Mount Vernon Seminary - Cupola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1941 volume:

1941 Sf V w •?X-, !r ' c {■41 dedication To the Mount Ve rnon Graduate, h e sy thesiT T ) this Cupola represents the product of r 4ie - Mount Vernon ' way nid- purpose of life — To this girl who through the training received here, and out of the intimate relations with her fellow students, goes forth from our communal activities to her place in society, eager to cope with the vital prob- lems of our life and our times — To Her this book is dedicated. OF FLAVORING Plenty of icing Hi Ho for the mixing bowl, for it ' s here the batter is beaten up and the various ingredients mixed thoroughly. This is the very spot where our good chefs knead the dough, put it in the oven, and watch it brown. May all who taste the finished sweet, and exceeding well done. product A — - MITER III 1 ! o miner A WemoricJ Chapel Our (jood C lte d All problems affecting the whole concoction of life at Mount Vernon are first reviewed before the Junior College Council. These college girls learn to cope with everything from “talking in chapel line-up to ironing out the gravest of difficulties. They are the repre- sentatives of student leadership in the exercise of student self-goverm ment. This student democracy is one of the most jealously-guarded privileges of the school. The College Council protects this privilege and sees that the student body preserves it. Their efforts are fostered, their actions counseled by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, President and Head Mistress of Mount Vernon; Miss Helen Hastings, Academic Dean; Miss Catherine Blakeslee, Dean of Admissions; and Miss Jean Pear- son, Social Dean. With all good will, with increasing wisdom, and with purposeful energy, this business of student leadership emerges as perhaps the most significant and productive of school activities. Mm DeLam , Mr. and Mrs. Llo d. MJJe. Dupr , and Mrs. Lindsay Weigh t fie Evidence Misses Crum, Bld lee, Hastings, Carter Fmesse for a fCm Or ’ Those who mould the minds of the JvLV.S. stu- dents, show amazing optimism and heart rending patience, inspiring in us awe if not knowledge. To Miss Agnes DeLano, Mrs. Currier, and Miss Crum we owe our fluent English; To Mrs. Moore, our scholarly Latin and to Mme. Canton and Mile, Dupres, that fetch- mg French accent; To Miss Nourse and Prof. Kayser, our historical approach ; To Miss Reed, our most successful experiments and to Miss Byrd, our charming domesticity; Misses Mdliette, bourse, Munn , frown; Mmes, Canton and Elhogcn Pose for Cupola To Mrs, Lloyd and Miss Crum, our mathematical exactitude; To Dr. Britt, our interesting psychological complexes; To Dr. Merriman and Dr, Garnett, our good citizenship; To Miss Munn and Miss Thomas, our artistic expressiveness, and to Miss Mack our stage craft; To Miss Milliette, Mrs. Wright, and Mine. Elbogen, our musical appreciation ; To Miss Urner and Miss Skelley, our good sportsmanship; To Miss Moore, our business training; To Mrs, Hayghe, our familiarity with the sources of all our learning; To Mrs. Stemem and Miss Strawsbaugh, our rapid recovery from all early morning headaches; To Mrs. Nuelson and Miss Duehring, those prompt reminders from the Heads. Student home life is made happy and comfortable by Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Walker, Miss Brown, Miss Carter, Miss Moses, Mrs. Baylis, and Miss Wesseler, Day students are generally kept in order by Miss Myers. Misses Pearson Duefmng, Strcwsbaugh; Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Wright thtf President Misses Thomas, Urner, and Mvm Ta! it over Some Technique The stufF we are made of takes coherent form in other bowls than just classrooms. The National Theater and Constitution Hall are avenues through which our minds and skills experience and grow. Trips to the Folger and Congressional Libraries open to us fascinating and thrilling fields in literature, book collect- ing, and historic incidents. The Washington Art Galleries, most especially the Phillips Memorial Gallery, give impetus to our interest in art, deepen our understanding, and round out our faculties of appreciation. When Congress is in session, our classes in American Government frequently go to the House or the Senate. By witnessing the legislature in action, we are better able to comprehend the procedure we learn in our textbooks. We can be more intelligently aware of the functioning of the ma- chinery of our government. Trips are taken to other public buildings, to the Zoo, to news- paper offices, and to places of scientific interest. Through these excursions the learning comes to life and becomes important to us. By blending an understanding of that which has gone before 14 with that which is going on, we grow more conscious of our own place in history, and in the life of our own time. Another method of keeping us informed is our Wed- Thus is the knowledge of the classroom and the nesday assemblies. Films of far-off places, past peoples, laboratory related to life, and the academic training and current events are projected for our benefit. carried over into action. Lectures on all sorts of absorbing problems are given. Cultural and political trends are discussed. Profes- sional artists perform for us. 15 Ojjfi m a JntroJuce WU W. tnwet Mi 55 Jan SCf uthcr Autographs Mount Vernon was introduced to Miss Jan Struther this year, by Optima, our academic honor society. The graci- ous authoress was guest of honor at the annual December book fair and tea. She autographed all our own copies of ' Mrs. Miniver, and many more gift copies for our Christmas list. Parents and friends came to the party and it was altogether a delightful event. We shared the financial success of it with the Committee for British War Relief. Optima also manages a lending li- brary of current books, tempting us with attractive copies of all the best sellers. Optima Entertains 16 S Jt ash of Spice Group Activities add snap to the mixture of our days by giving vent to our individual talents and interests Glee Club and Choir provide expression for the musical among us, and furnish delight for the rest of us. The Choir enhances the beauty and serenity of Chapel service. Their black and white robed figures lend a feeling of reverence to Sunday evening hour. Their high performance of the year is their interpretation of the Christmas story at Lend j A- Hand ' s annual party Glee Club specializes in the singing of lovely madrigals, coming out every now and then with a fine program for us and our friends. They are a high spot of the annual Commencement. 17 Artists Model TJitrt Aesthetic Suing In Art Club the girls play around with all sorts of plastic substances, and every now and then something lovely emerges. The Marionette show has become an annual affair, for this, a group of Art Club girls artistically interpret some favorite old story, embellishing it with their own ideas of scenery, costume, and music. Modern Dance recreates and interprets life, emotion, and idea through the medium of the dance. This year the Group is working on folk dances. In groups of two or more they develop their own choreograph to char- acterize the music they have chosen. They develop grace and a creative sense of rhythm. More important, they discover the artistic resources and values of the dance. rjCittie theater Little Theater members practice all sorts of stage craft, play direction, and acting. They produce plays, experiment with new techniques and old, stimulated by many trips to the professional performances at the National. Their own shows are lively and vigorous. They seem to like to entertain us and we certainly look forward to their dates on our school calendar. Through Lend- A -Hand Society we all contribute to the Washington Community Chest and to several closer, more individual interests of our own. At Christ- mas time this group plans the parties for the children at Hillcrest and for the children of our M. V. S. servants. At the first of these the Christmas pageant is performed in Chapeh At the second Santa comes in person to the play in the Indoor Gymnasium and to distribute the good things on the Christmas tree. An annual card Liftlt: Theater Produces Letid ' A-HiUid For a Good Cause f ic id House Frolics 3ufJ J4c ottJe party in Field House brings together our dona- tion to the Blood Bank. The aim of the Field House company is to provide a recreation center for afternoons and special evenings; a place where we may eat, play, gossip, and relax. The proceeds from the Gift shop and the sweets bar go toward pay- ment on the debt taken on by the charter mem- bers who built the house. These Lassies learn a lot about managing money and about all sorts of buying. They acquire early that sales personality that gets us all down. In Publications Workshop Cupola is born, raised, and prepared for her debut each spring. She is the main purpose and the big outcome of Workshop effort. In gathering ma- terial and soliciting and pursuing advertisements, the members are t rained i n j o u r na 1 is m , in b u si n ess management, and in the ifs and and’s of publishing. This year the Workshop has been represented on the Editorial Board of the Alumnae Association, contributing to the several issues of the Roll Call. PJA iccitiond Cupola Sweets 20 ludive J(c avor All tasty mixtures must have flavor. We find ours in Sports. In the afternoons we meet, forget the class room, and go after the game. We aim to cooperate; and do we coordinate [ We develop the good old M. V. S. teamwork and speed. Our senses grow keener, our minds more wary. Instead of being taught we teach one another on the field, and the lesson of the day is always good sportsmanship. We play sometimes together and some ' times against one another. We learn fair play and to give and take. The White and the Yellow teams provide all neces ' sary rivalry, but we do now and then meet other schools at hockey or basketball Games are exciting and our Athletic Board furnishes plenty of variety. And so, a dash of flavoring of one sort or another always gets 21 Fall sports are snappy and vigorous. Hockey, tennis, archery, volley-ball, and riding make our cheeks glow and appetites rampant. Tryouts for the squad, inter- scholastic hockey games, and tennis tourna- ments measure our endurance and skill. In winter, the zealous energy of basket- ball, the aesthetic grace of creative danc- ing, the alert, quick beauty of fencing, the sparkling liveliness of the square dance, and the lyric strength of swimming pro- vide essence diverse and tempting. Basket- ball with other schools, fencing bouts, dance recitals, and the swimming pageant round out the indoor season. Spring turns us again to the fresh fragrance of the out-of-doors. Tennis, archery, baseball, riding again, fill the lengthening afternoons. This time the earth is awakening, not going to sleep. Summer and vacation He before us. We are rarin ' to go. Tournaments, team competitions, and Gymkhana finish off the year in grand style. 22 23 mA c 1 BinVi y fto ctu C hri� w al .i « -■ artvan 16 iion� “ ' f 1 24 Saturday night, October fifth, the out- door gym was transformed into a real country barn. Much hay, many corn stalks, signs that might be found on coun- try roads, cotton dresses, pigtails, overalls, were all there, and straw hats bobbed to the strains of “Oh! Susanna and “The Beer Barrel Polka. Next door in the Field House were apples, cider and ginger- snaps for alh Much excitement arose over the invita- tions sent out for the March first tea dance and formal prom. On the day, hand- some young men gathered from far and near at the Field House where a gay after- noon ended with a buffet supper for the guests. In the evening, in the main dining- room all dressed up like South America, more or less the same young men, in white- tie-and -tails, danced more or less the same charming girls around the floor in a whirl of laughter and fun. There is still a big Spring prom to come. mm junior (LladS junior fa 33 oem To The Class Of ’41 From The Class Of ’42 We ' re the bottom layer of the cafe; We bear the weight, no admiration ; But tell its. Seniors , for goodness ' safe. How could you stand with “no foundation? Tou are the top, the frosted layer. The upper half, the group in pow ' r; But if we rabble turned betrayer, Tour sugar coatmg soon might sour. Tou ’ll graduate; we ' ll miss you all; Tou each will a pin candle light, And, burning brightly, guide our way: We l(uow that you will do all right. We’ll save our cafe for ' 42 ; Tou eat yours now and you are through. To you, dear Seniors, bows we’ll mafe ’Til we are candles on the cafe! 31 SECOND FORM OFFICERS Lept to Right: Fun${, Vi elier, Rising, Wellborn, Emery, J aiwr, Rood , Erring. President Joan Funk Seer c tary - T red s urer Madge Erving THIRD FORM OFFICERS President Isabelle Woolford Vice-President Elizabeth Eisinger Secretary Virginia Link Tr easurer Jean Thompson Standing (Je t to right): Brown , Hdll, Guilbert, fCdufmdn. Stratton, Eddy t Chapman, Thomson, Ho wood. Gree n id tts f.eese, Duije, Trance. Sitting f!e r to right;: Powers, Rollow, Eisinger, Peo , Gore, Anderson, Herdic, Toidba, Shaul 32 President Fourth Form She has poise and savour fair e And much intelligence too. h ost of a?I she (ms the l|rtdcJ( 0} rmrsmg the Fourth Form through. Four Years at M.V.S Fourth Form President Hi ; Day Student President HO; Optima HO, Hi; French Club ' 39, HO. HI; Art Club H8, 39, HO; Leadership Activity Hi. 33 $� neMeh am3er Career m Art is June s intent , May she many honors reap. Though qmet observance is her bent, “StiZZ u aters run most deep J Of all the members m our Form, Vocational tests do say, Sally ' s the only one toho ' IZ be Houseun e by choice, some day. Two Years at M,V.S.; Secretary-Treasurer op Fourth Form Ml; Lend-A-Hand Repre- sentative MO; Choir Ml. One Year at M.V.S.; Vice-President of Fourth Form Ml; Dress Committee; Field House Activity. 34 cjCouhe Si fawn Vi irginia r-Aofothij S i raaS A[ow Steve fid 5 a precious possession : The gift of artistic expression ; And while she creates, Each of us awaits The time when she ' ll grace our collection. 1 thm that I sha l never see So man)? letters waved at me As when, with deep, triumphant sigh. Our beaming Ginn} bounces b}. One Year at M.V.S.; Art Club ' 41. Two Years at M.V.S,; Akt Club ' 40, T 4I; French Club ' 40 ) ; 35 Iheodora ddclson C ii an cl er ddiizaleth Cjorincj (J 3 (iA$ She ' s anchored to the Navy In thoughts and sympathies: So thinly of her in uture time A- sailing on the seas. Her gaiery both ebbs and flows In sudden and impulsive way. Her future ' s constant, though, Vm told; It biases forth in golden Ray . t Three Years at M.V.S. ; Third Form Presi- dent HO; Optima ' 39, HO, Hi, Vice-President H i; French Club ' 39. HO, Hi, President HI, Art Club 39; Publications HI ; Hockey. Four Years at M.VA ; Day Student Fresh dent Hi; Optima ' 39, HO, Hi, Treasurer HO; French Club HO, Hi, Treasurer HO; Art Club ' 38, ' 39; Leadership Activity HK 36 cHizaleth $3t ri J am (Lath erine 3a, ' i ' intjton - Ci eciveij Eager , curious lit tie girl With unde eyes and naive air. There is intellect neath those curls, Though it ' s hidden uuth great care. Lackadaisical Leavey , Her guise is nonchalant, But search deef? and underneath Tou ' U jind a brimming font, One Year at M V.S.; Vice-President op Day Students ' 41; Hockey ' 41; Field House ' 41. One Year at M.V.S.; Day Student Lend- A Hand Representative 41 ■ Little Theater ' 41. jedenia - J ' lullon dKeanor Ji rcjinui %itt 0 Muses J £ine! Hel us to praise Her figure, wit, and winning ways: Her dignity and !{een insight Mafye all our phrases seem too trite J low theres a cute blonde at Mount Vernon, Who sighs and just sighs about [earnin ' , But she has a laugh, And a loo , that is half What f{eep$ all her men so concernin ' . Optima 40, ’41, Third Fokm Vice-President 40; French Club 40, 41, President ' 40; Choir 37, ' 38, 39; Little Theater 39, 40 President 41 ; Hockey ’39, 40, 4L Two Years at M.V.S.; Glee Clue 41; Hockey ’40; Basketball 40; Third Form Social League Representative 40; Day Stu- dent Social League Representative 41 38 f- citricia jConise YFji oJeJ Patty 15 our glamour girl; She dresses to delight Let it be ((noton that teacher says Shes also very bright. What bubbling, what emotion, What zest for life and stuffs What fervour i what pulsation Oh, toords are not enough Three Years at Optima ’ 40 , 41 ; Art Club 39 ; Field House ' 41 . Two Years at M.V.S.; White Team Captain ' 40 t ' 41 ; Athletic Association ' 40 , ' 41 ; Tennis; Basketball ' 40 ; Social League ' 41 ; Dress Committee ' 41 ; Little Theater ‘ 40 ' 41 . 39 fiitricia WJalia.ce CjuiiLert Jlnne Johnston lAJc a tin fj Pat is the youngest in our for in; She bi es to fday, read , nde, and write, And if she could not type so well , Sad wou d have been this good book ' s plight. t One Year at M.V,5,; Publications ' 41. She has a love of pretty clothes, A passion for smart shoes; She wants to p lay, l{eep house, and sail. Which will our “Fuzzy ' choose ? m Two Years at M.V.S. ; Dress Committee ' 40, Study Hall Proctor ' 41 ; Art Club ' 41 40 $o$afie FlfjofSe Ff]arjorie j- lii(lip5 (jarliAch Ridmg, ii£)stic s, canoe trips , crazy hats. Mankind, smoking, and bool(s just jammed with acts,” These she nurtures with her one pet passion: To snare a husband in a rapid fashion. Perfume bottles fill the room , Cosmetics and compacts; In their midst stands Marjorie, Engrossed in what she acts. Two Years atM.V.S.; Health Committee 40 , Little Theater 40; Choir 41. Two Years at MV.S.; Choir ' 39, ' 41; Glee Club 41; Little Theater 39- 41 Mary, child of quiet insistence, Lives with her thoughts, lost in distance. Once her hungry mind is stirred, Will to J now can t he deterred. Serious you say , But have you ever seen her play! Career , oh yes , But what s that feminine helplessness? Four Years at M.V.S.; Optima 40, ' 41; Fourth Form Len£ A ' Hand Representative; Hockey 39, ' 40, 41; Basketball ' 39, 40, Art Club ' 38 t ' 39, 40, ' 41, Treasurer ' 4L Four Years at MV,S,; Optima ' 40, ' 41, Sec retary ' 41; Secretary T reasurer of Third Form 40; French Club ' 41; Publications ' 38, 41; Art Club 39, 40, Athletic Association ’41. 42 -And Jh ere 6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President BETTY RINEHART Vice-President BARBARA GALLOUP Secretary MARGO SPARGO Treasurer ELIZABETH VOSE 43 Dignity and fun, presence and laughter, these are Lorraine. From Boston she came with a broad A and rosy cheeks; to Boston she will return, leaving a host of friends. A capable leader in her offices of Junior Class President and Senior Student Body President, she injects her vitality and character into all she touches. She has worked hard for Mount Vernon and her reward is the admiration and love of her school and schoolmates. 1 President of Student Body, 41; Student Council President, ' 41; Optima; Leadership, ' 41; Junior Class President, ' 40; Chmr, ’40. 44 45 Although she hails from Pittsburgh, Cece has her heart set on becoming a Texan, - — or a Southerner of some description. Gay, vicarious, and full of laughter, she goes a long way in cheering others with less sunny dispositions. Head of Riding in her Junior year, she has spent much of her time on this activity. At a piano, Cece is truly “the life of the party!’ Perhaps her next two years at P.C,W. will bring forth a career. a L� Hailing from the deep south, Martha has that true Southern drawl. Atlanta is her hometown and how she loves it ! During both years in college she has been class proctor, and a good one! She is an ardent Smoke House fan and may be found there playing bridge at almost any hour of the day. Back to Atlanta goes Martha next year. There she will make her debut before claiming her place in the world of magnolias and soft voices. Leadership, 41 ; College Council Secretary, 41, Proctor, ’40, 41; Dress Committee , 41 ; Modern Dance, ' 40. 46 (Liotiiila (j3t Town St. Louis is the most southern northern city and CIo certainly lives on the most friendly southern side of it. At Mount Vernon she has heen an ardent and active member of the Art Club, Next year she plans to study occupational therapy at Washington University in St. Lo uis, Other interests center in a certain training camp. All in all, Clo should have a busy, happy year ahead. 47 C ) aret ()3r rown Whenever a shout for Peoria is heard, one may be sure Miggie is around. A loyal supporter of her home town, she has made it plain here that Illinois is “God ' s Country , This attractive little blonde is much of the sugar in our Cake. A most popular member of the class, she is also an important one. She has carried her responsibilities as Lend-A-Hand President with much foresight and interest. Three cheers for Miggie in whatever career she may choose. Leadership, 1 41 ; Lend-A-Hand President, 1 41 ; Art Club, ' 40; Secretary-Treasurer 0 Student Body, ' 40. 48 erine Texas is the home state of Kay Cary from Dallas. Kay ' s bright smile goes along with her personality and we often wonder how she comes through with the “AV — -when her interests are so varied. One is always likely to hear the strains of a Cugat Rhumba coming from Cary ' s vie. Dramatically inclined, Kay has ap peared in many of our Little Theater productions. Her main interest, however, seems to be art, which she plans to major in at Scripps College next year. Betty hails from Chicago at the present, but before many months have elapsed Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will be her home address. She is one of the blushing brides toT e in our class. Besides thinking of Peter, her leisure time here has been spent in horseback riding and the Little Theater. In both she is an energetic participant. Having seen the ring she proudly brought back after Christmas, we know it ' s superfluous to wish her good luck and happiness in the coming years. Little Theatre, ' 40, 41 . 50 ' lyjarij C tirl idd Another “Giawgia 1 ' peach, who is really a swell gal — cute, too. Mary is so sweet and loveable that it ' s no wonder everyone likes her especially that person in Atlanta. Besides being so sweet, Mary has a makes-yoU ' WanModaugh ' tdo kind of giggle that is irresistible. Last year Mary was Junior Class Treasurer. This year she is doing all sorts of nice things, such as cooking and shorthand. Will she be a career woman, or what? We wonder. Little Theatre, ' 40, ' 41; Junior College Council 40; Junior Class Treasurer, o. 51 elm Popularity, glamour, perfume and clothes— all these and many more go to make up our inimitable Lillie Wier, Besides being a rabid rooter for Texas Lil has a certain interest in anything Latin Stacks of Cugat ' s records, with a new Conga step to go with them, take up much of her time. But she manages to find still more time to cheer us all up with that contagious giggle of hers. She has also made a name for herself in the Academic. cirine 53 We are greatly indebted to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for this tall, beautiful member of the Senior Class. Soft, brown eyes and a mist of dark brown hair only serve to enhance her sweet, gentle manner. Through her quiet reserve shines a genuine love and interest in her companions. But Freddie stayed only a fall year at M.V.S. At Christmas, with a ring on her finger, she rushed home to stay. She is to be married in March, our class bride. An Club, ' 40, President ' 41. The most essential ingredient of a cake is flour. The only difference between the flour and Gallon p is that Barb is attractive as well as indispensable. Short, perky, forceful, she knows what she wants and goes after it. She has done a little of everything in these two years, such as fortifying our class as it swayed during the absence of our president. Thanks for your service, Barbara, and best wishes whether you specialize in child psychology or the Ward as your career. Leadership, ' 41; Vice-President Senior Class, 41; Publications, ' 40 , 54 IFjur uref Jir(jin LCl Sioux Falls, South Dakota ' s contribution to M.V.S., is Margaret Virginia Gamble; Gin for short. She simply adores camel ' s- hair coats and good-looking tweeds. Fearless is her middle name; if you ever want anything silly or daring done, just dare Gin to do it. Dependability could well be another addition to her name, for as Secretary-Treasurer of Lend- A -Hand, she has done a marvelous job of keeping all the finances straight. Gin ' s plans for next year are indefinite. Leadership, 41; Lend-A-Hand Secretary-Treasurer, 41; Field House, ' 40. 55 Ruie, the little one with the effervescent personality, is claimed by Highland Park, Illinois — not Chicago. As Proctor in her Junior year, she held an enviable position on the Junior College Council. This year ashtrays are always (?) emptied, due to Rme s efficiency as Chairman of the College Lounge Committee. A joy to be with, Ruie spreads gaiety and laughter in her wake. Is she developing that cuisine art just for fun; or could it be for the Navy? President of Smoking Room, 1 41 ; Field House, ’40, ' 41; Junior Proctor , 1 40 , 56 She ' s been here five years, is one of the outstanding members of the Senior Class, and one of the most versatile in our midst. She is especially gifted with a lovely voice. Who else could answer to this description but our own Ann HerslofF? Hailing from “the shore , from Easton, Maryland, An rue ' s quite a sailor. From her mail, it would seem that the Navy thinks so, too. Her teasing, brown eyes and turnedmp nose are the envy of us all, but they just belong with that jovial JJ-arriet JJojjt man Elmira, New York, has given M. V.S, one of her most highly prized girls, Hattie has been three years at Mount Vernon, This year she has handled the difficult job of Head Proctor with a necessarily firm Hand, but with so much grace that she has kept the love and respect of everyone. We have heard the report that she has the best luck on blind dates — -maybe her charming personality and beautiful, hazel eyes have something to do with that, Head Proctor , ' 41; College Council President, 41; Leadership, 4 ; Vice-President Junior Class , ' 40; Little Theatre, 39, 40. 58 ¥lflciracu et urt aret r ndon “Who ' s going over for mkhmorning? 1 ' is the daily question of one of our most popular day students. It ' s a familiar sight, Margaret waiting in the day ' Student room for someone to bring her an apple. It must be that winning smile and friendly nature. Margaret declares her heart is right here in the District, but how about that college down in Virginia? In answer to what her future plans are, Margaret says, “Maybe business school — but then, who knows? Little Theatre, 40, ' 41 59 f )u ' (jinui J ieSe(Lacli Montclair, New Jersey, sent us this dynamic character. Ginger has so many talents that she jumps continuously from one to another, attempting to decide on her career. She is a first ' fate hockey player, besides being an exceptional artist, musician, and dramatist. She still has time for numerous little favors for anyone (that asks her nicely). With all this to her credit, how could she help but find happiness if she will only keep looking. Little Theatre, ' 40, 41. 60 61 Ada Lee comes from Kansas City. She is always vivacious and happy, and makes everyone else likewise, Ada Lee (she spells it separately now. Sophisticated?) is head of Optima this year. She is also in the French Club, and is on the Citizenship Council. That ' s quite a big order; but then, she ' s very capable. What ' s more, she does everything well. She is a great asset to Mount Vernon. Next year Adie” is migrating, with her charm and her brains, to Stanford. Optima Pr esident, ' 41; Optima, 40; Leadership, ' 41; Dance Activity, ' 40. O t)oris J t n a tier Say, would you like to catch up on the latest dance steps hot off the press? Are you up to date on what ' s new in rhythm and rhyme? We recommend Dr, Knauer, a sure cure for the blues. Doris hails from Jacksonville, Florida, and has as much sparkle, pep, and personality as the native state has sunshine. With her ever ' present sense of humor and fundoving disposition, M.V.Sds loss in June will he Florida ' s gain next year. Leadership, ' 41; Social League President , ' 41; Field House, 40, 62 Mike is known to us all for her fuivloving disposition and ready ' tQ ' gO ' Spirit. She has that certain something that gets us when she starts those Rhumbas and LaCongas. Watch those eyes, Mike. She has been very much interested in dra maties during her two years at Mount Vernon, an active member in the Little Theater. She has shown her talent in a number of plays. Lots of luck to you next year in New York, Mike. We hope to see your name in lights ' Little Theatre, ' 40, Treasurer, ' 41; Social League. 63 When Joan walked into Mount Vernon, with that head of spun gold, we all looked twice. Her tall figure commands attention as she passes through the building, with either a book or a dance costume beneath her arm. One of our day students, she has been in on all our midnight gatherings and early risings. She is our outstanding member so far as c reative talent goes. The Ballet is her special love. Modern Dance, 40 ; Publications, ' 41 . Is it Virginia or North Carolina, Helen? We know her home is in Richmond, but from her conversation we gather there ' s a strong interest down in the old Tarheel state. At least there are a lot of U.N.C, magazines (and pictures) lying about her room. An industrious hockey player, Helen has spent most of her spare time on the hockey field, swinging that little stick. We wonder how she ' s planning to use her Field House experience as a doctor ' s wife! n. ., WMttan Nancy, a typical Southern belle from Knoxville, has a gracious, thoughtful way about her. She has shown her dependability as head of this year ' s Field House. Nancy, majoring in Home Economics, is completely crazy about cooking. The fact that she has a secret passion for farms may have something to do with all this enthusiasm. Next year Nancy plans to stay home and catch up on these famous volunteer football games, but it ' s quite probable they may run second to some 66 erin e Kitty has gone through M.V.S. trailing laughter and merriment. She lives in Washington and her lovely home has been the scene of much fun and gaiety for the class. She has been a faithful member, pulling with the rest and making each pause for station identification a gay occasion. Her time has been divided between M.V.S. and Annapolis where her tall, good looks have set the Middies on their ears. It ' s a general opinion that shell now be saving most of her chuckles for the Navy, Little Theatre, ' 40, ’41. 67 “El is a sweet, attractive person and we do mean attractive, with flashing, black hair and eyes. She is always bubbling over with fun and laughter that certain spirit we all like. really has an ear for good ole swing, and as for dancing, she has that certain grace and rhythm that are a whiz on a dance floor. We wonder what Baylor U. down in the ole home town of Waco, Texas, holds for “EF. Watch those eyes, gab 68 lyjcu ' ij ane j el I ijj )lin Spice is always a necessary item and here is a large portion of it. On first sight the observer is attracted by Johnny ' s beauty and dignity, but her poise can only suggest the lovable, entertaining nature underneath. Cool and even-tempered she always has a smile and a blight remark ready. She will probably be ordered back home next year by the male population of Lynchburg, Virginia. Her present ideas, however, are for blazing a northern trail to Boston, where hints of her red- gold beauty have already spread. Glee Club, ' 40 , ' 41 ; Little Theatre, ' 40 69 J4e(en P?L rice From the “oil capitol of the world comes Helen Price, the Tulsa gal with the torchy voice. Friendly and sweet, she ;s always ready to try anything once, from raising a window garden in a gold-fish bowl to toasting marshmallows on the radiator. Psychology comes easiest to Helen, but A’s flock in from other courses as well and she is often on the Presidents’ List. A little vague, she hasn’t decided where she will be next year. French Club, ' 40, Secretary; Glee Club and Choir, 40, President, ’41. 70 (J cUij ane Rinehart We are greatly indebted to the mid ' West for the charming President of our Class. This lovely damsel originates in Michigan; Detroit, to be exact. She makes a poised, graceful leader and we thank her for her devoted service. Next year she plans to go to the University of Michigan and study Business Administration. We are truly proud to have such an ambitious member in our class. No matter how far you go in this world, Betty, we will always remember you here. cjCucy i soe San Antonio dealt out a real character in “Shad ' 1 Roe. For two years she has shown undeniable talent for getting in and out of trouble. Having frolicked gaily through her Junior year, she settled down slightly to graduate. With her amusing sense of humor, Shad has kept many groups of girls hilarious. She has even got us to knitting! Interested in children, she has shown her knack for winning their devotion with Peter and Colin. Shad heads for Connecticut next year. Field House, ' 40, Schedule Manager, ' 41. 72 Manila is quite a distance away from M. V S., but we are glad Sally found her way here. She has shouldered already a lot of responsibility both as proctor and artist. Calm and collected, she has a soothing personality on the rest of us— sometimes. Even if it ' s painting to be done, we just call on Sally. She ' s ready and willing. We wish she were planning to stay in the Lh S. awhile longer, but Manila must be a grand place, too. Leadership, ' 41; Proctor, ’40, ' 41; Art Club, ' 40, 73 rjCeiiu earc ¥ Leila hails from the deep south, Griffin, Georgia. Pert, vivacious, and always ready for a laugh, Leila ' s main topics of chatter are marriage and home economics, although she takes a very special interest in her Current Events and American Government courses. She says she wants to travel next year — or continue her academic pursuits at the Li + of Georgia, Leila is a glamourous class mannequin. She is, incidentally, the only Senior capable of seeing three movies in one afternoon. 74 Margo, the Senior Class $ only representative west of the Rockies, is one of the mainstays in our Little Theatre. Her dramatic talents have kept us well enter- tained at M. V. S. and we expect to see her name in lights before too long. Well always remember this petite little blonde from Ogden, Utah, for her week-ends at Annapolis, for her uncanny luck at missing trains, for her ability to play basket- ball and for her smile that we hope shell never lose. 75 Optima , 41; Secretary of Senior Class, ' 41; Little Theatre , Treasurer, ' 40, Vice-President, ' 41. sulfite S i ewur t Stew loves skirts, sweaters, and suits and her ability to wear them is as pleasing as they themselves are. She is a top-flight swimmer, shown by all the medals she has acquired down in the Lone Star State. Unlike most Texan girls, she ' s going on to school in the East; — we believe Stew likes the glamour of the big city. She loves swing music and as for Rhumbas and La Congas, well, Stew “can ' t be beat. Little Theatre , ' 40, ' 41 ; Swimming Head, ’40. 76 tru eh Si, rouse 77 Lisy, ad-libber supreme, shares honors with Joe Cook and other celebrities from Evansville, Indiana, As Assistant Head of Riding this year, she has done an admirable job. Little Theatre, too, owes a good deal to Lisy ' s efficiency as a mem- ber of this group. M. V. S. would not be the same place without her humor and ever-read y come-backs. Her willingness to help at any sort of task is a boon to all Chairmen. Little Theatre, ’40, ' 41; Assistant Riding Head, ' 41. O Sutton has one of those luscious personalities that attract everyone. She hails from Raleigh, North Carolina, and brings with her all of the good-natured, fun-loving characteristics of those Carolina Tarheel ' s. Sutton has a rare artistic ability that is certain to take her places in the field of art. Cupola would have been lost with- out Sutton, an excellent Business Manager. Her plans for next year are indefinite. Mount Vernon will miss you, Sutton. Publications Business Manager, ' 41; Lend-A-Hand Secretary-Treasurer, 1 40 ; Art Club, ' 40, 78 (J3etti£ “lei full “Tebbie is a Yankee from Albany and one of the nicest persons in the world to know. She has charm and is always fun to be around. ' Tebbie is most con- servative; she seldom gets really excited except when she ' s going home. Then she lets go. She really must like going back to New York, No one knows what she ' s going to do in the future, not even Betty herself; but we know it will be good, providing she takes it easy. In case of fire notify M. V. S. ' s little brown-eyed Boston belle who ' ll be sure to come to your rescue in her blue Mercury convertible. Although Vosie is con- tinually teased about her Harvard accent, it, as well as her ready smile and happy disposition, has won our hearts. We offer Room 169 as proof that the Civil War is at last really over for when a Southerner from Nashville and a Yankee from Boston can live together for two years, we’re convinced ! Treasurer of Senior Class, ' 41 ; Choir, ’40, ' 41. 80 (ij5oyce Wo oirr From the Deep South comes Boyce bringing sunshine and talent into our class She was a Fourth Former at M. V. S, and then she skipped a year, returning this fall to enlarge the Senior Class. Her interests and occupations are many, but her talent is for music. She plays the piano extremely well and is one of the “ace harmony students. At every Washington Concert she may be spotted in the M. V, S, group. There is some talk of Sarah Lawrence next year. Think of Mary Lou and a dozen things rush to your head Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Princeton, Mademoiselle, and so on, ad infinitum. She ' s petite; she ' s energetic; she ' s adorable. If ever there was a dancer, it’s Jackson; if ever there was an authority on swing, jack again. And how she can knit! Mary Lou savors everything funny, and delightedly springs it on unsuspecting persons, M, V. S. will certainly lose some color when it loses Mary Lou. Publications Photographic Head , ' 41; Field House, ' 40, 82 A pair of enthusiastic, sparkling, green eyes, a true Southern drawl, and a super- disposition all got together one day down in Montgomery, Alabama, and made up a peach of a girl. Bill loves sports and her ability to do them might be the reason she has been an alharound good leader as President of the Athletic Association Board this year. Vivacious and full of fun, its no wonder Bill has all of Uncle Sam’s boys right on their toes. Athletic Association President, ’41; Leadership, ' 41; Field House, 40. 83 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 ad- vertisers for their generous cooperation in the publication of 84 SKYTOP CLUB GEORGE C. SHAFFER INC. 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