Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1940 volume:

x- B Vf P 3 V O 4 1940 CUPOLA r h e OlINT VERNON SEMINARY IN WASHINGTON, D. C. 19 4 b I J c feK y in appreciation of lier fifteen years of devotion to Mount Vernon Seminary we lovingly dedicate this edition of Cupola. Her love of truth, her keen sense of justice and integrity of thought and action, her unfailing kindliness and graciousness remain a vivid example of ini mortality. At Mount Vernon we la individual patterns of teachers and students welt rounded ORK T our da vs much according and [day. Alert, interested toward the fulfillment of a life. Work hours seem long, and full of lively interest and pages we offer you some glimpses of our moments. After all. at M.Y.S. we do work: and like it, AT PRACTICAL WORK Mr. George W, Lloyd, President, and Mrs, Lloyd, Head mistress, preside over the Administrative Body of Mount Vernon. These beloved ' Lloyds of London” play an important role in all school activities. M iss Catherine Blakcslec, Director of Admissions, is in constant demand as Advisor- At-Large. Although unceasingly busy, she is always ready with a sunn) smile and a helpful suggestion. She is assisted this year by Miss Frederica Duehring, as secretary. Miss Helen Hastings, Academic Dean, lias that happy faculty of taking alt our problems in her stride. Always ready with information and suggestions as to classes, courses, senior colleges and such matters, she holds our individual futures ever in mind- Miss Helen Myers is Miss Hastings 7 very special secretary. On the side. Miss Myers acts unofficially as Mother Confessor to the Day Students. Mr. Robert Rice, Business Manager, is more than patient with our many per- sonal financial tangles. Secretary to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd is Mrs, Frances N nelson. Representing t he Student Body in the administration of the school is an effective system of co-operative government, functioning through the Student Council. This Council meets once a month to discuss particular problems referred to it through representatives of the Forms and the Junior College Councils. These supplementary Councils deal directly with all matters arising within their special jurisdictions. Ruth Applewhite, Head of Student Body, is from Newport News, Virginia. Klizabcth Young from Worcester, Massachusetts, acts as Head Proctor, strenuous occupation at M.V.S. I dmin istratvrs ; In Counsel 8 Faculty: In tlw Heading Room IN THE HOME Mrs Lindsay is our beloved School Mother With kindliness ami tact she watches over our home life in work, in play, and in rest hours. She is assisted hv a sturdy but kindly staff of trusties who help her keep us some- what in line. Miss Jean Pearson, Athletic Coach and star wielder of the hockey stick, is her able Aide and Abettor. Miss Jean and Mrs. Si guy Walker sa v Yes and No to a lot of things in the college. Miss Mary Brown is our best friend at vacation time Just think of the places she could go. if she kept for herself some week-end all those train, plane, and bus tickets! Miss Florence Carter ts Special Advisor to the Third Form. She presides amo ng other things over the book- store and the mails. Spell it any way you like. Miss Nan Moses, M.V.S. 1938, hts cheerily into this house group in so many capacities that we wonder what any of us should ever do without her. Whenever our homework is done in Study HalL Miss Linda Stickles Edwards- Librarian, is right there to keep us busy and to come to our rescue when we just can’t find that book . With so many hungry children to feed, you may imagine the strenuous activity of Mrs. Bayhs’s days. She not only provides Faculty: In the Studio 9 several meals a day, but she is always read} with most delicious sandwiches, cakes, and other dainties for our frequent parties. She and her assistant. Miss irginia Ritter, face another demanding task in the other part of the house. The less said about our own housekeeping, the more tribute to the pa- tienee of these two good friends of us all. Now’ and then we partake too heartily of the good things to cat. At such times we are throw n on the truly lender mercies of our best of all school nurses. Miss Davis and Miss Violet Slrausbaugh. They take our ills most seriously, whether real or imagined anti always seem able to do something about it, whatever it is. Miss Davis was married last summer while we were away, and now 7 she is sweeter than ever. All happiness to you, Mrs. Gladys Davis Steinem! A Form ami a Microbe Faculty; In the Coffee Hoorn IN THE CLASSROOM Do you know Miss Agnes? Everybody does, of course. She leaches literature history of Art, and creative writing. Whichever course you choose, you arc bound to fin d i I thrilling and busy. Miss Agnes is assisted in the col- lege English by Mrs. Solon Buck, and in the secondary school by Mrs- Helen Hill Currier, Advisor to the Fourth Form. Mile. Suzanne Donze teaches French and Spanish in the college, presides over the French dining- room. and directs the French Club in meet- ings, in plays, and in occasional jaunts to French restaurants. VI me. Jeanne Canton does the same for the preparatory school. All the Latin is taught by Mrs. Marion F. Moore. We had to give up trying to photo- graph Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Buck. The one time we got them both still together, Mr, 10 f oiatite SuhsUitwvs Brooks’s car broke down on the way from l be studio. Mrs, Lloyd, Headmistress and Advisor to the Senior Class, teaches the college mat he- matics. She is assisted in (lie preparatory school by Miss Ruth Kelly, who also teaches astronomy. Miss Kelly is the devoted friend and Counsellor to the Second Form. Miss Mary Reed of the science department is the inspiration of these absorbed young experi- menters you may see poring over mic roscope and test tubes. Perhaps these girls are trying to isolate that very special M,V.S, grippe germ. Other students turn their scientific curiosity in another, more romantic direc- tion. The young hopefuls below seem already to have reached a major domestic crisis. The young woman in the picture who seems to know what it is all about is Miss Elizabeth Kirkland. M iss Kirkland is the Home Eco- nomics department, and the high-powered instigator of action at Field House. From George Washington l niversity come five eminent professors to our college halls. Prof. Baker reads the classics in translation with a small hut enthusiastic group. Prof, Britt conducts a seminar in the Psychology of Public Opinion. Prof. Garnett and Prof. Merriman lecture the Seniors, the former in Construc- tive Citizenship and the latter in American government. Prof. Kayser teaches modern history. These charming gentlemen are as camera shy as Mr, Rice, Other history courses in both Indigestible Matter II schools arc the special province of M iss Mary A. Nourse, author oi that brand new book on Japan. Kodo”. Miss Nourse covers American history. Oriental, economics, and current events. The general correlated courses in histor) ami literature in the Forms are conducted by Mrs, Currier, A very special feature at Mount Vernon is the excellent staff and equipment in the departments of f ine Arts, Miss Marguerite Munn. Director of the Art studio, is an ex- perienced painter and teacher. She is ably assisted by Miss Gretchen Thomas, who has her own little workshop corner at the Cor- coran this winter. The music department is also most fortunate in its leaching personnel. Mrs. Mary Louise Wright, Organist and Choir Director, leaches musical I heor and appreciation. Miss Marie Millie! te is an ex- ceptional!} resourceful teacher of voice and director of Glee Club. In the piano studio wc are privileged to have the skill and artistry of Mine. Julia Klhogcn. concert pianist and teacher from Vienna. Miss Edith Mack lias for several years conducted classes in drama and coached studio groups in play prod tie lion. VII these arts teachers have a part in the creative activities that thrive at Mount Vernon. You will meet Miss jean and Miss Urner in their own very special setting. Faculty: In the Gray Rwtrn In thf ; Studio In Little Halt 12 We have at Mount Vernon several creative activities organized into seminars. In Publications Workshop we learn by doing: journalism, photography, advertising, and business management. This year, Mrs. Helen Hill Currier as Advisor has been perhaps our most diligent worker. Barbara Brady, as Ivli tor-in -Chief of Cupola, has done more than her share of hair pulling and cajoling in order to make dead- lines with printer’s copy. Mary Ann McKinney lias handled expertly all financial matters for this Big Business. To Catherine Houston fell the arduous task of supervising the salt of school pictures. She has objected only on the grounds that collecting is close to a dentist’s idea of fun. Jeanne Popham, our one trained typist, lias had her hands full, with letters, advertising, and printer’s copy to send off. In Barbara Galloup we were clever enough to discover not only an increasingly expert candid photographer, hut an amazingly friendly father, who has developed so many pictures of Mount Vernon that he surely would recognize any of us in familiar or unfamiliar pose. Since Publications this year is a small group, we have made no attempt to publish the usual school newspaper. Just before Christmas we made up for sale a photographic calendar of campus and school life at Mount Vernon. Our major production, however, has been the 1940 Cupola, which we present now to you. AT CREATIVE WORK Deadline Daze 13 LEND-A-H AND is the A ssociated Charities of M.V.S. Every girl is a member pledged to give a certain amount during the year to live benefit fund of the organization. Thus, student contributions are marie to the Washington Community Chest, Red Cross, various other social welfare societies and to needy individuals- Lend -A -Hand has also given a goodly sum toward the erection of the proposed memorial to Miss Jean Dean Cole. Peggy Fountain, at the head of live associ- ation lias handled heaulifutlv a task that not just any girl could put across. With her l low To Get Ahead strong sense of responsibility and quiet capacity for hard work she has supervised the banking and distribution of considerable sums of money. Aided by Sarah Sutton, Secretary and Treasurer, and advised by a representative of each class in the school, Peggy has sponsored charity drives, benefit bridge parties- and Christmas festivities for nearby children. These Lend -A- Handers also preside greedily over the pound (the hock-shop of all lost -and -found articles). Mrs. Signy Walker is Faculty Advisor to this important student activity. She gives most graciously of her time and experienced counsel to the officers and representatives of Lend-A-lIand. OPTIMA An honorary society of the highest order, Optima’s membership requirements include superior academic standing, good citizenship, and the unanimous vote of the members of live club. Open to both Forms and Collegia ates. Optima membership is eagerly sought and deeply valued, Dorothy Carpenter, this year’s President, has shown ingenuity and initiative, coupled with a spirit of detenu ill- ation that lias lent vigor and interest to Optima activities. The club has inaugurated ibis year a small but prospering lending Sketch 1 ' Advice 14 library which they hope to enlarge and ex- pand next year Ollier activities have in- cluded the collection of clothes for Nor- mandy refugees and the filling of Penny Banks for the national campaign sponsored by Dorothy Canfield Fisher As Vice-President, Barbara Buxton lias taken a vital pari in the work of the organi- zation Charlotte Stephenson as Secretary and Betty Bliss as Treasurer, both Forms officers, have handled two difficult jobs capably Mrs Lloyd and Miss Agnes DcLano are Faculty members and advisors of Optima this year. ART CLUB Turning design and fine arts into practical expression is the fascinating aim of the Art Club Under the adept guidance of Miss f Gretehie” Thomas, twenty -two girls make work enjoyable play. Helen Randall is Presi- dent; Secretary -Treasurer is Irene Stewart A puppet show was presented in an April Assembly. A dramatic adaptation of a fairy A Studio Study tale had been written by a member of the dub. The girls designed the stage and scenery, made the costumes, and constructed the ] mp pels. Millinery, peasant decoration, and leather work are also studied under the roof light of the Art Studio. Playful Rehearsal 15 LITTLE THEATER is the largest and one of the most popular of extra-curricular ac- tivities, Under the able and enthusiastic direction of Miss Edith Mack of the Drama department, forty -five girls this year are taking part in play production. Sue Sherrill, blond Californian, is Student Head of the organization, with Sally Spurlock acting as Vice-President. The money handler is Margo Spargo, and Betty Forsling ' ' swings ' the Secretarial tools. In Little Theater each girl works on the special phase of production that interests her most. Some conceit Irate on acting, of course: but the hack-stagers certainly deserve recognition of their clever work on hand -props, costumes, stage -set- tings. make-up. and publicity. In the fall three one-art plays were pre- sented to the school audience. In the annual much-loved Christmas Pageant the Drama group was assisted hv Miss Munn of the Art department, Cradle Song” was chosen this year for the big Spring Performance, the largest production of the year. Little Theater is the only local school Theater group to hold a patron membership in the Washington Civic Theater. The Gupoi a photographers have caught for you some critical moments in preparation and performance as carried on by Miss Mack and her girls.” MODERN DANCE This talented group numbers only nine girls, but the number is not a measure of their achievement. Miss Pal timer, graduate of the Bennington School of Dance, is the Facu 1 tv Leader of t he act i v i t y . Be t tsy Smith, Senior, is the Student Manager. The club meets every other Friday. The members originate their own dances and design their costumes, in preparation of an exhibition for the rest of the school. Their great goal is to take part in the April Festival of the Wash- ington Dance Association, of which these dancers of ours arc members. Backstage .-tctiiil i as 16 Field House If there were not already a walk, there would be a beaten path lo the doors of Field House, our food and gift -shop, and amusement center. Field House is operated by some twenty -five girls, Charlotte Freels being President of the group. We imagine Secre- tary-Treasurer Peggy Fountain has little extra time on her hands. Efficient sales manager of the staff is Helen Mi II is; Lenore McKee heads the schedule committee; and the Miss who deceives us and entices us by putting fake candy and ice-cream on the bulletin board is Billy Webber. The Field House girls all take their turns at selling periods always with t lie help of pf MarC who for many years has been reckoned as a major officer of the activity. Miss Elizabeth Kirkland, instructor in Home Economics, aids and advises the program of the year. Just follow the sound of the Vic or the piano, if you wish to visit Field House in action. Music Clubs Greeting us each morning as c enter Chapel arc the usually melodious voices of our Stu- dent Choir. As they walk down the aisle in their white vestments on Sunday evening, they are impressive in spite of themselves. They look mu eh too ethereal to need a Secretary -Treasurer, hut they do. and Bar- bara Buxton is it. Joan Ashey and Alice Daugherty act a? Librarians. Mrs. Mary Louise Wright, teacher of Musical Theory and Appreciation, is Organist and Choir Director. Maude Kelly Smyre is joint President of IT On Wings of Song Choir and Glee Cluh. Heard at important school events- including the impressive Boards Head Christmas Dinner, is this Glee Club that lias sung its way into all our hearts. This year they have been specializing in Old English music. Certainly they are fortunate to have such an able and artistic Director as Miss Marie Milliette. They, too, need a Secretary -Treasurer, who is Sara Criglcr, May the note of the singer express to you our consciousness of the joy of work well done. 18 Senior Class History ef History repeats itself.” This statement is true of any class, and M. V. S. 1940 is no exception. The month of October 1938 brought another group of curious girls to Mount Vernon Seminary. They were soon finding their way about, however, and by the end of the month had elected their leaders. Bunny Banks was chosen President; Joan Ashey, Vice-President; Martha Tid- well, Secretary; and Ruth Applewhite, Treasurer. November brought on the Junior vaudeville, at which time we Juniors gave M. V. S. a first sample of our acting ability. December we remember as the month in which the upper classmen challenged us lower classmen to an Ingenuity Contest. Both classes put up a desperate struggle, hut the Seniors proved the victors. In January, 1939, we were busy choosing our class colors and ring, to he shown, by special request of the Seniors, in February. We spent the month of March planning to entertain the Seniors at the J uni or -Senior banquet, held in April. Then May was here and with it the sadness of departing Seniors; but we were somewhat consoled with the thought of our own triumphant return in the fall to come. Our senior year brought a change of officers. Ann Applewhite was elected Presi- dent; Joan Ashey, Vice-President; Maude Kelly Smyre, Secretary; anti Mary Ann McKinney, Treasurer. This time, October meant probation for the Juniors, not for us. November 4, Founder’s Day, we shall re- member lor the opening of the new building with its fine college lounge; December as the month of the annual Senior tree-plant- ing. Later in the month the Seniors chal- lenged the Juniors to the Ingenuity Contest, to be held in January, This time we were the victors. In February the Juniors were asked to show their colors in March. April was sig- nificant in that w r e donned our caps and gowns. And we shall never forget May 2. the day of the J unior -Senior banquet. The rest of May we spent in preparation lor gradua- tion in June. Our class history would not be complete without mention of our class Advisor, Mrs. Lloyd. Her untiring efforts and kindly advice have helped us live up to our motto, fr Be Worthy.” Look us over in the pages that follow. The clever, kindly caricatures w r ere perpetrated by Mary Abernathy of the J unior Class. Seniors in Irtiim 19 Senior Class President; Lit- tie Theater; Captain Yellow Team ' 39, ARY ANN APPLEWHITE This saucy brunette, who might have hailed from some old Spanish town, says she lives in Newport News, Va. Ann in- sists that her twin sister is cuter than she, hut it’s just a case of good things coming in pairs. She measures just five feet, three inches, hut makes up in vivacity what she lacks in height. V capable leader and a good sport, Ann is the very best President the Seniors could have chosen. We wish her all success in that business career. Student Body President , 40; Little Theater; Junior Class Treasurer , ' 39; Lend -A - Hand Treasurer, 9 39 Ruth Applewhite Ruth, the younger of the Applewhite twins, is an enthusiastic basketball player in winter, but she chooses tennis in the fall and spring. Her poise and her almost stern countena nce at Student Body meetings may fool those who know her there only, hut App’s friends know how mischievous and lovable she can he when off duty. Ruthie’s winning smile and twink- ling brown eyes have captured our hearts. Here ' s a toast to a capable leader and a wonderful girl! 21 Joan, from Yankee Worcester, Mass., has been our class Vice-President both Junior and Senior years. She is also a leader in Choir and an outstanding member of the Hockey team. This Joan of ours, besides being an artist in clay model- ing. has an interest in interior decoration. She already has a job for next year with a decorating firm in Boston, Here ' s hoping, though, that Johnny realises her deepest ambition and brings those Southerners into tine at last. 22 Maizie” I tails from Port Washing ton. Long Island, To hear her talk one must know that ' s the plate where dippers land and sailboats sail. This tall blond of ours spends most of her time mothering her brood of troublesome children, the way- ward Seniors, Little Theater, lessons on the harp, and fencing occupied Ruth ' s time last year; hut tins ear she cut out will] the other volley bailers, and has confined her indoor sports to Little Theater. We just don ' t find people like Ruth every day; she is the real thing. 23 ARBARA BUXTON Bari conies lo IY1. V S. from Kansas City, Missouri. While still a Junior, her high academic honors won her an invitation to Optima, This year she is Vice-President of that honor society. Buxton is also an all-round athlete. During her two years at Mount Vernon she lias been a member of the Yellow hockey and basketball teams. She sings in the Choir and the Glee Club. We specially treasure her ready sense of humor and her enthusiastic school spirit. Whenever a worthwhile activity is being launched, Barbara is sure to be on hand with her help and encouragement. Dorothy carpenter This f -jfemine fatale 1 ' lias plenty on her hands as President of Optima and member of Choir; but Dotty is never too busy to drop around wherever there is work to be done This Wil- mington deb entered M. V S in the Third Form She has won a worthy place as leader in the school and her quiet efficiency will be missed. If Dotty can ever make up her mind which” to accept, she will undoubtedly become the perfect wife She was certainly firm with those wayward Juniors in Peacock Alley last year 25 Head of Hochey 40; Little Theater ' 39 and ' 10. The prize hockey player of the class, or of the whole school for ilia t mailer, is Esther. She has been Head of hockey ibis year, and most ellicienl. She is primarily interested in the bright lights of the stage, but claims that it is the hard work rather than the glamour that attracts her, Esther not only stars on the stage and in hockey but she is also interested in singing ami in writing. Versatility should be her middle name. Which career will you choose, Esther? 26 Sally, our Greenville, South Carolina cut-up anti a first -water violinist, is headed for the concert stage. Most conscientious about her music and oilier studies, she finds lime to play and to keep her many friends merry. Also she sings a smooth soprano in the Glee Club and I lie Choir, After the next two years at Converse College, Sally will take an apartment for music study in New York City, Best of luck to our staunch friend and a loyal rooter for M, V, S., Sally! A I ice Daugherty from California, the garden spot of Amer- ica plays volley ha 1 1 on our Yellow team and sings in the Choir, Her Greta Garho gait has won her a place of distinction alt along the corridor. As a mimic she is an artist. This unpre- dictable redhead has traveled between Atlanta, Georgia and Piedmont, California; and many other interesting army posts. She will undoubtedly succeed as an assistant in that clinic if she does that half as well as she entertains us. 28 Mary pearl erhard Here’s a Texan who spends most of her spare time talking about her trip to Hawaii, and the rest of it as dancing in- structress to her suite She is a member ot French (dub and an ardent star of Little Theater She lias scored several distinct successes but is still free of the temperamental pose, Also, it is smart to go to Mary Pearl for advice. She is a mental wizard and can adapt her mind and her sympathies to the most amazing predicaments. Stay just as you are Mary Pearl. We like you that way. Beity. one of our two Day student Seniors from Washington, was originally as good a Tarheel as North Carolina ever pro- duced. Yrl is Betty’s interest and, it is rumored, her talent as well. Back of this child’s natural dignity and poise is just one of the girls.” Her favorite sport is archery. From the sparkle in her eye we have come to believe that this how” is not the only one she lias been stringing. We arc disappointed not to have had Betty with us the whole time at school. 30 F ren ch Chi b Pres i den t , 4 0 ; Little Theater Secretary, ' 40; Optima . Mary Elizabeth forsling Hertzs another Tarheel, now living in Wash tug l oik Forsling brought a swell personal it y with her; and it, along with her ability as a stud” and a hockey player, lias made her an invaluable member of the school. One of the select Optima group, she is also President of the French Club anti an active member of Little Theater. Betty admits an interest in getting a job connected with aviation. With your ability we know you wit! Hy high ’ Forsling. 31 ARGARET FOUNTAIN Our own refreshing Fountain springs all the way from New ' York City- This little blond lias a personality that makes her one of tire most popular Seniors. She greatly enjoys tennis and is one of the school ' s star players. Because of her willing leader- ship and her unlimited energy, Peggy was chosen President of Lend-A-Hand for 1940. She always has a good time and at the same time manages to make everyone around her happy. More power and happiness to yon, Peggy, with your quiet smile and understanding heart Charlotte freels This frivolous blonde divides her time between Morristown. Tennessee, and Miami, Florida. She reminds us of the flirta- tious Southern belles about whom we are always reading. She has her serious moments, though, and as Head of Field House, Freels has proved her capability as a manager. It was Car- lo t La’s natural sweetness and charm that won us, however. She is a Home Ee. student, so take it all-in-all she will make someone a worn! erf id wife, as site has been a devoted and interesting friend. 33 Gale Guernsey left sunny Orlando, Florida, lo come to M. V- S. She brought along with her a grand sense of humor and a most infectious laugh, jean is very athletic and has made a popular a nd efficient Head of Athletic Association. She is a good cheer leader to boot; in fact her school spirit is genuine and unfailing. She has won a host of friends among the students and faculty. Jean is extremely good-looking and her future should be assured. Judging, however, by that Home Ec. course, she is taking no chances. 34 Eleanor koenig Polly comes from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a new Senior this year. Her many friends chose her as class representative on the Social League. She excels in volleyball, her favorite sport. Sports arid social functions are not her greatest accom- plishments, however. The very first month she was here she made that much -coveted President’s List, Clever and spunky, Polly keeps things humming in whatever activity she is engaged in. We surely are glad she came to Mount Vernon, 35 Eleanor love It ' s rather suggestive that ihe poet of our class should have the name of Love. Eleanor has written most of our class songs. On the side she does a little gardening, but she is most inter- ested in Home Economics, We have a feeling that a certain young man named Ed is the incentive there. The surprise element in Eleanor is that she is the oldest Senior but manages to look the youngest Her sweet disposition will never fail to make Eleanor an understanding friend. 36 Jean mary love Lover hails from that small throb of an island known as Staten, in the heart of Greater New York. She is a lovely child with luscious locks and laughing eyes, and a manner of sur- passing charm. She shows artistic ability of several sorts and is as graceful on the basketball court as on the dance floor. Yet as Assistant Proctor, Jean can be as stern as she is gay We all love our Lover and hope she will think of us often in the years to come 37 ARTIIA MERRITT Torn lie. with her saucy wavy hair reports from Atlanta Georgia. She heaves a mighty swing at that volleyball and woe be to her opponents on the court. The Field House is fortunate to have her ability in money mailers and her expert salesmanship at the food and gift counters. Toodte is very often absent on week-ends, Annapolis is not far away and many a midshipman has become smitten. She always has a gay word for everyone and long may the sunny south radiate joys for our Toodic! A th I etic Board Vi ce I res i - dent , ' 40; Sales Manager Field Haase , JO. Field House Vice - Pres i den t 39; 1 e otc ffbci y Captain. Helen, better known as Mill. can turn her hand to almost any- thing, serious or frivolous In spite of a strong, strong pull from Princeton, New Jersey, she does a swell job right here with us. She is interested in all school activities, athletic and otherwise. This year she is both Captain of her Hockey team and Sales Manager of Field House. Her willing co-operation in whatever is to he done and her entertaining sense of humor have won the hearts of all of us. She ought to become a suc- cessful business woman — if nothing interferes. Norkic. one of our faithful rooters for Penn State, lives not far away in the smoky city of Pittsburgh. This young lady rather neglects I lie active life for society. She always appears in the latest garb, her hair molded lo perfection. She loves bridge, cigarettes, and parties: and never have we seen a better hostess. She adores to cook up a new dish and spends hours in thinking up more and better dainties. Her cheery face is always a welcome sight at Field House. Don ' t let Pittsburgh and Penn State keep you too long, Norkie, 40 Senior Class Treasurer; Bus- iness Manager ( ] v ro la, ' 40; Publications i 9 39 and ' 40; Dress Committee , ' 39. Mary a n n McKinney Mary Ann lives in Dotham, Alabama, the Heart of the South ’ Last year she was on the Dress .Committee. This year she is Secretary of the Senior Class. Me Kinney loves tennis but lias also played on the Yellow basketball team. This southern belle makes a hit wherever she goes. We hear she has heart throbs at West Point, Georgia Tech, Sewanee and Auburn. We wish her the best of the lot for the years to come. Choose wisely, Mary Ann, n Mac, with her bright eyes and keen wit, lias brought her gay cowboy lore alf the way up here from San Anionic, Texas. She may he seen almost any lime either hurling the volley- ball across the court, or bending diligently over a hot stove. Our Texas belle is also a competent salesman at Field House, Whenever none of these duties call her, and her homework” is done, she is sure to be found at a table of bridge Let’s hope those Texas rangers do not keep Mac tucked away down south too long. 42 Nicky comes from Oklahoma, the land of cowboys and Indians, A true daughter of the west, she would ra liter ride a horse than eat. We arc sure she has more energy than any other girl in the class. In school Nicky has been most in- terested in piano playing, hut she plans to become a kinder- garten teacher. Whatever she does, that vivacious personality will always draw many friends her way. The onh thing she will never understand is why the Army is supposed to he better than the Navy 43 Oliver must Ik one of those genuine Georgia peaches, for she even won Yankee Ashey for roommate. Does that mean the end of tin- Civil War at last, or only its renewal? Georgia has hern two y ears a member of the Gardening Club. Digging and spading are not her only athletic activities, however. In fact she is so much interested in the sports program that she was chosen this year as member of the Athletic Association Board Secretary -Treasurer sounds like business ability, too Well, quiet little Georgia is that sort. 44 Kannie is another southern belle from Atlanta, (Georgia; hut not just another. She is most popular with all the hoys wherever she goes, and has won the hearts of all our girls as well. She is talented in Art and lias made an efficient President of Art Club this year. Active in athletics. Ranine, in the spring, shows her form in tennis in the fall plays volleyball, and joins the Modern Dance group in the winter months. We shall miss her friendly smile at Mount Vernon. 45 Little Theater President 39 and ' 40; Best Actor Cujk ’ 39 . Susan sherrill Susie of l he low voice and the convulsive laugh leans one clay toward New York and the drahms and the next towards the University of Virginia. If dramatic interest wins out, watch the Broadway bright lights. She’ll he there. Sue’s Christmas vacation turned into a rest-cure instead of a gay holiday; but this little golden -halted blonde found just being home was good enough. Maybe our front seats will he in the Pasadena Playhouse instead of on Broadway, after alL 46 V Bettsy is a Day student, but we wish she were a hoarder with the rest of us. Her friendly manner makes her a vital member of any group she joins; ami that impish smile keeps us feeling that all our clouds just must (rave silver linings, Bettsy is a member of the Modern Dance Club and Little Theater, She also wields a hockey stick, making the first team this year, Tli is young lady wears a beautiful fraternity pin and takes Home Economics. 47 Senior Class Secretary; Glee Club President ' 10; Choir President . ' 40; Glee Ouh and Choir , ' 39 and ’ 40 . AUDE KELLY SMYRE M audio loves unusual clothes and accessories of all sorts If it s novel she adopts it: the result is a smooth girl Besides her attractive appearance she is blessed with a beautiful voice, which indicates opera lie aspirations A sense of humor in a class by itself and a natural friendliness toward everyone complete the pattern of litis lovable ef Smear” of ours. Smear says she has tried tennis, basketball- volleyball, and swim- ming. but has decided to slick to the Senior minutes. Talley’s major interest (besides being P ' a hawg about fish and wanting to f Vai Jmim Stewart with a spoon ’) is in children — all kinds, sizes, ages. We think her avocation suits her perfectly ' cause she lias the sweetest disposition we’ve been able to discover Not being athletically inclined, she follows as favorite pastimes, writing short stories, not being alone, bubbling over with laughter, and delving into the mysteries of nature via the Gardening Club, W e have never known such an all-round girl. 19 French Club Treasurer , ' 40; Class Secretary , 39; Lifl c Theater, 39 cr if ’40, Martha tidwell Our thanks to Waco, Texas, for our vivacious and lovable Martha. A graduate of the Forms, she proved a most valu- able guide through the perils of our Junior year. She is an active member of Little Theater and Treasurer of French Club. On the side and unofficially, she is the unofficial Head of the M V. S. unofficial but flourishing Bridge Club, Martha plans to go from here to two years at the University of Texas. It is a safe guess that her popularity will he even greater in the new held. 50 Pnwtor ' 40; Yellow Team Captain , ' 40; Little Theater ' 39 anil 40. This curly -headed blonde from Montgomery, Alabama, is known to everyone as ’Gator, and i hat name suggests well her state of perpetual activity. She is an Assistant Proctor, and Captain of the Yellow team, managing both jobs with great efficiency. Gator’s cheerfulness and ever ready help put her in constant demand by both students and faculty. Next year will see her teaching riding and we know ' that her personal charin and her skill as a rider will make her venture a great success. 51 Head Praetor , fO: College Council Secretary, 39; Fire Chief m ’39. Elizabeth young Capable, poised. attractive, popular-all these words are needed to describe Lib by. She stars in haskelball and hotkey, hut talks incessantly of skalin and riding. One rarely sees Lihh idle. Last year she was one of the Lire Chiefs and this year is Head Proctor, a most difficult job K very one admits that her iaet and friendliness make her a great success. Libby will be remembered for her good elieer and for her willing participation in every phase of school life. Ziggic is Mount Vernons student Social J director and also its Fire Chief. Two such di Here nt activities plus a great interest in golf and speed-boat racing show her versatility. I ler scholas- tic interests center in the field of Art, and much of the work coining from the Studio lias L. Z. ' s touch. hen aggie leaves this spring. Mount Vernon is due to miss her all-round ability, her cheerful generosity, and her co-operative leadership. It is quite certain, however, that our loss is to he Someone Klse s THE JUNIOR CLASS Newly bereft of make-up and fingernail polish, this wide-eyed crowd of bewildered young ladies was much too suddenly plunged into a new system of work and play. Over- running the Field House with dancers and bridge players they left the settled Seniors breathless at the pare they set. Nevertheless, time was to show that these sprightly Juniors could work, on occasion. This energetic group was eventually or- ganized under the expert guidance of Lor- raine Anderson. President, They were fortu- nate enough to inherit Miss Agnes as Class Advisor. Harriet Hoffman, one of the two old girls in the class, stepped up with her experience and judgment to act as Vice- President; and Mar Curtiss has worked cheerfully and successful h as Class Treasurer. As for their Class Secretary, it lias been cause for unceasing wonder that anyone so attractive as Jeanne Popham could possibly be so efficient. As time flew by talents began to crop up. By the time the Juniors were challenged by the Seniors to present a vaudeville, they were ready with a real show for the money. The central theme of this ingenious perform- ance was a Children’s Party Each member of the east was dressed in short trousers or a short skirt. Everyone had something to con- tribute to the fun. There were juvenile read- ings that will long he remembered with hilarity. There were songs of various sorts. Outstanding was an almost professional exhibition of the Hawaiian Hula dance. We thought you might like to see it. The per- formance ended with a hearty song to the Seniors. Soon after Christmas vacation the Senior- Junior Ingenuity Contest provided an even Mount I rrrwil Seniors � f r.xt )rtir: The Junior Class 54 better vehicle for Junior drama lie ability The Seniors won, but the decision was close, the judges taking three quarters of an hour to reach an agreement As this year skids towards a close (the Juniors still skid a bit now and then), the thoughts of all the class must travel ahead to the coming year. Before long they will he taking up their responsibilities and privi- leges as dignified Seniors, They promise big things; but even as l hey promise, they beam on l heir advancing successors, THE FOURTH FORMERS The little sisters of the more or less angelic Juniors are showing remarkable leadership both in work and in play This effervescent crowd of witty and amiable girls has won the admiration of us all by their able, ener- getic, constructive approach to class and school problems. The Editors have been gratefully impressed by the whole-hearted Hawaii comes to t I S support of tins class toward the develop- ment of a better Fourth Form section in Cupola. Meet these girls! They speak for themselves and for one another in the pages that follow. IRENE T. STEWART Class President Yellow Team live years; Secy -Treas, Art Club 10: President Yellows ’39; Field House; Hockey, Basketball, Tennis. Volleyball Teams: CapL Volley- ball 38; Capt Basketball ' 39 Purple Passion Bean Soup Pe L Pee ve A m a ten r ru g at tiers Specialty Good looking tegs Chatter fF I ' ll speak to George about if ' Ambition To carry a tune Initials Inh eren tlx Swell 55 fi Priscilla H. Armstrong Purple Pasflion Three Bella IVl Peeve Soft soapers SjMHUlIt V Athletics dial ler Nn, don ' t think so Ambition To ski in Snitzerlnnd ! ni l U Tretfw t rustic Purple Passion Sailing Pei Peeve Mind dotes Specialty Silent laughter dialler ! haven ' t the slightest idear” A mbit ion ( doth es design it tg Inilia Is Never lioring } eilow Ttmni four years; 1 ice-l J resi- dent ) el tows ‘39; A. i. Hoard ' 38; C apt. Hockey Team 38: ft ashingtvn Private Schools Hockey Team ' 37; Basketball, Baseball Tennis, and Sivimm ing Teams, Yellow Team two years; Art Club; Archery Team , FOURTH 56 ( Caroline Browne Anna 1 Hay Ferry l i irple Passion Angara sweaters Purple Passion Expensive jewelry Pft Peeve The dentist Pet Peeve Speeches Specialty l end inn blinds Specialty Hi fill heels Chatter ' 7 looked it tip” Chatter HI the time Ambition A trip to India Ambition To make the Wry Initials Goftstontly Busy Initials ittractieelv Fragile ) elloiv Team two rears: Gardening Club; V olleyball Team. 1 eUotv Team one year. FORM 57 Betty Alice Friend Betty Jean Gosh or n Purple Passion ( Chocolate i ce -cream Purple Passion Reading in the bathtiih Pei Peeve Sacks with high heels Pel Peeve Economizing Specialty Sailing Specialty Knitting Chatter Quiet, pul-eezeT ' Chatter Pm going out this liwek-cnd 1 ' Ambition To graduate A mlii! ion Phi Beta Kappa initials He A Friend Initials Bright Co Yellow Team two years: Class Vice- President 10; Secy 1 el lows 39; Yellow Team wo years : ( )pti tna ; Sec y Field House ' 39; Art Club; Dres s Cota m it t e e: Publications; Little H ockey a n d A rrh err T ea m s ■ 7 h eater : Len d-A-I la n d. FOURTH 58 Barbara Ray (I am ill Sarah Hoffman Purple Passion Brass buttons Purple Passion Studying with the radio on Pet Peeve Baby talk Pel Peeve ! sight. bell Specialty Mail Specially rat ness Chatter “Wel-l-l unit ' Chatter tfhaftl wear? ' Ambition To 5 toy on a horse Ambition Fancy diving Initials Blond Honey Initials Swell Helper White Team one year; Order Com - kite Team one year; Dress Com - niittee mittee; Choir ; Hockey Team. FORM 59 Betlie Huffard Marjorie May Purple Passion Men in fails Purple Passion Driving Pet Peeve 11 (f pp ca rl y m orh i n fi faces Pet Peeve Homework Specialty tUrattiveness Specialty Bark talk Chatter rr Oh von divoon goon! Chatter l !n interrupted A nihil ion To live the life she lores Ambition To own a ear Initials Bow Happy Initials Merry Making H kite Team one rear: Class Repre- sent a tire. Social League; Choir; Vol- ley hall Team. FOURTH Yellow Team three years; Order Com- mittee; Field House; Volleyball Ream . 60 Lois Middleton Furjile Passion Shopping Pel Peeve Serious faces Specialty Southern Charm Chatter Bill BUI , Bill and lUtr Ambition Hap p y m a triage Initials Languid Manner Cynthia Reynolds Purple Passion Dancing Pei Peeve Onions Specially Boa rders ' Iiomeu nrk ( Ilia tier er Be glad toC Ambition To go to college and stay there Initials Charming! y Reserved 1 elloiv Team two years; Field House; Yellow Team two years: Little Thea- Little Theater; Volleyball Team . ter; Art Cl ah: Hockey Team FORM 61 Gloria Smith Grace Patricia Smith Purple Passion Chasing mtitureyele caps Purple Passion 7 hose Mat k -mi is ! Pel Peeve Humming while studying Pet Peeve J ickel nippers Specialty Buying shoes Specially Specials Chatter Amuse me! Chatter 11 as that the hell?” Am hi I ion 7 ' u keep two feet on the ground Ambition To heal Badge Initials Good Sporf Initials Tlenly Smart ) el low Team two years: Field House; 1 alley ball Team . Yellow Team two years; Class Sec y- Treas. ' 40; Optima; A , A. Board 10; Chair: Volley halt and Tennis Teams. FOURTH 62 Sallv June Spurlock Purp le Passion Mack converts red leather seats Pet Peeve Garlv rising Specialty Cherub” Chatter That ' s against the rules. Girls! Ambition To get into college Initials Simply Swell Yellow Team three years; l ice- P rest- dent Little Theater ' 10; Field House; Lend A -Hand; Archery and l alley- hall Teams. Char io lie B. Stephenson Purple Passion Camels; eyes; tall , dark men Pel Peeve Kt mis; feet; cross-eyed men Specially Jokes (?) Chatter ' time you heard my latest? ' Ambition To get that Kenyon man Initials ( Ion gen i al Spi rU ) el low Team three years; See y- Treas. Optima 40; Choir Librarian: Glee Club: l oil er ball Team, FORM f i Nancy Slrublc k it iii r. w a ring Purple Passion The «rv Purple Passion Tati tt g Pet Peeve U iadftm teeth Pet Peeve ll hitters Specialty Hair styles Specialty Straight A s Chat ter r ' fW , had that! Chatter Hunhr Ambition ffl e tiding hells Ambition To get fr hitched” Initials aturulh Sttitli tuts Initials Ready -ft illing Yellow learn two years; Choir ; Art Club: I ollevlxill Team, Yellow Team two years; Optima; Field House; Little Theater; Volley - ball Team. FOURTH 64 THIRD FORM Misses Warren, Sabine, Dorbritz, Davis, Uliss, A. Waring. Ramsek. Ellis. Mutton. Raker, de Janze, Chandler, Flather. SECOND FORM Misses Nance, Anderson, Boomer, McAllister. Burrows. Hamid, Perkins, Jones, Halm. Toulba, Moore. Woolforik Chapman, Hall, Caldwell. Peck, Rising kk. Met avood. Thompson. Hollow. Eddy, Guilbert. 65 All Work and no play makes Jack a dull hoy; but if Jack bad come to Mount Vernon he would have had no worries There is a work routine, but there is just ascertain plav. And after work is done, our eagerness for plav manifests itself in various ways Through the following pages we hope to show you 1 s at Flay Informal Play Every day about twelve o ' clock, voices may be heard ringing across the Quad- ff What ' s mid-morning?” Apples and graham crackers have the full approval of everyone. Substantial old beef broth is not thought to be quite so delectable. Mid -morning is a daily in-between snack enjoyed informally by faculty and students together. It means a bite to cat and just that bit of needed relaxation at a crucial few moments. Rain, snow, or shine, there is a general exodus from classroom to the vicinity of the telephone office at mid-morning. This is one parly that comes every school day of the year. Some other regular fete days come once a year: others three or four limes. Still others, such as teas, class get-togethers, and an occa- sional card party, are informal and impromptu. Sports and games are under the management of the Athletic Association. Formal parties, dances, [days are scheduled by I lie Social League, Drama Club, or Council, Off campus we go shopping or to the movies when Saturday comes. Some of us are big enough and good enough girls to go now and then on week days. Best of all outside entertainments arc the many fine concerts, ballets, and plays the city of Washington provides through the season. Restoration Period 68 The Bread Line Founder ' s Day Even Mount Vernon ran not expert to have a birthday every day. Ours comes on Novem- ber fifth. It is really t he birthday of Mrs, Somers, who founded Mount Vernon Semi- nary just sixty -four years ago last fall, Mrs. Somers’ birthday is feted every year as the official birthday of the scho ol. Many Alumnae come hack to enjoy with us the happy ceremony of blowing out so many candles and cutting so huge a cake. The dining-room is cleared of all but one long table across the center. At the proper mo- ment the eakc arrives, glowing this year with the warmth and cheer of sixty-four candles. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd blew out the first of the candles; then in turn members of the Alumnae, daughters, and granddaugh- ters; and members of the Faculty, At last it was time to cut! You can t have your cake and eat it. not even a birthday eakc: so we ate ours and hope to come back next year for more, Christmas Parties During the week just before Christmas holi- day our usually busy, work -a -day world be- comes a merry-go-round of entertainment and fun. This y ear, on the morning that our trunks were to depart for home, the Seniors roused the other sleeping beauties of our particular little forest at the very (‘rack of dawn. They were singing Christmas carols beneath our windows. After the first shock of such an awakening, we all settled back comfortably into our pillows to enjoy a lovely serenade. After the carolling t he Seniors had breakfast at Field House before a roaring fire. Word drifted hack, although the party was exclusive. Unit Far Those Little Candles . . . w One of the urost enjoyable traditions of the school is the annual Boar s Mead dinner, car- ried mil in the spirit and form of the fine old English ceremonial feast huge boar s head is borne in on a platter, honored at its en- trance with old English songs, in costume. In spite of ceremony and singing everyone manages to tuck away an immense Christ- inas dinner. nd hats off to Mrs, Hay lis for our beautiful beautiful flaming puddings. The more serious side of our Christmas at school is a lovely, solemn service in Chapel, at which the children from Hi Hr rest Nome are our guests. This year, the Choir, under the direction of Mrs, Wright and Miss Mu nn, presented an exquisite mystery tableau of the first Christmas morning. There was a hushed moment when the lights went out and a golden star shone softb from the tree tops outside the Chapel window . Vi our own Christmas tree, a party which all Mount Vernon enjoys together, our spe- cial guests are ihe children of our maids. I This mid Santo Too ’Hoff Them Hyp.s rooks, and workmen. The program is fur- nished by these littl e hoys and girls. Can we ever forget that impersonation of Eddie Cantor, or the little lady who folded and re- folded her hankie so geometrically and so unconsciously as she sang? Santa was there 70 of course, with a gift for every guest. In many ways this is the very happiest party of all the year, when we are joined in happy celebration by those faithful, devoted friends who make life at Mount Vernon so comfort- able for us all. Ingenuity C untest A t the J im ior-Scnior I ngenu i tv Contest, soon after Christmas, each class is given one hour in which to prepare its dramatic version of a series of designated skits. Preparation covers the lay-out of each act. staging, costuming; and the finished performance follows. The whole school is the audience. Solemn judges decide which class lias shown the most ingenious interpret a Lions and presentations. This year one of the most challenging problems was a triple interpretation of Going To the Dance: one hundred years ago, today, and one hundred years hence. The Juniors’ big hit was the chaperon of one hundred years ago. The Seniors countered tins point with their rocket ship of a century Russian Relief? in the future. The mysterious title. Um- brellas, brought out further the originality of both groups. In amusing pantomime the Seniors paraded significant umbrellas in history, the most hilarious of which was Chamberlain’s, The Juniors cleverly satirized a Soviet umbrella factory with three typical, mechanized workers. It was a stiff contest: but the decision finally went to the Senior Class, Jf hat V rr Clary? One Hundred )eats Too Soon First Nights Weeks a heart w e always begin looking forward lo a scheduled production of the Li i lie l roptigutulu Theater Early last fall three one -act plays introduced os to some promising dramatic talent, old and new. The Forms presented the first, in two scenes. Flic last two were collegiate produets. Alter Christmas, the product ion of Cradle Song ' got under way. This was llie major performance of the year and represented the combined best efforts of Miss Mack and her entire group. Is very member assisted either on stage or off. Costumes, sets, lighting and even pre- liminary rehearsals were handled by these smart gals. Needless to say tins was a big First Night, The usual Commencement production will finish off a fine year for Little Theater. Congratulations, girls and Miss Mack. We are already looking forward to next season. Swing Times And what would the year have been without that Social League? They have planned and carried out some grand parties under Lillian Ziegler’s alert management. All the res l of us had to do was to choose our partners and stay all day,” The middle ol January was led -lettered by our first informal Tea Dance, (Note: Miss Jean optimistically came to permissions desk immediately after the affair without a double supply of slips!) Our big lea dance, buffet supper, and prom rolled in” on March ninth, along with some- one hundred or more attractive men. The dining room was most artistically decorated, A crystal ball revolving front the ceiling twirled drops of light around and among the dancers. It was a formal party with all the fix in’s, hill everyone had a wonderful time. V . J . S Blossom a As Cl COLA goes to press, we are all looking forward to a final dance some time in May, In thr Spring , , 73 Competitive Play Friendly rivalry exists at Mount Vernon between the Yellows ami the Whites, Every member of the student body (and of the faculty ) is on one of these two sports teams. Our Intramural games are matters of great importance: and one of the first tilings to be Shoot for l hr f -writer, Miss Jam discovered upon arrival is the major signi- ficance of team support. The Yellows and the Whites don their colors and turn out en masse to offer mental and moral encourage- ment to their battling team members. This year Mice Webber lias been captain of the Yellow team and Barbara Baker of the White, Jean Guernsey has topped all as Head of Athletic Association. Although w e Yellows and W lutes are con- stant rivals within home territory, we stand firmly united against the visiting players who challenge us as a school; or when we ourselves challenge them on their campuses. Whether we win or lose we always have reason to fie proud of our fair, clean games and of giving the best In us to the fight. In the Fall During the fall term our sports are all out of doors. Tennis, still popular from summer months of practice, draws the interest of the whole school to a big final tournament. Some d us on our way to archery practice see the horseback riders leaving in the station wagon for Bradley Farms. Volleyball in the open field provides fun and exercise for another group. The supreme fall sport, however, is hockey, something new to our southerners and always thrilling to the northerners. Miss Elizabeth Lee- Evans, visiting instructor from England, coached a number of this season ' s workouts. Wc can still hear her delightful English voice ringing across the field, Shoot for the corner, old Girl!” Well, indeed, did the girls profit by her suggestions and every game was a struggle to the finish. The Yellow -White game this year w as according to tradition. How wc did cheer and laugh as the team mascots were brought on the field! The Yellows had acquired somewhere a Jive turkey, which caused quite a commotion through a total lack of under- standing as to his use and duties. The Whites carried in on a stretcher an immense effigy topped with a yellow cap, representing of course a supposedly defunct yellow team. It was an exciting wind-up. Outside, we played with Madeira. Cathedral, and Holton Arms. 71 tockey in the Fall In Winter With the coming of winter we turn to indoor sports. Fencing, swimming and ice-skating are three favorites; hut lire greatest rush is always to the basket ha 1 1 court, in the out- door gymnasium. Out there the cold makes us only too glad to keep moving. The games are hard, fast, and exciting. As in hockey, we stage our Yellow- White games as well as Inter-collegiates with the same schools we meet in fall hockey. The girls work hard, practice regularly, and observe (pretty well) the (‘us Loinary training rides. 75 Ill Halts ftt One Haslcrf In the Spring The greatest variety ol sports is offered in the spring, Volley halt, archery. or riding mav he chosen. Tennis returns in full swing Our spring tennis tournament is a major sports event, awaited vv i t h anxiety, with an I iei pa- lion. and with perhaps a little bet ling on the side. Golf is offered to I lie inevitable en- thusiasts. What a lot of trekking they must do to play those nine holes before dark. Their practice savings (imaginary), mutual advice, instructions, and comparisons furnish us v ilh no end of amusement. But they laugh at us too, and nobody minds at all. Spring also finds another major team rr u | to hat as baseball takes on old timers and new recruits. The diamond near the hoe key field assumes a new importance; waiting players lounge and play on I he fresh green grass. All Year Round No matter how many outdoor games are offered, there is one sport that rain, snow or spring fever ean never interrupt. Of course irs bridge! Contract, auction; or just plain bridge, you arc sure to slip into your very own foursome at M. V. S.. and we might as well admit it. Find the Dummy Seniors Look to the Future 20,000 Years in Sing Sing or What Happened to the Class of 1910 One evening in the fall of 80, I was sitting at my desk when there came a discreet knock at my door. Charles, the butler, entered, to announce, Pardon me. Madam, but there is a lady to see you about a certain time machine. Shall 1 show her to the library? Why, it must be Dr. Webber! Dr. Alice Webber ! I exclaimed. By all means, Charles, show her here to my den; and he sure we are not disturbed. We shall be very busy for the rest of the evening. 1 had been awaiting this visit, for Dr. Webber had told me that her new invention could check up for me on past events. Per [laps you would like to know that I am try- ing to write the history of the class that was at Mount Vernon Seminary with me, long, long ago. 1 was not sure what had happened to a good many and 1 was most eager to learn from Dr. Webber ' s amazing device just what courses my classmates had fol- lowed since graduation. At this moment Dr. Webber stepped into the room. Shall 1 put it on that table by the window? I had not noticed the rectangular object under her arm. but I replied quickly. That will he fine. 1 1 just faces the screen you asked me to set up. ' Good! she grunted as she struggled to lake a projector dike thing out of the case. Now ' everything is ready. The machine is set for 1960: and 1 have a list of the people you want to look up. Each person will appear a n the screen directly after her name flashes through the projector. With this she pulled a small lever and sat hack. I noticed a slight grinding noise, and then I forgot everything else as I saw the first name appear on the screen, Annie Applewhite. The name faded, giv ing place to a crowded city street. Suddenly I gasped and leaned forward. That old woman couldn ' t be the Annie p pie white I had known! But yes, it was. She was standing in front of a disreputable old cart loaded with apples. Apple Annie was painted on one side of it, and 5 cts, each on the other. Her curtsey and, Thank you kindly. lady. did not fool me. 1 saw tier short change that woman. As the picture faded 1 saw her gossiping w ith some old eronie of hers. The screens flashed by much too quickly, hut I remember what had happened to my classmates. Ruth Applewhite was celebrating the fact that her wedding was coming off the next week. I saw tier push hack a strand of lovely white hair, as she leaned over to open another gift, Man ' s place is in the home ' I heard an excited voice shout. Well. Joan Ashey ' s name will go down in history as furthering women ' s rights. I thought. Then I heard one of the public of my soap- box orator murmur, Aw. it ' s just some dame whose husband quit doing the housework. Next Ruth Blanchard, now Lady Sheri - serzer. was welcoming some week-end guests. They were whispering that their hostess always subjected them to a vocal rendition just before dinner. I had a hard time recognizing the next person, but f did know it w r as M. V. S. 77 looming beside her, I could hardly believe it when I saw Head Gardener across Barbara Buxton ' s shirt front. There were dozens of small holes in the ground around her, and I could just hear her mutter. These girls who decide to have a daisy planting! ' Our old friend Dottic Carpenter was just down the hill at Fox ' s, playing the piano in the Delicatessen ilia Paul had opened, Mary Ann McKinney wandered in on her cane, saying something about. If those girls up at school don ' t have the trunks out of the hall this week, FI I charge them all a dime Esther Coburn, the cop on the beat, was busy helping some of Sally Crigler ' s protegees across the si reel. Sally was teaching violin playing at the Y. W. camp for under- nourished children. She had sent her pupils all home when one of them had lugged a bass fiddle to class, Esther pulled a news- paper Irom her pocket alter the children were safely across, and I read these headlines: Daugherty Gets Life! Reading over Coburn ' s shoulder, I saw that Alice had murdered her husband, an Admiral, by pulling taffy around his neck. Nothing con- ventional about Daugherty! On looking closely to see w hy some people in the background were scratching, my gaze rested on a large arrow which read, Erhard ' s Flea Circus — Here Till Monday Only. Children. 25 els.. Adults, a nickel. No Dogs Allowed, At the flea circus f saw Mary McMtirrv and Helen Nicholson on the front row. cutting out paper dolls. It was their free afternoon from St. Elizabeth sand their keeper, Peggy Fountain, had brought them to the circus. Peggy had handcuffed them to their seats so that she could see w hat had happened to Dick Tracy since last Sunday, Betty Evans in a fireman ' s uniform went In on her way to the corner drug store where Charlotte FrceJs was soda jerker. They were talking over old times, when Betty Forsling strolled in, handing out cigars. She was running lor the presidency against Jean Love, and would he glad to check a ballot lor any man who could not read or write. There was reported a landslide for her in that section of the country. Jean, some said- got her votes at the point of a gun. but the polls were too crowded for me to see. The scene flashed to a stage where I saw ballet dancer Jean Guernsey flitting about in a Spring dance. At the end of her perfor- mance the lights came on, I heard cameras clicking and saw bulbs flash; and who should stroll up the aisle but America’s richest woman. Eleanor Love! Her personal maid, Helen Randall- was directly behind her. Helen had been America ' s foremost woman pugilist before Kleanorliad hired her as body- guard and companion As 1 looked again, an excited group caught my eye. Martha Merritt, Atlanta ' s outstand- ing archaeologist, proved to he the center of the gathering. It seemed she had just dug up a scandal concerning Georgia Oliver, the famous divorcee. Georgia had been black- mailing Leonore McKee, a retired chorus girl, for telling people her diamonds were from a Texas oil man, when Georgia had seen her in Kress 1 the day she bought them. A quarrelsome couple beside this group turned out to be the 1 larriss-Covingtons. Mrs Covington, the former Helen Millis, was accusing Harriss of sleeping through the performance. Polly Koenig was standing with them, but she was in no condition to know r what was going on. Jler escort said she had been that way since Bettsy Smith had ridiculed Sioux Falls in her gossip column, P T1I Tell the World.” The lights went down for the next act. Sue Sherrill stood on the stage when the curtain rose. Her clever juggling act was dis- turbed when Martha Tidwell, glamour Deb of I960, came in with her swains of that season, Martha had planned to make her debut when she was thirty, but I heard her mother was rather strict. Martha got bored in the middle of Sue s act and started reading a book she had brought along. It was Children’s- Stories,” hv Margaret Talley, Miss Talley ' s juvenile stories had met with great success with the youngsters, for during her years at M. V. S. she had learned how to deal with and amuse the child mind. Lillian Ziegler came in soon alter Martha, reading some letters that had been sent in to her Loneh Hearts” column. She was known as Irna Friend to her public 1 . They said she had cheered many a girl through the first thirty years of being an old maid. Just as Lillian seated herself, an organ came out from the side of the wall, with Libby Young seated at the console. It seemed she had taken one of those home courses in Teach Yourself How to Pla ,” and had worked her way up from there. Suddenly the picture began to blur, and the music to fade. 1 realized that 1 had just seen some of my M . V. S. classmates, perhaps for the last time. Oh w ell! I had the material I needed, so after Dr, Webber had left, taking her time machine with her, I began to compile my notes. My story you have heard, just as Time has recorded it. I leave you to be the judge of its worth. Maude Kelly Smyre Class Poem The happy years we ' ve passed at M. V. S To us seem the fulfillment of things hoped for. Our every hour lias captured happiness And lent to us a taste of learning’s store A class whose motto bids it still he true To every high ideal and noble thought Must now come face to face with larger hues Where living life is learned,— not always taught. And thus it is, the days and months may pass Despite our wondering why they do not last. And mein Vies try to hold them as we may. Elude us as the years go on their way Yet we, the Class of ’40, have to keep A guiding star — for us Be Worthy is Saix Prettx Ruth Applewhite 80 PUBLICATIONS WORKSHOP is grateful to the Art Club; to members of the Fourth Form and of the Senior Class: to Mr. Brooks and to Mr. Heffernan; and to the advertisers for their generous cooperation in the publication of CUPOLA — 1940 81 HELLO GIRLS! WATCH ME RUN! EVE H LK E S UN E I N A PPR ECI ATION TO GORDON AND BROOKS Thank ou! W H A T ? re you Campused? Are you a Lounge Lizard? Have you jangled Nerves? Do you have Test Tantrums? Are you in a Study Stupor? Are you a Jitterbug? D you get Hungry between Meals? Do you want a Dale? Are you a smoke Slave? ❖ Meet Yoiih Friends at the Field House Pat Patty Flittcrbug Kittcrbug” WEE BLUE INN Alias “Bug Haven” Jitterbug ” Huffie ” Stewie Clitterbug Mill” Ranny W e Ye the girls from llie Institute W e ' re all Southern, and we’re all cute. W e don ' t drink and we don’t chew. Has anybody got a cigarette? Maudie Apple Annie Suite 121 ami 123 Teddy has her navy. Pat has her Stan: Bar Lie has her Dennison, And Char is just looking for a man . There ' s not room in o four Hue poem For . i fast 1 auks and a Dixie helte . For days may come and days may go Hut you ' ll never rail a ) unkee slow! PEE -WEE 157 APPLE LOVER m BEANS It ' s Coburn and Love In 181 We Study a Little And Have Lot ' s of Fun Pin not in Room A Look in 232: But you all have my number. So what can do? 82 GOAL FUEL OIL JAMES E. 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