Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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

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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