic Association, 37; President of White Class, 3 6; Badminton Letter, 36; Hockey Manager, 37; Badminton Manager, 37. - • ■ NIO 19 3 7 CUpOLA ■Cois 4 ' ucile Holmes Lo” Oak Park, Illinois Two Years 1937 CUpOLA Elinor ane ngraham Elite” Bristol Connecticut Two Years President of Dramatic Seminar, ’36, 37; Village Council, 3 6 37; Archery Team, ' 36. [ Twenty -eight ] SENIOR artha Van Tuyl £ane ff Marty” We st town, Pennsylvania Two years Vice-President of Senior Class, 37; Treble Clef Club, ' 36; Editor of Cupola, 37; Publications Workshop, 3 6, 37; Prom Committee, 37; French Club, 37. [ Turnfy-nitir ] CLASS 1937 CUpOLA X ' OUISE -CEVIS St. Lou 15, Missouri Two years Field House 3 6, 3 7 ; Vice-President of Field House, ’37, [ Thirty ] SENIOR 1937 CUpOLA Phyllis 4 ' ishon Fhyl” West Nenx ' tgn, Massachusetts Two Years Editor of Cloister Columns, J 37; Hockey Team, ' 37; Field House Seminar, ’36: Publications Workshop, s 3 7; Village Council, J 37. [ Thirty -one ] CLASS 1937 CUpOLA L v % , Q £ aao Ci J) 0 ouwm_ ulX- bo X_ l C O-O-OlCV TZa m Cj O AA. NO j l AJiSt r — A. 5a ' ' — X £ y. v _ J jdQ r 3kr _sl oj ljlX— 3 S V_AA A ' K A. Q, v . 0 CSfaf Katharine Cleveland 7 (ash Kay Washington, D. C, Three Years French Club, 36, 37; President of French Club, 37; Optima, 36, ’37; Prom Committee, 3 6; Day Student Rep- resentative to Lend-a-Hand, ’37; Publications Work- shop, 37. [ Thirty-two ] SENIOR 1937 CUpOLA .£atjra ay Ripley Rip” Grand Rapids, Michigan Two Years President of Lend-a-Hand, ’37; Treasurer of Lend-a-Hand, 36; Village Council, 37; Choir, 3 6, ’37; Little Theatre, ’3 6, ’37; Junior Class College Play, 36; White Hockey Team, ’37; Varsity Hockey Team, ’37. [ Thirty-three ] CLASS 19 3 7 CUpOLA Elizabeth £ee W 7 addingham Bette” Watertown, New ' York Two Years Assistant Head Proctor, ‘37; President of Field House Seminar, 37; Junior College Council, ' 37; Privilege List Committee, 37; Village Council, 37; White Hockey Team, 37; Treble Clef Club, ' 37; Field House, ’3 6, ’37; Class Proctor, 3 6. [ Thirty -four ] SENIOR MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY T he Junior Class Color: Turquoise Moffo: Servabo Fidf.m Flower: Forget-me-not OFFICERS Lorraine Ellis Virginia Lathrop Alys Magill Margaret Ann Gericm Olwen Lloyd CLASS SONG OuR emblem stands for strength and unity , The eagle is a promise of success. We staunchly face the world, Our turquoise flag unfurled. Always true to M. V. S. Upivard, upward , our eagle now we hail, Onward , onward, our school we will not fail. Dear school, in loyalty We pledge our faith to thee. And our hearts’ service dedicate. Classmates, we give our hand , United now we stand. Keep faith, O Class of Thirty-eight l President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser [ Thirty-six ] THE JUNIOR CLASS Altman Floraloise Arnold, Frances Burton, Helen Caine, Sara Con tin, Harriette Dean, Dorothy Dove, Shirley Ellis, Lorraine Foley, Virginia Fov argue, Katherine Gardiner, Louise Gerich, Margaret Ann Greene, Dazah Hlrsctiel, Mary Jean House, Mary Houston, Hallie Hubbard, Louise Krause, Ann Lathrop, Virginia Lear moth, Lucille Magill, Alys McCall, Esther Morgan, Elizabeth Page, Margaret Primrose, Marjorie Richardson, Nancy Lee Sachs, Carolyn Shook, Marion Singer, Mary Smith, Gertrude Stalfort, Cornelia Tapping, Marion Thomas, Gretchen Wright, Graham Wyer, Janet [ Thirty- set rn 1 NINETEEN THIRTY SEVEN CUpOLA MOUNT VCRNON SEMINARY Fourth Form Marcella Ungar President Barbara Callan Secretary-Treasurer F OR we are true to our fourth form banner — Colors of gold and white — T rue to the things it stands for; for they are always in our sight: Loyalty, Courage, Honor, Ideals that ire possess. And when our days of school have ended; Then memories returning Will tell us of the days we’ve spent here, In the fourth form of M. V. S. [ T birty-cight ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Patricia Bacon Gene Baker Janice Ball Patricia Bacon . . Three years White Hockey Team, ’3 5, 36; Dramatic Seminar, ' 34, 5 3; Forms ' Play, ' 3 5; Field House Seminar, ’3 3, ' 3 6. Gene Baker , , . Two years Optima, ’3 6, ' 3 7; Secretary of Optima, ’3 6, 37; Treas- urer of Student Body, ’36, ' 57; Publications Seminar, ' 3 3, 36, ' 37; Asssitant Editor of the Cloister Columns, 3 6, ' 37; Assistant Photographic Editor of ihe Cupoea, ' 3 6, ' 3 7; Village Council, ' 36, ' 37; Christmas Play, 3 3; Forms’ Play, ' 3 7. Janice Ball . . Three years Dramatic Seminar, ‘34, ’33, ' 3 6; Art Seminar, ‘36, ’3 7; Secretary of Art Seminar, ' 36, ' 37; Village Council, ’3 3, ' 36, ' 37. Laura Belle Beach Lesley Burchell Joyce Bonner Laura Belle Beach . - Four years Dramatic Seminar, ’3 3, ' 3 4; Field Seminar, ’3 4, ' 3 3, 36+ 37; Christmas Play, ' 3 3; Forms ' Play, ’3 3, Lesley Burchell . . Three years Head of the Day Students, ' 3 5, 36; Honor Chevron, ’34; School Council, ' 3 5, ’36; Optima, ' 3 5, ' 36, ’37; Dress Committee, ’36, ’37. Joyce Bonner . . . Two years President of the White Class, ’36, ' 37; Dramatic Seminar, 3 5, ' 3 6; Forms ' Play, ' 3 6; Optima, ' 3 6, ’37; Treble Clef, ’36, ' 3 7; Choir, ’3 5, ’3 6, 37; Athletic Association Hoard, ’36, ' 37; Village Council, 36, ‘3 7; Secondary School Council, ’56, 37; Marking Committee, ’3 6, 37; School Council, 3 6, ’3 7; Christmas Play, ' 3 5; Prom Committee, r 37; Dress Committee, 3 6, 57. Barbara Lallan Gladys Carter Jean Guzhvin Barbara Callan . . Two years While Hockey Team, ’5f , ’37; Forms’ Flay, 36; Christmas Play, ' 3 5; Secretary- Treasurer of the Athletic Association ' 3 6, ’37; Secretary -Treasurer of the Fourth Form, ’3 6, ’3 7; Art Seminar, ' 36, 37; Village Council, 37. Gladys Carter . , , T wo years Dramatic Seminar. ' 3 5, ‘36, ' 3 7; Treble Clef, ’3 6, 3 7; White Hockey Team, 36, ’37. Jean Goodwin . , . T wo years Athletic Association, ' 3 6, ' 37. Artne Hawley Janet Howe Marcia HerslofT Anne Hawley . . . Four years Forms’ Play, ' 36; Dramatic Seminar, ’34, ’3 5, 36; Treble Clef, ' 3 5 h ' 36; Athletic Association, 36, ' 37; Choir, ’36, ’37, Janet Howe . , , One year Treble Clef, ’ 36 -’ 37 ; Choir, ' 3 6 - 37 . Marcia Hersloff , . , One year Treble Clef, 36 - ' J 7 ; Athletic Association, J 36 - 37 , [ Tbirty-nhie j SEMINARY Elizabeth Martin Ruth Ellen Paul Elsie Silicon Neva Sloan Elizabeth Stephenson Mary Margaret Truitt Elizabeth Martin . . . Two years Neva Sloan . One year Field House S mnar, 3 F Dress Committee, ' 36-’37; Art Seminar, ‘36- 3 7- Christmas Play, 5 5. Ruth Ellen Paul . . . One year White Hockey Team, ’3 6 -’37, Elsie Sillcox , , . Three years White Hockey Team, ’34, “J1, ’36; Circulation Manager of Publications, ' Jf- ' Jfi; Treasurer of Lend -a -Hand, ‘36- ' 37; White Team Captain, ‘3 6- ’3 7; Vice-President of Treble Clef, ’3 6- T 37; Village Council, 31, ’3 6, 37; Athletic Asso- ciation Board, ' 3 6- ' 3 7. Elizabeth Stephenson . . . One year Secretary of White Class, ’3 6 - ' 3 7; Secondary School Council, ’3 6- ' 3 7 ; Choir, ’3 6- 37; Treble Clef, ' 36- ' }?. Mary Margaret Truitt . , . Two years V i ce- P resi dent of White C la ss , 1 3 6 - ’ 3 7 ; Secon d a r y Sell oo I Council, ’3 6 - ' 3 7; Field House Seminar, ’31, ' 3 6, ’3 7; Prom Committee, ’37. Marcella V n gar Laura Wheeler Charlotte Zeising Marcella Ungar . , Three years President of the Fourth Form, ' 3 6-’37; Vice-President of the White Class, ' 3C 36; Optima, ’3 3, ' 36, ’37; French Club, ’37; Choir, ’3 5, 36, J7; Village Council, ‘36- ' 5 7; Secondary School Council, 31, ' 36, ’3 7; School Council, 36- ' 37; Marking Committee, ’31, 36, 37; Dramatic Sem- inar, ’3 4-’31; Prom Committee, ’37; Forms ' Play, 36; Christmas Play, 3 L Laura Wheeler , . Two years Treasurer of Optima, T J6-’37; Optima, ‘3 6- ' 3 7; Treasurer of White Class, ’36- ' 37; Field House Seminar, 31 , ’3 6, 37; Secretary of Field House Seminar, ’3 6-’3 7; Vice-Presideni of Field House Seminar, ’31- 36; Secretary of White Class, 31- 36; Secretary of Secondary School Council, JS- ' 36; Treble Oef, ' 36- ' 37; Marking Committee, “3l- ' 36; Village Council, 3 6-’3 7; Tennis Champion of Singles and Doubles, ' 3 6. Charlotte Ziesing . . . Three years Secretary -Treasurer of Treble Clef, ’37; White Class Repre- sentative to Lend-a-Hand, 37; Athletic Association Board, 36- ' 37; White Hockey Team, ' 3 6- ' 37; White Basketball Team ' 36; Field House Seminar, ' 3l-’36; Treble Clef, H 3 1, ' 36, 37; Prom Committee, 37, [ Forty ] F o up th F o r m Name is Besetting Sin Noted fok Pet Hate Patty Scatter-brained Perpetual motion Noise French Genic Most literary Puns Subtlety The milkman Janice Kindest Spelling Engagements Reading, writing, and arithmetic Lai 3 Best bluff Eating Stubbornness Picture-taking jerce Most conscientious Writing home daily Diplomacy College Board Les Sweetest Not having one Going to dentist Annapolis Bobbie Best figure Crew cut E. J. ' s Cat parties Ficky Most engaged Black stockings Her triangles Younger form Jcanie Most conceited Politics Giggling Being reprimanded Aim Most refined Talking in study hall St. Alban ' s Taking showers Mamie Moodiest Pugilistic tendencies f Eep, ecp ' 1 Study hall Janet Shyest Naturally wavy hair Sweaters Being called shy Ruth Ellen Most reserved Loving school work Her colds P, E, Eflie Most stunning Passing out Cornell Walking for P. E Silly Most energetic Boistcrousness Enthusiasm Rus. Neva Prettiest Appetite Good disposition Pureed peas Honey Best soft soaper Gushing Men G rouchers Pig Most personality Chewing her lips Fights with George Excessive taking Marcic Busiest Sleep talking Frankness Poor taste in clothes Laura Most gullible Talking wirh her hands Studying Florida orange Zies Best all-round Fin, Sunny and Norbie Athletics High heels with oeks MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY CUpOLA [ Forty -one ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Th e Yellow Class President Vice-President Secretary T reasitrcr Ad viser j IFTING better up to best — Our desire; To be true to every test — We aspire; To be worthy of thy name, Learn our lessons, ne’er com plain, fust to conquer self our aim — Yellow Class, Yellow Class. I thy sunshine , color, joy — Yellow Class. In thy gold be no alloy — Yellow Class. Our dear school with song we greet; Sing its praises ever sweet; M. V. S. thy name repeat — M. V. S., M. V. S. Joy Rathbone Mary Frances Miles Ann Treadway Esther Sillcox Mary Pitman Brown CLASS SONG ! Forty -two ] THE YELLOW CLASS Priscilla Armstrong Janice Ball C H A K LOTTE BuRCHELL Dorotj iy Carpenter Patricia Carver Ann Forsyth Adelaide Garni Jean Goodwin Suzanne Has el ton Edythe Henderson Blanche Horton Carotin e McNasi i Mary Frances Miles [ Forty-tbrer ] J ACQ U ELIN I M 1LEER Edith Pearson Joy Rath bone Esther Sillcox Cm A R LOTTE Si 1 PH E N SO N Irene Stew art Barbara Thomas Janl Burroughs Thomson Margaret Tobin Ann Treadway Nancy Ward Peggy Wjlmer Jane Zinsm aster NINETEEN THIRTY SEVEN CUpOLA r MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Th Joyce Bonner President Mary Margaret Truitt Vice-President Elizabeth Stephenson Secretary Laura Wheeler Treasurer Mary Catherine Stephen Adviser THE CLASS SONG w. HITE Class, we’ll sing to you With voices proud and true, Loyalty as firm as the skies. And love that never dies — M. V. S., the White Class, When the days have passed And we are no longer with you. It’s then we must prove T hat we are true; Dear Class, just to you. Would that we could sing, And also tell thee in each line, How out of joy and grief and hate We gave our love for thine. pOLA [ Forty-four ] 70 THE WHITE CLASS Patricia Adams Patricia Bacon Gene Baker Ann Barr Laura Belle Beach 1TSY BlRNEY Joyce Bonner Lesley Burchell Barbara Callan Gladys Carter Margaret Chaplin Nancy Davis Georgianna Feather Anita Halstead Ann Hawley Ann Hersloff Marcia Hersloff Nancy Heming . ' M ' Janet Howe Aurelia Hutchison Nedenia Hutton ' jf Louise Luebben Frances Elizabeth Martin Ruth Ellen Paul LSJE SlLLCOX Neva Sloan s Elizabeth Stephenson . Margaret Swartzell Marjorie Tonner Mary Margaret Truitt Marcella Ungar Isa bell Vanderkloot Gladys Watkins Lucy Jane Webster Laura Wheeler Charlotte Ziesing 7 boriy-jhc ] NINETEEN THIRTY SEVEN CUpOLA MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Senior Statistics Cross Lily Fleming Most respected Friendliest Best-all -mu ml Best looking Cleverest Most likely to succeed Most studious Best disposition Most poise Most athletic First to he married Best dressed Funniest Most dependable Most talkative Quietest Best figure Helen But iishaum Jl an Hatheway Annette Cross Lily Fleming Helen Buchsbaum Jean Hatheway Martha Lane Katharine Nash Marianna Adair Annette Cross Annette Cross Helen Buchsbaum Bette Waddjngham Louise Levis Elinor Ingraham Domini Dunn Phyllis Lishon Nancy Andrews Elizabeth Cox [ Forty -six ] KATHARINE NAS W LILY FLEMING Louise Levis NANCY ANDREWS MARTHA LAN E ELINOR INGRAHAM Ge.rtr.ude. DICKEY MARTHA FOWLER- JEAN T ■- . 1 ,4 HATH E WAY PHYLLIS LlSHON LAURA MAY RIPLEY MIR1AN N A ADA! R. DOMINI DUNN BETTE WADDlNGHAM HELEN BUCHSBAUM CAROLINE BRINE NANCY H AGN Y 10IS HOLMES ANNETTE CROSS DAVIS MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Si niou Snapshots MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY T ' he Last Will and Testament of the Class of 9 37 w, , THE CLASS OF 3 37, being of stable mind and benevolent spirit do hereby bequeath these tokens of our affection to the following: Itfm L To Miss Cole, we give our sincerest wishes for her more frequent presence at M. V S. in the coming year. Item 2. To Mr. Lloyd, we leave a town crier to announce his triumphal marches in the cause of neatness. Item 3. To Mrs. Lloyd, we bequeath a coat of many colors to keep the big bad Seniors guessing. Item 4. To Miss Jean, we do lovingly donate a trailer to run the girls to and from the Shelter. Item 5. To Miss Spaulding, we leave new expressions for rainy-day faces. ITEM 6, Lily Fleming leaves her optimism to Laney” House. Item 7, Betty Wadding ham wills her power of avoiding double -trouble to Ann Krause. Item 8. To Betsy Morgan, Laura May Ripley bequeaths her oratorical ability. Item 9 . Martha Fowler leaves her Southern drawl to Marney” Gerich. Item 10, For Peacock Alley we do desperately erect sound-proof walls. Item 11. To Dizzy” Dean and Gerti e” Smith wc present a portable delicatessen equipped with a cash register. Item 12. Phyllis Lishon leaves her gift of gab” to Janet Howe. Item 13. Nancy Andrews bequeaths her art of being seen and not heard” to Pig” Truitt, Item 14, Upon Marjorie Tonner, Trudy” Dickey bestows her executive ability. Item 15, Ginny” Davis entrusts her commanding presence to Jackie” Miller. [ Forty-eight ] Item 16 . To Gene Baker, Domini Dunn donates her tact. MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Item 17. Item 18. Item 19. Item 20. Item 2 1 . Item 22. Item 23. Item 24. Item 25. Item 26 . Item 27. Item 28. Item 29, Wc leave a Oulja board to Sunny” Conlin to solve her many problems. Marty” Lane bequeaths her dual personality to Joyce Bonner, To Louis Gardiner, Elly” Ingraham surrenders her breadth of experience. Annette Cross leaves to Patty” Bacon her savoir faire. To Edie” Henderson, Lois Holmes donates her naturalness. Nancy Hagny leaves her friendliness to Marjorie Blake, Helen Buchsbaum bequeaths her versatility to Mimi” Singer. Her debating ability Louise Levis leaves to Janet Wyer. To Katie” Forargue, Jean Ha the way wills her athletic prowess. Libby Cox leaves her cuteness to Bim Tapping. Caroline Brine entrusts her thoughtfulness to Edith Pearson, Her musical talent, Katharine Nash leaves to Frances Arnold. Marianna Adair leaves her way-with-che-faculty,” to Peggy” Page. Knowing full well that our days at M. V. S. arc numbered, we, the Senior Class, do herewith proclaim the above as our last will and testament, and in the witness thereof we set our hand and seal, this first day of April, nineteen hundred and thirty- seven. Martha Lane Marianna Adair Helen Buchsbaum [ Forty -nine ] Iff v cupo Class Prophecy MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY HE PENDULUM of time swings from 1937 to 1945. Leo, the protecting lion, thinking of his days at M. V. S., turns his thoughts to the class of 3 7. Let us listen to his roars. I wonder how Marty” Lane is getting along with her farm for old horses. Her essay on Elizabethan Lyrics was so inspiring that she is having it published for Miss DeLano. Ingenious Buxje” is now assisting Irving Berlin with his songs for the new movie The Eternal Triangle.” It is due to her fighting spirit that she has achieved her fame. Phil’s” originality is still her stock in trade. She is editor of Say What You Think.” She still spends a great deal of her time taking jaunts to New Haven, Connecticut. 1 wonder if she is any more sure of herself than during her M. V. S. days. Miss Mack ' s untiring interest m El lie has made her one of the leading actresses at the El art ford Theatre. However she still has a longing to go back to Italy. Kay” Nash recently had the honor of playing before the English Court. M. V. S. is proud of its child prodigy. Hattie Carnegie has taken second place in the new company, Levis and Carnegie. Vogue is showing a number of Louise’s models for the coming season. Lily is still the social lioness of Chicago. She can’t decide to whom of her admirers to say yes”. Jean is now coaching the AIL American Hockey Team for the Olympics. Greenwich realizes her beauty and has chosen her Connecticut’s most beautiful woman. By the last income tax report Caroline Brine is the highest paid woman executive in the United States. Miss Laura May Ripley has been awarded a medal by tbe Red Cross for her able management in flood relief. She has been traveling through different states speaking on Lending a Helping Hand to the Needy.” Dr. Powder has been side-tracked from her original vocation. Her maternal instincts have led her to open an orphanage in Knoxville. [ fifty ] Bette ' s twins, George and Alex, are certainly her chief problem. They carry on such keen rivalry that she has been unable to demonstrate to her husband her cooking abilities. Lois has at last proved herself a capable zoologist. She has finally overcome her fear of dissecting animals, and is now teaching her children that it doesn ' t pay to be afraid. While Nancy Andrews ' husband takes care of the chubby-cheeked child, nicknamed Mr. Milquetoast after her recently mourned Afghan hound, she is attending classes held by Mr. Lloyd on How to Scramble Eggs, 1 Nancy Hagny ' s silvery voice developed miraculously overnight. She has just made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in ”Les Miracles Ne Cessent jamais.” Domini has made her millions, and is having the Shelter redecorated in red and silver. Ginnie’s husband has recently been promoted to major. In Her spare time she trains thoroughbreds. Libby, the belle of Cornell, is now carrying out her new housing plan for her boys there. Trudy is traveling with Rose Laird, her lovely skin being an example of a perfect peaches- and -cream complexion. Mrs. McKlatch”, the former Marianna Adair, spends most of her time at home trying to teach her children The Art of Studying.” Annette, home from her tennis triumphs at Wimbledon, is returning at last to settle down with her husband. And now, as the pendulum stops, Leo rises, and stretching himself, trots off to greet Miss Jean, who has returned from a sojourn on Miami shores. Together they will go to meet the cubs of J 37, who will soon assemble for their seventh reunion at M. V. S, MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Virginia Davis Domini Dunn Annette Cross [ Fifty-one ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY THE ACTIVITIES ■ Country Club Bette Wadding ham President Louise Levis Vice-President Alys Macill Secretary Laura Wheeler Rowena M, Holdren Faculty Adviser COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS Frances Arnold Caroline Brine Nancy Hagny Virginia Foley Jean Hatheway Mary Lane House Louise Levis Alys M a gill Elizabeth Morgan Margaret Page Nancy Lee Richardson Laura Mary Singer Bette Waddingham Graham Wright Janet Wyer Mary Jean Herschel I, aura Belle Beach Peggy Chaplin Blanche Horton Peggy Tobin Jane Thomson Mary Margaret Truitt Wheeler COUNTRY CLUB caters to the needs of the students of Mount Vernon Seminary. The Institutional Management classes supervise the buying, selling and bookkeeping of the Country Club. The members of the Field House Activity help in the running of the Field Shop and the Tea Room. The Country Club is open every afternoon and Friday evening to the students and the faculty, for their entertainment and enjoyment. L Fifty -four ] NINETEEN THIRTY Helen Burton Janice Ball Priscilla Armstrong Janice Ball Helen Burton [ - CA r t s President , Semtary-Treasurer c u Lorraine Ellis Caroline McNash Neva Sloan Cornelia Stali ort 7hE ART CLUB is a new organization which huts been formed this year at M. V. S. Under the direction of Mrs, Graves, the students who make up this group receive personal attention and advice concerning their various interests, whether they be painting, sculpture, dress or costume designing. This yearis success insures the club of a permanent place in the school in the years to come. f Fifty- jin ] SEVEN CUpOLA Little Theatre Elinor Ingraham Jane Zinsm aster Lois Holmes Gertrude Smith Edith M, Mack Patricia Adams Flokaloise Altman Nancy Andrews Ann Barr Bitsy Birney H r i i n Buchsbaum Sara Caine Dorothy Carpenter Annette Cross Nancy Davis Virginia Davis Dorothy Dean Shirley Dove Lily Fleming Martha Fowler Louise Gardiner Adelaide Garni Dazah Greene Nancy Heming Ely j i u Hi nui.kson Lois Holmes Hallii Houston .. . . President Vice-President Secretary T rea surer Adviser Anita Halstead Elinor Ingraham Virginia Lathrop Lucile Lear month Marjorie Primrose Laura May Ripley Gertrude Smith Gretchen Thomas Isa re li Vanihrklogt Jane Zinsmaster DRAMATIC SEMINAR 1 HE DRAMATIC SEMINAR is an organization for the girls interested in learning to direct, to produce, or to act in plays. Scenery, painting, costuming and the art of make-up are included in this activity. The dramatic seminar presents several plays to the school during the year and is responsible for many entertaining evenings. [ Fifty-six ] NINETEEN THIRTY C T he (Romantic CA § e On SATURDAY night, March 13, the Yellow and White classes presented their annual play, a modern comedy, The Romantic Age, by A. A. Milne. The cast, under the able direction of Miss Edith Mack, caught the humorous atmosphere intended by the author and gave a delightful performances. It is difficult to say which roles merited the highest commendation, as even the smallest parts were played with intelli- gence and finish. THE CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Knowles Melisande Jane Bagot Alice . . . . Mr, Knowles . Bobby Gervase Mallory Enr Master Susan [ Fifty-set i n ! SEVEN CUPOLA Gene Baker Patricia Adams Adelaide Garni Laura Belle Beach Georgianna FI at her Barbara Cal Ian Patricia Carver Bitsy Birney MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Alma Mater OuR Alma Mater Glorious With loving hearts and proud , We crown thee all victorious And sing thy praise aloud. In loyalty u e serve thee And strive to heed thy call , Mount Vernon, O Mount Vernon! T hrough self to conquer all. Like breath of Spring’s fresh morning That lifts our hearts to song , When courage droops and wavers And paths seem gray and long. Will conic thy dauntless spirit To help ns on our nay . Mount Vernon, O Mount Vernon! Hold fast thy tender sway. You give unfailing kindness If trouble meets ns 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 tomorrow Help ns new tasks to face. The changing years may bring ns Some longed for dream of bliss, Yet memory will cherish A sympathy we miss. In hours of joy or sadness What e’er our need may be, Mount Vernon , O Mount Vernon! Thy Children turn to thee. [ Ft fly -tight ] THE ORGANIZATIONS MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY The Co-operative Government Council The Junior College Council The Junior College Council Virginia Davis Annette Cross Lorraine Ellis Domini Dunn Elizabeth Waddincmam Grltchin Thomas Olwen Lloyd George Lloyd President, Student Body President, Senior Class President, funior Class Head Proctor Assist a tit l feud Proctor Secretary Faculty Advher Faculty Ad vis er The JUNIOR COLLEGE COUNCIL deals with the conduct of the students within the junior College. Every member of the Council is responsible to see that the rules are strictly observed and that the problems which arise In the college are brought up and openly discussed, A general meeting is held the first Saturday of every month. The Co-Operative Government Council ji an Dean Com George W . Lloyd Olwen Lloyd Helen C, Hastings Marion DlLano Virginia Davis Nancy Lee Richardson Lily Fu ming Annette Cross Lorraine Ellis Joyce Bon n lk Joy Rath bone Marcella Ungar C H A R LOTT E B U RC H ELL Domini Dunn Helen Buchsbaum Laura May Ridley Faculty Ad riser Faculty Adviser Faculty Adi tier Faculty Adviser Faculty Adi her President Secretary Optima Preside uf Senior Class President fun tor Class Prcs dtnf White Claw President Yell o ic Class President Fourth Form president Day Student President Fie ad Proctor A f bleth A ss o t la t ion P resid en t Lend -a- FI and President T, HE CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNMENT COUNCIL is made up of representatives of all important organizations in the school, which meet on ihe first Saturday of every month to report on their activities. Suggestions are made by the faculty advisers, which the representatives in turn give to the student body. At each meeting the calendar for the month is read, and all ideas and opinions on ques- tions concerning the government of the school are expressed freely and openly. [ Sly } ] The Village Council MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY The Secondary School Council The Village Council Virginia Davis President Student Body Lily Fleming Present , Optima Joy RaTHBone President t Y cl I oic Class Joyce Bonner President, White Class Helen Buchsbaum President t Athletic Association Laura May Ripley President, Lend -a- Hand Elizabeth Wadding ham, President, Field House Elinor Ingraham, President, Dramatic Workshop H ELEN B U C H SO AU M P MS t d e fit f T VC hi C Clef Ann Krause Choir Mistress Helen Burton Gene Baker Laura Wheeler Jane Zinsm aster Barbara Callan Janice Ball Marcella Ungar Elsie Sii.i.cox Suzanne Hash ton Elsie Sillcox. Gen i Barer President, Art Club Village Press Field Flouse Dramatics A t hie tic A ssociiifion Art Club P re s it h ?nt, Fo u r th Fo r m Treble Clef Choir Lcnd-a-Hand Optima The Secondary School Council Helen C. Hastings Marion DlLano Joyce Bonner Joy Rath bone Faculty Ad riser Faculty Adviser President, White Class P rest den t Y el low Cl a s s Mary Margaret Truitt Vice-President, Yellow Class Mary Frances Miles Vice-President, Yellow Class Elizabeth Stephenson Secretary t White Cross Ann Treadway Secretary, Yellow Class Marcella Ungar President, Fourth Form THI RTy, to 2 5 lr ' , ) % cupoLA [ Sixty-one ] 1 The Privilege List Committee T HE PRIVILEGE LIST COMMITTEE meets at the end of every report period to choose the girls who, having fulfilled both the academic and citizenship requirements in the Junior College, deserve further privileges- Erom faculty recommendations the committee determines the privilege list for the following term I ) o MINI L ) u n n , ( Zha inn a n Virginia Davis Annette Cross Lorraine Ellis Nancy Lee Richardson Virginia Lathrop Eliza jg eth W a ddi ng h a m Lily Fleming Jean Dean Cole, faculty Adviser G eorg E W . Lloyd, i ' acu tty A d t iter Catherine Beakeslee, faculty Ad riser Agnes DeLano, Facul ty Ad riser [ Sn j -fit o ] NINETEEN THIRTY Ln y Fleming Marianna Adair Gene Baker Laura Whelllr Jean Dean Cole Olwen Lloyd Optima § Honorary Member Honorary Member Marianna Adair Gene Baker Joyce Bonner Lesle Burch lit. Virginia Davis Lily Fleming Katharine Nash Marcella Ungar Gladys W atkins Laura Wheeler HE OPTIMA CLUB is the honor society of Mount Vernon Seminary, Its emblem is the Greek letter Omega, combined with the lighted torch. The Omega signifies attainment through effort, and the lighted torch, inspiration — ideals of the club. The aim of the club is to maintain and strengthen high standards of scholarship and up- rightness. Members arc girls who have made a certain number of academic and citizen- ship honor rollsj and have received the unanimous vote of the club. Honorary members consist of former members and elected members of the faculty. [ Six y- three j CUpOLA SEVEN Le C e r c l e Francois J ' j t CERCLE IRA NCAIS, sous la direction de Madame Peltier, a inaugure la saison 1 936-37 le dix decembrc. Le programme Cette an nee - — cl a etc vane; Causeries, chansons, pieces d’un acre. Katharine Nash Lily Fleming Loi rsp, Gardiner Frances Arnold Annette Cross Domini Dunn Preshlenfe Secretaire . T re sorter e Anne Hawley Martha Lane Marcella Ungar [ ' Sixty- font | NINETEEN THIRTY Lend - A - Hand Laura May Ripley Martha Elliot Fowler Elizabeth Cox Elsie Sili cox Nancy Lee Richardson Charlotte Ziesing Barbara Thomas Katharine Nash Miriam L. Spaulding President V ce -President Scar fury T reus liter junior College Rejncsentat ' n e White Class Rc wesen f afire Yeltoic Class Representative Day Student RrjtresenfaNi c Faculty Adviser o HND-A-HAND is the charity organization of the school. The income is derived from Sunday collections in Chapel. Contributions are made to both local and national organizations in an endeavor to be of some help to those less fortunate than we. The spirit of this philanthropic organization is to give generously to worthy causes, to help Others to enjoy lite more abundantly. Laura May Ripley [ $ Wy- 7r. ] SEVEN CUPOLA c Treble Clef Hi i.i n Buchsbaum Elsie Sillcox Charlotte Ziesing A m la K. Payne Ei tzAin th Winston President Vice-President Sccrctary-T reasnrer Director A cco hi jut ft is t Marianna Adair Bitsy Birney Helen Buchsbaum Sara Caine Gladys Carter Dorothy Dean Gertrude Dickey Lorraine Ellis Georgian n a Feather Katherine Foyargue Edythi Henderson Ann HerSLofj Marcia Hersloff Janet Howe Ann Krause Esther McCall M A R J OR I E Pk I M ROSE Nancy Lee Richardson Elsie Sillcox Esther Sillcox Marion Tapping Gretchi n Thomas Margaret Tobin Marjorie Tonni r Ann Treadway Bette Wadding ham Laura Wheeler Graham Wright Charlotte Zjesinc jL REBLE CLEF is the Glee Club of Mount Vernon Seminary, for which, at the begin- ning of the year, anyone wishing to join may try out. Meetings are held twice weekly in preparation for the Commencement Concert. The Treble Clef grows during the year as the girls realize the enjoyment received from singing and from working under the able direction of Mrs Payne [ Sixty -six ] NINETEEN THIRTY Choir Ann Krause Alys M. Rickett Patricia Adams Nancy Hagny Joyce Bonner Suzanne Basel ton Helen Busch baum Ann Herslqef Elizabeth Cox Janet Howe Virginia Davis N eden i a Hutton Dorothy Dean Ann Krause Martha Fowler Esther McCall Katherine Fovakgul SEVEN CUPOLA Choir Mistress Director Laura May Ripi.i ' i Gertrude Smith C H A R LOTTE STF PH I N SON Elizabeth Stephenson M a r.j grid Ton n er Marcella Ungar ISABEL! VaNDERKLQOT Lucy Jane Webster C4 thletic CAs sociation Board OFFICERS H i l i n Buchsbau m Presides t Jean Hathe w a y Vice-Bre siden t Barbara Call an Secretary-Treasurer ADVISERS Miriam L Spaulding Yellow Team ji anni tte A. Pearson White Team tf:am captains Patricia Carver Yellow Team Elsie Sillcox White Team MANAGERS OF 1 SPORTS Joyce Bonner Archer y S h irley Dove De ck T e n it h Jean Hatheway Hockey Busy Birney . . T ennn Jean Goodwin Riding Charlotte Burch ell Volley Ball Charlotte Ziesing .Basket Ball Marcia Hersloff Swimming The ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION includes every girl in the school. At its head is a board, elected by the Student Body, consisting of a president, a vice-president, a secret ary -treasurer, and heads of the Yellow and White Teams. These officers select the managers of the various sports, who, in turn, become members of the board The duties of the board are to plan the athletic events of the year and to care for all athletic equipment. The aims of the board are to promote athletic interest and I Sixty -eight ] NINETEEN THIRTY SEVEN CUpOLA MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Snapshots CUpOLA ATHLETICS 1 MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Hockey Heams White Position Yellow Laura May Ripley Left Wing Nancy Ward Bjtsy Bjrney heft Inner Priscilla Armstrong Helen Buchsraum Center Forward Cornelia Stalkort Virginia Davis Right Inner Ann Treadway Bette Waddingham Right Wing Dorothy Dean Annette Cross Left Halfback Adelaide Garni Charlotte Ziesing Center H at f back Gertrude Smith Ruth Ellen Paul Right Half heck Gretchen Thomas Jean Hatheway Left Fullback Virginia Foley Phyllis Lishon Ri ht Fallback Louise Gardiner Georgianna Flather Goal Keeper Ann Krause SUBSTITUTES Barbara Callan Elsie Sillcox Gail Dawley Gladys Carter Gladys Watkins Katherine Fov argue Gertrude Dickey Fi.okaloise A ltm an Alys M a gill Margaret Chaplin Dorothy Carpenter Marion Tapping Janet Howe Patricia Carvi r November 12 — M.V.S. Ym .lows 0) r $. . Holton Arms, Whites (2) November 14— M.V.S. Wji [JTES (i) t ' J. . Holton Arms, Bluis (2) November 20 — JVLV.S Yellows (D Cathedral, Purples (0) November 20 — M.V,S, fn I1TES 0 ) , VS Cathedral, Golds (2) November 27 — M.V.S In I1TLS ( 2 ) .vs MAOS, Yellows (0) December 4 — M.V.S. Yli • LOWS (2) vs . Madeira, Reds (S) December 4 -MACS. Wii nr (i) M, . . Madeira, Whites (S) MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY | Sen uty-thrci ' 1 MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Basketball Team YELLOWS Priscilla Armstrong Lorraine Ellis Hallie Houston Ann Krause Esther McCall Margaret Page Edith Pearson Neva Sloan Gertrude Smith Irene Stewart Marion Tapping Nancy Ward Ja net Wyer Jane Burroughs Thomson [ 5( t euty-fii t ' ] Lineup WHITES Bxtsy Birney Helen Buschbaum Gladys Carter Nancy Clark Annette Cross Georgianna Flather Jean Ha the way Ruth Ellen Paul Laura May Ripley Marjorie Tonner Laura Wheeler Charlotte Ziesing MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY CA t hie t i c CA wards May 28, 1936 The Dorothea Sige! Interclass Basketball Trophy Cup Won by the Yellow Team — Carmelitta Da Costa, Team Captain. The Mount Vernon Seminary Challenge Cup — for the Tennis Singles anil the Athletic Association Tennis Cup. Won by Laura Wheeler. The Athletic Association Tennis Doubles Cups. Won by Laura Wheeler and Marion Tapping The Mary Jane Ouilhot Medal Trophy Cup and Athletic Medal — for outstanding sportsmanship, contribution and achievement. Cup and Medal to Carmelitta Da Costa. Honorable Mention to Betty Gilbert. The Fletcher Trophy Cup and the Connie Bavinger Athletic Banner — to the Team winning the highest number of points in competitive sports and posture throughout the year. Won by the Yellow Team — Valeria Harris, Team Captain [ Seventy-six j EVENTS MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Our Lions ' Tales 1936-1937 Sept. 29 — Much excitement, as the doors of M. V reopen and experienced old timers take new prospects under protective wings. Oct. 3 — An eventful day! Scavenger Hunt in the morning which called for everything from dogs to mud. Picnic lunch at the Field House, followed by a battle royal cn the Hockey Field between Republi- cans and Democrats. The climax came in the Old Girl-New Girl Frolic; one and all received a hearty welcome. Oct. 10 — Seniors put cn hostess manners and drain pocketbooks to make a good impression at the Housewarming. A formal re- ception followed, with receiving line, music and refreshments. Oct. 18 — Juniors display unusual cleverness as well as knowledge of the political world as they present their vaudeville. Seniors quake in their buots at the thought of trying to outdo them in the coming Ingenuity Contest! Oct. 19 — Questions on rules and regulations are fired at the Juniors. Indeed a very solemn affair. Shall they get off probation yet? Oct, 20 — Suspense is over and the Juniors are welcomed into full-fledged collegiatehood at a party at the Shelter. Oct. 3 1 — Hallowe’en Party at theField House. Dignified Seniors appropriately (?) dressed in Kiddie Costumes, while Auntie” Jean, in the role of nurse, has her hands full trying to keep peace and order among the brats.” Members of the faculty prove to be the best hostesses ever, and as for putting on a show — Floradora chorus and play are fine ex- amples of what they can do outside the class rooms. Nov. £ — This day is always dear to the M. V. S. girl since it is the birthday of Mrs. Somers, tra- ditionally celebrated at the Birthday Cake Ceremony. Seniors start a new custom by planting their tree on Founders’ Day, rather than at Commencement. [ Seventy -eight ] Nov. 26— Thanksgiving! The final Yellow and White hockey game in the morning, at which both teams shine, while the poor spec- tators do their part in cheering and freezing their ears. Then the never-to-be-forgotten turkey dinner, followed by the annual dance. The men were slightly outnumbered but every- body had a good time. Dec. 1 5 — The night of the Christmas play, one of the loveliest events of the year. Dec. 16 — The Christmas dinner — mere good food. The picturesque presentation of the Boar’s Head, followed by the usual Christmas Carols. Dec. 17 — The long-awaited day has arrived when the holidays begin — Merry Christmas, everybody ! Jan. 5 — Back at M. V. S. ready if not any too willing to work hard during the mid term. Jan. 9 — Collegiate Ingenuity Contest. The Juniors’ performance was excellent, but by some hook or crock the Seniors won. Better luck next year, Juniors. Jan. 16 — The Yellow and White Classes get their first taste of what it is like to present an Ingenuity Contest. Both classes, al- though new at the game, did remarkably well — but the fates were on the side of the Yellows. Jan. 23 — Collegiates show off their males and trip a light fantastic” at their first Tea Dance, held at the Field House. Feb. 6 — The long-awaited Sky Top Week-end has come; more than half of the school is off for much winter-sporting in the Poconos. Feb. 28 — The Junior College certainly was envious when the Forms had their week-end of frolic. The Prom was a big success and everyone piled into bed afterwards with aching feet but with happy hearts. Mar. 19 — The Mid-term is over. Hard to believe, but true! What with projects, exams, and essays, the time seemed to fly, didn’t it? Have fun over the holidays, girls. Mar. 30 — Return to M. V. S., all ready for the lap,” as Mr. calls it.. last Lloyd MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY [ Sri rufy-mne ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Senior Hous ew arm ing The Seniors of ’37 began their year with the customary Senior Housewarming. Generously supplied with candy and nuts, each hostess received members of the faculty and the younger members of the school in her carefully-decorated room. After the seemingly endless line of visitors had gone the rounds, the whole school gathered for a reception in Great Hall, where Miss Cole and officers of the Senior Class greeted each guest. Junior Vaudeville Convention Highlights of 1936” was presented by the Junior Class in the Junior Vaudeville. As a departure from the usual procedure, all parties were represented at one time. The conflict between Mr. Landon and Mr. Roosevelt was refereed by the League of Women Voters, the Socialists, and the Communists. Mr. Smith was present, as were Mrs. Roosevelt, and Peggy Ann Landon. A ballet of the Sunflowers and the Roses was a very special feature of the entertainment. Senior (Tree (Planting It is, indeed, a courageous group which will try to change tradition, and honor is due if it succeeds. The Senior Class took matters into its own hands this year and changed the date of the Planting Ceremony from the spring, to Founders’ Day, the fifth of November. After the celebration of the Birthday cake, every one went to the appointed place near the Chapel, where a small pine tree lay waiting to be planted. Down the steps came the Seniors, carrying blue lanterns and solemnly singing the class song. Evening shadows had fallen, making the cere- mony especially impressive. As the group stood circled about the tree, the old spade was handed in turn to Miss Cole, to Mr. Lloyd, to the Seniors, to Lorraine Ellis, to the Junior Class President, and to Mrs. Joseph E. Davies, each of whom covered the roots with a bit of earth. Annette Cross, the Senior Class President, dedicated the tree to the school, and as the loving cup was passed. Seniors and guests joined in singing the traditional toast. Miss Cole closed the ceremony with a few appropriate words, adding the touch of completion to the new tradition. t Eighty ] Junior-Senior Ingenuity Contest After the Vaudeville, in which the Juniors so ably revealed their talents, we Seniors had a few qualms about engaging them in contest, especially an Ingenuity Contest. Fear, however, made us strong, and we plunged into preparations whole-heartedly. The judges had offered us a difficult problem: Dramatization of current events and proverbs. From a King’s romance to the All-American team, nothing was over- looked. Luck was with us, or perhaps it was the fierceness of our lion- heartedness that was responsible for our triumph. The lion, who began with a purr, continued to increase his call until it became a roar. F o r ms Ingenuity Con test A new custom, that of a Forms’ Ingenuity contest, had its beginning Saturday, January 16 , with such success and popularity that the contest for next year is already being planned and eagerly awaited. The prob- lems presented to the classes were the dramatization of three historical events and two of three nursery rhymes. Both classes took three of the same subjects for presentation: The assassination of Lincoln, Simple Simon,” and Little Miss Muffct.” The Yellows presented a take-off of the farewell speech of Edward, the former King of England; of Old King Cole,” and of the Courtship of Miles Standish.” The White Class gave original versions of the Boston Tea Party,” of the Three Little Kittens,” and of Anthony and Cleopatra.” The contestants were so evenly matched that the judges had diffi- culty in coming to their final decision: The Whites had won a majority of ten points on ingenuity; but the Yellows had sufficient points on timing and leaving the stage as it was found, to win by one point. So ended the first ingenuity contest for the forms. MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY £ “CsMount Vernon, We ' re (Proud Mount Vernon, we’re proud To be allowed To share all of your fame, Acknowledge your name. Your honor endow We faithfully vow. 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C Phone Cleveland 5 6 0 U ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Quoting Our Customers- — Limousines I take no chances with my better things — I send them to Parkway.” ! ♦ ♦ ♦ Your work always has that profes- sional finish — your suggestions anti ad- vice shows many years of experience 1 POtomae 6200 ♦ Prompt Service Superior Workmanship i i i [ Eighty-five ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY WOODWARD LOTHROP 10th, 1 1 til, F and G Streets Invites You To Use Its Matty Services — ' the Tea Room — a pleasant place to dine or enjoy afternoon tea, — the Hair Dressing Section — for a manicure, a shampoo, or any other skilled beauty service by our trained operators, —the Fountain Room — for a refreshing beverage, a crisp salad, a sub- stantial sandwich, temptingly served- — -the Writing ami Retiring Room — a quiet and charming place for a few moments 1 restful relaxation. r — — — ■ Express Yourself With [ GUDE ' S FLOWERS j A safe and pleasant way to rc- j i member friends around the j corner or across t lit miles ! regardless of the occasion. J GUDE BROS. CO. 3 Branch Flower Shops Phone Nat. 4 276 j Main Store 1212 F Street, N. W, ; i RADUATE to Rich’s ... to smart footwear for particular women , . to new foot fashions always 3 step ahead in distinctive styling. RICH ' S F Street at Tenth Washington, D. C, - - - i WASHINGTON’S COMPLETE MUSIC STORE ! Pianos - Radios Records - Sheet Music : Musical Instruments HOMER L. KITT CO. 1)30 G STREET r I The beautiful organ in the Chapel of Mount I Vernon Seminary Serviced by j Lewis Hitchcock, Inc. i Organ Architects ami Builders Washington, D, C. j 228-232 K St., S. W. Telephone National 63 63 ; [ Eighty-six j 4 B MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY The Quality of Our Milk is Determined by LABORATORY TEST F OR nearly fifty years this dairy has been universally recog- nized as serving only the finest quality . . . Milk, Cream, Butter, Eggs, Foreign and Domestic Cheese, Buttermilk, Chocolate and Creamed Cottage Cheese Our very unusual Plant as well as the Superior Quality ' ' of our products have won for us the distinction of being declared the World ' s Model Dairy Open to Visitors Daily (Except Sun- day) from 9 a. m. till 3 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to Physicians, Nurses, Educators and others interested in public welfare For Service Direct To Your Door Phone DEcatur 1011 CHESTNUT FARMS- CHEVY CHASE DAIRY 26th STREET AT PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST [ Eighty-seven ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Good Things To Eat James B. Smith ' s Sons FRUIT AND VEGETABLES OF ALL KINDS ♦ ♦ ♦ Stills; 2UJ-2U7 New Center Market 5 th and K Streets N. W . WASHINGTON, D. C, r — — — i Flower and Garden Center FISH, POULTRY AND SEA FOOD Phone National 8649 Chas. H. Javins Sons New Center Market fth and K Street, N, W. WASHINGTON, IX C --- Wm. Ballantyne Sons Boo Mel l e rs , Sfa thin c rs a n d : n g ra ve r s 1421 F Street, Northwest WASHINGTON, D. C. ♦ ♦ ♦ Established 18 52 M. E. HORTON, Inc. National 9890 Importers and Wholes tilers of FOOD PRODUCTS Washington, D. C T he House of Approval f Eight y-e ' iRht ] ONE WORD in Washington stands for STATIONERY pens inks paper pencils adhesives envelopes paper cups blank books filing supplies loose- leaf supplies school supplies and equipment ♦ ♦ ♦ It ' s GINN The Progressive Stationers! M. S. GINN COMPANY 920 14th St., N. W. NAciona! 2783 Washington, D. C. Famous Reading Anthracite for COMFORT - SAFETY - ECONOMY THOS. W. PERRY Chevy Chase Lake, Maryland COAL - WOOD - FUEL OIL Wisconsin 2600 Kensington 74- R r - — — - - — — — — — — ■— f J. E. DYER CO. WHOLESALE GROCER Hotel, Institution, Bakers Janitor Supplies WASHINGTON, D. C. May we invite you to visit this con- veniently located shop, where the best in smart clothes may be had at an exceedingly moderate expendi- ture, juiia bird FROCKS, COATS TAILORED SUITS 173 3 L Street, N. W. The Little Shop Around the Corner Washington, D, C r— - - - - - -- Compliments of Tljc (Hcunttnr mb MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY [ Eigbfy-ninc ] f Jf ' J MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY 7 THE STUDENTS OF MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY arc invited to enjoy the facilities of The Lodge and irs surrounding estate of three thousand acres For Jn for mil ion Write S kyrtnp (flub Thornton Raney, Manager SKYTOP, PENNA. WASHINGTON’S SPORT WEAR SHOP Suifs, Dresses and Accessories PREECE CURTIS 1014 Connecticut A vc. Met. 0672 One Preparation Can’t Do It All ! your skin is blemished by Blackhead Pimples, Arne, is Over -Oil Sailouy Dry t Coarse-Grained, Large-Pared Loose or Saggy — it’s still in amateur standing! Now you can treat it professionally, right at home , with one of Rose Laird ' s 8 spe- cific kits, arranged in a complete treat- ment set for your particular skin con- dition. The professional Ki with booklet and directiutfg specifically for you $2 00. If not obtain aide at your depar.menl store will be mailed direct; postage prepaid; state condition of your skin. (Rdajl XavuL New York London Consultation Free At Salon 7 S3 Fifth Avenue rite or call for booklet This Way to Loveliness” [Ninety ] SINCE 1868 MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Youth continued to choose ct t Ij X ct t If Photographs of Distinction 1342 Connecticut Avenue Phone Pot — 4470 WASHINGTON, D. C. Permanent Wave Specialist — Choice of several methods — - All Branches of Approved Beauty Culture H air Goods and Ornaments Perfumes and Cosmetics Turkish Baths Chiropody EMILE, inc. Matson Fran cake 1221 Connecticut Avenue District 3616 to 3621 University Pastry Shop H r n r v N r k l , Prof} rieto r Home Made Ice Cream Hot Bread and Cakes French Pastries 3234 Wisconsin Ave., N. W,, Phone Cleveland !2I 3 WASHINGTON, D. C. IRON GATE i Dine in a cozy stall in the former stable of General Nelson A. Niles. i i 1734 N. St„ N. T. i i i ' I i. -- - - - - 4 [Ninefy-one ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY BIRTHDAY TELEGRAM may be sent to any Western Union office in the United States Select your message from 3 1 suitable sentiments listed in a special folder available at any Western Union office. [ Nhwty-im ] � f FRANK F. POCH j HARDWARE ! PAINTS— BRUSHES— GLASS ; House Furnishings and Electrical Supplies j 4525 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W, ! Phone Cleveland 4517 , - - - - - 4 r ' - J. V. Mulligan COLLEGE, SCHOOL AND FRATERNITY JEWELRY Cups, Plaques and Med ah 1110 F STREET, N. W. Washington, D. C. -—4 J ' UtufL. fiAmtim p of ANNUALS, CATALOGS AND PUBLICATI ONS for SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ; di i hi it a l At ten th n For Every Order News Printing House CHARLOTTE, N. C. MARLOW COAL CO. Higj -Grade Coal Exclusively Since I 8 ! 8 SHE Street, N. W. National 0311 FOX BEAUTY SHOP 4847 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE N W PHONE CLEVELAND 4855 Parking Shop Center PERMANENTS OF DISTINCTION 1NDIVIDU AUTY. AND STIVE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PERSONALITY r — -f WE MIMEOGRAPH THE CLOISTER COLUMNS Bring us your problems in Typing, Mimeographing and Multigraphing Accurate Letter Service 976 National Press Building 1 4th and F Sts,, N. W. To I c ph o n e M e t ro politan 3 872 4 KNIFE FORK SANDWICH SHOP and DELICATESSEN Neve Park and Shop 48 5 5 Massachusetts Avenue, N. VC ' . MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY TH I !?y. [ Ninety-three ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Connie’s BEAUTY SHOP • Coiffures of charm and per- sonality. • Hair cutting artistically done by male barbers, • Permanents of distinction, • Gray hair expertly covered. • Beauty culture in all its branches. • Scientific Facial. • Rudcmar Preparations For Appointment EMERSON 8300 3701 MACOMB ST., N. W. also CLEVELAND Alban Towers 96H 3 700 Mass. Avc. p N.W, EXQUISITE FEMININE FOOTWEAR J J Slater 121 Connecticut Avenue Pierre Hairdresser 3 407 Connecticut Avenue ! Offers you, in addition to a 10 percent student discount on all services, a com- , plimentary Zoto Test Curl and Hair- styling consultation n ■ i By Appointment Only [ Phone Cl -33 36 _ OjulogAaphA, fibut e [ ’Ninety-four ] ELLIE ANNETTE MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY LOIS We’re the suite that had the mouse And not a bit of food in the house We were there just by chance Phyllis, Ginny, Dom and Nance Trudy, Martha, Nancy, Jean Are not poets ’tis plainly seen But we’ve tried our level best, so what? BETTE MARIANNA BUXIE 1 - ------ - LIBBY [Ninety- five ] A A MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY ' t?. ' V c , T=r {- P Shookie — T he very thought of you” — West Point. . £ran — G oodnight my love” — Yale. Gin ny — You’re just too marvelous” — Dartmouth. Larry — ‘Til take Robert Taylor!” The Four Muskeetcrs WRIGHT HERSCHEL v . CAINE MORGAN Live and Learn — On the Quad to -=� oUlj O u� © odW fil PRIM G RETCH IE ALYS t,c j - - H-o er T� , v v r � it Xr • Oc 5 j n ajiu 4r ) i e j - Co r -qroi r ■ - r f 4 ' yipt t « r— r2 Marcie is our dignitary Marjie forms the sad contrary Libby is our class tradition Genie labors with ambition. i J % [ ’Ninety -six ] 4 MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY Pax Vobiscum Peacockius Allius 4 % TOUT SUITE N y MARNIE, BLANCHE, JOYCE, HONEY What can we do for entertainment now?” Don’t make me laugh; it’s fattening?” “Don’t ever do-o-o- that.” Beginning tomorrow I’m not going to eat a thing.” [ Ninety-seven ] ' V A j MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY r- Suite 134 and 136 % Say r Come ’ get it’ v 4 ‘ T he i. e. Sweet ZINZIE WEBBIE vs. JACKIE TOBIE tfji, ROOM 110 We’re going to sit right down and write ourselves a letter. Our suite is one of the best you see You can’t win — oh! pardon me! In one eighteen and sixteen too You’ll always find us in a stew For over work we take such pain But to us it proves one cannot gain. ZIES NEVA SILLY BOBBIE [ Ninety-eight ] MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY