Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Sophisticates Ski ot Sky Top SENIOR TEAS Beginning quite formally, the Seniors gave a tea in Great Hall for the Junior Class on February 16. Apparently they became more progressive as the cap and gown ceremony neared, for twice they invited the Fourth Form to a puff and a bite of food, planned, prepared, and served all by their domestic selves. They collected their talents and choosing the tastiest ideas of the class they climaxed their home economic tendencies by inviting all the Forms on April 23 to a most delicious tea at the Field House. FASHION SHOW On February 17 the Field House Activity sponsored another of its fashion shows. This time the smart outfits from Francise were featured by a few of our most bewitching models. Many attractive sport suits and beach togs were shown, as well as a large array of frilly and sophisticated evening frocks. The style shows are always thoroughly enjoyed by every one and we are deeply indebted to the Field House for having given us two such excellent ones. The Field House has been indirectly responsible for many of the happy hours spent here. Oftentimes, on a rainy afternoon or a lonely Friday night, our leisure (?) time has been changed from boredom to pleasure as a result of drinking cokes, eating Choc-cows, playing ping-pong, and dancing to the radio-vic. The activity, itself manages the financial and social side of the Field House. Mrs. Leonard is their efficient advisor and does much of the buying for both tea shop and gift shop. The Field House has as its President, Alice Uihlein, who combines her original and clever ideas with those of Mrs. Leon- ard in the selection of different things for the gift shop. The remaining mem- bers take turns in serving as hostesses and patiently assisting us in our rather slow but steady buying of both food and gifts. 25

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Music at M. V. S. means first of all Choir and Glee Club, but there are other varieties of musical ac- tivity which grow in importance and interest. Student recitals are given now and then by our bud- ding vocalists, violinists, and harp- ist. Outside school this year we have heard a long line of profes- sional artists and orchestras. These performances have meant much in our life at school this year, as we have had the opportunity to hear such artists as Flagstad, Rach- maninoff, Hofmann, Toscanini, Menuhin, and Kreisler. Morning Chapel SKY TOP All aboard for Sky Top was the cry heard February third right after mid- year exams. A large group left at noon to spend a glorious week-end High in the Poconos . There had not been enough snow for skiing but ice-skating, dog-sledding, and tobogganing more than filled up the time. That first tobog- gan ride was one certainly never to be forgotten. Many delegates from the sunny South realized for the first time the amount of skill needed to stay afoot on ice-skates. At night there were sleigh rides which proved to be most romantic, for what could be more beautiful than a full moon shining on that winter wonderland. With the spills and thrills of that week-end came relaxa- tion and refreshment to all of us. 24

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BASKETBALL The basketball season this year was a great suc- cess. The Yellow and White game went off with a bang, both teams fighting hard and well; but the gods seemed to favor the Yellow team. Once the ball was in the hands of those skilled players it went from the center directly to the bas- ket. Later in the season, after many long practices under the rapid coaching of Miss Jean and Miss Urner, both teams had good games with Holton Arms, Georgetown Visita- tion Convent, and Cathe- dral School. Our girls were especially lucky to have a large, airy gymnasium for a practice floor. This kept them used to covering space. When they met a small gym- nasium, the fear of getting out of breath did not add a grey hair. The value of the hours spent in perfecting signals was realized, also. Perhaps even the smokers agreed that less puffing and more sleeping did count in the long run. Yellow Teom Scores The most unique game of the season was the very last. Yes, students versus Faculty. A ripping, though weirdly ill-assorted group of thoroughly undignified teachers chal- lenged the students to innumerable contests, ending with a fleety basketball game in which the hardest problem for the student players was to prevent their gamey oppo- nents from hiding the incriminating ball. 26